65th season in franchise history
The 2024 season will be the Denver Broncos ' upcoming 55th season in the National Football League (NFL) 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 he was released on March 7.
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 2023 team(s) Notes LB Cody Barton Washington Commanders signed March 18[ 26] DE Angelo Blackson Jacksonville Jaguars signed April 15,[ 27] released August 26[ 28] P Trenton Gill Chicago Bears signed May 15,[ 29] waived August 26[ 6] CB Kaleb Hayes Jacksonville Jaguars claimed off waivers from the Giants on August 12,[ 30] waived August 26[ 28] S Brandon Jones Miami Dolphins signed March 14[ 31] TE Hunter Kampmoyer Los Angeles Chargers signed August 2,[ 32] waived August 27[ 6] C Sam Mustipher Baltimore Ravens signed April 4,[ 33] released August 27[ 11] TE Donald Parham Los Angeles Chargers signed to the practice squad on August 28 T Matt Peart New York Giants signed March 20[ 34] WR Josh Reynolds Detroit Lions signed March 28[ 35] DT Malcolm Roach New Orleans Saints signed March 14[ 36] LB Andre Smith Atlanta Falcons signed June 13,[ 37] released August 26[ 28] G Calvin Throckmorton Carolina Panthers Tennessee Titans signed April 1,[ 38] released August 27,[ 11] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[ 7] LB Dondrea Tillman Birmingham Stallions (UFL ) signed June 20,[ 39] waived August 27,[ 6] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[ 7] CB Levi Wallace Pittsburgh Steelers signed April 22[ 40]
Draft trades
^ a b The Broncos traded their 2024 second-round selection (No. 45 overall), along with their 2023 first-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).[ 47] ^ 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.[ 48] ^ 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.[ 49] ^ 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.[ 50] ^ 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.[ 51] ^ a b The Broncos acquired additional fifth- and sixth-round selections—Nos. 136 and 203 overall, respectively, in a trade that sent wide receiver Jerry Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns.[ 52] ^ 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).[ 53] ^ 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.[ 54] ^ 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.[ 55] ^ 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 .[ 56] Undrafted free agents [ edit ] All undrafted free agents were signed on May 10,[ 57] unless otherwise noted.
2024 Denver Broncos Undrafted Free Agents Player Position College Notes Cam Allen S Purdue waived May 15[ 29] Jaylon Allen LB Memphis designated as waived/injured on August 14[ 58] Levelle Bailey LB Fresno State made the Week 1 roster[ 59] Omar Brown S Nebraska waived August 26[ 28] Nik Constantinou P Texas A&M waived May 13[ 10] Frank Crum T Wyoming made the Week 1 roster[ 59] Oliver Jervis G Colorado State signed August 1,[ 60] waived August 26[ 28] Dylan Leonard TE Georgia Tech waived June 13[ 37] Brandon Matterson DE UTSA waived August 2[ 32] Jordan Miller NT SMU waived August 27,[ 11] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[ 7] Alec Mock LB Air Force waived June 20,[ 39] signed August 6,[ 12] waived August 12,[ 30] signed August 14,[ 58] waived August 26[ 28] Quinton Newsome CB Nebraska signed May 13,[ 10] waived August 27,[ 6] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[ 7] Lincoln Victor WR Washington State waived May 13[ 10] Blake Watson RB Memphis made the Week 1 roster[ 59] Thomas Yassmin TE Utah signed as part of the International Player Pathway Program ,[ 57] waived August 27,[ 6] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[ 7]
On August 5, defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike was reinstated by the NFL , after serving a one-year suspension for violating the league's gambling policy.[ 61]
Position Player Time & type of injury Games missed Source(s) T Quinn Bailey ankle, training camp injured reserve , August 1 [ 60] S Brandon Jones hamstring, training camp [ 63] LB Ronnie Perkins undisclosed, training camp injured reserve, August 7 [ 64] CB Damarri Mathis high ankle sprain , preseason injured reserve, August 27 [ 65] G Ben Powers shoulder, preseason [ 66] LB Drew Sanders ruptured Achilles tendon , preseason workouts PUP list, May 20 [ 67] S Delarrin Turner-Yell ruptured ACL , 2023 Week 17 PUP list, July 21 [ 68] CB Levi Wallace hamstring, training camp [ 69]
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 .[ 70] The team also unveiled their 1977 throwback jerseys which includes the royal blue "D" helmets.[ 71]
Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group Front office President – Damani Leech General manager – George Paton Assistant general manager – Darren Mougey Vice president of player personnel – Cody Rager Director of player personnel – Reed Burckhardt Director of pro personnel – A. J. Durso Executive director of football operations – Kelly Kleine Vice president of football administration – Rich Hurtado Vice president of football operation and compliance – Mark Thewes Vice president of player development – Ray Jackson Director of college scouting – Brian Stark Senior personnel executive – Roman Phifer Senior personnel executive – David Shaw Assistant director of college scouting – Nick Schiralli Head coach Offensive coaches Defensive coaches Special teams coaches Strength and conditioning Vice president of player health and performance – Beau Lowery Head strength and conditioning – Dan Dalrymple Assistant strength and conditioning – Korey Jones Assistant strength and conditioning – Shaun Snee → Coaching staff → Front office → More NFL staffs
Quarterbacks Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
Offensive linemen Defensive linemen
Linebackers Defensive backs
Special teams
Reserve lists Practice squad
Notes
Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Networks and times from Weeks 5–16 are subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling . The date, time and network for Week 17 will be finalized at a later date. The date, time and network for Week 18 will be finalized at the end of Week 17. Week 1: at Seattle Seahawks [ edit ] ^ a b McFadden, Ryan; Gabriel, Parker (February 9, 2024). "Broncos DL coach Marcus Dixon joins Vikings coaching staff in same role" . The Denver Post . Retrieved February 9, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (February 29, 2024). "Broncos name Jamar Cain as Defensive Line Coach" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved February 29, 2024 . ^ 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 . ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t Jensen, Chad (2024-08-27). "Broncos Release Several Veteran Players Amid Final Cuts" . Denver Broncos On SI . Retrieved 2024-08-28 . ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o DiLalla, Aric (August 28, 2024). "Broncos sign 15 players to practice squad" . www.denverbroncos.com . Retrieved 2024-08-28 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (May 8, 2024). "Broncos waive QB Ben DiNucci" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved May 8, 2024 . ^ a b DiLalla, Aric (May 10, 2024). "Broncos release WR Phillip Dorsett, NT Rashard Lawrence" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved May 10, 2024 . ^ a b c d DiLalla, Aric (May 13, 2024). "Broncos sign WR Phillip Dorsett, CB Quinton Newsome" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved May 13, 2024 . ^ a b c d e f DiLalla, Aric (August 27, 2024). "Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-player limit" . www.denverbroncos.com . Retrieved 2024-08-28 . ^ a b DiLalla, Aric (August 6, 2024). "Broncos sign ILB Alec Mock" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved August 6, 2024 . ^ Kelberman, Zack (March 6, 2024). "Report: Broncos Re-Sign ERFA WR Michael Bandy" . Sports Illustrated . Retrieved March 6, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 13, 2024). "Broncos re-sign FB Michael Burton to 1-year contract" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved March 13, 2024 . ^ Simmons, Myles (March 11, 2024). "Lloyd Cushenberry agrees to sign with Titans" . NBC Sports . Retrieved March 11, 2024 . ^ Alper, Josh (March 15, 2024). "Dolphins to sign Jonathan Harris" . NBC Sports . Retrieved March 15, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 14, 2024). "Broncos re-sign WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey to 1-year contract" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved March 14, 2024 . ^ "Source: LB Josey Jewell to sign 3-year deal with Panthers" . ESPN . March 12, 2024. Retrieved March 12, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 11, 2024). "Broncos re-sign S P.J. Locke to two-year contract" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved March 11, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 12, 2024). "Broncos re-sign K Wil Lutz to two-year contract" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved March 12, 2024 . ^ "Vikings sign former Broncos cornerback Moreau" . ESPN.com . 2024-07-30. Retrieved 2024-08-05 . ^ Booher, Christian (June 10, 2024). "Lions Signing Veteran LB" . Sports Illustrated . Retrieved June 10, 2024 . ^ "Another Former Broncos Starter Signs With AFC Rival" . Denver Broncos On SI . 2024-08-01. Retrieved 2024-08-05 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 21, 2024). "Broncos re-sign ILB Justin Strnad to 1-year contract" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved March 21, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 13, 2024). "Broncos re-sign TE Adam Trautman to 2-year contract" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved March 13, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 18, 2024). "Broncos sign unrestricted free agent ILB Cody Barton to 1-year contract" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved March 18, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (April 15, 2024). "Broncos sign unrestricted free agent DL Angelo Blackson to 1-year contract" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved April 15, 2024 . ^ a b c d e f Aric, DiLalla (August 26, 2024). "Broncos make series of roster moves ahead of Tuesday's deadline" . www.denverbroncos.com . Retrieved 2024-08-27 . ^ a b DiLalla, Aric (May 15, 2024). "Broncos sign P Trenton Gill" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved May 15, 2024 . ^ a b DiLalla, Aric (August 12, 2024). "Broncos claim DB Kaleb Hayes off waivers from Giants" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved August 12, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 14, 2024). "Broncos sign S Brandon Jones to 3-year contract" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved March 14, 2024 . ^ a b DiLalla, Aric (August 2, 2024). "Broncos sign TE Hunter Kampmoyer" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved August 2, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (April 4, 2024). "Broncos sign unrestricted free agent C Sam Mustipher" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved April 4, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 20, 2024). "Broncos sign unrestricted free agent T Matt Peart to 1-year contract" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved March 20, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 28, 2024). "Broncos sign unrestricted free agent WR Josh Reynolds to 2-year contract" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved March 28, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 14, 2024). "Broncos sign DT Malcolm Roach to 2-year contract" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved March 14, 2024 . ^ a b DiLalla, Aric (June 13, 2024). "Broncos sign ILB Andre Smith" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved June 13, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (April 1, 2024). "Broncos sign unrestricted free agent G Calvin Throckmorton to 1-year deal" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved April 1, 2024 . ^ a b DiLalla, Aric (June 20, 2024). "Broncos sign OLB Dondrea Tillman" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved June 20, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (April 22, 2024). "Broncos sign unrestricted free agent CB Levi Wallace to 1-year contract" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved April 22, 2024 . ^ Kelberman, Zack (2024-08-26). "Report: Broncos Make First Roster Cut Ahead of Deadline" . Denver Broncos On SI . Retrieved 2024-08-27 . ^ Jensen, Chad (March 8, 2024). "Broncos Release Veteran TE Chris Manhertz" . Fox 31 Denver . Retrieved March 8, 2024 . ^ a b Kelberman, Zack (2024-08-27). "Broncos Make Final Moves with WR Tim Patrick, RB Samaje Perine" . Denver Broncos On SI . Retrieved 2024-08-28 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 7, 2024). "Broncos, S Justin Simmons to part ways after eight seasons" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved March 7, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 5, 2024). "Broncos waive S Caden Sterns" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved August 5, 2024 . ^ "Statement from GM George Paton & HC Sean Payton" . Denver Broncos . March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024 . ^ Legwold, Jeff (January 31, 2023). "Sources: Broncos reach deal with Saints for Sean Payton" . ESPN . Retrieved January 31, 2023 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (April 28, 2023). "Broncos trade back into third round, select DB Riley Moss with 83rd-overall pick" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved April 28, 2023 . ^ Dilla, Aric (April 27, 2024). "Broncos trade up to select Oregon WR Troy Franklin with 102nd-overall pick in 2024 NFL Draft" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved April 27, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 1, 2022). "Broncos agree to terms on trade with Jets for OLB Jacob Martin" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved November 1, 2022 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 1, 2022). "Broncos agree to terms on trade with Dolphins to acquire 2023 first-round pick, 2024 fourth-round pick and RB Chase Edmonds for OLB Bradley Chubb, 2025 fifth-round pick" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved November 1, 2022 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 9, 2024). "Media reports: Broncos agree to acquire 2024 fifth- and sixth-round picks from Browns in exchange for WR Jerry Jeudy" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved March 9, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 25, 2021). "Broncos agree to trade with Rams for ILB Kenny Young" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved October 25, 2021 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (April 23, 2024). "Broncos acquire QB Zach Wilson in trade with Jets" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved April 23, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 6, 2023). "Broncos acquire 2024 sixth-round pick from 49ers for OLB Randy Gregory, 2024 seventh-round pick" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved October 6, 2023 . ^ Edholm, Eric (August 29, 2023). "Broncos acquire kicker Wil Lutz from Saints in trade, send TE Albert Okwuegbunam to Eagles" . NFL . Retrieved August 29, 2023 . ^ a b DiLalla, Aric (May 10, 2024). "Broncos sign 13 college free agents" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved May 10, 2024 . ^ a b DiLalla, Aric (August 14, 2024). "Broncos sign ILB Alec Mock" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved August 14, 2024 . ^ a b c DiLalla, Aric (August 27, 2024). "First look at the Broncos' 2024 initial 53-man roster" . www.denverbroncos.com . Retrieved 2024-08-27 . ^ a b DiLalla, Aric (August 1, 2024). "Broncos sign OL Oliver Jervis, place T Quinn Bailey on injured reserve" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved August 1, 2024 . ^ "DL Eyioma Uwazurike reinstated by NFL to Broncos' 90-man roster" . Denver Broncos . August 5, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (April 29, 2024). "Broncos acquire DE John Franklin-Myers in trade with Jets" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved April 29, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (July 26, 2024). "Injury Report: S Brandon Jones undergoing further evaluation after exiting practice with hamstring injury" . www.denverbroncos.com . Retrieved 2024-08-23 . ^ "Broncos' Ronnie Perkins: Shifts to IR" . CBSSports.com . 2024-08-07. Retrieved 2024-08-23 . ^ Jensen, Chad (2024-08-25). "Broncos Veteran CB Carted Off in Preseason Game vs. Cardinals" . Denver Broncos On SI . Retrieved 2024-08-26 . ^ "Broncos' Ben Powers: Not playing against Green Bay" . CBSSports.com . 2024-08-19. Retrieved 2024-08-23 . ^ Legwold, Jeff (2024-05-21). "Sources: Broncos' Sanders tore Achilles in workout" . ESPN.com . Retrieved 2024-08-23 . ^ "Broncos' Delarrin Turner-Yell: Placed on PUP list" . CBSSports.com . 2024-07-22. Retrieved 2024-08-23 . ^ Jensen, Chad (2024-08-03). "Broncos Veteran CB Exits Practice Early With Injury" . Denver Broncos On SI . Retrieved 2024-08-23 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (April 22, 2024). "Broncos unveil new uniforms with announcement of 'Mile High Collection' " . Denver Broncos . Retrieved April 22, 2024 . ^ DiLalla, Aric (April 22, 2024). "Broncos unveil 1977 throwback uniform honoring Orange Crush era" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved April 22, 2024 .
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