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The Denver Broncos managed to shake things up under center this offseason with the acquisition of Joe Flacco. It seems he is confident about his grasp of the offense with the start of the 2019 NFL season just over a week away. It has been quite the transition for Flacco after spending his entire career […]

Andrew Luck’s shocking decision to retire drew reactions from across the NFL, and Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio is the latest to weigh in. Speaking to the media on Monday. Fangio made it clear he respects Luck’s choice, via Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. Fangio and Luck got to spend a lot of time together, […]

This certainly isn’t how Drew Lock imagined his NFL career beginning. The Denver Broncos quarterback suffered a severely sprained right thumb on his throwing hand in his team’s preseason loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night, sidelining him indefinitely and potentially leading him to be placed on injured reserve. “Yeah, it could be […]

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock was dealt an unfortunate setback in his quest to become the team’s backup behind Joe Flacco. He had appeared to be making progress in the race for the number two job, but then Lock sprained his thumb badly in the team’s most recent preseason game. He’ll be sidelined for […]

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway fought in a lot of battles on the field when he was a quarterback but for the last 15 years he has been dealing with a different fight off the field. 15 years ago Elway was diagnosed with Dupuytren’s contracture, also known as Viking’s Disease, which is a slowly […]

The Denver Broncos were hit with some bad news after Monday night’s preseason game. Rookie quarterback Drew Lock will miss the rest of the preseason with a bad thumb injury on his throwing hand. The Broncos have another three signal-callers on the roster, and Lock wasn’t expected to start, so it’s not an awful situation. […]

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller was seen sporting some solid facial hair during his team’s showdown with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. His mustache did not go unnoticed by former NFL defensive end Chris Long. Long took to social media to let out a series of tweets regarding his admiration for Miller’s mustache, […]

Denver Broncos tight end Jake Butt is finally getting some much-needed good news. The Michigan product has been cleared and is “expected to be a full participant in team drills in today’s non-padded practice,” sources told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Butt was a highly touted prospect in college, but he’s had brutal injury luck […]

In a league where passing reigns king, it might seem a bit surprising that veteran wide receiver Michael Crabtree is still out on the open market. Crabtree was cut by the Baltimore Ravens all the way back in February and has generated very little interest ever since. No, Crabtree did not become the receiver many […]

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock, unfortunately, suffered a bit of a setback in his young career. Lock sprained his thumb during the team’s most recent preseason game, and while he’ll miss some time, luckily he won’t be sidelined for too long. The injury was especially bad timing because Lock appeared to be gaining on […]

Denver Broncos backup quarterback Drew Lock is expected to miss some time with a badly sprained thumb that he suffered in the team’s last preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers. There was some concern that he might need to have surgery on the thumb, so it’s good news that isn’t the case. Following his […]

It has been nearly three weeks since EA Sports released Madden 20 to the public. On Tuesday morning, Phillip Lindsay finally got a “player likeness update” in this year’s video game. Phillip Lindsay received a player likeness update in Madden NFL 20. (Before the update (left) vs. updated version (right). pic.twitter.com/OR0OUL4gXK — Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) […]

The Denver Broncos suffered a scare after quarterback Drew Lock sustained an injury to his throwing hand against the San Francisco 49ers in their second preseason game. Fortunately, it does not appear to be too serious. The injury occurred when Lock was sacked during the second quarter and it sidelined him for the rest of […]

The Denver Broncos came up short against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3 of the preseason. Unfortunately, it appears they were unable to make it out unscathed as well. Fant was sidelined with a foot injury after being tackled following a reception in the first quarter. According to Aric DiLalla of the team’s official […]

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders saw the field for the first time on Monday night since an Achillies injury ended his season earlier last year. Sanders was a little kid after the game, saying it felt amazing to get back on the field with his teammates. “It’s up there, it’s up there,” Sanders said, […]

The Denver Broncos are slated to square off against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3 of the preseason. It appears they will have one of their more notable names on deck tonight in wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. Sanders has spent the offseason recovering from a ruptured Achilles he suffered in December of the 2018 […]

The Denver Broncos were able to lure away Vic Fangio during the offseason, hiring the former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator to be their latest head coach. Fangio’s resume is an extremely great one, and now that he’s coaching another ferocious defense, one of the leaders in the clubhouse says he’s already learning. Speaking to media […]

The Denver Broncos already boast one of the more well-known defenses in the league, but after adding Joe Flacco, the team hopes to raise its fortunes. According to former NFL player turned analyst Tony Romo, he thinks the team can perform much better than many are anticipating. Romo recently appeared on Mad Dog Sports Radio […]

Denver Broncos main front office person John Elway has struggled to hire the right head coach to lead the club in the past, but he thinks he has finally hit a home run bringing in Vic Fangio. Fangio is a bit of an old school coach and Elway thinks that is exactly what the team […]

The Denver Broncos put an emphasis on switching things up under center this offseason. While quarterback Joe Flacco is slated to be the starter in the 2019 NFL season, it appears the backup spot is still up for grabs between Drew Lock and Kevin Hogan. Both players have been competing for the No. 2 spot […]

The topic of preseason has always been of much debate in NFL circles. Should the preseason be shortened? Should there even be exhibition games at all? Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. isn’t sure the league even needs to have a preseason: “It seems like we’re always talking about the preseason,” said Chris Harris, according […]

Garett Bolles has shown some progression with the Denver Broncos throughout training camp so far, and Vic Fangio has taken notice. The first-year coach is impressed with the advancement the third-year left tackle has made since last season, especially mentally. “I like where he’s at. I like his mindset,” coach Vic Fangio said. “He’s not […]

When coming into the NFL, players are always curious to see themselves in the next Madden video game. Earlier this week, an EA Sports representative attended a Denver Broncos practice and Phillip Lindsay does not approve of his avatar on Madden 20. Broncos Call Out ‘Madden 20’ For Phillip Lindsay’s Look https://t.co/j2CZFomKTe pic.twitter.com/i7ybIkPM55 — CBSColorado […]

Many thought that the Denver Broncos would have a quarterback controversy heading into this season. After general manager John Elway trade for Joe Flacco and drafted Drew Lock, the stage was set for a competition. But it seems that Flacco is leading by a good margin, as teammate Emmanuel Sanders has had nothing but good […]

Because they played in the Hall of Fame Game this season, the Denver Broncos will end up with five preseason games. They play their third on Monday against the San Francisco 49ers, and there are plenty of reasons to tune in. Here are three players Denver fans should be monitoring closely. 3. EDGE Malik Reed […]

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders spent the offseason recovering from a torn Achilles that ended his 2018 campaign, however, it appears that was not the only injury he was dealing with. Most of the headlines regarding Sanders was focused on his return from the Achilles. According to Mike Klis of Denver’s 9News, he revealed […]

Emmanuel Sanders is still not 100 percent as kickoff of the regular season draws closer and closer. The good news? As head coach Vic Fangio tells it, the Denver Broncos’ top wide receiver is expected to play in the preseason despite his ongoing recovery toward full health from offseason surgery. Vic Fangio said he expects […]

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay underwent surgery to repair a broken wrist back in December, a rather somber end to what was a spectacular rookie campaign. Now, Lindsay says he is fully recovered from the injury and is happy to be back: “It feels good,” Lindsay said of his wrist after practice Sunday, per […]

The idea of an extended, 18-game NFL schedule has been floated around the league in recent years, but when queried about the possibility, Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio expressed doubt in the move. Via Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic on Twitter: “Yeah, I don’t think the schedule should move anywhere to 18. I don’t […]

The Denver Broncos were in the market for a running back near the beginning of training camp. The team signed Theo Riddick after the veteran running back was surprisingly released by the Detroit Lions. Suddenly, Riddick is expected to be out for six to eight weeks with a shoulder fracture, Mike Klis of 9News reports. […]

Every time at this point of the year, fans’ attention turns to the rookie quarterbacks and how they perform in the preseason. Among the rookie quarterbacks this year, Drew Lock of the Denver Broncos suited up in his second preseason game on Thursday night. Lock already had his NFL debut when the Broncos faced the […]

The Denver Broncos running back room is young, but with Theo Riddick coming into the mix, he hopes he can add some veteran leadership. It was already a crowded room with Phillip Lindsay, Royce Freeman and Devontae Booker competing for playing time. It’s unclear how Riddick exactly fits into the room but he hopes that […]

Paxton Lynch spent the first two years of his career with the Denver Broncos after being selected by the team in the first round (26th pick overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. During his two seasons with the club, he played in five games and made just four starts, totaling 792 yards, four touchdowns, and […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Paxton Lynch played less than three seasons with the Denver Broncos but he got a good feel for the fans in the Mile High City, and he is enjoying the time with his new squad. Reflecting on the differences between the two teams Lynch thinks the Seahawks have a more family environment […]

One of the most unfortunate things to see is players having their seasons ended in preseason before the regular season starts. Whether it be a roster cut or a serious season-ending injury, it’s never easy to see. And unfortunately enough for undrafted rookie Austin Fort, he experienced the latter. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that […]

The Denver Broncos’ offense was not prolific in Thursday night’s game against the Seattle Seahawks, but Royce Freeman gave Vic Fangio a positive building block for the rest of the preseason. Freeman, who will share carries in the backfield with Phillip Lindsay this season, needs to take pressure off quarterback Joe Flacco and give Denver […]

The Denver Broncos are one of the two teams in the NFL that have already played their first preseason game of the new campaign. Denver faced the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL’s annual Hall of Fame game in Vic Fangio’s coaching debut. The Broncos won the game by the score of 14-10 after Juwann Winfree […]

The Denver Broncos are building their defensive front-seven through the draft. On the defensive line, the team has drafted Bradley Chubb at No. 5 in 2018, Dre’Mont Jones in the third round in 2019, Justin Hollins in the sixth round in 2019, and added Malik Reed as an undrafted free agent in 2019. Chubb proved […]

It is only August and the Denver Broncos are already having some serious issues it seems. On Wednesday, Broncos wide receivers Emmanuel Sanders and Courtland Sutton got into a heated fight on the sideline, which was captured on video and appeared to create quite the stir. While players fight at practice on a regular basis, […]