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Broncos | KJ Hamler put on COVID list Tue Aug 3, 09:44 PM
Denver Broncos WR KJ Hamler was placed in COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, Aug. 3. However, head coach Vic Fangio noted Hamler could return to practice as soon as Wednesday, Aug. 4.
Link to story Broncos | ACL injury feared for Cody Conway Tue Aug 3, 03:23 PM
Denver Broncos OT Cody Conway (knee) suffered a knee injury in practice Tuesday, Aug. 3, and the fear is that he may have sustained damage to his anterior cruciate ligament.
Link to story Broncos | Josey Jewell to miss more time Mon Aug 2, 02:59 PM
Denver Broncos LB Josey Jewell (groin) is expected to be sidelined for at least 10 days because of a groin injury. LB Justin Strnad has been receiving snaps with the first-team defense while Jewell has been sidelined.
Link to storyJosey Jewell player page
Broncos | Drew Lock, Teddy Bridgewater still even Mon Aug 2, 02:50 PM
Denver Broncos QB Drew Lock and QB Teddy Bridgewater are competing for the starting quarterback job, and head coach Vic Fangio said neither quarterback has taken the lead at this point. Lock and Bridgewater will continue to evenly split snaps during practice over the next few days.
| Footballguys view: After five practices, with no pads on, things have been fairly close. Bridgewater had a bad day on Saturday (three interceptions) and Lock had a bad day last Thursday (no completions in team drills until final drill), but for the most part things are even. The team's preseason games will likely decide the starter as there's been little separation in practice. The offense will run the ball early and often in 2021. Who wins the QB job will determine a pecking order at wide receiver. If Lock is the starter, that's better for Courtland Sutton. If Bridgewater wins the job that's better for Jerry Jeudy. Stay tuned. |
Teddy Bridgewater player page
Drew Lock player page
Broncos | Bradley Chubb optimistic about Week 1 Mon Aug 2, 02:11 PM
Denver Broncos LB Bradley Chubb (ankle) said he will be 100 percent for the start of the regular season. He was able to participate in team drills during practice Monday, Aug. 2.
Link to storyBradley Chubb player page
Broncos | Denver signed Rojesterman Farris Sun Aug 1, 04:48 PM
Free-agent CB Rojesterman Farris II (Bears) signed with the Denver Broncos Sunday, Aug. 1. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Broncos | Kary Vincent activated Sat Jul 31, 06:31 PM
Denver Broncos DB Kary Vincent Jr. was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, July 31.
Link to story Broncos | Courtland Sutton a bit timid early in camp Thu Jul 29, 11:50 PM
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton (knee) 'is still holding back a little bit' and displaying 'a little hesitancy' early in training camp, according to head coach Vic Fangio.
| Footballguys view: Sutton's injury happened 11 months ago, this is definitely something that should give us pause before we take Sutton at ADP. It's also a reason to give Jerry Jeudy a longer look at ADP. The mental side of ACL recovery is as important as physical, and it's hard to tell if it's one, the other, or both slowing Sutton getting back to full speed. |
Courtland Sutton player page
Broncos | Melvin Gordon holding firm atop depth chart Thu Jul 29, 10:00 PM
Denver Broncos RB Melvin Gordon is 'CLEARLY RB1' for the team so far in training camp and running ahead of Javonte Williams, according to KOA Colorado's Benjamin Albright.
| Footballguys view: Gordon won't go away easily and could have more value than his falling ADP indicates, but if there's only one back in this backfield who can help you win your league without an injury to his counterpart and that's Javonte Williams. Williams ADP may be overly inflated if Gordon can hold onto this edge throughout the summer, but it could also be making the rookie everything before giving him anything. |
Melvin Gordon III player page
Broncos | Bradley Chubb limited with ankle injury Wed Jul 28, 03:33 PM
Denver Broncos DE/LB Bradley Chubb (ankle) is expected to be held out of team drills for another couple of days as he deals with an ankle injury, according to Aric DiLalla of the team's website.
Link to storyBradley Chubb player page
Broncos | Two FAs sign with Denver Tue Jul 27, 06:14 PM
Free-agent C Brett Jones (Vikings) and S Tedric Thompson (Browns) signed with the Denver Broncos Tuesday, July 27. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyTedric Thompson player page
Broncos | Patrick Morris cut Tue Jul 27, 05:35 PM
Denver Broncos C Patrick Morris was waived Tuesday, July 27.
Link to story Broncos | Courtland Sutton to take it slow early Tue Jul 27, 01:55 PM
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton (knee) has been cleared for training camp, but his reps will be managed until further notice, based on comments made by head coach Vic Fangio on Tuesday, July 27.
| Footballguys view: That sounds about right. In a contract year, Sutton is ready to have the breakout season he was set to have last year before going down in Week 2 with a knee injury. If Teddy Bridgewater wins the starting job, Sutton will have to build chemistry with him. If Drew Lock is the Broncos starting quarterback, he'll greatly benefit from Sutton's presence. We'll see the Broncos quarterback competition play out in training camp and the preseason...then we'll have a better idea how it impacts the WR corps. |
Courtland Sutton player page
Broncos | Denver QBs to split reps evenly for now Tue Jul 27, 01:48 PM
Denver Broncos QBs Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater are expected to get an equal number of reps during training camp until a decision is made on which one will be named the starter, according to comments made by head coach Vic Fangio on Tuesday, July 27.
| Footballguys view: It's a 50-50 battle between Lock and Bridgewater...at least that's what the team wants to push. Bridgewater may be the preferred quarterback as the team feels they can win a lot of games with him as their starter. Lock has higher upside, but he's not as good as Bridgewater based on what he did last year compared to what Bridgewater has done during his career. We'll see if Lock, in this totally 50-50 competition (wink), can impress more than Bridgewater and finally play up to the potential he's briefly flashed (mainly in 2019) as a pro. |
Teddy Bridgewater player page
Drew Lock player page
Broncos | Two placed on COVID list Mon Jul 26, 06:43 PM
Denver Broncos S Jamar Johnson and CB Kary Vincent Jr. were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, July 26.
Link to story Broncos | Denver places three on PUP list Sat Jul 24, 05:42 PM
Denver Broncos CB Essang Bassey (undisclosed), LB Baron Browning (undisclosed) and CB Duke Dawson (undisclosed) were placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Saturday, July 24.
| Footballguys view: Browning could push Josey Jewell for playing time and contribute as a situational pass rusher, but he'll have to overcome a leg injury that the team had hoped he'd be over by the open of training camp. |
Duke Dawson player page
Broncos | Javonte Williams agrees to rookie deal Fri Jul 23, 12:54 PM
Denver Broncos RB Javonte Williams and the team on Friday, July 23, agreed to terms on his four-year rookie contract. The full terms were unavailable, but the deal does include a $3.81 signing bonus.
| Footballguys view: Williams has a chance to unseat Melvin Gordon from day one and dominate touches for a team that is going to focus on ball control and defense to win games. He is rising as high as the fourth round and probably worth it based on his higher end range of outcomes after the Broncos moved up in the second round to pick #35 to get him. |
Broncos | Baron Browning agrees to terms Thu Jul 22, 04:44 PM
Denver Broncos third-round draft choice LB Baron Browning agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Broncos Thursday, July 22, according to a source. The deal includes a $840,616 signing bonus but other financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Browning has a chance to replace Josey Jewell in the starting lineup, but he's starting camp on the PUP list, so it may be later than sooner. He can contribute as a pass rusher in addition to playing inside on early downs, so keep an eye on him in IDP leagues. |
Broncos | Courtland Sutton to be eased in Wed Jul 21, 10:33 PM
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton (knee) is hoping to be ready for Week 1 but is expected to see a limited workload during training camp.
| Footballguys view: This should help break ties against Sutton in drafts and nudge folks towards Jerry Jeudy out of the Broncos wide receiver group. Jeudy should be better if Teddy Bridgewater wins the quarterback job, while Drew Lock winning would benefit Sutton. |
Courtland Sutton player page
Broncos | Quinn Meinerz agrees on rookie pact Wed Jul 21, 02:58 PM
Denver Broncos OL Quinn Meinerz (Wisconsin-Whitewater) agreed to terms on his four-year rookie contract Wednesday, July 21. Although financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed, he is expected to receive an $840,616 signing bonus.
| Footballguys view: Meinerz was a Senior Bowl sensation, but still fell a little farther the the most positive buzz had him going. He can bury his opponent in short area combat, but is a project coming from a small school, likely to provide only injury depth for the Broncos this year. |
Broncos | Denver moves on from Damion Willis Tue Jul 20, 08:55 PM
Denver Broncos WR Damion Willis was waived Tuesday, July 20.
| Footballguys view: Willis once upon a time got a cup of coffee with the Bengals. He was going to have trouble making even the practice squad on the stacked Broncos wide receiver depth chart. |
Damion Willis player page
Broncos | Noah Fant has the tools Sun Jul 18, 12:27 AM
Denver Broncos TE Noah Fant is 'one of the most explosive players' at the tight end position, according to an AFC scout, and the scout believes Fant will be among the best tight ends in the NFL in the next couple of years.
| Footballguys view: Fant should go off of the board around TE7-8 in most drafts. He's in a stacked Broncos passing game without a quarterback to harvest the value of all of the talent, but could still set career highs if he avoids the nagging injuries that held down his production last year. |
Noah Fant player page
Broncos | Von Miller at 94 percent Mon Jul 12, 12:29 PM
Denver Broncos LB Von Miller (ankle) said he's about 94 percent healthy after ankle surgery. He also said he wants to play five to seven more years. 'My ankle is about 94 percent, Miller said. 'The 6 percent I got to get I got to get rushing the passer in practice with pads on, leaning on guys, guys leaning on me. I haven't rushed the passer in over year. Haven't played in a game in longer than that.'
Link to storyVon Miller player page
Broncos | Michael Ojemudia back on the field Thu Jul 8, 10:25 PM
Denver Broncos CB Michael Ojemudia (knee) was a full participant during offseason workouts.
Link to story Broncos | Jerry Jeudy a breakout candidate Thu Jul 8, 02:26 PM
Denver Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy was selected as Athletic beat writer Nick Kosmider's team breakout candidate, saying that the second-year wide receiver has looked 'sharp' during offseason workouts.
| Footballguys view: There is no doubt that we haven't seen the best from Jeudy. He struggled through his rookie season because of drops and poor quarterback play. Whether Drew Lock improves as a passer or Teddy Bridgewater starts, Jeudy could breakout in 2021. It's worth noting that Bridgewater and Jeudy showed instant and strong chemistry all offseason long during OTAs and mandatory minicamp. Jeudy will start on the outside with Courtland Sutton, a breakout candidate himself, coming back from the knee injury that cost him most of 2020. |
Jerry Jeudy player page
Broncos | Royce Freeman nearing the end in Denver? Wed Jul 7, 03:26 PM
Denver Broncos RB Royce Freeman will likely need a quality training camp to convince the team to keep four running backs for the first time since 2017 or force the team to part with Melvin Gordon or Mike Boone, according to ESPN.com's Jeff Legwold.
| Footballguys view: Freeman was supposed to be the main man for the Broncos when they selected him in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft. Instead, 2018 UDFA Phillip Lindsay outperformed him and won the starting job two years in a row. Last season, with Gordon added, Freeman barely saw the field. He's certainly on the roster bubble when the Broncos start training camp. |
Melvin Gordon III player page
Broncos | Javonte Williams the leader in backfield? Tue Jul 6, 12:43 PM
Denver Broncos RB Javonte Williams will lead the team in attempts and rushing yards at the end of the season, in the opinion of beat writer Ryan O'Halloran.
| Footballguys view: Williams is a talented back, arguably the best in the 2021 NFL draft, and that's why the Broncos moved up in the early second round to select him. He'll compete with Melvin Gordon in training camp, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him win the no.1 job. However, this has the makings of a RBBC and could be near a 50-50 split between the two. The Broncos are going to be a run-heavy offense and there is RB3/flex value for both backs. |
Broncos | Trey Marshall missed minicamp Sun Jun 27, 01:10 PM
Denver Broncos S Trey Marshall (undisclosed) did not participate in the mandatory minicamp because of an undisclosed injury.
Link to story Broncos | Teddy Bridgewater, Drew Lock to work out Sat Jun 26, 09:02 AM
Denver Broncos QBs Teddy Bridgewater and Drew Lock plan to get together for some throwing sessions in South Florida in the weeks leading up to training camp.
| Footballguys view: The competition in Denver is 50-50 according to head coach Vic Fangio. During OTAs and mandatory minicamp, Bridgewater was steady while Lock's performance was up and down. We imagine that continues in training camp, and it will be the preseason games that determine who is going to start for the Broncos in 2021. |
Teddy Bridgewater player page
Drew Lock player page
Broncos | Natrez Patrick moved to injured reserve Mon Jun 21, 06:46 PM
Denver Broncos LB Natrez Patrick (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Monday, June 21, after he cleared waivers.
Link to story Broncos | Natrez Patrick waived/injured Thu Jun 17, 05:59 PM
Denver Broncos LB Natrez Patrick (undisclosed) was waived/injured Thursday, June 17.
Link to story Broncos | Max Duffy cut Thu Jun 17, 03:35 PM
Denver Broncos P Max Duffy was waived Thursday, June 17, according to a source.
Link to story Broncos | Shaquem Griffin unlikely to sign Thu Jun 17, 03:33 PM
Free-agent LB Shaquem Griffin (Seahawks) tried out for the Denver Broncos this week, but the team is not expected to sign him at this point.
Link to storyShaquem Griffin player page
Broncos | Amara Darboh joining Broncos Thu Jun 17, 03:32 PM
Free-agent WR Amara Darboh (Panthers) agreed to terms with the Denver Broncos Thursday, June 17, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Darboh was a third-round pick in the 2017 NFL draft coming out of Michigan. He was drafted by the Seahawks and made it one year there. Since then, Darboh has bounced around the NFL. He's got a nice size/speed combination but the Broncos are stacked at the wide receiver position and it will be tough for Darboh to make the 53-man roster. |
Amara Darboh player page
Broncos | De'Mornay Pierson-El headed to Denver Thu Jun 17, 01:07 PM
Free agent WR De'Mornay Pierson-El (Raiders) on Thursday, June 17, will sign with the Denver Broncos.
| Footballguys view: Pierson-El has bounced around the league since coming into the league as a UDFA out of Nebraska in 2018. He's played in the CFL, AAF and XFL in addition to having a few opportunities to impress in the NFL. Pierson-El is a long shot to make the Broncos jam-packed wide receiver room. |
Broncos | Jerry Jeudy shines at practice Wed Jun 16, 10:05 PM
Denver Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy is the 'main guy sticking out' among the receivers during minicamp, according to Taylor Brooks of KDVR.com.
| Footballguys view: Jeudy looks like the star the Broncos thought he would be when they selected him in the first round of the draft last year. He's got a great connection with QB Teddy Bridgewater and the timing/chemistry is strong between those two. Jeudy does not have as strong a connection with QB Drew Lock, so we'll have to see who wins the starting job in Denver before getting too excited about Jeudy. Oh yeah, he'd look great catching passes from Aaron Rodgers... |
Broncos | Patrick Natrez carted off Wed Jun 16, 09:48 PM
Denver Broncos LB Natrez Patrick (leg) was carted off the field during practice with an apparent leg injury Tuesday, June 15.
Link to story Broncos | Bradley Chubb on track for camp Tue Jun 15, 07:37 PM
Denver Broncos DE Bradley Chubb (ankle) will be ready for the start of training camp but his conditioning will be monitored during the early portion of camp, according to head coach Vic Fangio.
Link to storyBradley Chubb player page
Broncos | Jerry Jeudy unable to finish practice Tue Jun 15, 07:34 PM
Denver Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy (illness) left practice early Tuesday, June 15, because of an illness.
| Footballguys view: Jeudy's stomach was bothering him during practice. Before he got bubble guts, Jeudy was looking sharp out there catching passes from QB Teddy Bridgewater. The connection with Jeudy and Bridgewater has been the talk of OTAs/minicamp in Denver. |
Broncos | Four trying out for Denver Tue Jun 15, 07:20 PM
Free-agent WR Amara Darboh (Panthers), WR De'Mornay Pierson-El (Raiders) and TE Kyle Markway (Browns) are participating in the Denver Broncos minicamp on a tryout basis. Undrafted free-agent LB Gabe Sewell (Nevada) is also trying out for the Broncos.
Link to storyAmara Darboh player page
Broncos | Courtland Sutton expected to avoid PUP Tue Jun 15, 04:14 PM
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton (knee) will not begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to head coach Vic Fangio.
| Footballguys view: Good news for Sutton and the Broncos here. He was hurt in Week 2 last year and missed most of the 2020 season. Sutton was on the verge of a breakout season, and we'll see if he can pick up where he left off. |
Courtland Sutton player page
Broncos | Baron Browning likely ready for camp Tue Jun 15, 02:50 PM
Denver Broncos LB Baron Browning (leg) suffered a lower leg injury that kept him out of the team's organized team activities, but he is expected to be a 'full-go' by training camp, according to head coach Vic Fangio.
Link to story Broncos | Shaquem Griffin at minicamp Mon Jun 14, 02:21 PM
Free-agent LB Shaquem Griffin (Seahawks) is participating in the Denver Broncos minicamp this week on a tryout basis.
Link to storyShaquem Griffin player page
Broncos | Deshaun Watson setting sights on Denver? Wed Jun 9, 02:40 PM
Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson has been recruited by former teammates in countless players across the NFL this offseason, including former Texans teammate and current Denver Broncos DB Kareem Jackson. Appearing on Aqib Talib's podcast recently, Jackson repeatedly said Watson told him he 'wants to be in Denver.'
| Footballguys view: Who knows what is going to happen with Watson, but he's likely done in Houston regardless of how his legal issues come to a conclusion. Expect Watson to be suspended by the league at some point, even if he's cleared of any wrongdoing by the legal system. Per the player conduct policy, Watson is subject to miss time by suspension per league mandate. Once he's out of hot water, Watson will be traded and Denver could be interested...unless they've acquired Aaron Rodgers by that time. Stay tune. |
Deshaun Watson player page
Broncos | Chris Cooper let go Mon Jun 7, 04:49 PM
Denver Broncos S Chris Cooper was waived Monday, June 7.
Link to story Broncos | Denver adding Peter Kalambayi Mon Jun 7, 03:51 PM
Free-agent LB Peter Kalambayi (Texans) agreed to terms with the Denver Broncos Monday, June 7, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Broncos | Drew Lock bothered by blister Mon Jun 7, 02:29 PM
Denver Broncos QB Drew Lock (hand) participated in practice Monday, June 7, despite having a blister on his throwing hand. Head coach Vic Fangio said he is not sure how much if affected his throwing during practice.
| Footballguys view: He's in a 50-50 battle for the starting job with Teddy Bridgewater after being handed the job last year. Lock was one of the worst starters in 2020, and Bridgewater gives him real competition for the top spot on the depth chart. Over the course of OTAs, Bridgewater has looked like the better quarterback (including 11-on-11 drills on Monday) while Lock still looks like his old self. This battle should go well into training camp, so Lock has to get healthy and get better to win the job. |
Drew Lock player page
Broncos | Pectoral injury for Bobby Massie Mon Jun 7, 02:22 PM
Denver Broncos OT Bobby Massie (pectoral) has not been participating in offseason workouts because of a strained pectoral muscle.
Link to story Broncos | Noah Fant misses practice Mon Jun 7, 02:19 PM
Denver Broncos TE Noah Fant (teeth) did not participate in practice Monday, June 7, because he recently had dental work.
| Footballguys view: Fant will be back in action soon enough. The upside and talent is there for Fant to one day be one of the best tight ends in the league. We'll see who wins the quarterback job between Drew Lock or Teddy Bridgewater, but no matter the starter we should see Fant be a favorite target. |
Noah Fant player page
Broncos | Tim Patrick dealing with minor injury Mon Jun 7, 02:18 PM
Denver Broncos WR Tim Patrick (hamstring) did not practice Monday, June 7, because of a slight hamstring injury. Head coach Vic Fangio said Patrick could have practiced if needed.
| Footballguys view: No need to rush Patrick out there and aggravate the injury. Patrick was solid for the Broncos last year in the absence of Courtland Sutton. With Sutton back healthy for 2021, Patrick is more of a reserve no.3 or no.4 receiver on the Broncos depth chart. |
Tim Patrick player page