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"We were informed early this morning that a Broncos player has tested positive for COVID-19. "The player is at home in self-isolation along with two other players who were determined to be close contacts. Our organization, which has been operating under the league's intensive protocols, is in...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Running back Phillip Lindsay returned to practice Thursday as he took the next step in the concussion protocol. Lindsay, who suffered his injury in the first half of the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Chiefs, participated in the team's stretching period and in non-contact...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Just a week removed from facing Patrick Mahomes, Drew Lock and the Broncos find themselves approaching a game against another potential long-term foe. Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert has found early success after being taken with the sixth-overall pick in April's...

The Lead Much has been made of wondering what if John Elway had followed through on his baseball dreams as part of the New York Yankees' farm system, but a new article from The Athletic asks what if Elway opted to play for the Kansas City Royals, who drafted him out of high school in 1979...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As the Broncos began to prepare for the Chargers, they were without five key contributors at Wednesday's practice. Wide receiver Tim Patrick (hamstring), running back Phillip Lindsay (concussion), defensive end Shelby Harris (illness), wide receiver/return specialist Diontae...

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY Melvin Gordon III spoke to the media for the first time since his arrest ahead of Week 6, and he asked reporters to share a message with Broncos fans. "I'm sorry I was even in the situation," Gordon said. "I don't want people to feel like, 'Oh, because Melvin didn't say...

The Lead For 14 years, the Broncos' rivalry with the Chargers never lacked a delightful villain. Confident, gifted and outspoken — but somehow never vulgar — Philip Rivers was a mainstay in the series during his tenure as San Diego/Los Angeles' starting quarterback from 2006 through 2019...

Whenever the Broncos play the Chargers, my mind jumps all the way back to the beginnings of both teams as charter members of the American Football League in 1960. Countless stories have been written about the early days, certainly many by me, but I thought this time we would take a glance at...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — After nose tackle Mike Purcell suffered a season-ending foot injury against the Chiefs, the Broncos have officially placed him on injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday. Purcell finished the season with 15 tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss and a quarterback hit...

The Lead In reflecting on the Broncos' performance against the Chiefs, let's look at Pro Football Focus' postgame grades and some additional analysis from PFF's Zach Tantillo. Though the 43-16 loss didn't have many bright spots, there still were some impressive individual performances. 5...

Frank Schwab, Yahoo Sports Current ranking: 22 Last week: 21 Since coming back, Drew Lock has no touchdowns, four interceptions and a 49.2 passer rating in two games. Maybe he isn't fully healthy. But if Lock continues to play like this the rest of the season, what will the Broncos do next...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As the Chiefs extended their lead to 37-9 with a 10-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill, Bradley Chubb expressed his displeasure. According to a report on the CBS broadcast, Chubb was heated as he headed to the sideline and yelled in the direction of his teammates. "I think...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Drew Lock entered Sunday's game vs. the Chiefs with a chance to earn a signature win against a division rival and his hometown team. He exited with the biggest loss of his young career, two more interceptions and questions about the offense's effectiveness. Lock took...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Starting nose tackle Mike Purcell will miss the remainder of the 2020 season with a foot injury, Vic Fangio announced Monday. Purcell suffered the injury during Sunday's game against the Chiefs and was forced to exit in the first quarter. Fangio said Purcell's ailment was a...

DENVER — Running back Phillip Lindsay exited during the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Chiefs and is being evaluated for a concussion. Lindsay suffered the injury on a 5-yard carry late in the first half as he absorbed a helmet-to-helmet hit from Daniel Sorensen. The third-year...

The game truly appeared to get out of hand in the third quarter, when Denver forced an opening three-and-out and took over with a chance to cut the lead to one possession. After picking up two quick first downs, the Broncos ran a flea-flicker play — and it ended in disaster. Gordon's pitch back...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — After exiting the Broncos' game against the Patriots in Week 6, guard Dalton Risner is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Risner was not among the team's list seven inactive players, who were announced 90 minutes before kickoff. The second-year player did not...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos have officially activated cornerback A.J. Bouye and defensive ends Dre'Mont Jones and DeMarcus Walker from injured reserve to their active roster, the team announced Saturday. The Broncos released cornerback De'Vante Bausby in a corresponding roster move. Denver...

MATCHUP To end a nine-game skid against the Chiefs, the Broncos will have to do something that few teams have figured out — how to slow down a supercharged offense led by QB Patrick Mahomes. As Broncos fans are surely already aware, Mahomes' combination of arm talent, agility and awareness...

WILL THE BRONCOS' DEFENSE CONTINUE TO STAND STRONG? After being held to just 16 points in Week 1 against the Broncos' defense, the Titans have averaged an explosive 37 points per game in their four games since. Denver held Pittsburgh to 26 points, and the Steelers have averaged nearly 35...