Denver Broncos prepare for 2026 season following postseason injury setbacks

The Denver Broncos enter the 2026 season looking to build on their previous campaign, which ended in the Divisional Round after quarterback Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle. Nix returns to lead an offense that added receiver Jaylen Waddle to provide a deeper threat for the passing game. Head coach Sean Payton moved to replace offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi with Davis Webb to manage the unit. While the team remains largely intact, the roster must compensate for the departure of defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers. Running back Jonah Coleman, a fourth-round rookie, enters the lineup as the team seeks more consistent production from the backfield. Denver aims to advance further in the postseason after narrowly missing a conference championship appearance last winter.

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