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INDIANAPOLIS —When Katie Sowers stood on the sideline with the San Francisco 49ers in Miami in early February, she became more than the first woman to coach in a Super Bowl. The Niners' offensive assistant also served as an example to a large swath of people. Count Brittany Bowlen, the...

Mingo's 1960 contract was for $6,500, and he recalls of that time in America, "There were a lot of taboos in pro football back in 1960, and it was harder for a black man." Indeed, the 1960 Broncos official team picture shows seven original Broncos were black players on that team on opening...

Friday, Feb. 21: Mental Health Providers The Broncos hosted a special breakfast for 50 members of the Denver Public Schools' Crisis Team on Friday morning at Thomas Jefferson High School. The Crisis Team consists of mental health providers, nurses and volunteers who are enlisted by the schools...

As hundreds of NFL prospects prepare to head to Indianapolis for the 2020 NFL Combine, offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs may have the most to gain. Daniel Jeremiah, an NFL Draft analyst for NFL Network, identified Wirfs on Friday as the non-quarterback first-round prospect who could do the most...

If the Broncos opt to add offensive talent in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, they may choose to add power rather than speed. In his latest mock draft, ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. projected the Broncos would select University of Houston tackle Josh Jones. Jones, a 6-foot-5...

Generally speaking, playing professional football would be the ultimate goal for a young athlete, the highlight of the individual's athletic career. It is rare when playing in the National Football League becomes a footnote to one's achievements in athletics, but that is certainly the case for...

The two vocal civil rights leaders King and Malcolm X were first, and Jackson sat for a two-day session with Nikko Hurtado, a renowned tattoo artist who specializes in portraiture. King's face, pictured mid-speech, lies just below Malcolm X, whose face is frozen in deep thought, chin resting...

STUART, Fla. — As Justin Simmons began his high school football career, he faced an inevitable comparison. And for the first couple of games, the Martin County High School player couldn't help but hear the murmurs. "This is Victor's kid." Three decades earlier, Simmons' dad patrolled the...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]A concentrated look at the recent juice on the Denver Broncos.

Feb. 11 NFL clubs may begin to sign players whose 2020 CFL contracts have expired. Feb. 24 - March 2 NFL Scouting Combine, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana. Feb. 25 First day for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players. March 10 Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time...

"But that all started in Kansas City, and have great respect for the Hunt family and deep admiration for Andy Reid, whom I have known for many years." The pro football fraternity can be a small one, and Beake has been a member since 1969, so he has met a great many. Beake was one of the guys...

In a press conference on Thursday, Atwater said Smith was his first choice. The two played together from Atwater's rookie season in 1989 to Smith's final NFL season in 1994, and Smith played a key role in helping Atwater adjust to the NFL. "He was the guy I had in mind all along," Atwater...

South Carolina State University DE Barney Chavous, 1973-85 WR/PR Zach Thomas, 1983-84 S Rafael Bush, 2011 TE Temarrick Hemingway, 2018 Southern University DE Rich "Tombstone" Jackson, 1967-72 DE Alden Roche, 1970 LB Godwin Turk, 1976-78 G/T Gerald Perry, 1988-90 RB Jeff Alexander, 1989-92...

The Top 101 players from the 2019 NFL season (Sam Monson, Pro Football Focus) Justin Simmons was one of the best performers of the entire 2019 NFL season for the Denver Broncos' defense. He was particularly impactful in coverage, where he had four interceptions and 11 pass breakups, the most...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Nearly two decades after Steve Atwater and Dennis Smith manned the Broncos' defensive backfield, the two men will be reunited on a stage in Canton, Ohio this August. Atwater announced Thursday that when he's enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame later this year, Smith...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Vic Fangio knows the reputation that follows defensive-minded coaches. That they only want to run the ball. That they're conservative by nature. That they'd prefer to win games 3-0. Two to nothing, if possible. But he made it clear Thursday that he doesn't fall in that...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos have named 24-year NFL coaching veteran John Pagano as their new outside linebackers coach, the team announced Thursday. Pagano, a Colorado native, served as a senior defensive assistant and outside linebackers coach for the Texans during the previous two...

Chad Reuter, NFL.com: WR Henry Ruggs III, Alabama Drew Lock gets a speedy partner on offense to make up for the loss of Emmanuel Sanders, who requested and received a trade last season. Nate Davis, USA Today: WR CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma As much as coach Vic Fangio might want to bolster his...

The top 101 players from the 2019 NFL season (Sam Monson, Pro Football Focus) Few positions have to rely on others to make them look good — or at least give them the opportunity to make themselves look good — like wide receiver. Courtland Sutton was dealing with sub-standard quarterback play...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Following Steve Atwater's election on Saturday to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Broncos now have a healthy contingent in Canton, Ohio. Denver has eight men represented in the Hall of Fame, and four of them have been elected since 2017. The Broncos' momentum toward the...