About
Will Petersen is a Denver Sports analyst with deep roots in Colorado. Born in Littleton, Will grew up a passionate fan of all the city’s pro teams, learning to read by studying the sports section. Covering the Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, and Rockies professionally since 2013 has been a lifelong dream fulfilled. He’s especially focused on the Avalanche as they chase another Stanley Cup.
Expertise
- Denver Broncos
- Colorado Avalanche
- Denver Nuggets
- Colorado Rockies
- CU & CSU Athletics
Experience
Will has been covering Colorado sports for more than a decade. His previous roles include positions at cover32, Mile High Sports, Altitude Sports Radio,
and 9NEWS. He joined Denver Sports and 104.3 The Fan in February 2022.
Education
B.A. in Journalism, University of Missouri (2012)
Kent Denver High School (2005–2008)
Social Media Profiles
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 1, 2026Report: Bo Nix ‘further along’ than normal in offseason conditioning
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports that Bo Nix "is actually further along than he typically is in his offseason conditioning program"
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 31, 2026Sean Payton isn’t going to limit how Broncos use new WR Jaylen Waddle
"I think you’ll see him play inside in the slot; you’ll see him outside," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said of new WR Jaylen Waddle
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 31, 2026Sean Payton says nothing ‘etched in stone’ for Broncos backup QB job
"There's nothing that's etched in stone... and that's a good thing," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said of the backup QB job in Denver
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 30, 2026Nazem Kadri scores twice against old team, Avs obliterate the Flames
Colorado steamrolled to a 9-2 win and Nazem Kadri earned both his tallies in an electric first period in which the Avs scored five goals
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 30, 2026Greg Penner says ‘100 percent’ Sean Payton’s decision to give up play-calling
"I think Sean always wants to do what's in the best interest of his team," Greg Penner said of play-calling duties on offense going to Davis Webb
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 30, 2026Greg Penner says Bo Nix ‘attacked his recovery’ from broken ankle
"He's ahead of schedule, no concerns at all for OTAs," Broncos CEO Greg Penner said of Bo Nix's recovery from his broken ankle
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 27, 2026ESPN’s two-round mock draft has Broncos addressing inside linebacker
While many Broncos fans might like to see Denver select a TE or RB with their first selection at No. 62, Field Yates has them going in a different direction
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 26, 2026Avalanche top Jets, now nine points ahead of Stars in race for best record
The Avalanche now sit at 106 points, nine clear of the Stars in the race for the best record in the NHL, Western Conference and Central Division
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CU FOOTBALL | Mar 26, 2026Former CU Buffs star Jordan Seaton says ‘it just means more’ at LSU
The quote that might really bother Colorado fans from former star offensive tackle Jordan Seaton is that "it just means more" at LSU
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 25, 2026Pat Surtain II shares Sean Payton gave Broncos baseball bats, oxygen tanks
Pat Surtain II was on Julian Edelman's podcast in which they looked back at the Broncos epic win over the Bills and shared an interesting detail
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 25, 2026ESPN ranks Broncos No. 5 in the NFL in offseason moves thus far
ESPN's Ben Solak ranked NFL team's additions and has the Broncos at No. 5; only the Steelers, 49ers, Lions and Saints are ahead of Denver
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 24, 2026Legendary Peyton Manning, winner of Super Bowl 50, turns 50-years-old
Denver Broncos legend Peyton Manning turned 50-years-old on Tuesday and what a first half-century the Hall of Fame QB has spent on Earth
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 24, 2026Logan O’Connor has a message as he makes return to Avalanche
Avalanche winger Logan O'Connor underwent hip surgery in June with an initial timeline to return of 5-6 months; that's been extended, but he's back
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 23, 2026Report: Bo Nix and Nick Saban resources Broncos used before Waddle trade
Perhaps the most interesting nuggets from Albert Breer were that both Bo Nix and legendary coach Nick Saban were consulted before the deal
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 23, 2026Super Bowl 50 Broncos team having reunion at new live event
Broncos legends Peyton Manning, Von Miller and Emmanuel Sanders announced the news and they'll be joined by the likes of Kubiak, Ware, Talib and Ward
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 22, 2026Gabriel Landeskog returns, Avalanche win despite Ovechkin making history
It was a big two points for the Avs who now have 102 on the season while the chasing Stars sit at 97; Gabriel Landeskog also scored in his return
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 20, 2026Report: Broncos to visit with intriguing WR out of Texas A&M
According to NFL and college football analyst Ryan Fowler, the Broncos will meet with Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 19, 2026Cale Makar did something an NHL defenseman hasn’t accomplished in 34 years
Cale Makar has now scored at least 20 goals over the last three seasons, something modern day NHL defenseman simply don't do
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 19, 2026Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price says Broncos told him ‘great job’ after interview
Jadarian Price joined Kay Adams on the "Up & Adams" show and she asked specifically about meeting recently with the Broncos
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 18, 2026Avalanche outplay Stars, but fall in shootout as best record in NHL race tightens
In the end it was Dallas earning a 2-1 win in a shootout, slicing the lead for the Avalanche to only two points in the division
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 18, 2026Jaylen Waddle excited to be teammates ‘with great players’ on Broncos
"It's exciting. You know, just playing with great players," new Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle said in his intro press conference
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 18, 2026Broncos given good (but not great) grade for Jaylen Waddle trade
The Athletic's Jeff Howe settled on a "B+" for the Broncos and made some compelling points as to why he landed there
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 17, 2026Report: Broncos ‘never showed interest’ in A.J. Brown, always wanted Waddle
Dianna Russini is reporting that even with rumors floating, the Broncos were never in on A.J. Brown; it was always about Jaylen Waddle
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 17, 2026Report: Broncos, Dolphins trade talks on Waddle ‘ramped up’ over last 10 days
Many Denver Broncos fans have been wondering about the team's plan this offseason; it turns out there was one all along