Broncos Special Teams Thrive, Securing 2026 Core

0:00On March 22nd, the Denver Broncos Special Teams Union started the 2025 season rough, but coach Darren Rizzy turned things around by. Years in, making it a real strength. They released a few underperformers and shifted roles, leading to standout plays like blocked punts and a touchdown return. Earlier this week, the team locked in their core group for 2026 by bringing back all the starters. Kicker Will Lutz got a new 3-year deal after his most reliable season, yet in high altitude, nailing clutch kicks all year. Fans and analysts have waited years for this, since special teams woes plagged Denver for so long. Now, management is fully buying in, rewarding guys like Punter Jeremy Crosshaw and coverage star Devon Key, who earned all pro honors. Returner Marvin Mims Jr. added flair with his first career score on a punt return, and the whole unit got better at field position battles. Recent moves show they're serious about building on that momentum, heading into next season.

1:01With these steps, the Broncos could finally put competent special teams behind them for good, setting up Rizzy for a strong follow-up year.