Best of 2016: What missed the cut
In putting together a collection of our top 16 photos from 2016, many great images had to be left out. But we pooled the 40 leftover photos to remember what didn't make the cut.
The Broncos win their opening postseason game in the Divisional Round against the Steelers. Demaryius Thomas scored a two-point conversion to put the Broncos up a touchdown late in the game. The game had extra meaning for Thomas, whose mother was able to watch him play in the NFL for the first time in person.
Von Miller already had an interception and half a sack at halftime of the AFC Championship, but it was his blistering sack on Tom Brady in the third quarter that truly announced the kind of dominance that he had in him in the 2015 postseason.
In the postgame celebration following the AFC Championship, Von Miller posted a Snapchat selfie with Peyton Manning from the locker room.
Bay Area native C.J. Anderson fought through multiple Panthers defenders to cross the goal line in the final minutes of Super Bowl 50, giving the Broncos an untouchable lead.
In his last rodeo, Peyton Manning went out on top, winning Super Bowl 50 in his final game.
Lombardi Tophy-shaped confetti flutters as Annabel Bowlen, John Elway, Paige Elway, Gary Kubiak and Rhonda Kubiak celebrate the Super Bowl 50 victory.
More than a million people crowded downtown Denver to get a glimpse of their Super Bowl champion Broncos. Some took to lightpoles, other to rooftops and even some were on top of Union Station.
After 11 years without reaching a conference title game, DeMarcus Ware broke through in a big way, finally hoisting his first Lombardi Trophy.
Sparks showered the Broncos during their rally outside the Denver City and County building.
A month after Super Bowl 50, Peyton Manning announced his retirement from football.
It was a short turnaround for the Broncos, who came back for their offseason program a little over two months after their Super Bowl victory.
But the Broncos were clearly excited to be back preparing for a new season.
Von Miller's post-Super Bowl MVP world tour took him to late-night talk shows, photoshoots and much more. It also turned his Von's Vision event into a blur of activity. Here, Von takes a selfie with a mass of fans.
A day after the Broncos traded up to the 26th overall pick to select Paxton Lynch, the new quarterback arrived to meet the media and get acquainted with the team staff.
In May offseason workouts, the No Fly Zone — Defensive Backs Coach Joe Woods, Bradley Roby, Darian Stewart, Chris Harris Jr., T.J. Ward and Aqib Talib — prepared for what would be their best statistical season together.
Cornerback Chris Harris Jr. visited the Colorado General Assembly in May on behalf of the Broncos. He and the team were honored with resolutions in the House and Senate. Harris is believed to be the first active Bronco speak to the Colorado legislature.
During OTAs, the Broncos prepared for the next season. Chris Harris Jr. couldn't break up this pass to Demaryius Thomas.
Bennie Fowler, Michael Schofield and Brandon McManus spoke with Alex Morgan and Allie Long of the US Women's National Soccer Team after visiting them at a practice before a match against Japan in June at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
President Barack Obama welcomed the Broncos to the White House in June. The team presented Obama with an autographed helmet and a personalized jersey.
From the South Lawn, Von Miller, Peyton Manning and DeMarcus Ware shared a special moment before meeting President Barack Obama.
DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller had some fun in the White House after meeting President Barack Obama.
While the 2015 Broncos were at the White House, the 2016 rookies participated in a community day, helping local organizations and meeting some of their smallest big fans.
DeMarcus Ware was overjoyed to receive his first Super Bowl ring with Von Miller.
Executive Vice President of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway and Head Coach Gary Kubiak look at their Super Bowl rings, which were presented in a special, private ceremony at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
On the first day of training camp, Von Miller had plenty of autograph requests awaiting him.
Emmanuel Sanders took a pass to the house during training camp, and then he took some time after the pass to share the moment with fans in the front row.
After winning a tough offseason quarterback competition, first-year player Trevor Siemian made his first start in a Super Bowl rematch against the Panthers in the season opener.
Chris Harris Jr.'s late interception helped power the Broncos' comeback win over the Panthers in the season opener.
Aqib Talib's pick-six against the Colts helped drive the Broncos to a second win to begin the season, and it tied Talib with Deion Sanders for career interceptions for touchdowns.
After Von Miller forced a fumble on Andrew Luck, he watched from the ground as Shane Ray returned it for a touchdown.
The offense found its footing against the Bengals on the road. Emmanuel Sanders and Demaryius Thomas each recorded 100+ receiving yards, with Sanders tacking on two touchdowns to Thomas' one score.
In his first game back in Tampa since being traded in 2012, Aqib Talib intercepted two passes as the Broncos rolled to their third win.
During the Broncos' win over Tampa Bay, Trevor Siemian left with a shoulder injury. So in came rookie Paxton Lynch for his first snaps in NFL game action. He finished with 170 yards on 14-of-24 passing with one touchdown and no interceptions.
The Broncos Ring of Fame grew by three in 2016, as safety John Lynch, kicker Jason Elam and defensive end/linebacker Simon Fletcher were all inducted.
In a dominant rushing performance, C.J. Anderson led the way for the Broncos. Unfortunately, it was later revealed that Anderson suffered a season-ending knee injury during the game.
The Broncos moved to 6-2 on the season with a win over the Chargers at home, powered in part by the play of T.J. Ward. The safety led the team in tackles with 10, had a sack and an interception.
During a day off, DeMarcus Ware visited Buckley Air Force Base and met just a few of the base's officers.
Darian Stewart had a day against the Saints in New Orleans with two interceptions and a fumble recovery. The Broncos would sign Stewart to a contract extension shortly afterward.
Will Parks finished what Justin Simmons started when he jumped over the long snapper to block the PAT attempt. Parks scooped up the loose ball and took it the distance for a defensive two-point conversion, which won the Broncos the game.
An overjoyed Aqib Talib celebrated Bradley Roby's pick-six against Blake Bortles and the Jacksonville Jaguars. It was Roby's second pick-six of the season.
