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Arrival of Mike Munchak gives Broncos offensive line “creative, true teacher” (Ryan O’Halloran, The Denver Post) Mike Munchak is 59 and has been in the NFL as a player or coach every year since 1982. That alone qualifies him as old school. But to last that long in a what-you-have-done-lately...

Risner feels increased intensity for first regular-season practice (Mike Klis, 9News) Risner was asked if any of his veteran teammates had told him about how the intensity picks up from the NFL preseason to the regular season. "I tell you what, I found that out today," Risner said in an...

Sometime not too long ago, Shelby Harris probably couldn’t imagine the situation he’d be in today, preparing to start for the Denver Broncos at nose tackle. He’d always thought he had the talent but not the opportunity, and who knew if or when it would appear for him after a few years bouncing...

ESPN Current ranking: 22 Denver will run the ball better when the games count. But in the passing game, a player or two beyond Emmanuel Sanders and DaeSean Hamilton will have to pick up the pace. NFL.com Current ranking: 21 If the Joe Flacco experiment is going to work in Denver, the...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Linebacker Todd Davis, who hasn’t practiced since suffering a calf injury on July 17, may be ready for the Broncos’ Week 1 game against the Raiders on Sept. 9. “There’s a chance,” said Head Coach Vic Fangio on Monday when asked about Davis’ potential availability. Davis...

QB BRANDON ALLEN The Broncos claimed Allen off waivers from the Rams, who run a similar offensive system to Offensive Coordinator Rich Scangarello’s scheme. Fangio said he hopes the familiarity will help the fourth-year quarterback have a short learning curve. “We just think he’s a good...

When the Broncos compiled their new coaching staff earlier this year, they added an offensive coordinator who has roots in the offensive system that led the Broncos to all three of their Super Bowl championships. Rich Scangarello, former San Francisco quarterbacks coach, had never before called...

Quarterback Brandon Allen among players Broncos add (Ryan O’Halloran, The Denver Post) During his first seven years as the Broncos’ general manager, John Elway was mostly quiet on the day after the initial regular-season roster was announced, claiming a combined four players off waivers...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos added three players to their 53-man roster Monday when they signed linebackers Keishawn Bierria and Corey Nelson and cornerback Davontae Harris. Denver placed quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Jake Butt and running back Theo Riddick on injured reserve in...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos claimed four players off waivers Sunday as their 53-man roster continues to take shape ahead of a Week 1 game in Oakland. Denver claimed quarterback Brandon Allen from the Los Angeles Rams, wide receiver Diontae Spencer from Pittsburgh, guard/center Corey Levin...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos have trimmed their active roster to below the league-mandated 53-man limit, the team announced Saturday. Denver’s roster currently sits at 52 players, and the team will be able to sign one more player to the active roster. The Broncos waived or released 36...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos added to their cornerback depth when they traded for Patriots cornerback Duke Dawson ahead of Saturday's roster deadline. Denver sent a 2020 sixth-round pick to New England for Dawson and a 2020 seventh-round pick. The Patriots drafted Dawson out of Florida in...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos will place rookie quarterback Drew Lock on injured reserve, President of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway announced Saturday. Lock suffered a thumb injury on his throwing hand against the 49ers on Aug. 19. “[We] needed the [roster] spot,” Elway...

OFFENSIVE LINE For the first time in Elway's nine-season stint, the Broncos kept just eight offensive linemen on their initial 53-man roster. They had nine offensive linemen in each of the last eight seasons. The Broncos opted for youth in the three reserves. Only Elijah Wilkinson has...

The Rocky Mountain Showdown was the place to be for some of Denver's top athletes on Friday night, as the Colorado Buffaloes and Colorado State Rams faced off at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. Naturally, CU alumni Phillip Lindsay and Juwann Winfree attended to cheer on their alma mater, but they...

Broncos’ preseason comes to close with victory over Cardinals (Kyle Fredrickson, The Denver Post) But the greatest cause for excitement on Thursday night at Broncos Stadium? Following six weeks of practice and five exhibition games the preseason is mercifully over after a 20-7 Broncos victory...

DENVER — The preseason is over, and Head Coach Vic Fangio and the Broncos are on to the Oakland Raiders. But before the team gets to that Sept. 9 “Monday Night Football” game, there are some decisions to make. Namely, which player will serve as the team’s backup quarterback during the...

TAKING STOCK OF THE QUARTERBACKS Kevin Hogan and Brett Rypien's performances were mixed as they divided the repetitions for the second consecutive game, with Hogan playing the first half and Rypien the second. Both had interceptions on passes that were deflected, with Hogan also throwing an...

I. Entering the NFL On April 26, 2018, the Broncos began building their rookie class by selecting edge rusher Bradley Chubb with the fifth-overall pick in the NFL Draft. Over the next few days, they added a number of experienced and talented players to their draft class and then signed their...

DENVER — Safety Shamarko Thomas suffered a hamstring injury during the opening kickoff of Thursday night's game. Thomas is questionable to return, the team announced. UPDATE [7:34 p.m. MDT]: Thomas has been downgraded to out. UPDATE [8:45 p.m. MDT]: Wide receiver Steven Dunbar Jr. is...