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Bo Nix’s wife shares Broncos ‘QB Christmas card’ on Instagram

Merry Christmas from the Broncos’ quarterback room and their wives.

Izzy Nix, the wife of Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, shared a “QB Christmas card” on her Instagram story this week.

Nix gets together with quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson each week with their wives (Izzy and Kennedy Stidham) and Wilson’s fiancé (Nicolette Dellanno). The QBs went viral earlier this season when Izzy shared a video of them answering questions “only girls should know” on her TikTok page.

Stidham’s wife, Kennedy, also shared a photo from their dinner this week.

The QBs and their significant others typically get together to watch Thursday Night Football each week, but this week’s QB dinner was moved up because of Christmas and the team’s road game on Saturday.

“Those guys get along so well,” Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said of the QB room on Dec. 12. “I think a lot of Thursday nights — they were fussing at Bo Nix because they get together usually on Thursday nights and have dinner at someone’s house. They rotate it, and Bo has family in town so they’re not doing it tonight. So they were mad at him about that.

“I just think there’s a camaraderie with those guys. They get along, they’re unselfish, they root for each other. You spend so much time here. It helps to like each other. It can be miserable when you don’t get along and you have to spend that kind of time together. It’s a great group.”

Nix and Co. are one win away from clinching a spot in the NFL playoffs. Up next is a road game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17.

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Josh Reynolds shares message on Instagram after being cut by Broncos

Josh Reynolds shared a message on his Instagram story after being cut by the Broncos.

Story update: The Jacksonville Jaguars claimed Josh Reynolds off waivers on Wednesday. See our original post below.

The Denver Broncos waived veteran wide receiver Josh Reynolds on Tuesday ahead of his deadline to return from injured reserve.

After being let go by the team, Reynolds shared the following message on his Instagram story:

I just wanted to give thanks to the Broncos country for accepting me into a top notch organization and giving me a chance to ball. I wish nothing best for the team and my guys I grinded with all year 💪

Reynolds, 29, signed a two-year, $9 million contract with Denver this spring. The Broncos are now set to save $4.5 million in 2025 salary cap space after parting ways with the receiver.

Reynolds was placed on IR after he underwent finger surgery last month. Reynolds was later shot twice after leaving a nightclub in the Denver area on Oct. 18. Reynolds has since recovered from his wounds and three people have been arrested in connection to the shooting.

Had the team not activated or cut Reynolds by Wednesday, he would have remained on IR for the rest of the season. The Broncos have now given him an opportunity to sign elsewhere while the team moves forward with Courtland Sutton, Devaughn Vele, Marvin Mims, Lil’Jordan Humphrey and Troy Franklin at receiver.

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Top NFL draft wide receiver prospect a big fan of Jayden Daniels?

Top NFL draft prospect a big fan of Jayden Daniels?

The Washington Commanders will be in the market for a wide receiver in the offseason to line up opposite Terry McLaurin. Washington likes its current group but needs another top receiver for rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.

With plenty of salary cap space, the Commanders could look to sign a prominent free agent, such as Cincinnati’s Tee Higgins. However, general manager Adam Peters is a draft-first kind of guy, meaning he could wait until April’s NFL draft to find Daniels and McLaurin some help.

Tetairoa McMillan of Arizona is the draft’s top-ranked receiver. Unless Washington completely falls apart, he won’t be available for the Commanders. Neither will Travis Hunter, who is arguably the top prospect in the upcoming draft. Hunter is a star two-way player for Colorado.

One prospect who could be in Washington’s range is Missouri WR Luther Burden III.

The 20-year-old prospect recently announced he was entering the NFL draft and is a lock to go in the first round. How high? That will be sorted out after the season.

Burden could be excited about potentially coming to Washington. Why? He appears to be a big Daniels fan, commenting on one of Daniels’ recent Instagram posts.

Burden is an electric playmaker who can do it all.

Burden would be a perfect complement to McLaurin. Which of Washington’s current receivers will be back next year? Outside of McLaurin, only rookie Luke McCaffrey is under contract for 2025. Dyami Brown, Noah Brown, Olamide Zaccheaus and Jamison Crowder are all free agents after the season.

The Commanders’ receivers will look different in 2025. Could Burden be a part of that group?

Von Miller shared perfect message to Broncos fans after beating Chiefs

Von Miller shared a perfect message to Broncos fans after the Bills beat the Chiefs on Sunday.

The Denver Broncos suffered a heartbreaking 16-14 road loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last week after the Chiefs blocked a last-second field goal attempt that could have been a game-winner for the Broncos.

One week later, Denver rebounded in a big way with a big 38-6 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at home. The Broncos might have also got some satisfaction when they looked up scores after the game and saw that the Chiefs fell to the Buffalo Bills 30-21, marking KC’s first loss of the season.

Former Denver pass rusher Von Miller played a role in Buffalo’s win with two tackles (one behind the line), one quarterback hit and one sack for a nine-yard loss.

With that sack, Miller passed Derrick Thomas to rank 17th on the NFL’s all-time sack list with 127.5 career sacks. Miller, of course, wore No. 58 with the Broncos because Thomas was the player he grew up idolizing.

After beating the Chiefs, Miller took to social media with a perfect message to fans in Denver.

“Broncos Country … I gotchu!!!! 😉🐴” Miller wrote on his Instagram story.

He’s no longer a Bronco, but Miller’s still a thorn in the side of Kansas City’s offense, and he’s still beloved in Denver.

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Mike Williams takes shots at Aaron Rodgers following game-deciding TD

Mike Williams took a shot at Aaron Rodgers on social media after his Week 10 game-winning TD, referencing their past tension

It’s safe to say that QB Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets won’t be getting the last laugh anytime soon, as former Jet and current Steelers WR Mike Williams is quickly becoming a fan favorite in the Steel City. Williams seemingly still has a chip on his shoulder following his exit from New York and took a shot at his former QB.

After his team’s victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 10, Williams quickly took to social media to showcase an image of his incredible game-deciding TD reception late in the fourth quarter, with a caption containing an interesting jab at Rodgers:  “RedLine”.

This is, of course, referencing Rodgers’ infamous public call-out of Williams for running the wrong route, the ‘red line,’ following the Jets’ loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 6.

Rodgers and Williams seemingly have unresolved drama from their time as teammates in New York. However, it’s reassuring that with his performance in Week 10—scoring as many points as the entire New York Jets’ offense did on Sunday—Williams can put this chapter to bed.

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Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins took to Instagram after Week 8 win vs. Raiders

See what #Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins had to say on Instagram after Kansas City’s Week 8 win over the Las Vegas #Raiders.

The Kansas City Chiefs are undefeated after their 27-20 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, and newly acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins seems to be fully embracing his new home

The Chiefs traded for Hopkins last week in a deal with the Tennessee Titans that general manager Brett Veach hopes will soften the blow of losing wideouts Rashee Rice and Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown, who are currently on injured reserve.

After Kansas City’s win over the Raiders in Week 8,  Hopkins took to Instagram to celebrate his first victory as a member of the defending Super Bowl champions’ roster.

Take a look at Hopkins’ post on Instagram after his first game with the reigning Super Bowl champs:

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Though the All-Pro finished the game with just two receptions for 29 yards, his workload is expected to increase every week as he continues to learn the Chiefs’ offense.

Fans should expect to see Hopkins back in action when Kansas City takes on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arrowhead Stadium on November 4.

DeAndre Hopkins takes to Instagram after being traded to Chiefs

Check out what #Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins had to say on Instagram when he was traded to the defending Super Bowl champions this morning.

The Kansas City Chiefs traded for Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins on Wednesday morning, and the All-Pro pass-catcher wasted no time sharing his immediate reaction to being dealt to the reigning Super Bowl champions.

Though the trade has yet to be confirmed by either team, many players, including Hopkins seem to have indicated the deal is done.

On Instagram, Hopkins posted two pictures with the caption “ACTIVATED…” which may be a hint at his excitement to play with Patrick Mahomes.

Take a look at Hopkins’ Instagram post, which was made in the hours after the trade was reported by NFL insiders:

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Though Kansas City made significant investments in its receiving corps during the offseason, the Chiefs’ acquisition of Hopkins could prove the most impactful for the team as they look to earn a third consecutive Super Bowl title.

Stay tuned to see if Hopkins will see the field in Kansas City’s Week 8 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Royals SS Bobby Witt Jr. reacts to Patrick Mahomes’ ‘angry run’ touchdown vs. 49ers

#Royals SS Bobby Witt Jr. gave #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes a shoutout on Twitter after his ‘angry run’ against the #49ers in Week 7.

The Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes are two of the most recognizable brands in the sports world, and Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. took notice of the defending Super Bowl champions’ excellence in their Week 7 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

The Royals’ season came to an abrupt end last week after they fell to the New York Yankees in the ALDS.

Mahomes attended one of the Royals’ games in the MLB playoffs, and the rising young infielder was quick to give the superstar quarterback a shoutout on Instagram after he scored an ‘angry run’ touchdown against the 49ers.

Check out Witt’s Instagram post, which was shared to Twitter by Chiefs Wire legend Charles Goldman on Twitter:

 

Expect Witt to continue following Mahomes’ reign of dominance in the AFC when Kansas City attempts to keep its undefeated record intact against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 8.

Broncos LB Alex Singleton shares injury update on social media

“Thank you everyone for the positive vibes and prayers today,” Alex Singleton wrote. “Going to attack this like everything else full speed!”

Denver Broncos inside linebacker Alex Singleton underwent successful ACL surgery performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

After the surgery, Singleton shared a positive update on social media.

“Road to recovery starts now!” Singleton wrote on his Instagram and X pages. “Thank you everyone for the positive vibes and prayers today. Going to attack this like everything else full speed! Go Broncos!!”

Singleton, who will turn 31 in December, tore his ACL during a 26-7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3. The veteran linebacker did not realize the severity of his injury and played the final 49 snaps on defense.

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After the game, Singleton reported a sore knee and tests revealed his torn ACL. The linebacker now begins the road to recovery with a goal of returning in time for the 2025 season next fall.

In the meantime, the Broncos have turned to Justin Strnad to fill in at linebacker, starting next to Cody Barton in Singleton’s old position.

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Bo Nix responds to Sean Payton’s comments with perfect Ferris Bueller video

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” — Ferris Bueller/Bo Nix

In the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix was captured by Fox cameras having a heated exchange with coach Sean Payton on the sideline.

After the game, Payton explained that Nix had flipped a play that the coach did not want to be flipped, and they discussed it on the sideline after the play. Payton said Nix has “a little bit of Ferris Bueller” in him.

Payton, of course, was referencing “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” a 1986 comedy starring Matthew Broderick.

“Ferris is kind of quirky and doing his own thing once in a while,” Payton said. “Did you watch the movie? Have you ever seen it? He still has some Ferris Bueller in him. He’s got some. Not mischievous, maybe a little bit kind of subtly.”

Two days later, Nix had a perfect reaction to Payton’s comments. The 24-year-old quarterback shared a highlight video on his Instagram page featuring a clip of Ferris Bueller and a caption featuring an iconic line from the movie: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

Check it out:

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Nix helped the Broncos beat the Raiders by a score of 34-18 with a 70.4% completion rate, 206 passing yards, two touchdown passes, one touchdown run and no turnovers. Perhaps having some Ferris Bueller in him isn’t a bad thing.

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