Kyle Fredrickson

1 week ago | denvergazette.com | Kyle Fredrickson

ENGLEWOOD — Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin cleaned out his locker in January after a first-round playoff exit with no desire for rest. “I was back working that same week,” McLaughlin recalled earlier this month during mandatory minicamp at Broncos Park. “I left a lot out there last year, and I know that. So, I’m working hard to be the best I can this year. I didn’t take much time.

1 week ago | denvergazette.com | Kyle Fredrickson

The Denver Gazette sports business insider is a reader’s guide to understanding the influence of money, politics and power behind their favorite leagues, teams and players. Sports business insider: A growing number of NFL teams are building stadiums outside their named cities as the Denver Broncos mull their future playing home. Short version: There are currently 10 of 32 NFL teams that do not play games in their namesake city.

1 week ago | denvergazette.com | Kyle Fredrickson

ENGLEWOOD — Broncos running backs pinched white towels in bent elbows to protect quarterback Bo Nix. Lou Ayeni offers an explanation. The third-year running backs coach discussed the practice drill last week during mandatory minicamp at Broncos Park. It begins with players upright in a blocking posture — hands up — with towels hanging from elbow creases. The ball is snapped. A coach-held blocking pad simulates a pass rusher. The running back must engage the pad while keeping the towels secure.

2 weeks ago | denvergazette.com | Kyle Fredrickson

Friday Faceoff: Which Denver Broncos player should you pick in fantasy football for the upcoming NFL season? Chris Schmaedeke, digital sports editorAnswer: Evan Engram, tight endWhen was the last time the Broncos had a reliable tight end that was a threat in the red zone? Was it Julius Thomas when Peyton Manning was getting him the ball? It is time for the Broncos to once again field that dynamic on offense and for Denver to have a tight end that could be a fantasy football steal.

2 weeks ago | denvergazette.com | Kyle Fredrickson

ENGLEWOOD — The Denver Broncos have a new assistant general manager in 2025. But who, exactly, is Reed Burckhardt? “He’s real important to our process,” coach Sean Payton said on Thursday upon completion of mandatory minicamp at Broncos Park. “We have a good group.”Burckhardt enters the assistant GM role after spending the past three years as Denver’s director of player personnel. Burckhardt climbed the NFL ladder over 13 previous seasons with the Vikings.