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 | Sep 7, 2025Sean Payton defends QB Bo Nix after sloppy Broncos win in Week 1
"I thought he played real well in the second half and we won the game," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said of a rough day from Bo Nix
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 5, 2025Sean Payton talks Broncos using altitude, making Denver ‘hardest place to play’
"We're playing at home and we've got to make this the hardest place to play," Sean Payton said as the Broncos wrapped Week 1 prep
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 5, 2025Javonte Williams did something for the Cowboys he rarely did with Broncos
During the NFL opener with the Cowboys taking on the Eagles, former Broncos RB Javonte Williams briefly set social media ablaze
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DENVER NUGGETS | Aug 29, 2025Nuggets star Nikola Jokic leads Serbia to another win at EuroBasket
Serbia beat Portugal 80-69 and Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic put up 23 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks
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DENVER NUGGETS | Aug 28, 2025ESPN insiders pick Nuggets as No. 2 team most likely to win NBA Finals
ESPN released its picks of who will win the 2026 NBA Finals on Thursday, and the Nuggets checked in second in the entire league
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 28, 2025Sean Payton is ‘anxious’ for real football, stresses fast start for Broncos
"You're anxious to see what you have, and look, we need to start fast," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said as Week 1 begins to loom
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 27, 2025Broncos WR Marvin Mims Jr. leaves practice early, reports say groin injury
denversports.com senior Broncos writer Andrew Mason is reporting that the injury to WR Marvin Mims Jr. is "not considered serious"
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 27, 2025Former Broncos OL and Colorado native Dalton Risner lands new NFL gig
Dalton Risner has landed with the Cincinnati Bengals; he will play his seventh professional season after spending four years with the Broncos
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 27, 2025Former Broncos RB Audric Estime lands with the Super Bowl champs
Two days after he was cut by the Broncos, Audric Estime is leaving town to sign onto the practice squad of the Philadelphia Eagles
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 26, 2025Sean Payton met with George Paton for six hours to determine Broncos roster
"There was a lot of discussion, film. It was very evident that we're deeper," Broncos head coach Sean Payton told reporters after final cuts
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 26, 2025Broncos cut former basketball player they took a chance on at tight end
Caleb Lohner, the former basketball player turned football tight end didn't make the Broncos initial 53-man roster, according to Mike Klis
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 26, 2025Trading Devaughn Vele is a move that could bite the Broncos
Devaughn Vele could've been valuable receiver depth for the 2025 Broncos; future draft picks don't help anyone hoist a trophy this season
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 25, 2025Broncos dump Audric Estime one year after drafting him in the fifth round
One year after taking former Notre Dame product Audric Estime in the fifth-round, Sean Payton and George Paton have seen enough
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NFL | Aug 24, 2025Former CU Buffs safety Shilo Sanders gets ejected then cut in 24 hours
Shilo Sanders, the son of Coach Prime and brother of Shedeur, got ejected from the Buccaneers and Bills game on Saturday then cut on Sunday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 23, 2025Broncos WR Courtland Sutton glad to ‘knock that rust off’ with QB Bo Nix
"Bo and I finally put a couple of plays together, knock a little of that rust off going into the season," Courtland Sutton said about his big day
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 23, 2025Sean Payton is brief on why Broncos starters played more in preseason finale
"I said eight to 10 (plays) and it's not etched in concrete. You forgot that last part of it," Sean Payton said after the Broncos beat the Saints
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 21, 2025Sean Payton explains why it was ‘tough’ for Broncos to trade Devaughn Vele
"Those are tough ones. Most of the times they're easier, but we wish him well," Sean Payton said of Devaughn Vele being moved to the Saints
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 20, 2025Getting ‘tackling machine’ Alex Singleton back is big, says Vance Joseph
Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph was asked about the return of Alex Singleton and praised him with some nice compliments
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 20, 2025Another national media member, two-time champion loves the Broncos
When ESPN's Damien Woody was asked about an NFL team that could "make a deep run in the playoffs," he gushed about the Broncos
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 19, 2025Broncos star Nik Bonitto opens up about a possible contract extension
Nik Bonitto met with the media after practice on Tuesday and was asked how the talks are going between the Broncos and his agent
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 19, 2025Sean Payton discusses possible Broncos trades with deep roster, cuts looming
"The easy part is the fielding calls, because if they come then you sit and discuss what call came," Sean Payton said on Tuesday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 19, 2025Broncos should trade QB Jarrett Stidham while his value is this high
Jarrett Stidham has made it clear he thinks he's an NFL starter; the Broncos would be doing him a favor while adding a nice asset in return
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 16, 2025Sean Payton ‘rooting’ for players Broncos will have to eventually cut
"I think there's going to be some players that end up on other team's rosters, playing," Sean Payton said after the Broncos smashed the Cardinals
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 15, 2025Evan Engram says Broncos have ‘championship mindset,’ but must earn it
"That’s something that we have to earn, it’s not going to be handed to us," Broncos tight end Evan Engram said of Super Bowl dreams