Devon Key - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Signs with Denver Key signed his exclusive-rights free-agent tender agreement with the Broncos on Thursday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Once Denver made the tender offer, the safety had no choice but to remain with the team, or sit out the season. Key was also tendered by the Broncos for the 2025 campaign. He has appeared on more than 200 special-teams snaps in each of the last two regular seasons.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos defense must carry team again as backup QB Stidham set to start AFC championship game

Denver's defense must once again lead the charge as the Broncos aim for Super Bowl 60

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

OLB Nik Bonitto strips ball from Josh Allen for Broncos' second takeaway | Broncos vs. Bills Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto takes the ball away from Josh Allen and safety Devon Key recovers, giving the Broncos a prime scoring opportu...

JANUARY 17 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

From undrafted to All-Pro: Devon Key's journey and big impact on top-seeded Broncos

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton loves calling players to inform them of Pro Bowl or All-Pro honors

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Broncos bring different mentality into playoff rematch in Denver against the Buffalo Bills

The Denver Broncos are gearing up to host the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round of the playoffs on Saturday

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Let's Debate: Matthew Stafford or Drake Maye? How 1 AP All-Pro Voter Determined Ballot

FOX Sports NFL writer Greg Auman peels open the curtain on how he determined his picks for this year's AP All-Pro team.

JANUARY 14 • FOX SPORTS

Let's Debate: Matthew Stafford or Drake Maye? How 1 AP All-Pro Voter Determined Ballot

Matthew Stafford ends record-tying longest wait for first-team AP NFL All-Pro honor

Matthew Stafford has finally been named a first-team AP NFL All-Pro, ending the longest wait ever for a quarterback to receive this honor

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

2025 NFL All-Pro Team: See who made the roster

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Stafford gets first nod for AP All-Pro. Garrett, Nacua and Smith-Njigba are unanimous choices

Matthew Stafford beat out Drake Maye while Myles Garrett, Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba were unanimous choices for the 2025 Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Denver Broncos' defense shines, but coach Sean Payton isn't celebrating yet

The Denver Broncos secured the AFC's top seed with a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers' backups

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

STC/Asst. HC Darren Rizzi on Marvin Mims Jr.'s return ability: 'He has a natural feel' Special Teams Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach Darren Rizzi speaks with the media about Marvin Mims Jr.'s big-play ability as a returner, wh...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

STC/Asst. HC Darren Rizzi on S Devon Key: 'He's playing at a Pro Bowl, All-Pro type of level' Special Teams Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach Darren Rizzi talks to the media about safety Devon Key's performance and facing the Raiders.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

STC/Asst. HC Darren Rizzi on Dallas' field-goal unit's impact: 'That's going to be a big part of the game' Special Teams Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach Darren Rizzi talks to the media about what he's seen from safety Devon Key on coverage, types...

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Tendered by Denver Key was tendered by the Broncos on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Key will remain with Denver after heading into the offseason as an exclusive-rights free agent, earning $960,000 in 2025. The safety appeared in all 17 of the team's regular season games in 2024, compiling 33 total tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays every game in 2024 Key finished the 2024 regular season with 33 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 17 games.

Impact Key appeared in one regular-season game in 2023 while spending most of the year on the Broncos' practice squad. He made Denver's 53-man roster at the end of training camp, splitt his 496 snaps evenly between defense (240) and special teams (256) and even started at safety in Week 9 and 11. Key will likely remain in a backup role at safety behind Brandon Jones and P.J. Locke for the 2025 campaign.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight tackles vs. Ravens Key recorded eight total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Key drew his second start of the season at free safety in Sunday's blowout loss and was one of the few bright spots on the Broncos' defense, leading the team in total tackles. The second-year pro has now played 107 defensive snaps across Denver's last two games, tallying 13 stops. Expect Key to continue making plays for the Broncos' defense as the team travels to Kansas City in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

OG Parker Ferguson, DB Devon Key Join Broncos Practice Squad Some taxi squad reshuffling entering Week 16.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Chiefs trade OL Durant to Patriots for 7th-round 2022 pick

The Chiefs traded offensive lineman Yasir Durant to the Patriots for a seventh-round pick in the 2022 draft as they trimmed their roster to the 53-man limit by Tuesday’s deadline

AUGUST 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Chiefs cut RBs Thompson, Gore among early roster moves

The Chiefs began trimming their roster to the 53-man limit for the regular season, and coach Andy Reid may have found himself having a more difficult time this year than any other...

AUGUST 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Chiefs trim DE Charlton, OL Witzmann as roster cuts continue

The Kansas City Chiefs released veteran defensive end Taco Charlton, offensive lineman Bryan Witzmann and defensive back Will Parks on Monday as they made the next round of roster...

AUGUST 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Chiefs risers and fallers: Lucas Niang, Mike Danna show progress; Devon Key, Gehrig Dieter continue fall After Friday’s win, there were more risers than fallers for the Chiefs, who will have tough roster decisions to make ahead of cutdown day.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chiefs head to San Francisco, ready to shake off some rust

The Kansas City Chiefs visit the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday for their preseason opener

AUGUST 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Steve Spagnuolo, Andy Reid praise Brett Veach for finding Chiefs DB Devon Key Steve Spagnuolo and Andy Reid gave props to #Chiefs GM Brett Veach for his latest undrafted free agent find in DB Devon Key.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

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