"It just made me smile, because he's so deserving because of what he was able to do — not just as an athlete but as a man," Smith told DenverBroncos.com of the news.

One of the most beloved players in Broncos history is set to take his place among the franchise's all-time greats.

The Broncos' preseason schedule is officially set.

The Broncos will battle at least two of their division foes in prime time in 2025.

This year's meeting will be Denver's lone home preseason game of the season.

We're going game by game for an in-depth look at the Broncos' 2025 schedule, and there's plenty of storylines to cover.

New additions to the scouting department include Co-Director of Player Personnel Cam Williams, who spent the previous nine years with the New England Patriots and was part of two Super Bowl victories. Jordon Dizon also returns to the Broncos as director of pro personnel after spending the last three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and contributing to their Super Bowl LIX win in 2024.

The Broncos' path back to the postseason will begin at Empower Field at Mile High.

Following Wednesday's release of the schedule, NFL.com ranked the top 10 upcoming prime-time games — and the Broncos' meetings with the Bengals and Chiefs made the list.

The Broncos are set to play on some big stages under the bright lights.

From prime-time games against division opponents to matchups against stars across the league, there's plenty to be excited about as Denver prepares for a critical season.