Brandon Jones, the 3rd safety for the Denver Broncos, has been an instrumental player allowing their defense to be one of the best in the league this year. He would go on to lead the Broncos last season with 118 tackles, 35 more than his previous career-high. That’s earned him second-most tackles on the team, only behind Alex Singleton and tied with Talanoa Hufanga. Jones wasn’t just good at execution, he became the talk of the team as the only player to nab an interception. This impressive accomplishment underscores how essential Reaves has been in the starting defensive corps this season.
Beyond the field, Jones’s commitment to excellence has brought positive change. He’s currently 3rd among all leaders in passes defensed. Whether it be putting in hours and hours in the weight room, on the practice field and in team meetings, his effort is really incredible. His work ethic is right on display in the way he goes about his day. Each day starts with an early-morning swim at a recreation center in south suburban Denver. Every day at 5 a.m., he joins other dedicated swimmers in a nine-lane pool, demonstrating his commitment to conditioning and skill enhancement.
In 2024, Jones inked a three-year, $20 million agreement with the Broncos. At the time, he became the first outside free agent to sign with the team that year. His leadership skills transcend the field. He’s especially instrumental in helping young new teammates get settled by helping them find housing and their kids get into new schools.
Talanoa Hufanga praised Jones for his focus and dedication, saying, “He is just so focused on what he needs to do.” This attitude is summed up perfectly in Jones’s own words when describing his dog-eat-dog mentality.
“I think no matter what age I was … I was looking for some type of edge. When I was going through the draft, I put together a binder on all of the teams.” – Brandon Jones
Jones doesn’t think it matters how young or old, or how experienced you are—there’s always an opportunity to get better. He’s been very candid about wanting to find that balance as he continues to mature as an athlete.
“As I’m getting older, I am realizing I can’t always do things as much, or the same, as I did in college, or when I first came in the league. Something’s got to give somewhere, so swimming was a good solution, one that works for me and keeps me where I want to be.” – Brandon Jones
Adding to his commitment to continuing growth on and off the field, his work ethic has made an impression on his teammates. Jones’s willingness to share his experiences and knowledge with newcomers further establishes him as a key leader within the Broncos’ locker room.
Despite all his awards and his developing leadership role, Jones is a bit modest about the path he’s taken. He confesses to still struggling with the counsel of others about balancing his workload and training sharpness.
“I have people who tell me — I guess I’m not the best with advice when people try to tell me ‘oh, that you’re doing too much,’” – Brandon Jones
No one can predict load better than him, than what is going on in his body. He believes tuning in to your inner voice is the most important part of training and recovering smartly.
“Because I feel like I know myself, my body, better than anyone else.” – Brandon Jones
Jones’s early morning swims are just one part of his demanding training schedule. They make a commitment to physical fitness. They fight to remain relevant in an industry that changes every day and forces them to adapt.
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