Okay, you are NOT gonna believe what D.J. Jones, the Denver Broncos’ veteran defensive tackle, just went and said. He’s convinced his team isn’t just gonna lead the league in sacks again, they’re gonna *smash* the NFL’s legendary all-time record this season. Seriously! After absolutely owning the league with 68 sacks in 2025, Jones is dead serious about the Broncos hitting a ridiculous 72, maybe even more, in the upcoming 2026 season. “We can break it. We can break the record,” he flat-out declared when asked about their sack goals. “What is that, 72? We can break it.” This isn’t just talk, folks. Denver tied for the fifth-most sacks in history last year, a number that puts them right behind the iconic 1984 Bears (72), the 1989 Minnesota Vikings (71), the 2022 Philadelphia Eagles (70), and the 1987 Bears (70). With 17 games on the schedule now, they’ve got one extra shot to make history and etch their name in the record books. Think about that for a second.
Denver’s D-Line Is Feeling Straight-Up Dangerous
And get this: it’s not just Jones with this wild confidence. Standout pass rusher Zach Allen already said earlier this offseason that Denver “fully expect[s] to break it.” Talk about swagger! That’s the kind of belief that defines this Broncos defense. They’re chasing a freaking legacy, trying to rewrite NFL history! Why wouldn’t they be feeling this bold? The absolute core of the unit that terrorized opposing quarterbacks last season is back in the building, ready to wreak havoc. Nik Bonitto is leading the charge after a monster 14-sack year. Allen himself added a solid seven sacks, Jonathon Cooper chipped in a crucial eight, and Malcolm Roach got four. Even defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike emerged as a valuable contributor with 3.5 sacks. This isn’t just a few guys; it’s a deep rotation of pure pass-rushing menace.
They Got The Men, They Got The Willpower , Time To Eat!
Yeah, they did lose John Franklin-Myers, who signed with the Titans in free agency. That’s a big piece to replace, no doubt. But Jones isn’t even blinking. He’s totally convinced the current roster has more than enough talent and sheer will to fill that void. “We got what it takes,” Jones insisted, sounding like a man on a mission. “We’ve tasted it. Now, it’s time to cook the meal, eat it and take a break.” He kept that colorful analogy going, expressing complete confidence in what he called their “championship-caliber defense.” “We’re about to eat again. It’s time. We got the numbers, we got the men, we got the will power… it’s up to us.” When a veteran defensive tackle talks with that kind of fire, you know the belief is seriously real in that locker room. They mean business.
If the Broncos defense performs anywhere close to these sky-high expectations, NFL quarterbacks are going to be living in an absolute nightmare all season long. That record book might need an urgent update before Thanksgiving! And hey, if the Seahawks are serious about their own Super Bowl aspirations, like that news chatter suggests, our O-line better be ready for this kind of relentless, record-chasing pressure every single week. It’s going to be a wild season in the league, and the Broncos are trying to make it a historic one.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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