The Denver Broncos’ 2025 season will be remembered for its resilience, its resurgence, and ultimately, its heartbreaking conclusion in the snow at Empower Field at Mile High. Losing the AFC Championship Game to the New England Patriots is a pill that will taste bitter for a long time, especially given the circumstances. As the Broncos head into the 2026 offseason, general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton have a clear mandate. The Broncos are entering an offseason with several key defensive free agents, most notably linebacker Alex Singleton and defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers. They have a talented young quarterback on a rookie deal, a championship-winning coach, and a roster that just reached the AFC Championship.