Report: Broncos' historic 'MNF' streak ends

A general view of a Denver Broncos helmet during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Broncos' historic 'Monday Night Football' streak ends

By Zac Wassink | Last updated 5/12/21

It appears NFL schedule makers believe disgruntled Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers won't be traded to the Denver Broncos anytime soon.

Mike Klis of Denver's 9News tweeted on Wednesday afternoon that the Broncos don't have a single "Monday Night Football" game scheduled for the upcoming season, the first time Denver has been shut out of that time slot in 29 years. Per Klis, that was the longest run for any team in the history of "MNF" broadcasts.

State of Broncos’ recent on-field product: Their 29-year streak of playing on Monday Night Football will end. It was longest run in MNF history. George Paton has done nice work w/roster but has more work to do. Locally, it’s incredible how popular Broncos remain. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) May 12, 2021

The Broncos finished the 2020 campaign at 5-11 and are in the middle of a five-year playoff drought.

Currently, Denver has veteran Teddy Bridgewater and 2019 draft selection Drew Lock set to compete for QB1 honors this summer, but the Broncos were linked in trade rumors with the previously mentioned Rodgers hours ahead of the opening night of this year's draft. Even if the Broncos are able to pull the trigger on a blockbuster move for Rodgers, they won't play on "MNF" until next year at the earliest, assuming Klis' report is accurate. Games cannot be flexed to Monday nights until new television deals officially begin in 2023.

Teams are permitted to release their 2021 schedules at 7:45 p.m. ET Wednesday evening via social-media platforms and official websites.

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