The Denver Broncos were relatively quiet in free agency, until they weren’t, and now post free agency power rankings are out.
Where do the Broncos land among the experts?
NFL power rankings: Where the Denver Broncos land post free agency
Denver was one of the last four teams remaining after the 2025 season. They came within a few plays and decisions of winning the AFC Championship Game and making Super Bowl LX.
Still, after all that winning—going 14-3 in the regular season and even beating the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs—Denver had the 12th-best odds of winning Super Bowl LXI.
That remains true even after free agency, including trading for Jaylen Waddle.
But, where do the Broncos land in the NFL power rankings post free agency?
Pro Football Focus: 12th
PFF has the Denver Broncos ranked 12th after the first wave of free agency. Notably, the Chargers (8th) are ahead of Denver, while the Chiefs are one spot behind the Broncos.
“The Broncos were reserved throughout the first week of free agency, opting to prioritize their own pending free agents as opposed to adding new talent. Not all were able to be retained, as John Franklin-Myers cashed in on a strong showing over the past two years in Denver. The real splash didn’t come until this week with the trade to acquire former Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle, giving quarterback Bo Nix a highly efficient pass catcher who has ranked in the 88th percentile in yards per route run over the past three seasons.”
Denver was never going to re-sign JFN for the money he brought in, so losing him was expected.
NFL.com: 3rd
NFL.com is impressed with the Broncos after free agency. They have Denver ranked all the way at No. 3, with only the reigning Super Bowl Champion Seahawks and the LA Rams ahead of Sean Payton’s team.
“I figured the Broncos might spend a little on fresh talent — even if only for celebration — now that Russell Wilson’s contract is off the books. Plus, they’d signed a Day 1 free agent in each of GM George Paton’s first five offseasons. This year, nada. Instead, they stuck to keeping some — but not all — of their own free agents from last year’s team before striking on a trade for Jaylen Waddle, which could bear some real fruit. The biggest loss so far is probably John Franklin-Myers, who played a significant role on defense, but Denver could reinvigorate the D-line in the draft. There is some young talent to build around, but I would like the Broncos to bolster the front seven with their seven remaining draft picks.”
This is a fair evaluation of the team and a smart idea. Denver will almost certainly draft an inside linebacker (or two) this year. Plus, while the Broncos have a deep defensive line, it’s a position teams always look to add to.
FOX Sports: 2nd
FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano is even more impressed with Denver. He puts the Broncos at No. 2 after free agency.
“The coast was high, but the Broncos shook up their quiet offseason by trading for WR Jaylen Waddle, a desperately needed second receiver. Denver still has to replace departed DT John Franklin-Myers, but right now, it’s sure looking like the class of the AFC.”
“The coast was high” is an interesting way of saying Denver favored continuity over breaking the bank.
CBS Sports: 4th
Pete Prisco of CBS puts Denver at No. 4.
“They didn’t get active in free agency, instead focusing on the draft and re-signing their own. But the move to land receiver Jaylen Waddle for picks, including their first-rounder this year, says now is the time.”
The Broncos are officially all-in with the Waddle trade. The time to win it all is right now. 2026.
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