Broncos Avoid Contract Circus as Championship Culture Takes Hold originally appeared on Athlon Sports. While other NFL franchises wrestle with holdouts and public contract disputes, the Denver Broncos have transformed potential drama into quiet determination.

Bo Nix feels more at home heading into his second year with the Denver Broncos. He says he's even more familiar with the offense, the locker room and the city.

A new era is on the horizon for the Denver Broncos, led by Sean Payton and a talented roster poised to turn things around in the NFL.

In an introspective talk after Saturday’s training camp practice, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix detailed his “fear of not being ready.”

Jahdae Barron's sheer versatility was a major reason why the Denver Broncos shook things up and took the Texas cornerback at No. 20 overall in April's NFL draft. During rookie minicamp, head coach Sean Payton ruled out using Barron at safety.

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram's arrival in Bo Nix's supporting cast could be a move that defines the 2025 season, NFL Executive says.

Dalton Wasserman and Trevor Sikkema have Myles Garrett, Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow as the top three players on their list. Denver Broncos star cornerback Patrick Surtain II was also recognized, landing at No. 27 on the list. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year got a lot of praise from the two writers.

Having made the playoffs last season, the Denver Broncos will need Bo Nix to take a big step forward if they want to get back there in 2025.

Denver linebacker Drew Sanders, who missed all but five games last season as the Broncos advanced to the AFC playoffs, was carted off the practice field during team drills, about 90 minutes into the workout Saturday,

Nix is the second Broncos player to make this year's list, joining defensive lineman Zach Allen (No. 90). Denver guard Quinn Meinerz and pass rusher Nik Bonitto seem likely to appear on the list, and star cornerback Pat Surtain should be a lock after winning Defensive Player of the Year in 2024.

The Broncos' locker room got an 'F' grade in the NFLPA's report card. That should change after the new facility is complete.