The Denver Broncos have made an unprecedented gesture in support of high-school football throughout Colorado. The Broncos, working with helmet manufacturer Riddell, have arranged for 15,516 Riddell Axiom helmets to be available to all 277 high-school football programs through the state.

The Denver Broncos are gifting the next generation of local football players some shiny new gear. The big picture: The team announced its philanthropic arm will donate more than 15,000 new Riddell Axiom smart helmets to all 277 high schools in Colorado.

The Denver Broncos ownership group made a monster donation that will assist every single high school tackle football team in the state of Colorado.