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The Denver Broncos have found a gem in Devon Key, who has become one of the best special teams players in the NFL.
A former undrafted free agent who joined the Broncos in 2022, working his way from the practice squad to the active roster, Key led the NFL in special-teams tackles (26) across all 17 regular-season games, eclipsing former linebacker Keith Burns' previous franchise record (24).
Broncos special teams ace Devon Key made a big impact this season. "He probably is an unsung hero in the return game," Darren Rizzi said.
Devon Key did not flinch when hard work met opportunity. “I always go into every game with that hunger,” Key said. “Just knowing that if I get my chance, I’m going to make the team proud.” The Broncos’ special teams ace stepped up defensively in a 19-3 win on Sunday over the Chargers to claim the AFC’s top playoff seed in the regular season
Denver Broncos backup safety Devon Key has been a key player in the kicking game this season. Key leads all NFL players in special teams tackles (teamrankings.com credits him with 20; the Broncos say he has 22, the third-most in a single season in ...