Broncos' Strategic Free Agency & Draft: Building Momentum

0:00On April 29th, the Denver Broncos took a different path in free agency this year, locking up nearly every key player from last season's roster who was, hitting free agency. Instead of chasing big names, they focused on keeping the core together for 2026, skipping high-priced tags like Jonathan Franklin Myers. After Super Bowl 50, the team went through years of chaos, cycling coaches, quarterbacks, and schemes that left players scrambling. Now Sean Payden and George Payden are all in on culture and continuity as the secret sauce to turn things around. Fans were scratching their heads at first, expecting splashy moves, but this keeps the defense rock solid in Ban's Joseph system. That unit was tough last year, and with another off-season to tweak inside linebacker coverage, opponents face a nightmare matchup. On offense, Bo Nick's kept improving late in the season, and now they've added speed with Jalen Waddle plus depth at running back via Jonah Coleman. Pair that with one of the league's top lines, and scoring could explode.

1:01The new draft picks land in a perfect spot to grow slow and steady, spelling vets without starter pressure, setting up impact roles down the line as... This Bronco Squad builds momentum.