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 23, 2022Tough Tuesday: Broncos make five more moves, trim roster down to 80
It was a difficult day at UCHealth Training Center, as GM George Paton had to let another four players go and make one other roster move
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 23, 2022Hackett has key insight on Wilson scrambling, taking hits and quick passes
Hackett said he wants his West Coast offense to be "efficient" this season, and understands Wilson needs a break from taking so many hits
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Aug 23, 2022It’s time for the Rockies to evaluate if Bud Black is part of their future plans
If Rockies owner Dick Monfort won't sell the team or fire GM Bill Schmidt, Black being shown the door is the next logical move; even if that's not fair
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 22, 2022Don’t expect to see starters vs. Minnesota after Bills blasting the Broncos
Head coach Nathaniel Hackett isn't going to have a knee-jerk reaction after his backups were throttled by Buffalo on Saturday
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DENVER NUGGETS | Aug 22, 2022Report: Nuggets called Nets to “gauge the price tag” on Kevin Durant
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Nuggets GM Calvin Booth phoned the Nets to ask about the availability of the superstar in late June or early July
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 20, 2022Hackett on Broncos anemic defense vs. Bills: “Obviously nobody did good”
The Bills had their way with the Broncos rushing defense, racking up 208 yards on just 27 attempts, good for 7.7 yards per carry
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 20, 2022Injuries are piling up as Michael Ojemudia heads right to the locker room
Ojemudia was holding his arm and went over toward the blue medical tent, but the Broncos medical staff took him to the locker room instead
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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