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Broncos' updated cornerback depth chart with Mario Goodrich
Broncos' updated cornerback depth chart with Mario Goodrich The Denver Broncos' crowded secondary added another member this week. The Broncos signed United Football League cornerback Mario Goodrich on Wednesday, adding an 11th cornerback to their 90-man offseason roster (a safety was waived to make room). It's still easy to predict the top of Denver's cornerback depth chart, but the backup roles are getting tough to project. Pat Surtain, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, will continue to start on the outside as the team's CB1. Riley Moss is still the early favorite to play across from PS2, but it remains to be seen if rookie Jahdae Barron will play primarily in the slot or outside. If Barron ends up outside, Moss could move to the slot. Ja'Quan McMillian, the team's previous slot cornerback, now becomes a very valuable depth/rotational player. Kris Abrams-Draine proved last season that he is a capable reserve option as well. Beyond those top five is a toss-up. Damarri Mathis is the most experienced, but the Broncos could save $3.4 million if he's cut this summer. Goodrich will also be competing with Quinton Newsome and Reese Taylor, plus undrafted rookies Jaden Robinson and Joshua Pickett. Broncos cornerback depth chart CB1 : Pat Surtain : Pat Surtain CB2 : Riley Moss : Riley Moss Slot : Jahdae Barron, Ja'Quan McMillian : Jahdae Barron, Ja'Quan McMillian CB5 : Kris Abrams-Draine : Kris Abrams-Draine Depth : Damarri Mathis, Mario Goodrich, Quinton Newsome, Reese Taylor : Damarri Mathis, Mario Goodrich, Quinton Newsome, Reese Taylor UDFAs: Jaden Robinson, Joshua Pickett The cornerback depth chart will shake out this summer following a competition at training camp. The Broncos will release their first official depth chart when preseason begins in August. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
USA Today
08-06-2025
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- USA Today
6 Broncos greats who should go into the Ring of Fame next
6 Broncos greats who should go into the Ring of Fame next With the Denver Broncos' recent announcement of Demaryius Thomas going into the team's Ring of Fame, there should be some discussion of who should go into the Broncos Ring of Fame next. We take a look at the next five worthy candidates. Note that players must wait at least five years after retirement and have played for the Broncos for at least four seasons to be eligible. 1. Ed McCaffrey The former Broncos receiver was one of the toughest players in franchise history. One of the biggest surprises is that McCaffrey isn't in the Ring of Fame yet. As one of the primary pass-catchers for Denver during the Super Bowl-winning years in 1997 and 1998, McCaffrey played in Denver for nine years (1995-2003), recording 462 receptions for 6,200 yards and 46 touchdowns. The fact that he's produced an All-Pro running back as a son in Christian McCaffrey and is a Colorado lifer should say something as well. McCaffrey was inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame in 2022; the next logical space for McCaffrey should be on the Level 5 facade of Empower Field at Mile High. 2. Al Wilson Wilson played for the Broncos from 1999-2006, earning five Pro Bowl selections as well as first- (2005) and second-team (2006) All-Pro nods. His 723 tackles rank eighth on the team's all-time list. Wilson had a falling out with the team over the handling of a neck injury near the end of his career, but the two sides have since mended their relationship. He should now go into the club's Ring of Fame. 3. Von Miller While Miller is still an active player, there is no doubt that Miller will one day be a Ring of Famer, and very likely, a Pro Football Hall of Famer. Miller is the Broncos' all-time leader in sacks (110.5) and was the MVP of Super Bowl 50, and he's a two-time Super Bowl champion. Miller was a Bronco for 10 seasons, and he will always be beloved in Denver. 4. Chris Harris Harris is a Broncos success story as an undrafted free agent. Harris defined the slot corner position for many years, and was one of the original anchors of the "No-Fly Zone" defense that helped Denver to a victory in Super Bowl 50. In nine seasons with the Broncos, Harris started 121 games, totaling 518 tackles (443 solo, 75 assisted), recovering four fumbles, forcing six fumbles, 86 pass deflections and intercepting 20 passes (including four returned for touchdowns). Harris was a Pat Bowlen player, one of the highest compliments one could receive. 5. Ryan Clady Clady was one of the offensive lineman mainstays for the Broncos from the time he was drafted out of Boise State (12th overall) in 2008 until 2014. Clady was the blindside protector for several Broncos quarterbacks (Kyle Orton, Tim Tebow and Peyton Manning), starting 106 games for Denver. A four-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro, Clady was named second runner-up for the 2008 AP Offensive Player of the Year, an award most linemen could never even dream about touching. Clady has been eligible for Ring of Fame status since 2021. 6. Matt Prater This one could be considered controversial. Prater is still an active kicker, and is an unrestricted free agent in 2025. Prater first came to the Broncos in 2007, playing for Denver from 2007-2014. Prater was an extremely reliable kicker during his time in Mile High, benefiting from the thin Colorado air. A two-time Pro Bowler, Prater is the current NFL leader in kicks attempted (487), extra points attempted (603) and extra points made (587). During the Broncos' historic offensive season in 2013, Prater set a then-NFL record with a 64-yard field goal. Prater's time in Denver came to an ignominious ending in 2014 when he was cut for a suspension from the NFL for abusing the league's substance abuse policy, but his time with the club was historic. He holds the NFL record for field goals made over 50 yards (81) and is fourth on the Broncos' all-time scoring list. Who else should be on this list, modern or classic? We'd love to hear from you on Facebook and Twitter/X! Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
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Broncos will honor Demaryius Thomas and Super Bowl 50 team vs. Giants
After the late, great Demaryius Thomas was elected to the Denver Broncos' Ring of Fame on Tuesday, the team plans to honor DT -- and the entire Super Bowl 50 team -- this fall. This season marks the 10th anniversary of the club's 2015 campaign that ended with a 24-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Members of that squad will return to Empower Field at Mile High to be honored in Week 7 when the Broncos host the New York Giants on Sunday, Oct. 19. Advertisement Denver will hold its annual Alumni Weekend around that Giants game, and Thomas will be officially inducted into the Ring of Fame at halftime of the AFC vs. NFC showdown. Thomas ranks No. 2 on the team's all-time receiving list for yards (9,055) and touchdowns (60), only trailing Rod Smith (11,389; 68). Thomas, who died of a seizure at age 33 in 2021, was a five-time Pro Bowler, two-time All-Pro and Super Bowl champion. DT was one of the best players in franchise history, and he will now be immortalized among the team's all-time greats. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans. This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Denver Broncos: DT and Super Bowl 50 team will be honored in Week 7
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Twitter reacts to Demaryius Thomas reaching Broncos Ring of Fame
The late, great Demaryius Thomas has been elected to the Denver Broncos' Ring of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Here's a sampling of how fans and pundits reacted to the news on Twitter/X. The Broncos will honor "DT" and the Super Bowl 50 team when they host the New York Giants in Week 7. That game at Empower Field at Mile High is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 19. Advertisement Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans. This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Broncos: Twitter reacts to Demaryius Thomas reaching Ring of Fame
USA Today
25-05-2025
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- USA Today
Sean Payton finally lands ex-Lions coach he targeted for years
Sean Payton finally lands ex-Lions coach he targeted for years Sean Payton finally got his man. After losing several members of his staff this spring, the Denver Broncos' coach managed to land someone he had been targeting for years: new director of game management/OL assistant Evan Rothstein. 'Evan, I tried to hire before," Payton said in March. "I tried to hire Evan when he was leaving Detroit, Rothstein. He ended up in New England, but I had interviewed him in New Orleans. So every season, I've always kind of paid attention to what he's doing. He's real smart. He's a football coach. He's also someone who has a great way about him, both analytically and from a preparation standpoint. So finally that worked out." Rothstein worked for the Lions from 2012 to 2020 before landing with the Patriots, where he held various positions for four seasons before landing in Denver. When he was with the New Orleans Saints in 2021, Payton attempted to hire Rothstein, but the coach ended up in New England. Four years later, Rothstein has joined Payton with the Broncos. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
