{
  "id": 421593,
  "title": "Broncos Tried Out Safety at Kicker",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/broncos-tried-out-safety-at-kicker",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T00:25:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/broncos-tried-out-safety-at-kicker-12300818"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Denver Broncos have explored the possibility of Brandon Jones serving as an emergency kicker for the regular season should Wil Lutz be unable to perform due to injury during a game. Jones, who has no prior experience in field goals, attempted four field goals during a practice session on Saturday, managing to make three of them, including two consecutive attempts from 35 yards. Jones, known more for his tackling abilities, recorded 78 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and one interception last season while playing for the Broncos. Although he admitted to feeling nervous when the crowd at practice started chanting his name, Jones believes the situation would only arise in a high-pressure game scenario, where he would rely on the support of the team.",
  "summary": "The Denver Broncos tried out a safety at kicker while Will Lutz was celebrating Drew Brees making the Hall of Fame.",
  "key_points": [
    "Denver Broncos tested Brandon Jones as emergency kicker",
    "Jones attempted 4 field goals, made 3 during practice",
    "Jones known for tackles, 78 last season"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Broncos' trial of safety Brandon Jones as an emergency kicker signals a flexible approach to injury management, potentially providing a backup plan without requiring an additional roster spot.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}