'We Can Break It': Broncos Set Sights on 42-Year-Old NFL Record in 2026
Summary
The Denver Broncos led the NFL last season with 68 quarterback sacks, close to the 42-year-old record of 72 set by the 1984 Chicago Bears. Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones said the team aims to break this record in the 2026 season, believing they have the talent to do so.Key Facts
- The Broncos recorded 68 sacks last season, the most since the 1985 New York Giants.
- The all-time single-season sack record is 72, set by the 1984 Chicago Bears.
- The 1984 Bears had three players with double-digit sacks, including Hall of Famers Richard Dent, Dan Hampton, and Steve McMichael.
- Last season, the Broncos had one player with double-digit sacks: Nik Bonitto.
- Fifteen Broncos players recorded at least one sack during the last season.
- Defensive tackle D.J. Jones had three sacks and 39 combined tackles last season.
- The Broncos will keep mostly the same defensive group for the 2026 season, despite one player leaving.
- Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph remains in charge of the Broncos’ defense.
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