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    He's Got Next: Drew Lock's drive to become the Broncos' quarterback of the future

    Lock’s path toward jogging out in the huddle against the Raiders was a bit circuitous. He was still on the board when the Broncos were on the clock with the 10th-overall pick in April’s draft. They passed on him. And again at pick No. 20. And again at pick No. 41. The Broncos snagged him...
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    Injury Report: Leary, James, Wilkinson ruled out for #OAKvsDEN

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Guard Ron Leary (concussion) and tackles Ja’Wuan James (knee) and Elijah Wilkinson (ankle) will not play in the Broncos’ season finale, Head Coach Vic Fangio announced Friday. Wilkinson suffered his injury against the Lions and will miss his first game of the season. Leary...
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    Former Broncos QBs John Elway, Peyton Manning selected to NFL 100 All-Time Team

    Manning was just as dangerous a quarterback as Elway, even if he didn’t have the same arm strength or mobility. Rather, it was his ability to process information quickly, his accuracy and his understanding of the game — in addition to a reliable arm — that made Manning one of the greatest...
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    'I'm starting to get a little nervous': Raiders HC Jon Gruden evaluates Drew Lock's progress after coaching him at Senior Bowl

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A little less than a year ago, Drew Lock got his first taste of what it was like to be in the NFL. As part of the North team's roster at the Senior Bowl, Lock worked with the Raiders' coaching staff throughout the week. Speaking with Denver media on Thursday, Raiders head...
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    Von Miller channels lessons from Peyton Manning, welcomes Drew Lock with open arms

    When Manning joined the Broncos in 2012, he consistently provided Miller with the encouragement he needed to take the next step in his career. “I know how that feels to have a guy like Peyton Manning tell me that I’m a great player and to keep it up and that I’m one of the best players that...
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    Dre'Mont Jones named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after win vs. Lions

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — After a 2.5-sack performance against the Lions, rookie defensive end Dre’Mont Jones has been named the AFC’s Defensive Player of the Week. This is the first time in Jones’ young career that he has been awarded the conference recognition. Jones, who helped the Broncos hold...
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    Andy Janovich named Broncos' 2019 Ed Block Courage Award recipient

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos have selected fullback Andy Janovich as their 2019 Ed Block Courage Award winner, it was announced in a team meeting on Friday. Each year, the Ed Block Courage Award honors players who exemplify commitments to the principles of sportsmanship and courage...
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    Broncos, Briefly: Friday, Dec. 27, 2019

    Dre'Mont Jones rare Broncos rookie to capture AFC Defensive Player of Week (Mike Klis, 9News) Jones played just 26 of 50 defensive snaps against the Lions, but it was enough to record 2.5 sacks and 5 tackles. Immediately afterward, Broncos head coach Vic Fangio, a believer in the adage “the...
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    Broncos, Briefly: Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019

    Denver Broncos Using Technology To Connect With Fans At Mile High (Ed Moran, Front Office Sports) Professional sports teams are always aiming to improve the home-game experience for their thousands of fans. In Denver, the Broncos are making a more concerted effort to reach their fans through...
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    Way Back Wednesday: Remembering a great Raiders rival

    He led the Raiders to two Super Bowl victories, in 1979 while in Oakland (Super Bowl XV) and in Los Angeles in 1982 (Super Bowl XVIII). Flores always seems so cool, calm and collected on the sidelines, but his outward demeanor hid an inner passion. His nickname to many was "The Iceman," but he...
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    Broncos, Briefly: Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019

    Ja'Wuan James on knee injury: 'I’ve played through pain. This was my knee giving out on me' (Mike Klis, 9News) James picked Christmas Eve to clear up the mystery about his left knee injury. He said he suffered a torn MCL on what was the 10th play of the season at Oakland, came back and had a...
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    Broncos can play spoiler in season finale vs. Raiders

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos’ playoff chances ended in Week 15 with a loss to the Chiefs, but Denver will have a chance to play spoiler to an AFC West rival in Week 17. The Raiders (7-8) will need a win on Sunday to keep their slim playoff hopes alive — as well as losses from the Steelers...
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    Dre'Mont Jones nominated for Rookie of the Week after two sacks vs. Lions

    After a two-sack outing in the Broncos' 27-17 win over the Lions, defensive end Dre'Mont Jones has been nominated for Rookie of the Week honors. To vote for Jones, click here. Jones has already received high praise from Head Coach Vic Fangio for his performance, as the rookie received a game...
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    Broncos, Briefly: Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019

    Can a run play be blocked perfectly? If there was anything wrong with the execution on Phillip Lindsay’s 27-yard touchdown run to cap the Broncos’ 27-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday, we couldn’t find it. "Yeah, I’m very encouraged by what Drew has done these four games," Fangio said...
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    Broncos promote Quinn Bailey from practice squad, place Adam Gotsis on IR

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos have promoted offensive lineman Quinn Bailey from the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced Monday. The Broncos placed defensive end Adam Gotsis on injured reserve in a corresponding roster move. Gotsis underwent a surgical procedure on his knee...
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    2019 Power Rankings Roundup: Week 17

    ESPN Current ranking: 22 Last week: 24 [Justin] Simmons has had a career year as one of only a handful of players to top 80 tackles and grab at least four interceptions this season. He has played every snap the past two seasons -- 1,079 in 2018 to go with 1,008 through 15 games this...
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    'I’m going for it': Phillip Lindsay nears second straight 1,000-yard season with one game remaining

    DENVER — For Phillip Lindsay, seven might be bigger than 1,000. With one week left in the season, the Broncos will have a chance to get their seventh win of the season, and Lindsay will have an opportunity to once again rush for 1,000 yards on the season. After a 109-yard day on the ground in...
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    Broncos, Briefly: Monday, Dec. 23, 2019

    Broncos overcome slow start to beat Detroit for third win in four games (Ryan O’Halloran, The Denver Post) The way things started for the Broncos’ offense Sunday against Detroit, it brought back memories of losses to Oakland, Buffalo and Kansas City, when first downs were a chore, scoring was...
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    The Squeeze: Dancing into #VictoryMonday

    [unable to retrieve full-text content]A concentrated look at the recent juice on the Denver Broncos.
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    'He definitely could be the guy': Vic Fangio 'very encouraged' by start to Drew Lock's career

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Head Coach Vic Fangio isn’t ready to officially declare Drew Lock the Broncos’ starter for 2020, but the rookie quarterback continues to impress his head coach. “He’s done enough to show he definitely could be the guy,” Fangio said Monday after the Broncos’ 27-17 win over...
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