The 2025 season will be the Denver Broncos' 56th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 66th overall. It is also their fifth under the leadership of general manager George Paton, their fourth under the ownership of the Walton-Penner family group and their third under head coach Sean Payton.
Coaching changes
| Position | Previous coach | Replacement | Source(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant special teams coach | Chris Banjo, 2023–2024 | Marwan Maalouf | [1][2] |
| Tight ends coach | Declan Doyle, 2023–2024 | TBD | [3] |
| Special teams coordinator | Ben Kotwica, 2023–2024 | Darren Rizzi | [4][5] |
| Inside linebackers coach | Greg Manusky, 2023–2024 | TBD | [6] |
| Pass game coordinator | John Morton, 2023–2024 | TBD | [7] |
Note: Darren Rizzi will also hold the title of assistant head coach.[5]
Front office changes
| Position | Previous executive | Replacement | Source(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant general manager | Darren Mougey, 2022–2024 | TBD | [8] |
| Senior personnel executive | David Shaw, 2024 | TBD | [9] |
| Vice president of football operations | Mark Thewes, 2020–2024 | TBD | [10] |
| Scout | Rob Paton, 2017–2024 | TBD | [11] |
Roster changes
Future contracts
All players listed below were signed to reserve/future contracts on January 13,[12] unless otherwise noted. Each player will be officially added to the active roster on March 12—the first day of the 2025 league year.
| Position | Player | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| WR | Michael Bandy | signed January 15[13] |
| LB | K. J. Cloyd | |
| LB | Andrew Farmer | |
| G | Nick Gargiulo | |
| DE | Matt Henningsen | |
| S | Tanner McCalister | |
| NT | Jordan Miller | |
| CB | Quinton Newsome | |
| WR | A. T. Perry | |
| T | Will Sherman | |
| S | Keidron Smith | |
| CB | Reese Taylor | |
| G | Calvin Throckmorton | |
| TE | Thomas Yassmin |
Free agents
Unrestricted
| Position | Player | 2025 team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| T | Quinn Bailey | TBD | |
| LB | Cody Barton | TBD | |
| FB | Michael Burton | TBD | |
| LB | Zach Cunningham | TBD | |
| P | Riley Dixon | TBD | |
| WR | Lil'Jordan Humphrey | TBD | |
| DT | D. J. Jones | TBD | |
| T | Matt Peart | TBD | |
| CB | Tremon Smith | TBD | |
| QB | Jarrett Stidham | TBD | |
| LB | Justin Strnad | TBD | |
| RB | Javonte Williams | TBD | |
| QB | Zach Wilson | TBD |
Restricted and Exclusive-Rights
| Position | Player | Tag | 2025 team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | Mitchell Fraboni | RFA | TBD | |
| DE | Jordan Jackson | ERFA | TBD | |
| S | Devon Key | ERFA | TBD | |
| TE | Lucas Krull | ERFA | TBD | |
| CB | Ja'Quan McMillian | ERFA | TBD | |
| LB | Dondrea Tillman | ERFA | TBD | |
| Restricted Free Agent (RFA): Players with three accrued seasons whose contracts expired at the end of the previous season Exclusive-Rights Free Agent (ERFA): Players with two or fewer accrued seasons whose contracts expired at the end of the previous season | ||||
Source for this section: USA Today.[14]
Draft
| Round | Selection | Player | Position | College | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | ||||
| 2 | 51 | ||||
| 3 | 85 | ||||
| 4 | TBD | ||||
| 5 | TBD | Traded to the Miami Dolphins[A] | |||
| 6 | TBD | ||||
| TBD | From Eagles[B] | ||||
| TBD | From Cardinals[C] | ||||
| 7 | TBD | Traded to the Philadelphia Eagles[B] | |||
Notes
- Exact numbers of the selections from rounds 4–7 will be determined when compensatory selections are awarded at the NFL's annual spring owners' meetings.
Draft trades
- ^ The Broncos traded a fifth-round selection and LB Bradley Chubb to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a 2023 first-round selection, a 2024 fourth-round selection and RB Chase Edmonds.[15]
- ^ a b The Broncos traded a seventh-round selection and TE Albert Okwuegbunam to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a sixth-round selection.[16]
- ^ The Broncos traded LB Baron Browning to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a sixth-round selection.[17]
Staff
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Current roster
Preseason
The Broncos' preseason opponents and schedule will be announced in May, in conjunction with the release of the regular season schedule.
Regular season
2025 opponents
Listed below are the Broncos' opponents for 2025. Exact dates and times will be announced in May.[18]
| Category | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Division opponents (AFC West) |
Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Chargers | |
| Conference opponents (AFC South) |
Jacksonville Jaguars Tennessee Titans |
Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts |
| Conference opponents (based on 2024 division placement) |
Cincinnati Bengals | New York Jets |
| Interconference opponents (NFC East) |
Dallas Cowboys New York Giants |
Philadelphia Eagles Washington Commanders |
| Interconference opponent (based on 2024 division placement) |
Green Bay Packers | — |
References
- ^ Williams, Charean (January 29, 2025). "Report: Jets to hire Chris Banjo as their special teams coordinator". NBC Sports. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
- ^ Williams, Charean (February 21, 2025). "Marwan Maalouf headed to Denver as the assistant special teams coach". NBC Sports. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ Renck, Troy (January 26, 2025). "Broncos tight ends coach Declan Doyle lands Bears offensive coordinator job, source confirms". The Denver Post. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ Alper, Josh (January 17, 2025). "Broncos fire ST coordinator Ben Kotwica". NBC Sports. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ a b DiLalla, Aric (February 14, 2025). "Broncos name Darren Rizzi as Special Teams Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach". Denver Broncos. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ Simmons, Myles (January 28, 2025). "Broncos part ways with ILBs coach Greg Manusky". NBC Sports. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ Renck, Troy (January 28, 2025). "Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton joins Lions as their new OC, source says". The Denver Post. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ Baca, Michael (January 25, 2025). "Jets hire Darren Mougey as new general manager". NFL.com. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ Shook, Nick (January 30, 2025). "Lions hiring former Stanford HC David Shaw as passing game coordinator". NFL.com. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ^ Klis, Mike (February 4, 2025). "Mark Thewes leaves Broncos after 16 years to boost Raiders' football operations". 9 News Denver. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ Williams, Charean (February 5, 2025). "Rob Paton leaving Broncos to become Jets' co-director of player personnel". NBC Sports. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (January 13, 2025). "Broncos sign 13 players to future contracts". Denver Broncos. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Tomasson, Chris (January 15, 2025). "Broncos sign WR Michael Bandy to futures contract". Denver Gazette. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ Heath, Jon (January 12, 2025). "Broncos have 19 players scheduled to become free agents in 2025". USA Today. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 1, 2022). "Broncos agree to terms on trade with Dolphins to acquire 2023 first-round pick, 2024 fourth-round pick and RB Chase Edmonds for OLB Bradley Chubb, 2025 fifth-round pick". Denver Broncos. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
- ^ Edholm, Eric (August 29, 2023). "Broncos acquire kicker Wil Lutz from Saints in trade, send TE Albert Okwuegbunam to Eagles". NFL. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 4, 2024). "Broncos agree to terms on trade with Cardinals to acquire sixth-round pick in exchange for OLB Baron Browning". Denver Broncos. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "2025 Opponents Determined". NFL Football Operations. January 6, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
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