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 | Aug 20, 2022Broncos punter Sam Martin somehow got hurt during pregame warmups
How exactly Martin got hurt is unclear, but our own Andrew Mason had the news first. A Bills reporter added some interesting context
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DENVER NUGGETS | Aug 19, 2022We finally have a date to circle to see Jokic, Murray and MPJ together again
The Nuggets regular season schedule dropped earlier this week, but we now have the preseason slate as well, with the opener on October 3
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 19, 2022Former Broncos head coach Vic Fangio thinking about NFL return next year
Fangio went 19-30 during his time in Denver, marred by uninspiring efforts, terrible clock management and questionable challenges
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Aug 18, 2022Rockies make shockingly bad history on pinch-hit grand slam by Pujols
It was the first career pinch-hit grand slam of Albert Pujols' career, and his 16th overall, tying him with all-time greats Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Aug 18, 2022A man Avalanche fans will never forget, Nazem Kadri officially leaves town
Kadri endeared himself to Avs fans throughout the Stanley Cup run with his excellent play, grittiness and fun personality, but is now headed to Calgary
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 18, 2022Broncos likely to play it safe by sitting starters, but Bills feel much differently
Not only did Bills head coach Sean McDermott confirm MVP favorite Josh Allen will play, he said look for his starters to get some real work in
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 17, 2022Broncos RB battle might look over, but Melvin Gordon isn’t giving up
The Broncos "other" running back, who's had two consecutive productive years in Denver, hears the chatter about what his role might be
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HEADLINES | Aug 17, 2022Former Valor star Christian McCaffrey helps spark practice fight, fan injured
McCaffrey spiked a football at Deatrich Wise Jr.'s feet, leading to a scrum that bled over into the stands in which a woman injured her foot
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 16, 2022The odds are increasing the Broncos face an old friend in Week 1
Former Broncos QB Drew Lock opened Seahawks practice on Tuesday with the No. 1 offense, but then tested posted for COVID later in the day
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 16, 2022Broncos makes their first round of preseason cuts, trim roster to 85 players
A much larger cut will take place at the end of August, when the final 53-man roster and practice squad are set after preseason wraps up
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 16, 2022The Broncos need to play the starters in the first half at Buffalo on Saturday
Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett will play all his starters in Week 1 and beyond, so acting like one more half of football is too big of a risk is silly
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 15, 2022Report: Broncos get back two key free-agent signings off PUP list
Both Randy Gregory and Billy Turner are coming off offseason surgeries, with Gregory battling a shoulder ailment and Turner getting his knee worked on
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 15, 2022Report: Broncos signing former Pro Bowl linebacker after Griffith injury
Schobert logged 112 tackles for Pittsburgh last year and finished with his best missed-tackle rate since at least 2018 — just 7.4 percent total
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 13, 2022Broncos have solid preseason debut, but Hackett not happy with run game
Denver's rushing attack accounted for just 39 yards on 22 carries in the win over Dallas, with Stevie Scott III leading the way with 20 yards on six carries
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 13, 2022Broncos suffer injury to starter on second play of preseason
Griffith collapsed in a heap of pain and was holding his left arm / shoulder; the Broncos called it an elbow injury and immediately ruled him out for the game
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 13, 2022Check out the Broncos renovated home locker room at Empower Field
The team provided details about what's new, including a 10,000 square foot expansion, a dedicated performance nutrition room and improved training and hydrotherapy facilities
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Aug 10, 2022Nolan Arenado really just homered at Coors Field against Austin Gomber
On Wednesday night at Coors Field, the stars aligned with Arenado facing Gomber in the sixth inning; Arenado won the battle with a bomb to left field
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 10, 2022Broncos CEO Greg Penner will name a team president, could it be Peyton?
Manning is an extremely sharp football mind who is obviously one of the greatest QBs of all-time; at 46-years-old he could be looking for his next challenge
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 10, 2022Broncos bring in two new running backs as Melvin Gordon misses practice
It's unclear when Gordon hurt his foot or how severe the injury may be, but Nathaniel Hackett said they're trying to "make sure he's ready for the season"
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Aug 10, 2022The Avalanche should pay Nathan MacKinnon whatever price he’s asking
The Avs have a rare chance to become a dynasty and it's time to write MacKinnon a blank check, even if he wants to be the NHL's highest paid player
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 9, 2022Hackett should decide preseason starters based on practice vs. Cowboys
If practice looks like it did against 49ers in 2019, when Denver was dominated, Wilson and the offense should play an entire quarter Saturday night
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 8, 2022Big Broncos free agent D.J. Jones provides encouraging news on his back
After Broncos training camp Day 11, Jones spoke with the media for the first time in a scrum and said everything with his back is all good
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 6, 2022Max Borghi doesn’t just have a chip on his shoulder, says it’s a “boulder”
Max Borghi rolled his ankle before the NFL Combine, and therefore wasn't able to participate; he thinks it obviously hurt his stock
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 6, 2022Former Broncos WR Brandon Marshall: “I love this receiver corps”
"This receiver segment is a really good room. And to me, I don't know why people don't have them in their top-5," Marshall told Nate Jackson and John Davis