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Here’s why the Broncos can’t wear an all-white alternate uniform

The NFL requires a designated “alternate jersey” worn with an “alternate helmet.” For the Broncos, that’s a blue jersey and white helmet.

The Denver Broncos unveiled their new uniforms on Monday that feature a “Sunset Orange” home look, a “Summit White” road look and a “Midnight Navy” alternate look.

The Broncos can do some mixing and matching to a certain degree, but there are limits to how many color combinations the team will be allowed to wear.

For example, the NFL requires clubs to wear their “alternate helmet” with their “alternate jersey.” As Andrew Mason of DenverSports.com has correctly pointed out on Twitter/X, Denver’s “alternate jersey” is navy blue.

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That means the Broncos will be required to wear the dark blue jersey when they break out their alternate white helmet. Denver can’t wear it’s white “road” jersey with its white “alternate” helmet. Unless the Broncos introduce an “alternate” white jersey, the team can’t wear an all-white alternate uniform in 2024.

That’s why the white helmet is shown with the navy jersey in the team’s promotional photos on social media:

Denver can also only wear an alternate or throwback up to three times per season, so every time the Broncos wear the blue alternate jersey will mark one less time the team can wear the fan-favorite throwback jersey. Certainly not an ideal scenario, but fans in Denver will undoubtedly be delighted to see the throwbacks worn any number of times in 2024.

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Broncos can wear alternate or throwback uniforms 3 times this season

The Broncos can wear an alternate OR throwback uniform up to three times per season. We’ll likely see the blue jerseys worn at least once.

The Denver Broncos unveiled new primary, alternate and throwback uniforms on Monday. With blue, orange and white options for their jerseys, pants and helmets, the Broncos can mix and match to make nine different jersey/pants/helmet combinations, plus a 10th throwback look.

The Broncos will keep orange as their primary jersey and the dark navy blue will be the team’s alternate jersey. Denver also introduced a 1977-inspired throwback uniform with an orange jersey and light blue helmet.

The Broncos will wear their primary blue jersey for most home games and their primary white jersey for road games. Denver can wear an alternate or throwback uniform up to three times per season.

The Broncos will likely wear their blue jersey as an alternate at least once this year, which means the throwback uniform won’t be worn more than twice in 2024. Unfortunately, Denver can’t wear an all-white alternate uniform because the blue jersey has been designated as their alternate jersey.

So unless the Broncos introduce a white alternate jersey in the future, the team’s white alternate helmet will be paired with the navy alternate jersey. And that alternate uniform will cut into the number of times the throwback uniform can be worn each season.

Judging by how well the throwback uniform has been received, fans in Denver probably won’t be too pleased to hear this news.

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POLL: How would you grade the Broncos’ new uniforms?

How would you grade the Broncos’ new uniforms? Vote in our poll!

The Denver Broncos have unveiled new primary (orange jersey, blue helmet) and alternate (blue jersey, white helmet) uniforms ahead of the 2024 season.

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Here’s how the club described the new look, courtesy of a press release from the team:

A collective tribute to Broncos Country, the Broncos’ primary closet is emblazoned with unique aspects of Colorado’s landscape throughout the fabric and new navy metallic satin helmets. It includes elements of the Rocky Mountain Region and Mile High City intertwined in the design of the helmets, jerseys and interchangeable pants.

The jerseys are developed on Nike’s Vapor F.U.S.E. Chassis, an innovative and sustainable performance fabric.

Helmets: The primary closet features two new helmets: a navy metallic satin finish (navy facemask) that pairs with both home & away jerseys and a white metallic satin finish (white facemask) to pair with the alternate jersey. An orange stripe of triangle clusters symbolizing Denver’s peak in elevation is featured from the base of the helmets to the middle of the crown.

The front helmet bumpers display an orange “5280” to mark Denver’s mile-high elevation and altitude advantage.

Jersey colors: Maintaining the same primary colors of the Broncos’ brand identity, the home jerseys will be Sunset Orange, away jerseys will be Summit White and alternate jerseys will be Midnight Navy.

Sleeve: Echoing the pant stripe, the sleeve caps show a mountain peak created from the linework within the Broncos’ primary masthead logo. The under sleeve includes three perforated triangles that recognize the thinning air at high elevation and need for increased oxygen. They also pay tribute to the iconic summit markers atop Colorado peaks.

Nameplate: The font featured on the back nameplates is a nod to national parks signage located around Colorado. The rounded interior corners are a simplified look from the previous font.

Numbers: Taking design cues from the previous uniform, the new look will take on a more classic block-style numbering.

Neck tag: The outer neck tag is now a triangle label inspired by the iconography of summit markers found throughout the Rocky Mountain Region. The inner neck tag has “Broncos Country” emblazoned across the back along with “5280” embroidered vertically to represent the Broncos’ passionate fanbase and mile-high elevation.

Pants: The pants, which come in all three colors and are interchangeable with the primary jerseys, feature two contrasting stripes going down the side that vary based on pant color. The contrasting stripes merge a jagged mountain incline with a standard pant stripe visual, representing a mountain peak.

“5280” sits centered vertically on the stripe to mark Denver’s mile-high elevation and altitude advantage.

We want to know what you think, Broncos Country! You can vote in our poll on the new uniforms on Twitter or in the poll down below. Note that we are not asking for a grade on the throwback uniforms, only the new primary/alternate looks:

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Broncos sign CB Levi Wallace to 1-year contract

The Broncos are signing Levi Wallace to a one-year contract, giving the team veteran depth at cornerback.

Story update: The Broncos have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Levi Wallace, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. See our original post below. 

The Denver Broncos are expected to sign cornerback Levi Wallace to a one-year contract, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Wallace (6-0, 179 pounds) won two national championships at Alabama before entering the NFL as an undrafted rookie with the Buffalo Bills in 2018. He spent four years in Buffalo, starting 52 games, before signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022.

Wallace, 28, started 18 games for the Steelers over the last two years, breaking up 24 passes and recording six interceptions. He has totaled 54 pass breakups and 12 interceptions in 83 career games (70 starts).

Wallace gives the Broncos veteran insurance at cornerback in case Riley Moss doesn’t step up as a reliable starter across from Pat Surtain in 2024.

The Wallace signing also makes cornerback a less pressing need for Denver ahead of the draft this week. While it’s still possible, the Broncos now seem less likely to draft a cornerback at No. 12 overall.

Quinyon Mitchell, Terrion Arnold, Cooper DeJean, Kool-Aid McKinstry and Nate Wiggins are among the top cornerbacks in this year’s class. The Broncos hold eight picks going into Thursday’s draft. We are tracking all of Denver’s free agency moves on Broncos Wire.

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Leaked uniform details emerge for Broncos’ new helmets

Mario Vetanze says the Broncos will have three helmet shells: primary matte navy, alternate white and a blue throwback.

Story update I: It looks like the new uniforms might have been leaked. View the photos here.

Story update II: Mario Vetanze told Broncos Wire that the sources for his leaks aren’t players. 

Story update III: The new uniforms have arrived. View them here. 

The Denver Broncos are set to unveil new uniforms on Monday (April 22) and they have been trolling their fans with teasers while we wait for the unveiling.

We already know from team president Damani Leech that the colors are staying the same and the primary logo will remain the same. Now a few more details are beginning to leak.

Mario Vetanze, a certified posture exercise professional and massage therapist who lists many Broncos players among his clients, previously leaked a few details earlier this offseason. Vetanze returned on Thursday with the following notes, citing a “reliable source.”

Vetanze clarified that he has not seen the helmets himself, but the above information is “what I have been told” from a reliable source. Unlike the Detroit Lions, who had their entire uniforms leaked by Fanatics, the Broncos are keeping visual leaks under wraps.

We’ll find out if Vetanze’s info is accurate on Monday.

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Report: Broncos WR Courtland Sutton had ankle surgery

Broncos WR Courtland Sutton underwent ankle surgery this offseason, according to 9News, but it doesn’t seem to be serious.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton underwent ankle surgery this offseason, according to a report from KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.

Sutton injured his ankle in the team’s 2023 season finale against the Las Vegas Raiders, a 27-14 loss on the road. Klis reported that it “doesn’t seem” like the team or Sutton is concerned, which seemingly suggests it was a minor procedure.

The Broncos picked up Sutton’s $2 million guarantee in March, but the receiver did not report to the start of voluntary workouts on Monday as he seeks a new contract. The receiver has been working out daily in Florida, according to Klis.

Sutton, 28, is set to have a base salary of $13 million this year, but only $2 million is guaranteed. His salary will increase to $13.5 million in 2025, with none of it guaranteed. Coming off a 10-touchdown season, Sutton now seems to be seeking more security.

The next mandatory session for Denver’s players is minicamp in June.

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4 takeaways from Chargers’ 16-9 loss to Broncos

Highlighting everything notable from the Chargers’ loss to the Broncos.

The Chargers kept pace with the Giants and Titans in the race for the fifth overall pick on Sunday.

Here’s what to take away from the performance on the field.

Everything to know about Chargers’ loss to Broncos

The Chargers lost their fourth-straight game.

The Chargers lost their fourth-straight game, falling to the Broncos on Sunday 16-9.

To recap the Week 17 game between Los Angeles and Denver, here is everything to know.

Statistical Breakdown: How the Chargers and Broncos stack up before Week 17 game

Here’s how the Chargers and Broncos stack up statistically ahead of the Week 17 matchup.

The Chargers and Broncos are set to square off this Sunday.

Here’s how Los Angeles and Denver stack up statistically ahead of the Week 17 matchup:

Chargers set to face Broncos’ Jarrett Stidham, not Russell Wilson

The Broncos are benching Russell Wilson.

The Broncos made a surprising move on Wednesday, benching Russell Wilson in favor of Jarrett Stidham ahead of the Week 17 game against the Chargers.

NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported that Denver was considering the move to “preserve financial flexibility.” $37 million of Wilson’s salary will be authorized in March, and if he were to suffer a significant injury, the Broncos would possibly be unable to get out of paying it.

This move is similar to the Raiders when Derek Carr was benched late last season and Stidham took over. Carr was then released in the offseason.

Wilson is completing 66.4% of his passes and has thrown 26 touchdowns to eight interceptions. However, he has just 3,070 passing yards, which are the fewest of his career in a single season.

Additionally, this will allow head coach Sean Payton to evaluate Stidham in their final two games.

The 27-year-old Stidham has appeared in 14 games and started just two, both with Las Vegas last season. Across four seasons, he has completed 58.8% of his throws for 926 yards and six touchdowns to seven interceptions.