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    Injury Report: A.J. Bouye, Noah Fant, KJ Hamler among players to return in #KCvsDEN

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Reinforcements have arrived. After playing the last several games shorthanded, the Broncos will see several key players return for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Head Coach Vic Fangio said Friday that cornerback A.J. Bouye and defensive end Dre'Mont Jones would be...
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    Rookie Diaries: Lloyd Cushenberry III reflects on rivalry games ahead of first matchup vs. Chiefs

    When they lost to Mizzou last week, two weeks ago, that was tough. I had to hear Drew [Lock] and Albert [Okwuegbunam] talk about LSU. But when we play Florida and Alabama, I think we're going to beat both of them, I'm definitely going to have a smile on my face and mess with them a little bit...
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    Mile High Morning: Gil Brandt selects Drew Lock as one of top 11 second-year pros

    The Lead Though Drew Lock has not played much this season due to a shoulder injury, Pro Football Hall of Fame football executive Gil Brandt still thinks Lock is one of the best players of his class. In a recent article for NFL.com, he picked Lock as the eighth-best second-year player, behind...
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    Broncos sign RB Damarea Crockett to practice squad

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos have added another Missouri Tiger to their offensive arsenal. Denver signed running back Damarea Crockett to their practice squad on Thursday, the team announced. Crockett, who spent training camp with the Green Bay Packers in 2020, played alongside Drew Lock...
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    How safety Justin Simmons is empowering a younger generation to combat racial inequity, social injustices

    And, as Simmons hoped, it helped today's leaders in Simmons, Thomas and Wright to reach the next generation of change-makers. "It's tremendously important," Simmons said following the panel discussion. "I mentioned [during the town hall], it's always a great time to stand up and speak up about...
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    Injury Report: Noah Fant among Broncos to participate fully in practice ahead of #KCvsDEN

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As the Broncos continued to practice ahead of Week 7, a quartet of starters returned to being full participants in practice. Outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (ankle), tight end Noah Fant (ankle) and nose tackle Mike Purcell (knee) were all full participants ahead of Sunday's...
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    With added opportunities and a good word from QB Drew Lock, WR Tim Patrick turning heads in Denver

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — In the weeks after Pat Shurmur was hired in January, quarterback Drew Lock spoke with his new offensive coordinator about an unheralded member of Denver's offensive personnel. Courtland Sutton and Phillip Lindsay were clear Pro Bowl-caliber players, and 2019 first-round Noah...
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    Mile High Morning: The story behind the Denver Broncos clock in 'Back to the Future'

    The Lead In "Back to the Future," it is immediately apparent that scientist Doc Brown is obsessed with time. In the opening scene, the camera moves through Brown's garage, passing over dozens of clocks of all kinds, including one Denver Broncos-themed alarm clock — which has caused fans to...
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    Injury Report: WR KJ Hamler returns to practice ahead of #KCvsDEN

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As the Broncos began to prepare for the Kansas City Chiefs, several key players returned to practice on Wednesday. Wide receiver KJ Hamler practiced for the first time since injuring his hamstring against the Jets, while Noah Fant (ankle) and Melvin Gordon III (illness) also...
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    Drew Lock embracing 'Darth Vader' role vs. Chiefs, aims to even career record vs. KC

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Drew Lock has lost just three times in his young career. Twice, really, if you grant him a bit of slack and decide not to count a Week 2 loss to Pittsburgh in which he played just two series and exited when the score remained 0-0. One of those losses, a 16-14 defeat at the...
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    Way Back When: The great quarterbacks of the Broncos-Chiefs rivalry through the years

    The columns I write are nostalgic in nature, hopefully tying the past to the present but largely looking at great historical times gone by. So they are not for everybody, but any current fans of the Denver Broncos also have to appreciate and give dignity to our opponents. Without someone else...
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    Mile High Morning: Why the Broncos could be a 'surprise playoff team'

    The Lead The Broncos might just be on a new trajectory. After starting off 0-3, Denver has rebounded by reeling off two consecutive wins. The first, which came against the Jets, may not be considered all that impressive because of their now 0-6 record, but the 18-12 road win over the...
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    OLB Malik Reed on pace for career highs, plays critical role in Broncos' win with two sacks vs. Patriots

    In the Broncos' win, Reed tallied the first multi-sack game of his young career. "He put together two good rushes there," Fangio said Monday. "They were rushes where we had an extra guy or two in the rush which helped eliminate the quarterback's ability to step up and wiggle through a space...
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    Brandon McManus earns AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors for second consecutive game

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Another week, another AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honor for Broncos kicker Brandon McManus. McManus has now won the award after back-to-back games. He also earned the honor after Denver's Week 4 win over the Jets. In the Broncos' Week 6 win over the Patriots...
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    Broncos release DL Timmy Jernigan

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos have released defensive lineman Timmy Jernigan, the team announced Tuesday. Denver initially signed Jernigan on Sept. 30 ahead of their Week 4 game against the Jets, and he appeared sparingly in each of Denver's last two games. He played 11 defensive snaps for...
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    Mile High Morning: Peyton Manning to team up with Steph Curry vs. Mickelson and Barkley in next edition of 'The Match'

    The Lead The last time we saw Peyton Manning play golf on national television, he and golf legend Tiger Woods took down Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson. In November, Manning will take to the links again to try to beat Mickelson, but this time he won't be partnered with the winner of 15 major...
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    2020 Power Rankings Roundup, Week 7: Second straight win lifts Broncos

    Frank Schwab, Yahoo Sports Current ranking: 21 Last week: 27 The Broncos are doing OK filling in for injuries. Tim Patrick has emerged as a nice option with Courtland Sutton on IR. Phillip Lindsay returned and played really well with Melvin Gordon out. The defense had a nice game despite...
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    Ask Aric: What is the biggest takeaway from Denver's win in New England?

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — It's Chiefs Week here in Denver. After a huge win in New England, the Broncos have a chance to improve to 3-3 and throw themselves firmly back into the playoff race. In this edition of "Ask Aric," we've got a packed mailbag after a victory over the Pats. We take a look at...
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    Broncos sign QB Blake Bortles to practice squad

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos have signed veteran quarterback Blake Bortles to their practice squad, the team announced Monday. Bortles, the third-overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, signed with Denver in late September after Drew Lock suffered an injury against the Steelers in Week 2. He...
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    Injury Report: Broncos could regain key players ahead of #KCvsDEN

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As the Broncos approach a Week 7 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, they could regain a number of playmakers. Tight end Noah Fant (ankle), wide receiver KJ Hamler (hamstring) and cornerback A.J. Bouye (shoulder) all have "a chance" to return this week, Head Coach Vic...
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