Denver Broncos

Founded in 1959 the Denver Broncos were part of the original members of the American Football League. The Broncos never performed very well until the 1970 NFL-AFL merger. They appeared in their first playoffs in 1977 and even made it till the Super Bowl. Legendary players such as John Elway took the Broncos to great heights in the 1980s. Donning their iconic orange jersey, the Broncos are considered as a successful NFL franchise, although they have missed NFL Playoff action since 2016. The Denver Broncos franchise was acquired by the Walter-Penner family (headed by Rob Walton) in 2022 for $4.65 billion. The new ownership was announced to the Denver community before the 2022 NFL season. Currently the team is generating revenue of around $526 million per year as per Forbes.

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The Denver Broncos have had a successful run when it comes to Championship victories. The Broncos have won three Super Bowls to date and even won two of them consecutively (1997 and 1998). They have, however, missed out on winning the Super Bowl on 5 other occasions with a total of 8 Super Bowl appearances. Since 1977, the Broncos have made it to the playoffs on 22 occasions. However, the Broncos have consecutively missed out on a playoff spot for 6 seasons since 2016.

The Broncos have won the Divisional title 15 times and the Conference Championship 8 times. Their last Super Bowl win was in 2015 (Super Bowl 50) after which they are yet to qualify for a playoff spot.

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Popularly Asked Questions

What is the Denver Broncos worst record?

The worst season for the Broncos was when they played in the AFL. In 1963 the Broncos managed only 2 wins and lost 11 times, while managing one tie. The result was the same for the Broncos in the 1964 AFL season. While playing in the NFL, the Broncos had their worst season record in 1982 when they managed 2 wins and 7 losses in the season.

Where is the Denver Broncos Home Stadium?

The current Denver Broncos home stadium is the Empire Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. The stadium was previously known as the Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The stadium was previously host to the Denver Outlaws lacrosse team and the Colorado Rapids of the MLS. The stadium is also famous for being the venue for former U.S. President Barack Obama’s acceptance of the Presidential nomination.

Why are the Denver Broncos named so?

The area of Denver in Colorado has a heritage of being the Wild West. A ‘Bronco’ refers to an untamed horse; a term associated with the Wild West. Thus, the name Denver Broncos is a homage to the heritage of the place where it is located. The Broncos nickname came about by being the winning entry of a name the new team contest that the new Denver AFL franchise had in early 1960

Who is the highest paid Denver Broncos player?

Currently, quarterback Russell Wilson is the highest paid player on the Denver Broncos team. He signed a $245 million extension which is set to keep him with the franchise till 2028.

Read more about: Russell Wilson’s Contract and Net Worth

Where can I stream Denver Broncos games?

You can stream any Denver Broncos game on the Denver Broncos app or the NFL Game Pass app. Broncos games are also streamed on FOX Sports, or ESPN or CBS.