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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[ 34]
T
Matt Peart
New York Giants
signed March 20[ 35]
WR
Josh Reynolds
Detroit Lions
signed March 28[ 36]
DT
Malcolm Roach
New Orleans Saints
signed March 14[ 37]
LB
Andre Smith
Atlanta Falcons
signed June 13,[ 38] released August 26[ 28]
G
Calvin Throckmorton
Carolina Panthers Tennessee Titans
signed April 1,[ 39] released August 27,[ 11] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[ 7]
LB
Dondrea Tillman
Birmingham Stallions (UFL )
signed June 20,[ 40] waived August 27,[ 6] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[ 7]
CB
Levi Wallace
Pittsburgh Steelers
signed April 22[ 41]
LB
Kristian Welch
Green Bay Packers
signed August 29[ 42]
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).[ 49]
^ 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.[ 50]
^ 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.[ 51]
^ 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.[ 52]
^ 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.[ 53]
^ 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.[ 54]
^ 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).[ 55]
^ 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.[ 56]
^ 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.[ 57]
^ 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 .[ 58]
Undrafted free agents [ edit ]
All undrafted free agents were signed on May 10,[ 59] 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[ 60]
Levelle Bailey
LB
Fresno State
waived August 29,[ 42] assigned to the practice squad on August 30[ 61]
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[ 62]
Oliver Jervis
G
Colorado State
signed August 1,[ 63] waived August 26[ 28]
Dylan Leonard
TE
Georgia Tech
waived June 13[ 38]
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,[ 40] signed August 6,[ 12] waived August 12,[ 30] signed August 14,[ 60] 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[ 62]
Thomas Yassmin
TE
Utah
signed as part of the International Player Pathway Program ,[ 59] 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.[ 64]
Position
Player
Time & type of injury
Games missed
Source(s)
T
Quinn Bailey
ankle, training camp
injured reserve , August 1
[ 63]
S
Brandon Jones
hamstring, training camp
[ 66]
CB
Damarri Mathis
high ankle sprain , preseason
injured reserve, August 27
[ 67]
LB
Durell Nchami
hamstring, preseason
injured reserve, August 28
[ 68]
LB
Ronnie Perkins
undisclosed, training camp
injured reserve, August 7
[ 69]
G
Ben Powers
shoulder, preseason
[ 70]
LB
Drew Sanders
ruptured Achilles tendon , offseason workouts
PUP list, May 20
[ 71]
S
Delarrin Turner-Yell
ruptured ACL , 2023 Week 17
PUP list, July 21
[ 72]
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 .[ 73] The team also unveiled their 1977 throwback jerseys which includes the royal blue "D" helmets.[ 74]
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
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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 ]
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^ 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 .
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^ 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 (August 29, 2024). "Broncos sign TE Donald Parham to practice squad" . www.denverbroncos.com . Retrieved 2024-08-30 .
^ 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 .
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^ 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 .
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^ DiLalla, Aric (April 23, 2024). "Broncos acquire QB Zach Wilson in trade with Jets" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved April 23, 2024 .
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^ a b DiLalla, Aric (August 14, 2024). "Broncos sign ILB Alec Mock" . Denver Broncos . Retrieved August 14, 2024 .
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^ "DL Eyioma Uwazurike reinstated by NFL to Broncos' 90-man roster" . Denver Broncos . August 5, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024 .
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