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Dolphins rout Broncos 70-20, scoring the most points by an NFL team in a game since 1966
Read full article: Dolphins rout Broncos 70-20, scoring the most points by an NFL team in a game since 1966The Miami Dolphins scored the most points in a game by an NFL team since 1966, overwhelming the Denver Broncos 70-20 behind rookie speedster DeโVon Achaneโs 203 yards rushing and Tua Tagovailoaโs no-look shovel-pass TD.
Elway, Ross, Giants deny claims in Brian Flores lawsuit
Read full article: Elway, Ross, Giants deny claims in Brian Flores lawsuitBroncos president of football operations John Elway is disputing Brian Flores' contention that his interview for Denver's head coaching vacancy in 2019 was a sham and only conducted to meet the league's Rooney Rule requirement.
Bolton's fumble return sparks Chiefs' 28-24 win over Broncos
Read full article: Bolton's fumble return sparks Chiefs' 28-24 win over BroncosThe Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 28-24 on Saturday thanks to an 86-yard fumble return by linebacker Nick Bolton in the fourth quarter that put them ahead for good.
Broncos QB Bridgewater in hospital with head injury
Read full article: Broncos QB Bridgewater in hospital with head injuryBroncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was taken to a hospital for a head injury after he was carted off the field in the third quarter of Denverโs 15-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Teddy Bridgewater promises next time he'll tackle the guy
Read full article: Teddy Bridgewater promises next time he'll tackle the guyDenver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater regrets not trying to tackle Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay on his decisive 83-yard fumble return for a touchdown on Sunday.
Bridgewater returns to practice four days after concussion
Read full article: Bridgewater returns to practice four days after concussionBroncos starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater returned to practice Thursday for the first time since he was knocked out of Denver's game against Baltimore last weekend with a concussion.
John Elway says he'll hire a GM who will report to him
Read full article: John Elway says he'll hire a GM who will report to himFILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Elway, who has been GM since 2011, will remain as president of football operations in 2021, the final year of his contract. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)DENVER โ John Elway announced a major change in the Denver Broncosโ football operations Monday, saying heโll hire a general manager who will report to him but have final say on the draft, free agency and the roster. Elway, who has been GM since 2011, will remain as president of football operations in 2021, the final year of his contract. Elway said the new GM will be โempowered to make all football decisions, working in partnership with Vic.โโJohn Elway is the most important and impactful person in the history of the Denver Broncos.
NFL won't be cutting in line for coronavirus vaccine
Read full article: NFL won't be cutting in line for coronavirus vaccine(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)The NFL wonโt be cutting in line to get the coronavirus vaccine. โNo one should be thinking about the vaccine going anywhere other than our first responders and the most vulnerable people right now,โ said DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the NFL Players Association. โThe rollout of the vaccine is going to be driven by public health concerns and what medical and government officials determine to be the most efficacious for risk reduction across society as a whole. The largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history got underway Monday with health workers rolling up their sleeves for the first shots on the same day the nationโs COVID-19 death toll hit a staggering 300,000. High-risk health care workers and some nursing home residents were among the first in line for the shots that could finally conquer the outbreak that has upended life across the globe.
Chiefs rally to beat Broncos 22-16 to clinch playoff berth
Read full article: Chiefs rally to beat Broncos 22-16 to clinch playoff berthKansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws against the Denver Broncos in the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel )KANSAS CITY, Mo. Hill never argued when it was called incomplete, nor did Chiefs coach Andy Reid throw the red challenge flag. Instead, he quickly sent his punt team out and tried to pin the Broncos deep in their own territory. Chiefs: CB Antonio Hamilton had to be helped off the field after blocking on a punt return early in the fourth quarter.
Lock returns to practice, apologizes again for COVID-19 slip
Read full article: Lock returns to practice, apologizes again for COVID-19 slipENGLEWOOD, Colo. โ Many viewers cringed at Denverโs ugly loss to the Saints behind a rookie receiver pressed into duty because every Broncos quarterback was barred by the NFL over coronavirus concerns. A three-year starter at Vanderbilt, Shurmur spent last season on the Chiefsโ practice squad. After Driskelโs positive test, a league investigation deemed Lock, Rypien and Bortles as high-risk close contacts and ordered them into quarantine Saturday. Hinton returned to catching passes, not throwing them, when he went back to the practice squad Wednesday. Miller has made it his goal to play this season after a freak ankle injury six days before the opener.
Broncos activate 3 QBs following COVID-19 rules violations
Read full article: Broncos activate 3 QBs following COVID-19 rules violationsDenver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton (2) is hit after the throw by New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. The NFL denied Denver's request to push the Saints game back 48 hours, which would have allowed their QBs to return to action. So they turned to Hinton, a former quarterback in college, and sprinkled in some direct snaps to running backs Royce Freeman and Phillip Lindsay. Lock, Rypien and Bortles were removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list after testing negative Tuesday for a fifth consecutive day. Lock and Rypien return to the Broncosโ active roster, and Bortles returns to the practice squad.
Mahomes piles up big numbers at Arrowhead - on Election Day
Read full article: Mahomes piles up big numbers at Arrowhead - on Election DayPatrick Mahomes piled up some very big numbers at Arrowhead Stadium last week. Five days before throwing for four touchdowns and nearly 400 yards in the Kansas City Chiefsโ 33-31 victory over the Carolina Panthers, Mahomes helped turn his home stadium into a giant polling place on Election Day. Chiefs president Mark Donovan and head coach Andy Reid were among the first to vote at Arrowhead on Tuesday. โDonโt be mad at paying customers when the product stinks and they are upset about what theyโre watching. Not just one half.โ___Follow Arnie Melendrez Stapleton on Twitter: http://twitter.com/arniestapleton___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL
Column: Broncos, Saints both defend teammate, unlike Cowboys
Read full article: Column: Broncos, Saints both defend teammate, unlike CowboysHamler (13) celebrates his game-tying touchdown with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. โDivision rival, close game,โ Chargers running back Justin Jackson explained, adding, โWe werenโt too happy with 22โฒs hit on Buster,โ referencing safety Kareem Jacksonโs unflagged blasting of running back Troymaine Pope in the second half. โIโll never watch something weak like that happen to a defenseless teammate and not defend him,โ Anderson added. Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins jumped on Wims and soon players from both teams rushed in to break up the ruckus. Wims emerged from the pileup clapping and smiling as he was ejected and escorted to his locker room.
Chiefs quarterback Mahomes continues to progress with time
Read full article: Chiefs quarterback Mahomes continues to progress with timeโ The regression was almost inevitable after Patrick Mahomes put up record-setting numbers during his first season as the Kansas City Chiefs' starting quarterback, highlighted by nearly 5,100 yards passing and 50 touchdown throws. He's doing a great job there,โ Chiefs coach Andy Reid said this week, "and I'm really proud of the progress he's made in so many areas. โIt seems like every year we're getting a new scheme or a new way defenses are going about playing us,โ Mahomes said. But our team does a great job making adjustments.โOr rather, Mahomes does a great job of making adjustments. "He's had an opportunity to sit in on some zoom meetings (while going through COVID-19 testing)," Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy said.
Broncos running backs coach tests positive for coronavirus
Read full article: Broncos running backs coach tests positive for coronavirusENGLEWOOD, Colo. โ Denver Broncos running backs coach Curtis Modkins has tested positive for COVID-19 and wonโt accompany the team on its trip to New England. โWe will take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our team, opponents and community,โ the team added. On Friday, the Broncos held running back Melvin Gordon out of practice because of what coach Vic Fangio said was an illness unrelated to the coronavirus. The Patriots canceled practice Friday and later placed center James Ferentz on the reserve/COVID-19 list. On Saturday, the Broncos announced they had elevated defensive lineman Sylvester Williams to the active roster along with running back Jeremy Cox and linebacker Josh Watson.
Patriots cancel practice after 5th player tests positive
Read full article: Patriots cancel practice after 5th player tests positiveThe Patriots canceled practice Friday and later placed center James Ferentz on the reserve/COVID-19 list. He became the fifth player on the team to test positive for the virus. Newton missed New Englandโs loss at Kansas City on Oct. 5 after his Oct. 2 positive test. Rookie defensive tackle Marlon Davidson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday and a second person, who is not a player, subsequently tested positive. The Panthers have guard/center Tyler Larsen on the reserve/COVID-19 list, five days after he played against Atlanta.
Broncos coach: virus outbreak shows who the 'whiners are'
Read full article: Broncos coach: virus outbreak shows who the 'whiners are'โYeah, we compete like hell on Sundays to beat each other, but ultimately weโre all in this thing together,โ Fangio said. The Broncos (1-3) were supposed to host the Chargers that week, and that game was moved up to Nov. 1, which was originally Denverโs bye. So, the Broncos will have had a 17-day break between games and won't get another break all season. The Patriots wouldn't be nearly as inconvenienced, simply having to flip-flop their bye week with their game against Denver. โWhat makes it harder for us compared to baseball is we canโt go and play doubleheaders and we canโt make a nine-inning game and seven-inning game,โ Fangio said.
NFL does major juggling of schedule due to coronavirus
Read full article: NFL does major juggling of schedule due to coronavirusFILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans and the Minnesota Vikings players meet at midfield following an NFL football game in Minneapolis. The Titans had no positive tests Monday or Tuesday for the first time after six consecutive days of positive results. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)NASHVILLE, Tenn. โ The NFL has juggled its regular-season schedule due to coronavirus outbreaks with the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots. They were put on that list Sept. 29 when eight positive tests returned and the NFL shut down the Tennessee facility. The NFL rescheduled New Englandโs game for a second straight week after reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore tested positive.
AP source: Gruden, Payton fined for not wearing masks
Read full article: AP source: Gruden, Payton fined for not wearing masksLas Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden celebrates after defeating the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)LAS VEGAS โ Two more NFL head coaches and their teams have been fined for not wearing masks on the sideline. A person with knowledge of the punishment said Tuesday that Jon Gruden of the Raiders and Sean Payton of the Saints were each fined $100,000 for not wearing masks on the sideline on Monday night. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the league wasnโt announcing specific fines, said the teams were also fined $250,000 for the infractions. NFL Network and ESPN first reported the fines for Gruden and Payton.
Unmasked: NFL fines coaches, teams for not covering faces
Read full article: Unmasked: NFL fines coaches, teams for not covering faces(AP Photo/Don Wright)NFL coaches thumbed their collective โ and exposed โ noses at the NFLโs mask mandate in Week 2. More coaches and clubs can expect similar punishments as the memo last week from Troy Vincent, who oversees the leagueโs football operations, was largely ignored throughout the weekend. Players, who, like the coaches, are subject to daily COVID-19 tests, are exempt from the face covering requirements. Some coaches such as Belichick, McDaniels and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin wore their masks or gaiters over their mouths but not noses. Others such as Carroll, Spagnuolo and Fangio wore their face coverings around their chins or necks, exposing both their mouths and noses.
AP source: NFL fines 3 coaches, clubs for unmasked coaches
Read full article: AP source: NFL fines 3 coaches, clubs for unmasked coaches(AP Photo/Don Wright)A person with knowledge of the punishment tells The Associated Press that at least three NFL head coaches have been fined $100,000 for violating the leagueโs rules that they wear face coverings on the sideline. More fines could be coming as several other coaches violated the league's rules requiring coaches to wear coverings over their mouths and noses at all times. Gruden wore his face mask like a chin strap and Payton wore his gaiter like a turtleneck. The punishments come a week after the NFL warned all 32 teams in a memo about following the rules for wearing face coverings during the coronavirus pandemic lest they put the NFL season at risk. ___Follow Arnie Melendrez Stapleton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/arniestapleton___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL
Steelers knock out Lock, hold off Driskel, Broncos 26-21
Read full article: Steelers knock out Lock, hold off Driskel, Broncos 26-21(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)PITTSBURGH โ A game seemingly in hand suddenly on the cusp of slipping away, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin didn't overthink things. Needing a stop to turn back the surprisingly resilient Denver Broncos, the Steelers dialed up one final blitz in an afternoon filled with them. So the Broncos (0-2) hung around despite losing starting quarterback Drew Lock (right shoulder) in the first quarter. The Steelers recovered and went downfield for a touchdown while Lock was in the blue medical tent getting evaluated. Still, he wasn't exactly thrilled on a day the Steelers never trailed but struggled to put the Broncos away.
Timeout? Fangio's late approach questioned after Denver loss
Read full article: Timeout? Fangio's late approach questioned after Denver lossTennessee Titans kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) celebrates his game winning field goal with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Denver. The Denver Broncos coach was taken to task on television and social media for his late-game clock management Monday night after a 16-14 loss to Tennessee. Struggling kicker Stephen Gostkowski made a 25-yard field goal in the closing seconds after missing three attempts earlier in his Titans debut. One, their field goal kicker had obviously been having his problems. It would have put us in field goal range and given us a first down.
Gostkowski finally delivers in Titans' 16-14 win at Denver
Read full article: Gostkowski finally delivers in Titans' 16-14 win at DenverDenver Broncos inside linebacker Josey Jewell (47) celebrates his stop of Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)DENVER โ New kicker Stephen Gostkowski avoided a disastrous debut with the Tennessee Titans in the nick of time. The Titans escaped Denver with a 16-14 victory Monday night on Gostkowskiโs 25-yard field goal with 17 seconds left after heโd missed four kicks, one in each quarter. Gostkowski missed three field goals: wide left, wide right and a block, and he missed an extra point. And Gostkowski became the first kicker to miss three field goals and a PAT in the same game since Mason Crosby missed four field goals and a PAT for the Packers against the Lions in 2018.
AP source: Broncos star Miller sustains serious ankle injury
Read full article: AP source: Broncos star Miller sustains serious ankle injuryENGLEWOOD, Colo. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press the Denver Broncos fear star linebacker Von Miller suffered a season-ending ankle injury toward the end of practice Tuesday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't addressed Miller's injury, said the team was awaiting results of an MRI on Miller. The practice took place indoors because of a snowstorm that struck the Rocky Mountains after a series of upper-90s and 100-degree days. Miller appeared primed for a big season after adding several pounds of muscle in the offseason and rededicating himself. The Broncos open the season Monday night against Tennessee.
Broncos' Jake Butt a feel-good story on NFL's cutdown day
Read full article: Broncos' Jake Butt a feel-good story on NFL's cutdown dayDenver Broncos tight end Jake Butt takes part in drills during an NFL football practice in empty Empower Field at Mile High, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)ENGLEWOOD, Colo. Star-crossed tight end Jake Butt felt better this summer than ever before. On Saturday he joined Washington quarterback Alex Smith as one of the NFL's biggest feel-good stories on cutdown day. Im really happy I stuck with it because I do feel really, really good out there. Bad days are going to come and tough days are going to come, but you cant quit.
Training camps have a different feel in this age of COVID-19
Read full article: Training camps have a different feel in this age of COVID-19ENGLEWOOD, Colo. From the antimicrobial mist the Denver Broncos strolled through on their way to the practice fields to the hand-held whistles for masked-up coaches, NFL training camps have a very different look and feel this year. What it does is it really creates less of an opportunity for those guys to make our football team. Were going to have to find guys with the expanded practice squad, which we have spots for four veterans. Were going to have to find the right guys to be able to expand the practice squad with, Elway said. We have to appeal to their intelligence, their pride, their responsibility that, hey, this is different, Fangio said.
Elway joins call for change after George Lloyd's killing
Read full article: Elway joins call for change after George Lloyd's killingFangio's remarks came during a media call Tuesday after the team addressed the widespread demonstrations that were sparked by a white police officers killing of a handcuffed black man in Minnesota last week. Broncos safety Kareem Jackson spearheaded the effort, saying players needed to do more than tweet and talk about systemic racism, social injustice and police brutality. It isnt known if Elway will join the players at the state capitol. On Friday night, Elway tweeted that he spent much of the week listening to his players and coaches and realized his views he's held for decades were wrong. I realize I have a long way to go, but I will keep listening and learning, Elway added.
Broncos coach apologizes after suggesting NFL free of racism
Read full article: Broncos coach apologizes after suggesting NFL free of racismENGLEWOOD, Colo. Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio is apologizing for suggesting discrimination and racism arent problems in the NFL. After reflecting on my comments yesterday and listening to the players this morning, I realize what I said regarding racism and discrimination in the NFL was wrong, Fangio said in an apology posted on the teams Twitter account Wednesday. While I have never personally experienced those terrible things first-hand during my 33 years in the NFL, I understand that many players, coaches and staff have different perspectives, Fangio added. Unfortunately, we dont live or work only within those confines, Fangio said. ___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL
Broncos stop football to talk about race relations, Floyd
Read full article: Broncos stop football to talk about race relations, FloydTeam president Joe Ellis addressed the offense and defense in separate Zoom calls that replaced the teams regular video conference sessions, which are a substitute for in-person training during the pandemic. Maybe we can get out and put together a march as a team or something like that.After the Zoom calls, the Broncos tweeted, We will stand by our players. Fangio said society could learn a lot from an NFL locker room, where skin color is no barrier. I look forward to the Broncos and the NFL leading that charge, Fangio said. We pledge our allegiance to the flag for freedom and justice for all and we do not have our justice.
On weekend of blowouts, Broncos bow out
Read full article: On weekend of blowouts, Broncos bow outMinnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph celebrates after catching a 32-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)On a day of blowouts, the Denver Broncos blew it. "Lamar Jackson is the MVP," Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. insisted last week. The next highest number of blowouts came in this Week 11 slate with nine games decided by 10 or more points. After Allen's scramble to the 4 with 27 seconds, the Broncos milled around until Minnesota called timeout with 10 seconds left.