Best Broncos photos of 2024: Our 100 favorite pictures of the defense
After the conclusion of the Denver Broncos' 2024 season, team photographers selected 100 of their favorite photos of the Broncos on defense, including big plays, celebrations and historic moments.
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) celebrates his sack during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on September 8, 2024. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) tackles Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) in the end zone for the Denver Broncos' second safety during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on September 8, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) and linebacker Alex Singleton (49) react after the Broncos' second safety during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on September 8, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) laughs on the sideline during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on September 8, 2024. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) chases Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 15, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) tackles Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) as his beaded bracelet breaks into pieces during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 15, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) breaks up a pass to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 15, 2024. (Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) reacts after a play during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 15, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) makes an interception during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 22, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) celebrates his interception with cornerback Pat Surtain II (2), cornerback Riley Moss (21), safety P.J. Locke (6), defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97), defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98), cornerback Levi Wallace (39) and teammates during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 22, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Devon Key (26) tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 22, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) reacts after a play during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 22, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) reacts after a sack during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 22, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) joins in as linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 22, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) celebrates with linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) after a fumble recovery during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 22, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad (40) sacks New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) on the first play during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 29, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) forces a fumble on New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 29, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) hands the ball off to running back Breece Hall (20) in their own end zone during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 29, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) sacks New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) as linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) and defensive end Zach Allen (99) provide help during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 29, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) reacts after a play during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 29, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) hits New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 29, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) sacks New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) on fourth down during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 29, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) yells out in celebration after the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 29, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) intercepts a pass and returns it for 100 yards and a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 6, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) celebrates his interception returned for a touchdown with safety P.J. Locke (6), safety JL Skinner (34), cornerback Tremon Smith (1) and cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 6, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
A general view of the game during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 6, 2024. (Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) pumps up the crowd during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 6, 2024. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) cleebrates with linebacker Jonah Elliss (52) after a sack during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 6, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) reacts after a play during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 6, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) closes in on Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 6, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) intercepts a pass meant for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 6, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) celebrates after an interception during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 6, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) makes an interception during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 6, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos defense lines up during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 6, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) celebrates a sack during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 6, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) pressures Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) as he throws during the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 13, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) chases a loose ball after a strip sack on Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 13, 2024. (Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) tackles Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 13, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Cody Barton (55) forces New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (18) to fumble during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 17, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) forces New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (18) to fumble during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 17, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Cody Barton (55) returns an fumble recovery for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 17, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Cody Barton (55) plays duck duck goose as he celebrates a fumble returned for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 17, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Kwon Alexander (12) and linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) combine on a tackle during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Carolina Panthers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 27, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) tackles Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (6) during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Carolina Panthers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 27, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) celebrates after a tackle during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Carolina Panthers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 27, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) smiles after a sack during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Carolina Panthers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 27, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) runs with the ball after an interception during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Carolina Panthers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 27, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) celebrates an interceptions with his teammates during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Carolina Panthers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 27, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Carolina Panthers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 27, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) reacts with his teammates after an interception during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Carolina Panthers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 27, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) and defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) celebrate after a sack during the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on November 3, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) rushes the passer during the Broncos' Week 10 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on November 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) reacts after a play during the Broncos' Week 10 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on November 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) tackles Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) during the Broncos' Week 10 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on November 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the Broncos' Week 10 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on November 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) attempts to get past an Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman during the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 17, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) celebrates after a play during the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 17, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) tackles Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) during the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 17, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Cody Barton (55) intercepts a pass during the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 17, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonah Elliss (52) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) during the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 17, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) breaks up a pass during the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 24, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) reacts after an interception during the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 24, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) celebrates after a play during the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 24, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) reacts after a forced fumble during the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 24, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Dondrea Tillman (92) tackles Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 2, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) tries to bring down Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 2, 2024. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) breaks up a pass during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) runs with the ball after an interception for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 2, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Cody Barton (55) tackles Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) tackles Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 2, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Dondrea Tillman (92), safety Devon Key (26) and cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) help bring down Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) and linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) sack Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos intercepts a pass for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 2, 2024. Photo by Andrew Wevers / Denver Broncos
Cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos intercepts a pass for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 2, 2024. Photo by Andrew Wevers / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) celebrates after the defense scored a touchdown on an interception during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with fans after intercepting a pass for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 2, 2024. Photo by Andrew Wevers / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) and safety P.J. Locke (6) celebrate after the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 2, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) pressures Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 15, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) intercepts a pass during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 15, 2024. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) tackles Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 15, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) forces a fumble with a hit on Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 15, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 15, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) runs with the ball on a fumble return for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 15, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) celebrates after an interception with defensive tackle Jordan Jackson (94), linebacker Justin Strnad (40), linebacker Cody Barton (55) and cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine (31) during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 15, 2024. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) and linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) celebrate after the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 15, 2024. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) horse-collar tackles Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the Broncos' Week 16 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on December 19, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders (41) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the Broncos' Week 16 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on December 19, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) reacts after a defensive stop during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) forces Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) to fumble during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen (99) reacts with defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) after a sack during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) gets past a defender during the Broncos' Week 18 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 5, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) and linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) celebrate after a play during the Broncos' Week 18 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 5, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) celebrates in the south stands with fans after the Broncos' Week 18 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 5, 2025. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) and defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) celebrate in the locker room after the Broncos' Week 18 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 5, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Jordan Jackson (94) tackles Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) during the Broncos' Wild Card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on January 12, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the Broncos' Wild Card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on January 12, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) celebrates after a sack on Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the Broncos' Wild Card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on January 12, 2025. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) during the Broncos' Wild Card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on January 12, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Cody Barton (55) looks to pressure Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the Broncos' Wild Card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on January 12, 2025. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos
