Jan 5, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (84) and quarterback Bo Nix (10) in the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High. / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

To start, Marvin Mims Jr. was counted on mostly as a returner. Then, some receiver was thrown in. Now, he’s also seeing time in the backfield.

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II and wide receiver/return specialist Marvin Mims were named to the third-annual NFL Players Association All-Pro team, the NFLPA announced Wednesday. The award — voted on by NFL players only — is unrelated to the Associated Press All-Pro team selections, which will be revealed later this week.

The Broncos punt returner got leveled on a return during Denver's wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. He then got penalized for responding after being taunted on the play. The penalty gave the Broncos a longer field on a drive that ultimately ended in a missed field goal.

After being elected to the 2025 Pro Bowl in December, Denver Broncos receiver/returner Marvin Mims became just the second player in franchise history to reach the all-star game in each of his first two seasons.

Late in the second quarter of Sunday’s playoff game against the Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims took a huge hit on a punt return, then a Bills player stood over him. Mims retaliated by pushing a player, causing a scuffle. The officials then penalized Mims for unnecessary roughness.

The Denver Broncos are coming off a successful season and though it ended with a thud in the postseason, the future is quite bright. Like most teams each season, the Broncos will

Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos have set their foundation this season and can build on it during the offseason.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) scores as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Chris Roland-Wallace (30) watches during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)(David Zalubowski / AP ...

Denver fakes a punt on fourth down and Riley Dixon finds Marvin Mims Jr. for a 15-yard gain and Broncos first down.

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