The 2024 season was the Denver Broncos' 55th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 65th overall. It was also 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. This was the team's first season since their Super Bowl 50-winning 2015 season without Justin Simmons, as he left to go to the Atlanta Falcons.
During the offseason, Russell Wilson, the team's starting quarterback during the previous two seasons, was released, and the Broncos selected Bo Nix as the team's first-round draft pick to succeed Wilson. With Nix behind center, the Broncos improved on their win total from 2023, with a 10–7 record—the team's first winning season since 2016 and their first playoff berth since their 2015 Super Bowl-winning season. It also marked the first time since 2015 in which the Broncos had multiple winning streaks of three or more games. Despite the long-awaited playoff appearance, the Broncos would be eliminated following a 31–7 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card.
Coaching changes Offseason + 2024 Denver Broncos coaching staff changes Position Previous coach Replacement Source(s) Defensive line coach Marcus Dixon, 2022–2023 Jamar Cain Defensive backs coach Christian Parker, 2021–2023 Jim Leonhard Senior offensive assistant None Pete Carmichael Jr.
In-season On November 12, assistant head coach Mike Westhoff stepped down for health reasons.
Roster changes Future contracts 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. Position Player Notes RB Tyler Badie waived August 27, assigned to the practice squad on August 28,promoted to the active roster on September 25 QB Ben DiNucci waived May 8 WR Phillip Dorsett released May 10, re-signed May 13, released August 26 DE Jordan Jackson made the Week 1 roster OT Demontrey Jacobswaived August 27 S Devon Key made the Week 1 roster NT Rashard Lawrence released May 10STanner McCalisterwaived August 27, assigned to the practice squad on August 28,promoted to the active roster on October 12, waived October 15,assigned to the practice squad on October 17 LB Durell Nchami designated as waived/injured on August 27 OLB Ronnie Perkins designated as waived/injured on August 6, released on September 17 OT Will Sherman waived August 27, assigned to the practice squad on August 28, released October 9,assigned to the practice squad on January 6 WR David Sills released August 27, assigned to the practice squad on August 28 S Keidron Smith waived November 12, assigned to the practice squad on November 14 CB Reese Taylorwaived August 27, assigned to the practice squad on August 28
Free agents Position Player Tag 2024 team Notes WR Michael Bandy ERFA Denver Broncos re-signed March 6, waived August 27,assigned to the practice squad on August 28 FB Michael Burton UFA Denver Broncos re-signed March 13, released August 27,assigned to the practice squad on August 28,promoted to the active roster on September 11, released November 1, assigned to the practice squad on November 2promoted to the active roster on November 13 C Lloyd Cushenberry UFA Tennessee Titans signed with the Titans on March 13 OT Cameron Fleming UFA Denver Broncos signed to the practice squad on October 8 LB Jonas Griffith RFA None re-signed February 14, released August 27 DE Jonathan Harris UFA Miami Dolphins originally an RFA, signed with the Dolphins on March 15 WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey UFA Denver Broncos re-signed March 14, released August 27,assigned to the practice squad on August 28,promoted to the active roster on September 21 ILB Josey Jewell UFA Carolina Panthers signed with the Panthers on March 13 S P. J. Locke UFA Denver Broncos re-signed March 11 K Wil Lutz UFA Denver Broncos re-signed March 12 CB Fabian Moreau UFA Minnesota Vikings signed with the Vikings on July 30 ILB Ben Niemann UFA Detroit Lions signed with the Lions on June 10 NT Mike Purcell UFA New England Patriots signed with the Patriots on August 1 ILB Justin Strnad UFA Denver Broncos re-signed March 21 TE Adam Trautman UFA Denver Broncos re-signed March 13 RB Dwayne Washington UFA None CB K'Waun Williams UFA None
Signings Position Player 2023 team(s) NotesRBSalvon AhmedMiami Dolphinssigned to the practice squad on October 1,released October 8ILBKwon AlexanderPittsburgh Steelerssigned to the practice squad on September 25 ILB Cody Barton Washington Commanders signed March 18 DE Angelo Blackson Jacksonville Jaguars signed April 15, released August 26ILBK. J. CloydNonesigned to the practice squad on December 10 ILB Zach Cunningham Philadelphia Eagles signed to the practice squad on September 25,promoted to the active roster on November 27 WR Kaden Davis Arizona Cardinals signed to the practice squad on September 11,released October 1,assigned to the practice squad on October 8,released October 14 C Dieter Eiselen Houston Texans signed to the practice squad on October 8,released October 19 OLB Andrew Farmer Los Angeles Chargers signed to the practice squad on September 17 P Trenton Gill Chicago Bears signed May 15, waived August 26 CB Kaleb Hayes Jacksonville JaguarsNew York Giants claimed off waivers from the Giants on August 12,waived August 26 S Brandon Jones Miami Dolphins signed March 14 TE Hunter Kampmoyer Los Angeles Chargers signed August 2, waived August 27 C Sam Mustipher Baltimore Ravens signed April 4, released August 27 TE Donald Parham Los Angeles Chargers signed to the practice squad on August 28WRA. T. PerryNew Orleans Saintssigned to the practice squad on October 8 OT Matt Peart New York Giants signed March 20 WR Josh Reynolds Detroit Lions signed March 28, waived December 3 DT Malcolm Roach New Orleans Saints signed March 14 ILB Andre Smith Atlanta Falcons signed June 13, released August 26 G Calvin Throckmorton Carolina PanthersTennessee Titans signed April 1, released August 27,assigned to the practice squad on August 28,promoted to the active roster on November 1, waived November 26,assigned to the practice squad on November 27 OLB Dondrea Tillman Birmingham Stallions (UFL) signed June 20, waived August 27,assigned to the practice squad on August 28,promoted to the active roster on September 18 CB Levi Wallace Pittsburgh Steelers signed April 22, waived December 24 ILB Kristian Welch Green Bay Packers signed August 29, released October 15
Departures Position Player NotesTEGreg Dulcichwaived November 25 DE Elijah Garcia waived August 27 G Nick Gargiulo waived August 27, assigned to the practice squad on August 28 CB Art Green waived August 26 DE Matt Henningsen waived August 27, assigned to the practice squad on August 28 LB Thomas Incoom waived August 27 WR Brandon Johnson waived August 27 TE Chris Manhertz released March 7 WR Tim Patrick released August 27 RB Samaje Perine released August 27 S Justin Simmons released March 7 S Caden Sterns released August 5 WR Jalen Virgil waived August 27 QB Russell Wilson contract terminated on March 4, released March 13
Draft
+ 2024 Denver Broncos draft selections Round Selection Player Position College Notes 1 12 Bo Nix QB Oregon 2 45 Traded to the New Orleans Saints 3 76 Jonah Elliss DE Utah 81 Traded to the Seattle Seahawks From Saints 4 102 Troy Franklin WR Oregon From Seahawks 113 Traded to the New York Jets 121 Traded to the Seattle Seahawks From Dolphins 5 136 Traded to the Seattle Seahawks From Browns 145 Kris Abrams-Draine CB Missouri From Jets 147 Audric Estimé RB Notre Dame 6 189 Traded to the Los Angeles Rams 203 Traded to the New York Jets From Browns 207 Traded to the Seattle Seahawks From 49ers 7 232 Traded to the San Francisco 49ers 235 Devaughn Vele WR Utah From Seahawks 239 Traded to the New Orleans Saints From Rams 256 Nick Gargiulo C South Carolina From Jets Draft trades
Undrafted free agents All undrafted free agents were signed on May 10, unless otherwise noted. + 2024 Denver Broncos undrafted free agents Player Position College Notes Cam Allen S Purdue waived May 15 Jaylon Allen ILB Memphis designated as waived/injured on August 14 Levelle Bailey ILB Fresno State waived August 29, assigned to the practice squad on August 30,promoted to the active roster on October 8 Omar Brown S Nebraska waived August 26 Nik Constantinou P Texas A&M waived May 13 Frank Crum OT Wyoming made the Week 1 roster Oliver Jervis G Colorado State signed August 1, waived August 26 Dylan Leonard TE Georgia Tech waived June 13 Brandon Matterson DE UTSA waived August 2 Jordan Miller NT SMU waived August 27, assigned to the practice squad on August 28 Alec Mock ILB Air Force waived June 20, signed August 6, waived August 12,signed August 14, waived August 26 Quinton Newsome CB Nebraska signed May 13, waived August 27,assigned to the practice squad on August 28, released October 8,signed to the practice squad on October 14 Lincoln Victor WR Washington State waived May 13 Blake Watson RB Memphis made the Week 1 roster, waived October 17,signed to the practice squad on October 19,promoted to the active roster on December 24 Thomas Yassmin TE Utah signed as part of the International Player Pathway Program,waived August 27, assigned to the practice squad on August 28
Reinstatements 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.
Trades Trade partner Broncos give Broncos receive Source Arizona Cardinals LB Baron Browning 2025 sixth-round selection New York Jets 2026 sixth-round selection DE John Franklin-Myers
Injuries Position Player Time & type of injury Games missed Source(s)DEZach Allenheel, November 22 practiceWeek 12RBTyler Badieback, Week 4injured reserve, Weeks 5–18 OT Quinn Bailey ankle, training camp injured reserve, missed the entire 2024 season OLB Baron Browning foot, Week 2 injured reserve, Weeks 3–6 OTFrank Crumillness, January 1 practiceNF-Inj. list, Week 18–Wild Card weekend RB Audric Estimé ankle, Week 1 injured reserve, Weeks 2–5 SBrandon Jonesabdomen, Week 10Week 11SP. J. Lockethumb, October 23 practiceWeeks 8–9 CB Damarri Mathis high ankle sprain, preseason injured reserve, Weeks 1–6 OT Mike McGlinchey MCL sprain, Week 2 injured reserve, Weeks 3–6 RBJaleel McLaughlinquadriceps, Week 15Week 16CBRiley MossMCL sprain, Week 12Weeks 13–16OTAlex Palczewskihigh ankle sprain, Week 5Weeks 6–8 OLB Ronnie Perkins undisclosed, training camp injured reserve, Weeks 1–2 WRJosh Reynoldsfinger, Week 5injured reserve, Weeks 6–13 ILB Drew Sanders ruptured Achilles tendon, offseason workouts PUP list, Weeks 1–12 ILB Alex Singleton ruptured ACL, Week 3 season-ending injured reserve, starting with Week 4 S JL Skinner ankle, Week 2 Weeks 3–4 CBPatrick Surtain IIconcussion, Week 6Week 7 S Delarrin Turner-Yell ruptured ACL, MCL and meniscus, Week 17 of the 2023 season PUP list, missed the entire 2024 season WR Devaughn Vele ribs, Week 1 Weeks 2–5 CLuke Wattenbergankle, Week 5injured reserve, Weeks 6–9
Practice squad elevations 2024 Denver Broncos standard elevations Position Name Week(s) Source(s)LBKwon Alexander7, 8, 9 RB Tyler Badie 2, 3 LBLevelle Bailey4, 5 FB Michael Burton 1, 9, 10 LBZach Cunningham10, 11, 12TCameron Fleming6GNick Gargiulo12, 13, 15, Wild Card DEMatt Henningsen16, 17, 18 WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey 1, 2 S Tanner McCalister 3, 4 WRDavid Sills17SKeidron Smith11CBReese Taylor15GCalvin Throckmorton6, 7, 8RBBlake Watson16
Uniform changes 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. The team also unveiled their 1977 throwback jerseys which includes the royal blue "D" helmets.
Staff
Final roster
Preseason