Denver Broncos focus on increasing takeaways during the 2026 NFL season

The Denver Broncos defensive staff and players have prioritized forcing more turnovers as they prepare for the 2026 campaign. Last season, the unit finished with 14 takeaways, ranking among the lowest in the NFL despite strong metrics in sacks and yards allowed. Safety Talanoa Hufanga noted that the team has been drilling techniques to attack the ball throughout the offseason. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph stated that the goal is to improve upon previous defensive standards by emphasizing ball security and forcing fumbles during contact. The team aims to implement these adjustments in their season opener on Monday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs provided limited turnover opportunities for opponents last season, recording only 15 giveaways.

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