Broncos' NFLPA Grades Leaked

Denver players give high marks to team ownership, coaches, and facilities

Feb. 26, 2026 at 9:36pm

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The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) team report cards for the 2026 season have been leaked, revealing the Denver Broncos received strong grades from their players in most categories, with the exception of the locker room which received a 'D' grade. The Broncos' ownership, coaching staff, and facilities were all praised by the players.

Why it matters

The NFLPA grades provide valuable insight into how players feel about their team's leadership, facilities, and overall work environment. This information can help teams identify areas for improvement and make changes to better support their players.

The details

According to the leaked report, the Broncos received an A+ grade for their team ownership, led by Greg Penner, as well as high marks for their offensive coordinator (A-), defensive coordinator (A), special teams coach (A), strength coaches (A), general manager (A), training staff (A), weight room (A), and food/dining area (A). The only low grade was a 'D' for the team's locker room, which Penner acknowledged needs improvement and is being addressed with the construction of a new practice facility.

  • The NFLPA team report cards for the 2026 season were recently leaked.
  • Broncos owner Greg Penner discussed the NFLPA grades during his end-of-season press conference last month.

The players

Greg Penner

Broncos owner and CEO who said the NFLPA grades provide useful input for the team.

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What they’re saying

“I think we get some good input from that, and we've tried to be responsive to that. I look forward to seeing what's in there. The last couple surveys, our players have said our locker room's not great. It's too small. We might've gotten an F on that, and that's why we're building a new facility. Not the only reason, but one.”

— Greg Penner, Broncos Owner and CEO (KOA Radio)

What’s next

The Broncos are currently constructing a new practice facility that is expected to address the team's low locker room grade from players.

The takeaway

The Broncos' strong NFLPA grades, particularly in key areas like coaching, facilities, and team leadership, suggest the organization is doing a good job of supporting its players and creating a positive work environment. However, the low locker room grade highlights an area that needed improvement, which the team is now addressing through facility upgrades.