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 | Mar 10, 2026Broncos lose safety P.J. Locke as he leaves Denver for Dallas
Broncos safety P.J. Locke is headed to the Dallas Cowboys on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 10, 2026The Logan O’Connor timeline is becoming more clear for an Avs return
Logan O'Connor practiced with the Avalanche at morning skate on Tuesday and Jared Bednar provided one of his most optimistic updates yet
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 9, 2026Broncos don’t spend big on five different free agent running backs
Broncos fans were frustrated as Monday dragged on, with Denver missing out on the likes of Walker, Etienne, Allgeier, Dowdle and Gainwell
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 9, 2026Broncos keep another inside linebacker, re-sign Alex Singleton
Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton will get a new contract with $11 million of the $15.5 million guaranteed and a $3 million of it as a signing bonus
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 9, 2026Broncos lose John Franklin-Myers as he cashes in big time
John Franklin-Myers cashed in on the two most productive seasons of his career with the Broncos, jumping to the Titans on a three-year deal that is worth up to $63 million
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 8, 2026Nazem Kadri returns to the Avalanche, Colorado takes down Minnesota
The impact from Nazem Kadri in his return to the Avalanche was immediately noticeable, a 3-2 shootout win over the Minnesota Wild
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 8, 2026Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog is week-to-week with new injury
About 40 minutes before puck drop with the Minnesota Wild, the Avalanche announced captain Gabriel Landeskog is out with a lower-body injury
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 6, 2026Avalanche stun the Stars late, steal two points in Dallas
The Avalanche stole the game from the Stars, winning 5-4 (2-0 in the shootout) thanks to the heroics of Valeri Nichushkin and Scott Wedgewood
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 6, 2026Nazem Kadri says it was ‘an absolute sweat’ waiting for Avalanche trade
Nazem Kadri joined TSN's James Duthie to discuss his immediate emotions after getting traded back to the Avalanche at the deadline buzzer
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 6, 2026Avalanche somehow land Nazem Kadri at the trade deadline buzzer
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman broke the stunning news right after the trade deadline; Stanley Cup champ Nazem Kadri is headed back to the Avalanche
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 5, 2026Report: Nazem Kadri back to the Avs was ‘really close’ to happening
According to Nick Kypreos, a former NHL winger who has a huge social media following, a trade was nearly complete to bring Nazem Kadri back to the Avs
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 5, 2026Avalanche land a center from the Maple Leafs in latest trade
After adding two defenseman over the last 10 days, Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland is now giving the team a new third-line center in Nicolas Roy
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 4, 2026Avalanche add defensive depth, make a trade with the Predators
Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland has traded for defenseman Nick Blankenburg from the Nashville Predators; Colorado gave up a fifth-round pick
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 4, 2026Report: Broncos ‘poised to make a splash’ at RB, hence why Jets tagged Hall
CBS Sports insider Jonathon Jones says the Jets put the franchise tag on Breece Hall specifically to block the Broncos from signing him
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 4, 2026Report: Broncos getting calls about trading backup QB Jarrett Stidham
A report from The Athletic's Dianna Russini certainly raised some eyebrows; the Broncos are receiving calls about trading Jarrett Stidham
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 3, 2026Russell Wilson says he has as many Super Bowl rings as Sean Payton, battle continues
Russell Wilson was on "Bussin' With The Boys" with Taylor Lewan and Will Compton and was asked about his viral post jabbing at Sean Payton
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 3, 2026There’s good and bad news when it comes to free-agent RB options for the Broncos
The Jets franchise tagged Breece Hall, so he's off the board for the Broncos, but Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III will hit the open market
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 3, 2026Report: A key Avalanche forward will ‘miss some time’ after an injury
Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen suffered an upper-body injury in the first period after taking only three shifts that totaled 3:21 on the ice
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 3, 2026Broncos missed on David Montgomery, so hopefully something bold is coming
The Broncos can't trick themselves into thinking they don't need to be aggressive this offseason; not trading for David Montgomery was a missed chance
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 2, 2026Nathan MacKinnon reflects on Olympic experience, says ‘it still stings’
"Nothing but good memories, obviously it still stings, but I had an amazing time," Avs superstar Nathan MacKinnon said of playing in the Olympics"
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 27, 2026Report: Broncos make a decision on future of RB Jaleel McLaughlin
A report from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler says the Broncos are declining to tender Jaleel McLaughlin and he will hit the open market next month
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 27, 2026Broncos make first big move of offseason, likely to retain Ja’Quan McMillian
On Friday, news broke that the Broncos have placed a second-round tender on Ja’Quan McMillian, worth almost $6 million
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 26, 2026Sean Payton says it was ‘numbing’ when he learned about Bo Nix’s injury
"It was kind of this surreal feeling or numbing if you will," Sean Payton told Pat McAfee at the NFL Combine about Broncos QB Bo Nix breaking his ankle
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 26, 2026ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has Broncos taking a safety in first-round of NFL Draft
Mel Kiper Jr. released his latest mock draft on ESPN.com earlier this week and has the Broncos selecting safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren