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Newcomers, unsung heroes keying dominant Broncos defense

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Four weeks into the 2024 NFL season, the Denver Broncos' defense has already seen its depth tested. And it has resoundingly answered questions directed at it this offseason.

"We have guys ... who are doing things right," said defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. "That allows me to help them if they can digest game plans. It's a smart group. It's young in some areas, [but] it has enough veterans to push us forward, and I've been proud to watch them play and have fun each week."

The Broncos approached this season staring at a re-tooled defensive line, two new safeties, a new inside linebacker and a rather significant job opening at the high-traffic cornerback spot opposite Pat Surtain II.