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 5, 2026Nik Bonitto spotted at Broncos camp one day after an injury scare
One day after Nik Bonitto was limping off the field, he was spotted by media members and fans and seemed to be in good spirits at Broncos camp
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 4, 2026Reports: Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto limps off at training camp
Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Nik Bonitto will be "fine" but didn't have any other updates; that's at least encouraging
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 4, 2026Broncos QB Bo Nix voted ‘Tier 3’ in latest poll, No. 18 in the NFL
Bo Nix still isn't getting as much respect nationally as he's earned locally; that's been the case through two years of his NFL career
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 3, 2026Jahdae Barron has not moved to safety, according to Sean Payton
"He's doing really good. There's been no position change," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said of former first-round pick Jahdae Barron
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 3, 2026Sean Payton says he’ll give Davis Webb ‘some suggestions, some mandates’
Davis Webb is the Broncos new offensive coordinator after Sean Payton fired Joe Lombardi once Denver came up short in the AFC Title Game
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 1, 2026Bo Nix asked if he’ll take off less after ankle surgeries, ‘absolutely not’
"I'm gonna roll and I'm gonna be as athletic as I can be," Broncos QB Bo Nix said, while also acknowledging he must make smart decisions
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 31, 2026Sean Payton doesn’t name Broncos backup QB, says ‘competition at all these spots’
"They're competing for playing time and reps... it's why we don't have a depth chart or anything like that," Sean Payton said of the Broncos backup QBs
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 31, 2026J.K. Dobbins makes a ‘pinky promise’ to play all 17 games, be No. 1 in rushing
Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins had an electric press conference on Friday, vowing to put his injuries behind him and be available all season
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 31, 2026Garett Bolles No. 42 on NFL Top 100, ahead of Joe Burrow and Chris Jones
It's the second time Garett Bolles has been on the NFL Top 100 in his career, but first appearance since 2021 when he was ranked No. 82 in the league
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 30, 2026Sean Payton shares thoughts on Drew Brees and Bo Nix comparisons
Broncos head coach Sean Payton offered up an interesting response, one focused on the accuracy of both Drew Brees and Bo Nix
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 30, 2026Sean Payton has an idea of who will coach Broncos the day he misses practice
"Probably Vance (Joseph)," Sean Payton said of who will run practice when he's presenting Drew Brees at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 8
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 29, 2026Sean Payton hasn’t ‘stood up there with the Lombardi Trophy’ in front of 2026 Broncos
"Certainly, this is a team that understands or has expectations of playing in the postseason," Sean Payton said about Super Bowl dreams for the Broncos
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 29, 2026Sean Payton reminds everyone that Bo Nix won 14 games last season
"The next step is kind of cliche. I mean, he just finished winning 14 games and having a really good season," Sean Payton said about Bo Nix
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 28, 2026Pat Surtain II says ‘main goal’ is Super Bowl, but Broncos need to start fast
"Our expectations are pretty high. But, you know, we're just going to take it week by week," Broncos star CB Pat Surtain II said on the first day of camp.
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jul 28, 2026Report: Nuggets offer Peyton Watson way less money than Christian Braun
According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, the Denver Nuggets have offered Peyton Watson a five-year deal worth $70 million
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jul 27, 2026Nuggets give David Adelman some help, hire Dave Joerger
The Nuggets are hiring Dave Joerger as the team's lead assistant; he was previously the head coach of the Grizzlies and Kings
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jul 27, 2026Report: Peyton Watson ‘weighing’ playing 2026-27 season on qualifying offer
The Nuggets might get Peyton Watson back this season on a huge discount; that was the headline from Marc Stein's report that came out late Sunday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 27, 2026Broncos offering half-price game tickets for as low as $23
The Broncos are the hottest ticket in town, but fans have a unique opportunity on Tuesday to score half-price admission to 2026 regular season games
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jul 26, 2026Nuggets match offer for Spencer Jones, keep him away from Thunder
The Nuggets matched a two-year, $12 million offer sheet for Spencer Jones from OKC, a rare win this offseason that puts Denver in the second apron
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jul 25, 2026Another Nuggets player could leave, but it’s not a done deal yet
According to multiple reports on Saturday morning, Nuggets forward Spencer Jones has agreed to an offer sheet with the Thunder
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 24, 2026Jonathon Cooper now has arraignment date set for end of August
The arraignment will give Jonathon Cooper a chance to plead "guilty" or "not guilty" to charges filed against him following two arrests in June
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jul 24, 2026LeBron James will not join the Nuggets, headed to Philadelphia
The LeBron James to the Denver Nuggets dream is dead; not that it's really felt alive over the last couple of weeks
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 23, 2026Report: Jonathon Cooper completes counseling and mental health program
Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper also has a virtual hearing on Friday in a Douglas County courtroom related to his two arrests in June
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 23, 2026Sean Payton tied for worst odds to win NFL Coach of the Year
Broncos head coach Sean Payton is tied for dead last at 80-1 along with Mike Vrabel; John Harbaugh with the Giants is the favorite