Denver Broncos Archive
Broncos’ WR Thomas May Play Sunday
Denver Broncos’ wide receiver Demaryius Thomas returned to practice this week, and head coach Josh McDaniels said that the team’s first overall draft choice could play Sunday in the season opener at Jacksonville, according to Mike Chambers of the Denver Post. Thomas, who missed the entire preseason and most of training camp with an injury to his foot says he [...]
Broncos’ No. 2 QB Spot Still Up for Grabs
As the Denver Broncos prepare for the opening week of the regular season, head coach Josh McDaniels said that the competition for the teams’ backup quarterback position remains open, according to Mike Chambers of the Denver Post.“We’re not going to name (the No. 2 QB) right now,” McDaniels said during his press conference this morning. [...]
Broncos Sign DL Vickerson, Waive DL Smith
The Broncos continued to shape their 53-man roster Tuesday by making changes on their defensive line. Denver signed defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson, a 5th-year player who spent the last three seasons in Tennessee with the Titans. Vickerson spent this preseason in Seattle, but was recently released by the Seahawks. Sacrificed in the move was defensive end LeKevin Smith, who played with the Broncos throughout [...]
Broncos Looking to Upgrade at TE
While NFL teams make their final roster cuts, the Denver broncos will be scouring the waiver wire for help at the tight end position. With starting tight-end Daniel Graham missing the last three preseason games with an injury to his ribs and second-year backup Richard Quinn limping in and out of practice, the Broncos need tight end reinforcement. A pass catching tight end [...]
Broncos Place LB Dumervil on IR
Denver Broncos’ pro bowl linebacker, and reigning NFL Sack King Elvis Dumervil was placed on the Injured Reserve list, officially ending his season, according to Mike Klis of the Denver Post. The news dashes what hopes the Broncos had for Dumervil returning this year. The former Louisville Cardinal tore his pectoral muscle in a team drill Aug 5, and [...]
Broncos Trim Roster, Cut Eight
The Denver Broncos began the tough process of trimming their roster Friday, needing to make 21 roster moves before 4 p.m. MT Saturday. First on the chopping block were seventh-round draft pick Jammie Kirlew, nose tackle Chris Baker, tight ends Korry Sperry and Nate Overbay, offensive lineman Paul Duncan, receiver Alric Arnett and linebacker Johnny Williams, according to Lyndsay Jones [...]
Broncos’ RB White Out for Season
One of the Denver Broncos’ top priorities in Thursday night’s preseason finale in Minnesota was, if nothing else, leave the stadium healthy. Running back LenDale White was helped from the field during the second quarter of the Broncos’ 34-21 loss to the Vikings with an apparent injury to his ankle. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.com White [...]Vikings to Get “Full Dose of Tebow”
While Vikings quarterback Brett Favre isn’t expected to play when the Denver Broncos visit the Minnesota Vikings in their preseason finale, Broncos’ rookie quarterback Tim Tebow is expected to see plenty of action, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football talk. Denver right tackle Ryan Harris told Charley Walters of the St. Paul Pioneer Press that Tebow will play “a lot.” “He’s [...]
Broncos’ Starters to Play Majority of First Quarter
While most coaches prefer to sit their starters for the fourth and final preseason game, Denver Broncos’ head coach Josh McDaniels plans to let his starters play well into the first quarter, according to Jeff Legwold of the Denver Post. “Last year we played them a decent chunk in the first quarter,” McDaniels said. “We don’t put a play [...]Broncos’ Backup QB Battle Could Be Decided Thursday
When the Denver Broncos drafted rookie Tim Tebow in the first round, it was assumed that the former Heisman trophy winner would be the third quarterback on the Broncos’ depth chart behind starter Kyle Orton and recently acquired Brady Quinn. Orton’s play this preseason not only cemented his spot as the team’s 2010 starter, but also earned the [...]