2025 NFL Yearbook: Denver Broncos
A season preview of the Denver Broncos.
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NFL YEARBOOK SERIES: NO.32 — SAINTS || NO.31 — BROWNS || NO.30 — PANTHERS || NO.29 — TITANS || NO.28 — BEARS || NO.27—RAIDERS || NO.26 — SEAHAWKS || NO.25—JAGUARS || NO.24—COWBOYS || NO.23—JETS || NO.22—GIANTS || NO.21—COLTS || NO.20—FALCONS || NO.19—DOLPHINS || NO.18—49ERS || NO.17—PATRIOTS || NO.16—CARDINALS || NO.15—STEELERS || NO.14—PACKERS || NO.13—BENGALS || NO.12—VIKINGS
2025 NFL YEARBOOK: DENVER BRONCOS
AFC WEST || 2024 RECORD: 10-7 || AAF NFL POWER RANKING: 11
TEAM BRASS
Owner: Walton-Penner Family || General Manager: George Paton || Head Coach: Sean Payton || Offensive Coordinator: Joe Lombardi || Defensive Coordinator: Vance Joseph || Special Teams: Darren Rizzi
REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
2025 NFLPA GRADES || OVERALL RANKINGS (17 of 32)
Treatment of Families: C- (23rd) || Food / Dining Area: B+ (10th) || Nutritionist / Dietician: A- (6th) || Locker Room: F (30th) || Training Room: B (14th) || Training Staff: B+ (12th) || Weight Room: B (20th) || Strength Coaches: B- (30th) || Team Travel: A (6th) || Head Coach: B (26th) || Ownership: A (4th)
Ranking 17th in the league, the Broncos the team ranked towards the top-10 of the league in team travel, dining area, nutritionist and ownership. Several areas in need of improvement will be addressed as the organization has plans in place for a new practice facility to open prior to the 2026 season. The ownership group received strong support for their continued efforts to invest in a positive player experience.
OVERVIEW
With the selection of Jahdae Barron, the Broncos might possibly have the most dynamic cornerback duo in the entire NFL, alongside Patrick Surtain Jr. (photo: Denver Broncos). Denver invested in some luxury picks, the type of selections that are usually reserved for perennial contenders on the brink of a championship and maybe the Broncos are that team. Adding speedy running back RJ Harvey will bring a big play element to the offense, while Caleb Lohner is the latest player to attempt a hardwood-to-gridiron transition at tight end. Broncos headman Sean Payton has struck gold once before with this strategy in finding Jimmy Graham during his tenure with the Saints. Denver is a real contender.
OFFENSE RANKINGS
Total Offense: 324.6 (19th) || Passing: 212.4 (20th) || Rushing: 112.2 (16th) || Points: 25 (10th) || Sacked: 24 (3rd) || 3rd Down: 39.6% (6th AFC)
DEFENSE RANKINGS
Total Defense: 317.1 (7th) || Passing: 220.7 (19th) || Rushing: 96.4 (3rd) || Points Allowed: 18.3 (3rd) || Sacks: 63 (1st) || Turnover Differential: +6 (11th)
TOP 10 FRANCHISE PLAYERS
Pat Surtain II, Cornerback
Bo Nix, Quarterback
Nik Bonitto, Linebacker
Zach Allen, Defensive End
Dre Greenlaw, Linebacker
Jahdae Barron, Cornerback
Quinn Meinerz, Center
Garrett Bolles, Offensive Tackle
Courtland Sutton, Wide Receiver
Jonathon Cooper, Defensive Tackle
TOP 10 PLAYERS UNDER 25
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