Parker Gabriel
@parkerjgabriel.bsky.social
Broncos beat reporter for The Denver Post.
Formerly: USA Today, Lincoln Journal Star, Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Wisconsin grad. New Glarus native.
Formerly: USA Today, Lincoln Journal Star, Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Wisconsin grad. New Glarus native.
#Broncos day after:
* The tempo question is real. Just watch Bo Nix
* Riley Moss and the refs
* Why J.K. Dobbins' rehab is a daunting one
* Marvin Mims' feelings on missing two games
* Frank Crum, man of many hats
* A re-shaped West
Much more: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/17/b...
* The tempo question is real. Just watch Bo Nix
* Riley Moss and the refs
* Why J.K. Dobbins' rehab is a daunting one
* Marvin Mims' feelings on missing two games
* Frank Crum, man of many hats
* A re-shaped West
Much more: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/17/b...
Parker Gabriel’s 7 thoughts after an AFC West-shaping win over K.C., including Bo Nix ‘begging’ Sean Payton to get plays called faster
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, head coach Sean Payton and the offensive tempo debate after their win over the Chiefs.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
#Broncos day after:
* The tempo question is real. Just watch Bo Nix
* Riley Moss and the refs
* Why J.K. Dobbins' rehab is a daunting one
* Marvin Mims' feelings on missing two games
* Frank Crum, man of many hats
* A re-shaped West
Much more: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/17/b...
* The tempo question is real. Just watch Bo Nix
* Riley Moss and the refs
* Why J.K. Dobbins' rehab is a daunting one
* Marvin Mims' feelings on missing two games
* Frank Crum, man of many hats
* A re-shaped West
Much more: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/17/b...
Vance Joseph told his defense to chase Patrick Mahomes and chase and chase some more.
This franchise really, has been chasing him since 2018.
It took a brush with deja vu, but the #Broncos on Sunday finally caught him.
Now it's all there for the taking: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/16/b...
This franchise really, has been chasing him since 2018.
It took a brush with deja vu, but the #Broncos on Sunday finally caught him.
Now it's all there for the taking: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/16/b...
Broncos analysis: After chasing Patrick Mahomes for 7 years, Denver finally caught him in division-tilting win
This time, the Broncos prevailed. This time, the AFC West and the conference’s top seed are theirs for the taking.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Vance Joseph told his defense to chase Patrick Mahomes and chase and chase some more.
This franchise really, has been chasing him since 2018.
It took a brush with deja vu, but the #Broncos on Sunday finally caught him.
Now it's all there for the taking: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/16/b...
This franchise really, has been chasing him since 2018.
It took a brush with deja vu, but the #Broncos on Sunday finally caught him.
Now it's all there for the taking: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/16/b...
Full rundown on #Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins, who gathered opinions and info but in the end required surgery on a foot injury that will likely end his season unless the Denver is still playing in February.
A tough blow for Denver and Dobbins: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/15/j... @denverpost.com
A tough blow for Denver and Dobbins: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/15/j... @denverpost.com
Denver Broncos place RB J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve with potentially season-ending foot injury
The Broncos are placing running back J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve Saturday and a source told The Post that a Lisfranc injury to Dobbins’ foot is likely to end his season unless Denver make…
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November 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Full rundown on #Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins, who gathered opinions and info but in the end required surgery on a foot injury that will likely end his season unless the Denver is still playing in February.
A tough blow for Denver and Dobbins: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/15/j... @denverpost.com
A tough blow for Denver and Dobbins: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/15/j... @denverpost.com
The #Broncos have one passing first down and no points on opening drives since Week 2. They've fallen behind nine of 10 opponents this year.
A look at why it matters more than just the frustration of opening with a punt (or worse): www.denverpost.com/2025/11/14/b... @denverpost.com
A look at why it matters more than just the frustration of opening with a punt (or worse): www.denverpost.com/2025/11/14/b... @denverpost.com
Broncos analysis: To unleash Bo Nix and unlock offense, Sean Payton must start at the beginning
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is in a rough patch overall and has been particularly poor early in games.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The #Broncos have one passing first down and no points on opening drives since Week 2. They've fallen behind nine of 10 opponents this year.
A look at why it matters more than just the frustration of opening with a punt (or worse): www.denverpost.com/2025/11/14/b... @denverpost.com
A look at why it matters more than just the frustration of opening with a punt (or worse): www.denverpost.com/2025/11/14/b... @denverpost.com
Full story on #Broncos ILB Alex Singleton, who found out a week ago he had testicular cancer, played Thursday night and then had a tumor removed Friday.
On a "whirlwind" stretch, a really scary word and why he's already thinking about advocacy: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/10/a...
On a "whirlwind" stretch, a really scary word and why he's already thinking about advocacy: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/10/a...
Broncos ILB Alex Singleton had surgery Friday after testicular cancer diagnosis
Broncos ILB Alex Singleton said his prognosis is good after he had surgery Friday to remove a tumor following a testicular cancer diagnosis. He hopes to return to the field in the coming weeks.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Full story on #Broncos ILB Alex Singleton, who found out a week ago he had testicular cancer, played Thursday night and then had a tumor removed Friday.
On a "whirlwind" stretch, a really scary word and why he's already thinking about advocacy: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/10/a...
On a "whirlwind" stretch, a really scary word and why he's already thinking about advocacy: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/10/a...
It’s #Broncos/Chiefs week and obviously a game with major impact. Denver is 2.5 games up over Kansas City with a chance to put a wide gap between the teams. KC gets right back in the division hunt with a win.
Chiefs, per ESPN, open as 3.5-point road favorites.
Chiefs, per ESPN, open as 3.5-point road favorites.
November 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
It’s #Broncos/Chiefs week and obviously a game with major impact. Denver is 2.5 games up over Kansas City with a chance to put a wide gap between the teams. KC gets right back in the division hunt with a win.
Chiefs, per ESPN, open as 3.5-point road favorites.
Chiefs, per ESPN, open as 3.5-point road favorites.
#Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga has grown his game in Denver and is playing like All-Pro again: 'He's the ultimate eraser' denverpost.com/2025/11/09/tal… via @denverpost.com
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November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
#Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga has grown his game in Denver and is playing like All-Pro again: 'He's the ultimate eraser' denverpost.com/2025/11/09/tal… via @denverpost.com
In the front office, the #Broncos found a trade market where prices stayed high and sellers held firm.
In the locker room, nobody cared.
"We've got all the pieces we need," QB Bo Nix said.
On a quiet deadline for 7-2 Denver. www.denverpost.com/2025/11/04/b... @denverpost.com
In the locker room, nobody cared.
"We've got all the pieces we need," QB Bo Nix said.
On a quiet deadline for 7-2 Denver. www.denverpost.com/2025/11/04/b... @denverpost.com
Broncos confident after quiet NFL trade deadline: “We’ve got all the pieces”
On a blockbuster trade deadline day around the NFL, the Broncos made nary a ripple.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:59 AM
In the front office, the #Broncos found a trade market where prices stayed high and sellers held firm.
In the locker room, nobody cared.
"We've got all the pieces we need," QB Bo Nix said.
On a quiet deadline for 7-2 Denver. www.denverpost.com/2025/11/04/b... @denverpost.com
In the locker room, nobody cared.
"We've got all the pieces we need," QB Bo Nix said.
On a quiet deadline for 7-2 Denver. www.denverpost.com/2025/11/04/b... @denverpost.com
Another deadline consideration for the #Broncos, particularly if you're thinking about potentially splashy moves: NFLPA data has Denver at $4.62 million in cap space. So taking on any meaningful salary would likely require moving money around/creating room/shedding salary, etc.
November 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Another deadline consideration for the #Broncos, particularly if you're thinking about potentially splashy moves: NFLPA data has Denver at $4.62 million in cap space. So taking on any meaningful salary would likely require moving money around/creating room/shedding salary, etc.
On trade deadline day, a quick reset of the #Broncos 2026 draft capital:
R1
R2
R3
R4 (New Orleans)
R4
R5
R7
Denver also currently has its full set of 2027 picks plus an extra R7 from New Orleans acquired in the Devaughn Vele trade.
R1
R2
R3
R4 (New Orleans)
R4
R5
R7
Denver also currently has its full set of 2027 picks plus an extra R7 from New Orleans acquired in the Devaughn Vele trade.
November 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
On trade deadline day, a quick reset of the #Broncos 2026 draft capital:
R1
R2
R3
R4 (New Orleans)
R4
R5
R7
Denver also currently has its full set of 2027 picks plus an extra R7 from New Orleans acquired in the Devaughn Vele trade.
R1
R2
R3
R4 (New Orleans)
R4
R5
R7
Denver also currently has its full set of 2027 picks plus an extra R7 from New Orleans acquired in the Devaughn Vele trade.
Four of the #Broncos nine games have been decided by a walk-off FG attempt.
They lost the first two at Indy and at LAC and now have posted wins against the N.Y. Giants and at Houston.
They lost the first two at Indy and at LAC and now have posted wins against the N.Y. Giants and at Houston.
November 3, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Four of the #Broncos nine games have been decided by a walk-off FG attempt.
They lost the first two at Indy and at LAC and now have posted wins against the N.Y. Giants and at Houston.
They lost the first two at Indy and at LAC and now have posted wins against the N.Y. Giants and at Houston.
AFC West through Week 9
Denver: 7-2
Los Angeles: 6-3
Kansas City: 5-4
Las Vegas: 2-6
Denver: 7-2
Los Angeles: 6-3
Kansas City: 5-4
Las Vegas: 2-6
November 3, 2025 at 5:41 AM
AFC West through Week 9
Denver: 7-2
Los Angeles: 6-3
Kansas City: 5-4
Las Vegas: 2-6
Denver: 7-2
Los Angeles: 6-3
Kansas City: 5-4
Las Vegas: 2-6
#Broncos DL Zach Allen told me after the game:
"We pride ourselves on rushing four. We beg for it."
How a rush-and-coverage plan to live without CB Pat Surtain II gave the Denver defensive front a chance to throw their own blanket on the Texans: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/02/b...
"We pride ourselves on rushing four. We beg for it."
How a rush-and-coverage plan to live without CB Pat Surtain II gave the Denver defensive front a chance to throw their own blanket on the Texans: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/02/b...
Broncos analysis: Zach Allen, Denver defensive front dominate Houston, help cover loss of star CB Pat Surtain II
“I thought we controlled the line of scrimmage,” head coach Sean Payton said after the game.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:40 AM
#Broncos DL Zach Allen told me after the game:
"We pride ourselves on rushing four. We beg for it."
How a rush-and-coverage plan to live without CB Pat Surtain II gave the Denver defensive front a chance to throw their own blanket on the Texans: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/02/b...
"We pride ourselves on rushing four. We beg for it."
How a rush-and-coverage plan to live without CB Pat Surtain II gave the Denver defensive front a chance to throw their own blanket on the Texans: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/02/b...
#Broncos notes:
* Denver rules CB Pat Surtain II, WR Marvin Mims Jr., TE Nate Adkins and S P.J. Locke out
* TE Mercedes Lewis "absolutely" ready to play, Sean Payton says
* OLB Jonah Elliss talks cracked rib, recent shoulder injury
www.denverpost.com/2025/10/31/b... via @denverpost.com
* Denver rules CB Pat Surtain II, WR Marvin Mims Jr., TE Nate Adkins and S P.J. Locke out
* TE Mercedes Lewis "absolutely" ready to play, Sean Payton says
* OLB Jonah Elliss talks cracked rib, recent shoulder injury
www.denverpost.com/2025/10/31/b... via @denverpost.com
Broncos rule out four including CB Pat Surtain II, WR Marvin Mims Jr. for Sunday
The Broncos will be shorthanded against Houston on Sunday. They ruled out four players due to injury including CB Pat Surtain II, WR Marvin Mims Jr., TE Nate Adkins and S P.J. Locke.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:24 PM
#Broncos notes:
* Denver rules CB Pat Surtain II, WR Marvin Mims Jr., TE Nate Adkins and S P.J. Locke out
* TE Mercedes Lewis "absolutely" ready to play, Sean Payton says
* OLB Jonah Elliss talks cracked rib, recent shoulder injury
www.denverpost.com/2025/10/31/b... via @denverpost.com
* Denver rules CB Pat Surtain II, WR Marvin Mims Jr., TE Nate Adkins and S P.J. Locke out
* TE Mercedes Lewis "absolutely" ready to play, Sean Payton says
* OLB Jonah Elliss talks cracked rib, recent shoulder injury
www.denverpost.com/2025/10/31/b... via @denverpost.com
#Broncos ruled four players OUT for Sunday vs. Houston.
CB Pat Surtain II (pec)
WR Marvin Mims Jr. (concussion)
TE Nate Adkins (knee)
S P.J. Locke (neck)
CB Pat Surtain II (pec)
WR Marvin Mims Jr. (concussion)
TE Nate Adkins (knee)
S P.J. Locke (neck)
October 31, 2025 at 9:15 PM
#Broncos ruled four players OUT for Sunday vs. Houston.
CB Pat Surtain II (pec)
WR Marvin Mims Jr. (concussion)
TE Nate Adkins (knee)
S P.J. Locke (neck)
CB Pat Surtain II (pec)
WR Marvin Mims Jr. (concussion)
TE Nate Adkins (knee)
S P.J. Locke (neck)
The #Broncos put waiver claims on two TEs Monday, but lost out on both. Tuesday, they brought 41-year-old Marcedes Lewis in for a workout.
On the search for TE depth: www.denverpost.com/2025/10/28/b...
On the search for TE depth: www.denverpost.com/2025/10/28/b...
Broncos’ search for tight end help continues as NFL trade deadline nears
The Broncos tried to claim two TEs off of waivers Monday, but lost out on both to other teams.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The #Broncos put waiver claims on two TEs Monday, but lost out on both. Tuesday, they brought 41-year-old Marcedes Lewis in for a workout.
On the search for TE depth: www.denverpost.com/2025/10/28/b...
On the search for TE depth: www.denverpost.com/2025/10/28/b...
Sean Payton: A communication failure led to All-Pro return man Marvin Mims Jr. being in the game for a kick return, up 20, with 4:44 left Sunday vs. the Cowboys.
Mims sustained a concussion at the end of the return.
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Mims sustained a concussion at the end of the return.
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Sean Payton: Marvin Mims was not supposed to be in for late-game return that led to concussion
Broncos All-Pro return man Marvin Mims was not supposed to be in for a late-game kick return with Denver leading by 20 on which he sustained a concussion, head coach Sean Payton said Monday.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Sean Payton: A communication failure led to All-Pro return man Marvin Mims Jr. being in the game for a kick return, up 20, with 4:44 left Sunday vs. the Cowboys.
Mims sustained a concussion at the end of the return.
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Mims sustained a concussion at the end of the return.
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#Broncos morning after:
* Troy Franklin's surge
* A diabolical third-down call from Sean Payton
* Zach Allen on defense's sense of urgency
* Pat Bryant's dirty work
* Palcho "a throwback"
* Much more: www.denverpost.com/2025/10/27/b... via @denverpost.com
* Troy Franklin's surge
* A diabolical third-down call from Sean Payton
* Zach Allen on defense's sense of urgency
* Pat Bryant's dirty work
* Palcho "a throwback"
* Much more: www.denverpost.com/2025/10/27/b... via @denverpost.com
Parker Gabriel’s 7 thoughts on Broncos’ blowout of Cowboys, including Troy Franklin giving WR2 vibes with breakout performance
Broncos beat writer Parker Gabriel digs in with seven observations from Denver’s blowout win over the Dallas Cowboys.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
#Broncos morning after:
* Troy Franklin's surge
* A diabolical third-down call from Sean Payton
* Zach Allen on defense's sense of urgency
* Pat Bryant's dirty work
* Palcho "a throwback"
* Much more: www.denverpost.com/2025/10/27/b... via @denverpost.com
* Troy Franklin's surge
* A diabolical third-down call from Sean Payton
* Zach Allen on defense's sense of urgency
* Pat Bryant's dirty work
* Palcho "a throwback"
* Much more: www.denverpost.com/2025/10/27/b... via @denverpost.com
Final: #Broncos 44, Dallas 24
Denver has won six straight and nine in a row at Empower Field dating to Week 6 last year.
Bo Nix threw for four touchdowns. RJ Harvey had three total. Dondrea Tillman and Jahdae Barron logged their first picks.
The record: 6-2.
Denver has won six straight and nine in a row at Empower Field dating to Week 6 last year.
Bo Nix threw for four touchdowns. RJ Harvey had three total. Dondrea Tillman and Jahdae Barron logged their first picks.
The record: 6-2.
October 26, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Final: #Broncos 44, Dallas 24
Denver has won six straight and nine in a row at Empower Field dating to Week 6 last year.
Bo Nix threw for four touchdowns. RJ Harvey had three total. Dondrea Tillman and Jahdae Barron logged their first picks.
The record: 6-2.
Denver has won six straight and nine in a row at Empower Field dating to Week 6 last year.
Bo Nix threw for four touchdowns. RJ Harvey had three total. Dondrea Tillman and Jahdae Barron logged their first picks.
The record: 6-2.
A look at the steep cost and final tally on what the #Broncos' postgame celebration and run-ins with referee Brad Allen cost the ILB room after Sunday's walk-off win vs. the Giants: www.denverpost.com/2025/10/25/b... via @denverpost.com
Final tally on how much postgame run-ins with referee Brad Allen cost Broncos ILB room
The Broncos ILB room payed a steep price for the postgame sequence against the Giants. First Dre Greenlaw got suspended a game and now Justin Strnad’s been hit with a fine.
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October 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A look at the steep cost and final tally on what the #Broncos' postgame celebration and run-ins with referee Brad Allen cost the ILB room after Sunday's walk-off win vs. the Giants: www.denverpost.com/2025/10/25/b... via @denverpost.com
#Broncos fines from Sunday's last-second win vs. Giants:
ILB Justin Strnad for making contact with the official after the game: $15,486
CB Riley Moss for a facemask: $8,253
ILB Justin Strnad for making contact with the official after the game: $15,486
CB Riley Moss for a facemask: $8,253
October 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
#Broncos fines from Sunday's last-second win vs. Giants:
ILB Justin Strnad for making contact with the official after the game: $15,486
CB Riley Moss for a facemask: $8,253
ILB Justin Strnad for making contact with the official after the game: $15,486
CB Riley Moss for a facemask: $8,253
In the fourth quarter chaos Sunday, a hidden happening for the #Broncos: Two undrafted OLs did work.
How Zach Strief and Co. identified 'Palcho' and Frank Crum and have built a development system based on fundamentals and mentals:
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How Zach Strief and Co. identified 'Palcho' and Frank Crum and have built a development system based on fundamentals and mentals:
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How Zach Strief, Broncos built offensive line development machine and why it might decide their AFC West fortunes
Zach Strief heard the playcall and jumped on the radio.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
In the fourth quarter chaos Sunday, a hidden happening for the #Broncos: Two undrafted OLs did work.
How Zach Strief and Co. identified 'Palcho' and Frank Crum and have built a development system based on fundamentals and mentals:
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How Zach Strief and Co. identified 'Palcho' and Frank Crum and have built a development system based on fundamentals and mentals:
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Releasing QB Sam Ehlinger today allows the #Broncos to re-sign him to the PS tomorrow and elevate him for the game if they want (haven't been using PS spots recently anyway).
And it opens the door for Dre Greenlaw to be activated from IR tomorrow.
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And it opens the door for Dre Greenlaw to be activated from IR tomorrow.
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https://www.denverpost.com/2025/10/17/broncos-release-qb-sam-ehlinger-opening-activating-dre-greenlaw-ir/
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October 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Releasing QB Sam Ehlinger today allows the #Broncos to re-sign him to the PS tomorrow and elevate him for the game if they want (haven't been using PS spots recently anyway).
And it opens the door for Dre Greenlaw to be activated from IR tomorrow.
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And it opens the door for Dre Greenlaw to be activated from IR tomorrow.
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#Broncos released QB Sam Ehlinger, per the transaction wire.
That clears a spot for, potentially for ILB Dre Greenlaw to be activated from injured reserve.
That clears a spot for, potentially for ILB Dre Greenlaw to be activated from injured reserve.
October 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
#Broncos released QB Sam Ehlinger, per the transaction wire.
That clears a spot for, potentially for ILB Dre Greenlaw to be activated from injured reserve.
That clears a spot for, potentially for ILB Dre Greenlaw to be activated from injured reserve.