Episode
Broncos' Barron Seeks Breakout Season
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- May 24, 2026
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- 89
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Summary
The Denver Broncos first-round pick, Jahdae Barron, had a quiet rookie season, playing in fewer than 30% of defensive snaps. Despite winning the Jim Thorpe Award, his future impact remains uncertain. Last year, JaQuan McMillian proved his worth, making a crucial play in the playoffs. Now, the Broncos face a similar dilemma, needing to find more playing time for Barron without disrupting the success of McMillian and Riley Moss. Barron played in every game last season but mostly as a reserve. He showed he can compete at the NFL level but needs to demonstrate more consistency and a larger role this year to meet his first-round draft status expectations. The Broncos front office has a tough decision to make regarding playing time and player development. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/55520d0be69a874c