Tim Tebow returns to Denver for Broncos home opener ceremony
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:10 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Tim Tebow returned to Denver on September 20 for the Broncos' home opener, participating in the ceremonial "Alumni Flag Plant" and recognized as the "Broncos' Legend of the Game." During the flag planting, an unexpected moment occurred as the flag mishap drew laughs from fans. Tebow, reflecting on the event, mentioned it was his first visit since the memorable playoff game against the Steelers in 2011. The Broncos staged a fourth-quarter comeback for a 20-13 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars, complementing Tebow's return. His wife, Demi, attended her first NFL game and shared her excitement about the Broncos’ legacy.
- •Tebow recognized as "Broncos' Legend of the Game" at home opener.
- •Broncos won 20-13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- •Tebow last played at Empower Field during the 2011 playoffs.
- •His wife, Demi, experienced her first NFL game.
- •Flag planting mishap led to a humorous moment for fans.
- 11:10 AMYahoo Sports — “Couldn’t Even Do That”: Former Broncos QB Tim Tebow Admits He Failed at His “One Job” in Denver Return
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Tim Tebow messed up ‘one job’ before Broncos game, but fans still loved it
"Tim Tebow’s return to Empower Field at Mile High was supposed to be simple. Fourteen years after his final snap there in the unforgettable overtime win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2011 playoffs, the Denver Broncos brought him back for their 2026 Week 2 home opener as an alumni flag planter and “Legend of the Game,” a ceremonial nod requiring nothing more than planting a flag before kickoff.
"Tim Tebow returned to Denver for the Broncos' home opener and managed to mess up his "one job," but the fans still loved it!
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 11:10 AM“Couldn’t Even Do That”: Former Broncos QB Tim Tebow Admits He Failed at His “One Job” in Denver Return
Tim Tebow’s return to Empower Field at Mile High was supposed to be simple. Fourteen years after his final snap there in the unforgettable overtime win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2011 playoffs, the Denver Broncos brought him back for their 2026 Week 2 home opener as an alumni flag planter and “Legend of the Game,” a ceremonial nod requiring nothing more than planting a flag before kickoff.
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 12:48 AMTim Tebow messed up ‘one job’ before Broncos game, but fans still loved it
Tim Tebow returned to Denver for the Broncos' home opener and managed to mess up his "one job," but the fans still loved it!
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