Instead, it was a source of tremendous frustration to head coach Sean Payton. Former NFL quarterback Tim Jenkins reviewed a play from the end of the Broncos' wild-card playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills.

The former Oregon receiver had 28 receptions for 263 yards and two touchdowns during the regular season and two catches for 54 yards and a score in the AFC Wild Card round loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Denver Broncos tight end Lucas Krull (85) warms up before playing against the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — For five Broncos players, getting tendered as an exclusive rights free agent is not a big step.

Orchard Park, New York, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws downfield during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills in an AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium. / Mark Konezny-Imagn Images Indianapolis,

His release will save Buffalo nearly $9 million in salary cap. Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller (40) rushes towards Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) and misses tackling him during the second half of the Buffalo Bills wild card game against the Denver Broncos at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan.

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills recently capped off the NFL season after a hard-fought battle in the playoffs. The Bills finished the season with a 15-5 record, including playoff victories over the Denver Broncos and the Baltimore Ravens.

Denver agreed to terms with former 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga and linebacker Dre Greenlaw. Both players are coming off major injuries that limited their play last season. But if they can stay healthy, they could be impactful for an already-stingy Broncos defense.

The Broncos had former Jacksonville and New York Giants tight end Evan Engram in Denver on Monday, a source confirmed to The Post, for a free agent visit. Because Engram was released by Jacksonville last week, he’s free to sign anywhere as soon as he wants and isn’t governed by the limitations set by the NFL for the negotiating period.

Picture this: Buffalo Bills wide receiver and former Florida State star Keon Coleman is in a grocery store, and an older lady taps him on the shoulder and gives him the most earnest look, asking him to get some fruit snacks off the top shelf, "Young man, can you get that for me?"

The Denver Broncos have more financial flexibility this offseason than last, and wide receiver Amari Cooper could be an option in free agency.

The Bills have spent more than $500 million in contract extensions to Josh Allen, Greg Rousseau, Terrel Bernard and Khalil Shakir.