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Parker Gabriel
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Broncos beat reporter for The Denver Post.

Formerly: USA Today, Lincoln Journal Star, Bozeman Daily Chronicle

Wisconsin grad. New Glarus native.
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#Broncos mailbag: What impact will Davis Webb's OC promotion have on Denver's offense? denverpost.com/2026/02/11/b... via
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What impact will Davis Webb’s OC promotion have on Broncos’ offense? | Mailbag
Plus, questions about Broncos free agent needs, draft targets, dream offseason scenarios and more.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Sources: #Broncos interviewed Buffalo QB coach Ronald Curry for OC job as search gets underway.

Davis Webb figures to be prominent in the search, but he's still in the mix for the Las Vegas HC job. www.denverpost.com/2026/01/29/b... via @denverpost.com
Broncos interview Buffalo QB coach Ronald Curry for offensive coordinator job, sources say
Broncos head coach Sean Payton interviewed a familiar face for Denver’s offensive coordinator job in Buffalo QB coach Ronald Curry. Curry spent years with Payton in New Orleans and also inter…
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January 29, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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Sean Payton believes every Super Bowl team faces storms.

"They come every season," he said in Nov.

This week packed a wallop, but Payton has spent three years building a group that believes it can survive anything— even losing Bo Nix.

Here's how: www.denverpost.com/2026/01/24/b... @denverpost.com
How Sean Payton programmed the Broncos to believe they can survive anything — even losing Bo Nix
In the postgame swirl, Alex Forsyth made a rookie mistake.
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January 24, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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It’s game day in Denver.

Weather report and quick keys to this afternoon’s AFC Divisional round game between the #Broncos and Bills.
January 17, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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#Broncos and Bills kick off at 2:30 p.m. MT on Saturday. The game will be broadcast on CBS:

Countdown is on: www.denverpost.com/2026/01/12/b... via @denverpost.com
What time do Broncos and Bills kick off Saturday in AFC Divisional round?
The Broncos learned what time their home AFC playoff game against Buffalo will start Saturday.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:26 AM
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Sean Payton said he looked around Highmark Stadium a year ago near the end of the #Broncos' playoff loss to Buffalo and thought, "We need to find a way to play this game at home."

Now No. 1 Denver is going to host No. 6 Buffalo in the divisional round next weekend.
January 12, 2026 at 5:40 AM
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The #Broncos will host either Buffalo or the Los Angeles Chargers next weekend.

Chargers if they beat New England tonight. Otherwise the Bills, who knocked off Jacksonville on the road.
January 11, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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More on #Broncos DC Vance Joseph adding a Thursday interview with Baltimore to his busy week: denverpost.com/2026/01/07/b... via
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Denver Broncos DC Vance Joseph set to interview with Baltimore, source says
Broncos DC Vance Joseph had his first head coaching interview of the cycle Wednesday and added another team interested in speaking with him: The Baltimore Ravens, who fired longtime coach John Harb…
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January 8, 2026 at 4:18 AM
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#Broncos DC Vance Joseph to interview for Tennessee head coach job. Likely a busy week.

Alex Singleton yesterday: “I think he’s one of the best coaches in the world. The best coach in the world. He deserves every opportunity.”

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Broncos DC Vance Joseph to interview for Tennessee head coach job, source says
Vance Joseph is shaping up to have a busy week. Tennessee asked to interview him for their head coaching job Monday morning and more suitors are likely to follow.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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#Broncos morning after:

* Bo Nix looks inward

* Payton started riffing about the Super Bowl, and it leads to an interesting fact

* It's HC interview week — insight on Vance Joseph and Davis Webb

* The four potential Divisional opponents

* Much more: www.denverpost.com/2026/01/05/b...
Parker Gabriel’s 7 Thoughts after Broncos capture No. 1 seed, including Bo Nix barking at Sean Payton, then looking inward
Bo Nix barked at Sean Payton early in Denver’s 19-3, top seed-clinching win over the Chargers. By the time it was over, the second-year quarterback said he had himself to blame. Here’s …
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January 5, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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A decade-long drought is over.

The #Broncos are AFC West champions.

They'll play for the No. 1 seed next weekend.

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Broncos win AFC West for first time since 2015
The Broncos won the AFC West on Saturday when Houston beat the L.A. Chargers, ending a decade-long drought and securing at least one home playoff game next month. Denver will play for the No. 1 see…
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December 28, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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The Colts called Sam Ehlinger's agent, Erik Burkhardt, Sunday night with an offer to return to Indianapolis.

Ehlinger told @denverpost.com the sides talked for two days before he decided to stick with the #Broncos on the p-squad.

He explained why here: www.denverpost.com/2025/12/10/b...
Broncos practice squad QB Sam Ehlinger turned down offer to return to Colts
Broncos practice squad QB Sam Ehlinger spent the early part of the week weighing an offer to re-join the Colts and 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers after starter Daniel Jones tore his Achilles…
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December 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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#Broncos QB Bo Nix and TE Evan Engram tell @denverpost.com how the biggest offensive play of the night came together in OT.

*Film work
*A first-half setup
*A play call at the LOS
*41 yards

Nix: “That’s when you feel like you’re playing at a good level.” www.denverpost.com/2025/12/01/b...
Parker Gabriel’s 7 thoughts on Broncos’ latest wild win, including backstory of Bo Nix and Evan Engram creating game’s biggest offensive play
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and tight end Evan Engram explain how they set up the 27-26 overtime win’s most important offensive play throughout the week and on the fly Sunday night.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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#Broncos day after:

* The tempo question is real. Just watch Bo Nix
* Riley Moss and the refs
* Why J.K. Dobbins' rehab is a daunting one
* Marvin Mims' feelings on missing two games
* Frank Crum, man of many hats
* A re-shaped West

Much more: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/17/b...
Parker Gabriel’s 7 thoughts after an AFC West-shaping win over K.C., including Bo Nix ‘begging’ Sean Payton to get plays called faster
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, head coach Sean Payton and the offensive tempo debate after their win over the Chiefs.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Vance Joseph told his defense to chase Patrick Mahomes and chase and chase some more.

This franchise really, has been chasing him since 2018.

It took a brush with deja vu, but the #Broncos on Sunday finally caught him.

Now it's all there for the taking: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/16/b...
Broncos analysis: After chasing Patrick Mahomes for 7 years, Denver finally caught him in division-tilting win
This time, the Broncos prevailed. This time, the AFC West and the conference’s top seed are theirs for the taking.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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Full rundown on #Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins, who gathered opinions and info but in the end required surgery on a foot injury that will likely end his season unless the Denver is still playing in February.

A tough blow for Denver and Dobbins: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/15/j... @denverpost.com
Denver Broncos place RB J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve with potentially season-ending foot injury
The Broncos are placing running back J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve Saturday and a source told The Post that a Lisfranc injury to Dobbins’ foot is likely to end his season unless Denver make…
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November 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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The #Broncos have one passing first down and no points on opening drives since Week 2. They've fallen behind nine of 10 opponents this year.

A look at why it matters more than just the frustration of opening with a punt (or worse): www.denverpost.com/2025/11/14/b... @denverpost.com
Broncos analysis: To unleash Bo Nix and unlock offense, Sean Payton must start at the beginning
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is in a rough patch overall and has been particularly poor early in games.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Full story on #Broncos ILB Alex Singleton, who found out a week ago he had testicular cancer, played Thursday night and then had a tumor removed Friday.

On a "whirlwind" stretch, a really scary word and why he's already thinking about advocacy: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/10/a...
Broncos ILB Alex Singleton had surgery Friday after testicular cancer diagnosis
Broncos ILB Alex Singleton said his prognosis is good after he had surgery Friday to remove a tumor following a testicular cancer diagnosis. He hopes to return to the field in the coming weeks.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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It’s #Broncos/Chiefs week and obviously a game with major impact. Denver is 2.5 games up over Kansas City with a chance to put a wide gap between the teams. KC gets right back in the division hunt with a win.

Chiefs, per ESPN, open as 3.5-point road favorites.
November 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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#Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga has grown his game in Denver and is playing like All-Pro again: 'He's the ultimate eraser' denverpost.com/2025/11/09/tal… via @denverpost.com
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November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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In the front office, the #Broncos found a trade market where prices stayed high and sellers held firm.

In the locker room, nobody cared.

"We've got all the pieces we need," QB Bo Nix said.

On a quiet deadline for 7-2 Denver. www.denverpost.com/2025/11/04/b... @denverpost.com
Broncos confident after quiet NFL trade deadline: “We’ve got all the pieces”
On a blockbuster trade deadline day around the NFL, the Broncos made nary a ripple.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Not expecting Denver to have anything going at the buzzer here. Appears the 7-2 #Broncos are standing pat.
November 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Another deadline consideration for the #Broncos, particularly if you're thinking about potentially splashy moves: NFLPA data has Denver at $4.62 million in cap space. So taking on any meaningful salary would likely require moving money around/creating room/shedding salary, etc.
November 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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On trade deadline day, a quick reset of the #Broncos 2026 draft capital:

R1
R2
R3
R4 (New Orleans)
R4
R5
R7

Denver also currently has its full set of 2027 picks plus an extra R7 from New Orleans acquired in the Devaughn Vele trade.
November 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Four of the #Broncos nine games have been decided by a walk-off FG attempt.

They lost the first two at Indy and at LAC and now have posted wins against the N.Y. Giants and at Houston.
November 3, 2025 at 5:41 AM