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“I let John Elway have it”: Josh Allen reveals taking dig at ex-Broncos GM for not drafting him in 2018 NFL Draft

Josh Allen was sure he was going to be a Denver Bronco. Eight years later, the Buffalo Bills quarterback takes a jab at John Elway about it every chance he gets.

By Santosh Kumar · Sportskeeda

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 11:30 AM

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Josh Allen revealed he regularly takes digs at former Broncos general manager John Elway over the 2018 draft.
Allen originally believed he was going to be drafted by the Denver Broncos.
The Buffalo Bills selected Allen in the 2018 NFL Draft after Denver passed on him.

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen revealed that he regularly takes jabs at former Denver Broncos general manager John Elway for passing on him in the 2018 NFL Draft. Allen noted that he was initially convinced he would be drafted by Denver before ultimately landing with Buffalo.

Allen reportedly takes the opportunity to playfully remind Elway about the draft decision whenever they interact. The quarterback was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2018 draft after Denver opted not to take him.

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