The phrase “what did John Elway say” is too vague to answer directly because he has given many different statements recently in different contexts.

Here are a few notable recent examples, in case one of these is what you mean:

• After the April 2025 golf cart accident in La Quinta that led to the death of his longtime agent and business partner Jeff Sperbeck, Elway issued an emotional statement saying he was devastated and heartbroken by the loss and emphasizing how much Sperbeck meant to him and his family.

• In 2025 commentary about the Denver Broncos after an upset road win over the Philadelphia Eagles, Elway talked about how important the victory was for the confidence of a young Broncos team and said it showed they could compete with anyone in the league and for Super Bowls.

• In earlier public statements, Elway has also spoken about wanting to listen and speak up regarding social issues such as racism and police brutality, saying that everyone can be part of the solution.

If you can specify the situation you mean (for example: his comment about the Raiders, his statement about the golf cart incident, or something he said about the Broncos), a more precise quote-level summary can be given.