Broncos Ride Into Offseason With Confidence, Cap Space, and Chemistry
Alex Singleton isn’t shy about cracking a joke, especially when it comes to Denver’s suddenly wide-open cap sheet. After the Broncos officially moved on from Russell Wilson’s massive contract, the veteran linebacker couldn’t help but poke fun at the newfound financial flexibility.
“To be the richest player ever, right?” Singleton quipped. “We have a lot of free Russell money, right?”
While Singleton’s comment was clearly tongue-in-cheek, there’s a very real sense of momentum and optimism building inside the Broncos’ locker room. With Wilson’s contract no longer hanging over the franchise, Denver heads into the offseason with a chance to reshape its roster - and players are buying into what’s being built.
Running back J.K. Dobbins, who joined the team midseason and made an immediate impact, spoke like a player who sees a long-term future in orange and blue.
“It’s been a great time here in my short time here,” Dobbins said. “I think I will be here.
Hopefully, I will. I’m a Bronco for life.”
That kind of sentiment is becoming more common in Denver, especially among veterans who’ve seen the ups and downs of NFL life. Left tackle Garett Bolles, one of the team’s emotional leaders and longest-tenured players, believes the Broncos are trending in the right direction - and fast.
“People want to come to Denver,” Bolles said. “I mean, I’ll be shocked to see how many free agents want to come here.
We got a young team. We got a quarterback.
We got the best O-line in football - I don’t care what anyone says. We do.”
That kind of confidence isn’t just talk. Denver’s offensive line made major strides this season, and with a young core in place and a clearer financial picture, the Broncos are positioned to be aggressive in free agency - or continue building through the draft. Either way, there’s a belief that this group can contend sooner than later.
Jesse Minter’s Mission: Build Around Lamar Jackson and Bring a Super Bowl Back to Baltimore
For Jesse Minter, stepping into the head coaching role in Baltimore means one thing above all: putting Lamar Jackson in the best possible position to win.
“I just look forward to connecting with him, helping him become the best version of himself,” Minter said. “Creating a team identity that allows him to thrive - which he’s already proven to be one of the best players in the National Football League.”
That’s not just coach-speak. Minter understands the magnitude of the opportunity - and the responsibility - that comes with leading a team built around a two-time MVP-caliber quarterback. His early focus is clear: build a roster and a culture that complements Jackson’s unique skill set and helps him chase the one thing that’s eluded him - a Super Bowl ring.
“[I want to] put a team around him that allows him to reach that ultimate goal of bringing a Super Bowl back to Baltimore,” Minter said.
Since taking the job, Minter has already had multiple conversations with Jackson. And while relationships like this don’t develop overnight, the foundation is being laid.
“It’s been great to get to know him,” Minter said. “I think relationships take time.
And so, you don’t become the head coach of the Ravens and expect to have a deep relationship with anybody. Those take time.
We’ve been working towards that already. We’ve had wonderful conversations, look forward to many, many more.”
The Ravens are coming off a strong season, and with Jackson in his prime and a new coaching staff in place, Baltimore isn’t looking to rebuild - they’re looking to reload. Minter’s job now is to take a championship-caliber roster and push it over the top.
Tommy Togiai’s Breakout Season Highlights Texans’ Defensive Transformation
Tommy Togiai didn’t just show up in 2025 - he arrived. After spending time on the practice squad and grinding through the early parts of his career, the defensive tackle put together a breakout campaign that turned heads across the league.
With 59 tackles, six tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown, Togiai became a key piece in one of the league’s most dominant defenses. And for him, it all started last offseason.
“I would agree with that, definitely,” Togiai said. “I think it showed this season, too.
And it really went back to the offseason, staying here, working out with the team, the winter workouts. I think it really just showed what I could do because I really dived into the stuff of details, technique.”
That attention to detail paid off in a big way. Texans GM Nick Caserio didn’t hold back when praising Togiai’s emergence, calling him one of the team’s best defensive players - and reminding everyone just how far he’s come.
“Tommy Togiai wasn’t a figment of anybody’s imagination two years ago and he’s now one of our best defensive players,” Caserio said. “He got here in the middle of last year, in October, on the practice squad. The guy played as well as any defensive tackle in the league.”
That’s not hyperbole. Houston’s defense finished second in both points and yards allowed - a testament to the unit’s depth, discipline, and development. Togiai’s rise is just one example of how this group came together.
“I’m just extremely proud of this group on defense,” Togiai said. “All the guys, I just appreciate the work that was put in each and every day, on and off the field, in the meetings. Just to help me out each week, the relationships we’ve built throughout the season.”
With a young, hungry defense and a coaching staff that knows how to maximize talent, the Texans have something special brewing. And if Togiai’s trajectory is any indication, they’re just getting started.