2024 Denver Broncos season
2024 Denver Broncos season | |
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Owner | Rob Walton |
General manager | George Paton |
Head coach | Sean Payton |
Home field | Empower Field at Mile High |
Uniform | |
The 2024 season will be the Denver Broncos' upcoming 55th season in the National Football League and their 65th overall. It will also be their fourth under the leadership of general manager George Paton, their third under the ownership of the Walton-Penner family group and their second under head coach Sean Payton. They will attempt to improve on their 8–9 record from last year, make the playoffs after an eight-year absence, and end their eight-year AFC West title drought. This is their first season without Justin Simmons since 2015, as his contract was terminated on March 7. They also entered the season with low expectations.
Coaching changes[edit]
Position | Previous coach | Replacement | Source(s) |
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Defensive line coach | Marcus Dixon | Jamar Cain | [1][2] |
Defensive backs coach | Christian Parker | Jim Leonhard | [1] |
Senior offensive assistant | None | Pete Carmichael Jr. | [3] |
Roster changes[edit]
Future contracts[edit]
All players listed below were signed to reserve/future contracts. Each player was officially added to the active roster on March 13—the first day of the 2024 league year.[4][5]
Position | Player |
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RB | Tyler Badie |
QB | Ben DiNucci |
WR | Phillip Dorsett |
DT | Jordan Jackson |
T | Demontrey Jacobs |
S | Devon Key |
NT | Rashard Lawrence |
LB | Durell Nchami |
LB | Ronnie Perkins |
T | William Sherman |
WR | David Sills |
S | Keidron Smith |
CB | Reese Taylor |
Free agents[edit]
Position | Player | Tag | 2024 team | Notes |
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WR | Michael Bandy | ERFA | Denver Broncos | re-signed March 6[6] |
FB | Michael Burton | UFA | Denver Broncos | re-signed March 13[7] |
C | Lloyd Cushenberry | UFA | Tennessee Titans | signed with the Titans on March 13[8] |
T | Cameron Fleming | UFA | TBD | |
LB | Jonas Griffith | RFA | Denver Broncos | re-signed February 14[3] |
DE | Jonathan Harris | UFA | Miami Dolphins | originally an RFA, signed with the Dolphins on March 15[9] |
WR | Lil'Jordan Humphrey | UFA | Denver Broncos | re-signed March 14[10] |
LB | Josey Jewell | UFA | Carolina Panthers | signed with the Panthers on March 13[11] |
S | P. J. Locke | UFA | Denver Broncos | re-signed March 11[12] |
PK | Wil Lutz | UFA | Denver Broncos | re-signed March 12[13] |
CB | Fabian Moreau | UFA | TBD | |
LB | Ben Niemann | UFA | TBD | |
NT | Mike Purcell | UFA | TBD | |
LB | Justin Strnad | UFA | Denver Broncos | re-signed March 21[14] |
TE | Adam Trautman | UFA | Denver Broncos | re-signed March 13[15] |
RB | Dwayne Washington | UFA | TBD | |
CB | K'Waun Williams | UFA | TBD | |
Unrestricted Free Agent (UFA): Players with four or more accrued seasons whose contracts expired at the end of the previous season Restricted Free Agent (RFA): Players with three accrued seasons whose contracts expired at the end of the previous season Exclusive-Rights Free Agent (ERFA): Players with two or fewer accrued seasons whose contracts expired at the end of the previous season |
Signings[edit]
Position | Player | 2023 team(s) | Notes |
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LB | Cody Barton | Washington Commanders | signed March 18[16] |
DE | Angelo Blackson | Jacksonville Jaguars | signed April 15[17] |
S | Brandon Jones | Miami Dolphins | signed March 14[18] |
C | Sam Mustipher | Baltimore Ravens | signed April 4[19] |
T | Matt Peart | New York Giants | signed March 20[20] |
WR | Josh Reynolds | Detroit Lions | signed March 28[21] |
DT | Malcolm Roach | New Orleans Saints | signed March 14[22] |
G | Calvin Throckmorton | Carolina Panthers Tennessee Titans |
signed April 1[23] |
CB | Levi Wallace | Pittsburgh Steelers | signed April 22[24] |
Departures[edit]
Position | Player | Notes |
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TE | Chris Manhertz | released March 7[25] |
S | Justin Simmons | released March 7[26] |
QB | Russell Wilson | contract terminated on March 4, released March 13[27] |
Draft[edit]
Round | Selection | Player | Position | College | Notes |
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1 | 12 | Bo Nix | QB | Oregon | |
2 | 45 | Traded to New Orleans[A] | |||
3 | 76 | Jonah Elliss | DE | Utah | |
81 | Traded to Seattle[B] | From New Orleans[A] | |||
4 | 102 | Troy Franklin | WR | Oregon | From Seattle[C] |
113 | Traded to N.Y. Jets[D] | ||||
121 | Traded to Seattle[C] | From Miami[E] | |||
5 | 136 | Traded to Seattle[C] | From Cleveland[F] | ||
145 | Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | Missouri | From N.Y. Jets[D] | |
147 | Audric Estimé | RB | Notre Dame | ||
6 | 189 | Traded to L.A. Rams[G] | |||
203 | Traded to N.Y. Jets[H] | From Cleveland[F] | |||
207 | Traded to Seattle[C] | From San Francisco[I] | |||
7 | 232 | Traded to San Francisco[I] | |||
235 | Devaughn Vele | WR | Utah | From Seattle[C] | |
239 | Traded to New Orleans[J] | From L.A. Rams[G] | |||
256 | Nick Gargiulo | C | South Carolina | From N.Y. Jets[H] |
Draft trades
- ^ a b The Broncos traded their 2024 second-round selection (No. 45 overall), along with their 2023 second-round selection, to the New Orleans Saints as the compensation for the hiring of head coach Sean Payton and the Saints' 2024 third-round selection (No. 81 overall—later traded to the Seattle Seahawks).[28]
- ^ The Broncos traded their 2024 third-round selection (No. 81 overall—previously acquired in a trade with the New Orleans Saints), along with their 2023 fourth-round selection to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for the Seahawks' 2023 third-round selection.[29]
- ^ a b c d e The Broncos traded the No. 121, No. 136 and No. 207 selections to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for the No. 102 and No. 235 selections.[30]
- ^ a b The Broncos traded their original fourth-round selection to the New York Jets in exchange for defensive end Jacob Martin and the Jets' 2024 fifth-round selection.[31]
- ^ The Broncos acquired an additional fourth-round selection as part of a 2022 trade that sent linebacker Bradley Chubb and a 2025 fifth-round selection to the Miami Dolphins.[32]
- ^ a b The Broncos acquired additional fifth- and sixth-round selections—Nos. 135 and 202 overall, respectively, in a trade that sent wide receiver Jerry Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns.[33]
- ^ a b The Broncos traded their original sixth-round selection to the Los Angeles Rams (No. 189 overall) in exchange for linebacker Kenny Young and the Rams' seventh-round selection (No. 239 overall—later traded to the New Orleans Saints).[34]
- ^ a b The Broncos traded the No. 203 selection (previously acquired in a trade with the Cleveland Browns) to the New York Jets in exchange for quarterback Zach Wilson and the Jets' seventh-round selection—No. 256 overall.[35]
- ^ a b The Broncos acquired an additional sixth-round selection in a trade that sent their seventh-round selection and linebacker Randy Gregory to the San Francisco 49ers.[36]
- ^ The Broncos traded the No. 239 selection (previously acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams) to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for placekicker Wil Lutz.[37]
Undrafted free agents[edit]
All undrafted free agents were signed following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL draft.[38]
Player | Position | College | Notes |
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Jaylon Allen | LB | Memphis | |
Levelle Bailey | LB | Fresno State | |
Omar Brown | S | Nebraska | |
Frank Crum | T | Wyoming | |
Dylan Leonard | TE | Georgia Tech | |
Brandon Matterson | DE | UTSA | |
Jordan Miller | NT | SMU | |
Alec Mock | LB | Air Force | |
Quinton Newsome | CB | Nebraska | |
Lincoln Victor | WR | Washington State | |
Blake Watson | RB | Memphis | |
Thomas Yassmin | TE | Utah |
Post-draft trades[edit]
On April 29, the Broncos acquired defensive end John Franklin-Myers in a trade that sent their 2026 sixth-round selection to the New York Jets.[39]
Uniform changes[edit]
On April 22, the Broncos unveiled a new set of uniforms known as The "Mile High Collection"—the team's first uniform change since 1997.[40] The team also unveiled their 1977 throwback jerseys which includes the royal blue "D" helmets.[41]
Staff[edit]
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Current roster[edit]
Preseason[edit]
The Broncos' preseason opponents and schedule will be announced in the spring.
Regular season[edit]
2024 opponents[edit]
Listed below are the Broncos' opponents for 2024. Exact dates and times will be announced in the spring.[42]
Category | Home | Away |
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Division opponents (AFC West) |
Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Chargers | |
Conference opponents (AFC North) |
Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers |
Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals |
Conference opponents (based on 2023 division placement) |
Indianapolis Colts | New York Jets |
Interconference opponents (NFC South) |
Atlanta Falcons Carolina Panthers |
New Orleans Saints Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
Interconference opponent (based on 2023 division placement) |
— | Seattle Seahawks |
References[edit]
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- ^ a b Gabriel, Parker (February 14, 2024). "Broncos finalize hire of DBs coach/passing game coordinator Jim Leonhard, senior offensive assistant Pete Carmichael". The Denver Post. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (January 8, 2024). "Broncos sign 12 players to future contracts". Denver Broncos. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (January 24, 2024). "Broncos sign NT Rashard Lawrence to future contract". Denver Broncos. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
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- ^ Simmons, Myles (March 11, 2024). "Lloyd Cushenberry agrees to sign with Titans". NBC Sports. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
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- ^ "Source: LB Josey Jewell to sign 3-year deal with Panthers". ESPN. March 12, 2024. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
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