Story byBilly HeyenSun, January 18, 2026 at 2:33 AM UTC·1 min readBroncos, Sean Payton might want to sign Drew Brees, but there's a reason the rules would get in the way originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Denver Broncos are likely thinking of everything. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBo Nix fractured his ankle and won't be available to play in the AFC Championship Game. The Broncos will have to start Jarrett Stidham, unless they come up with a miracle idea, like Drew Brees. Brees played for Sean Payton with the New Orleans Saints.
