Where do Broncos rank in "wide open" AFC West following start of free agency

Where do Broncos rank in "wide open" AFC West following start of free agency originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Denver Broncos had a quiet start to the free-agent signing period, bringing back many of their own players before thinking much about venturing outside the organization.

But a trade for Jaylen Waddle changed all of that. The Broncos had apparently been working on a deal to obtain Waddle for some time and that trade became official last week . The moves that have been made by the front office this offseason clearly tell one thing: The Broncos feel they are a move or two away from being in the Super Bowl and a drastic roster turnover was not necessary.

The Broncos may be right. After getting to the doorstep of Super Bowl LX, the team figures to be one of the top contenders in 2026. But navigating their way through their own division won't be easy, as the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers are already solid teams and the Las Vegas Raiders , but just about all accounts, have greatly improved.

AFC West rankings following start of free agency Zachary Pereles and a team of writers at CBS Sports recently voted on their current divisional power rankings. They describe the AFC West as "wide open" right now, but stick with the team that won it last year, Denver, at No. 1.