Denver Broncos 2023 - Latest News, Schedule, Roster, Rumors, Injury Updates & More

The Denver Broncos is an American Football team based in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos are headquartered in Englewood, Arapahoe County, and are the cross-county neighbor of the Colorado Buffaloes of NCAA. The Broncos compete in the National Football League (NFL) as part of the AFC West.

About the Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos was founded in 1959 as an AFL franchise. Entrepreneur Bob Howsam, then general manager of the MLB side Cincinnati Reds, was the man behind the team's foundation. Despite his financial struggles, Howsam kept the team running for 2 years before eventually selling it to Gerald Phipps in 1961. In 1976, sports columnist Woody Paige nicknamed the team 'Orange Crush', referencing their orange jersey and the soft drink.

They are one of the most successful franchises in the NFL. They have appeared in the Super Bowl 8 times, winning in 3 of them. The Broncos, jointly with the Patriots, hold the record for most Super Bowl losses, having missed out on the trophy on 5 occasions. They have been crowned the AFC Conference Champions 8 times, and they also hold the record for the highest number of the AFC West titles at 15.

The Broncos form the AFC West division along with the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, and the Las Vegas Raiders. Sean Payton is the team's head coach, taking charge of them before the 2023 season. Payton is the 20th head coach of the Broncos and among the handful of coaches to join the team as a Super Bowl winner. Mike Shanahan is the most successful coach in the franchise's history with a 138-86-0 record and two consecutive Super Bowl titles.

The franchise is currently owned by Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group, which is led by Walmart heir Rob Walton. The group paid $4.64 billion for the deal which set the NFL sale price record and was finalized in 2022. Businessman Greg Penner is appointed as the franchise CEO and Damani Leech leads the director board as president. Veteran football executive George Paton serves as the General Manager of the team.

Dever Broncos is the 13th richest NFL franchise as of 2023, with a market value of $5.1 billion. The franchise is estimated to have the 5th biggest fanbase in the league right now, with an average game attendance of 75,980 in the NFL 2022. They have an Instagram subscriber count of 1.4 million and an X (Twitter) following of 2.7 million. The Broncos' rich, eventful history adds to their ever-growing popularity.

Franchise info in a nutshell

2023 schedule

The Broncos have a 2-5 record in the season after match week seven. On the verge of a complete breakdown, Russell Wilson, Javonte Williams, and Courtland Suttons combined to edge past the Green Bay Packers, giving the Broncos their much-needed first win. They will face the Kansas City Chiefs for the second time in three weeks, in the ultimate test of the season on October 29.

Their complete schedule for the season is as follows:

2023 team roster

Quarterback [QB]?

• Jarrett Stidham?


• Russell Wilson?

Running Back [RB]?

• Jaleel McLaughlin?


• Samaje Perine?


• Dwayne Washington?


• Javonte Williams?

Fullback [FB]?

• Michael Burton?

Wide Receiver [WR]?

• Jerry Jeudy?


• Brandon Johnson?


• Marvin Mims Jr.?


• Courtland Sutton?

Tight End [TE]?

• Nate Adkins?


• Chris Manhertz?


• Adam Trautman?

Center [C]?

• Lloyd Cushenberry III


• Alex Forsyth?


• Luke Wattenberg?

Guard [G]?

• Quinn Meinerz?


• Ben Powers?

Tackle [T]?

• Quinn Bailey?


• Garett Bolles?


• Cam Fleming?


• Mike McGlinchey?

Defensive End [DE]?

• Zach Allen?


• Matt Henningsen?


• Ronnie Perkins?

Defensive Tackle [DT]?

• D.J. Jones?

Defensive Lineman [DL]?

• Elijah Garcia?


• Jonathan Harris?


• Mike Purcell?

Cornerback [CB]?

• Damarri Mathis?


• Ja?Quan McMillian?


• Fabian Moreau?


• Riley Moss?


• Tremon Smith?


• Pat Surtain ll?

Linebacker [LB]?

• Nik Bonitto?


• Frank Clark?


• Jonathon Cooper?


• Thomas Incoom?

Inside Linebacker [ILB]?

• Josey Jewell?


• Drew Sanders?


• Alex Singleton?


• Justin Strnad?

Safety [S]?

• Kareem Jackson?


• Justin Simmons?


• JL Skinner?


• Delarrin Turner-Yell?

Kicker [K]?

• Wil Lutz?

Punter [P]?

• Riley Dixon?

Long Snapper [LS]?

• Mitchell Fraboni?

Championships

The Denver Broncos are 8 times Super Bowl finalists and won the Vince Lombardi Trophy 3 times. They are a record 15-time winners of the AFC West Division and 8 times that of the AFC Conference.

Super Bowl Championships: 3

Conference Championships: 8

Divisional Championships: 15

2023 Key Players

Russell Wilson - Quarterback

The former Super Bowl champion quarterback joined the franchise back in 2022 for a massive $245 million, 5-year contract. Although the quarterback hasn't been at his best, Wilson still showed his standard in 2022 as he was the NFL leader in fourth-quarter passer rating (134.1) and offensive succession rate in passing yards (4569/5608, 81.5%). 'Mr. Comeback' effect was on display in the 2023 match week four game against the Chicago Bears, as the Broncos managed to turn the game around coming from a 14-point deficit.

Marvin Mims Jr - Wide Receiver

The young WR was an NFL 2023 2nd-round draft pick for the Broncos and has been one of the few names that stands out in a forgettable season so far. Mims is a former Oklahoma University record-setting wide receiver. Known for sheer physical strength and explosiveness, he averaged more than 20 yards per reception in both 2021 and 2022. With already 246 yards in 5 games this season and 1 TD, this young guy is the one to look out for.

Jaleel McLaughlin - Running back

In an NFL 2023 2nd round draft, McLaughlin signed for the Broncos with a 3-year, $2.7 million deal. The running back is the NCAA's all-time leading rusher coming into the season and is carrying over the numbers, as he is the Broncos rushing leader after the first 5 games. With an explosive playstyle and the ability to shrug off defenses, McLaughlin will be a key factor if the Broncos have to take away anything from the season.

Practice and Match Ground

Practice Ground - Dove Valley

The Broncos train at the scenic Dove Valley under the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. They have a 115,000-square-foot training facility called the Centura Health Training Center located at Englewood, Arapahoe County. Their official address is 13655 E Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112, USA.

Match Ground - Empower Field at Mile High

The team plays its home games at the Empower Field stadium located in Denver, Colorado. The venue is situated at an altitude of 1610 m or 1 Mile above sea level, hence the name. The construction took 2 years and finished in 2001, and cost $400.1 million. The stadium offers a breathtaking view of Denver and the surrounding landscape and is a 30-minute drive from the training center at Dove Valley.

Mascot

The city of Denver is known for having thunderstorms throughout the fall and winter. That's why the team's official mascot, a purebred Arabian gelding, is called Thunder.

The Denver Broncos' official website aptly puts it, "During every touchdown, Thunder displays his impressive canter from one end zone to the other."

Denver Broncos Hall of Fame

Founded in 1963 in Canton, Ohio, the Pro Football Hall of Fame serves as a prestigious institution that pays tribute to the key figures who have left an indelible mark on the history of professional football. Annually, a new class of enshrines is inducted into the Hall of Fame, featuring the sport's most iconic athletes, coaches, and contributors. In their colorful history, the Broncos have acknowledged the contribution of 15 such entities who have changed their course of timeline forever and reflected their golden moments from the glistering past. Legendary Super Bowl-winning quarterback John Elway is the most noteworthy name among all.

FAQs

1. Who is the greatest player in Denver Broncos history??

John Elway is widely considered the greatest player in the Broncos history. Elway played for the Broncos for 16 years and averaged a 79.9 passer rating, 300 TDs, and over 51,000 passing yards. In the process, he also collected nine Pro Bowl selections and won two back-to-back Super Bowls. Elway was inducted into the Broncos? Hall of Fame in 2004.

2. Who is the greatest Broncos coach of all time?

Mike Shanahan is regarded as the greatest Broncos coach in history. He led the team to two consecutive Super Bowls in 1998 and 1999. Shanahan holds the record for the most regular season wins and most playoff wins for the Broncos, at 130 and 8, respectively. Although his termination from the franchise unfolded under unwanted circumstances, a few can debate his position as the ultimate Broncos coach ever.

3. Who is the biggest Broncos fan out there?

Juan Olivares from Mexico is arguably the most popular Broncos fan in the world as he represents the largest Broncos fanbase outside Colorado. Since his first Broncos game in 1997, Juan has traveled multiple times to the USA to watch the Broncos play. Juan works as the general director of an electrical essentials manufacturing company.

What are the 4 interesting Facts about the Denver Broncos?

1. The name Broncos was selected via a vote organized by the team's founder, Bob Howsam in 1960. The eventual winner Ward M. Vining came up with the name along with a 25-word essay as an explanation.


2. Due to financial struggles, the team wore hand-me-down uniforms for its first two seasons from an All-Star college game. It was a Yellow and Brown striped clothing before changing to the Oranges.


3. Because of its altitude, any kickoff at the Mile High Stadium goes about 10% further than the other NFL venues. Because of this, the Broncos' home ground has three of the four longest field goals in the league's history.


4. The team's number 18 jersey was retired in 1963 following Frank Tripucka's retirement, but when quarterback Peyton Manning joined the team in 2012, he was given the no. 18 jersey to wear.