Denver Broncos Defensive Tackle D

Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones says the team can break the NFL's 42-year-old single-season sack record in 2026 after leading the league with 68 sacks last season. The Broncos finished five sacks shy of the Chicago Bears' all-time mark of 72, set in 1984. "We can break it, Jones said. "We've got what it takes.

We've tasted it, and now it's time to cook the meal, eat it, and take a break. The 1984 Bears, coached by Mike Ditka with Buddy Ryan as defensive coordinator, had three players with double-digit sacks, including Hall of Famers Richard Dent (17.5), Dan Hampton (11.5), and Steve McMichael (10). Denver had just one double-digit sack performer last season: All-Pro edge rusher Nik Bonitto.

Jonathon Cooper finished with eight, John Franklin-Myers had 7.5, and Zach Allen registered seven. Jones recorded three sacks and 39 combined tackles. The Broncos return most of their defense, though Franklin-Myers left for Tennessee. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph remains in place.