Star-crossed tight end Jake Butt retires from NFL
Jake Butt, the once-promising tight end whose football career was waylaid by six knee operations, announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, saying he could no longer hide the fact that he’d lost his passion for the game he loves. “Football gave me some of the best times of my life. Ironically, it also […]
Lock, Bridgewater take similar approach to QB competition
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Drew Lock took the first snap of training camp Wednesday, which might be the only concession the Denver Broncos make to their incumbent quarterback in his training camp competition with veteran Teddy Bridgewater. Coach Vic Fangio said Lock got the nod on Day 1 because “he’s got more seniority with the […]
Okoye hit symbolized Atwater’s career but didn’t define it
DENVER (AP) — Steve Atwater was in his second season with the Denver Broncos in 1990 when then-public relations chief Jim Saccomano approached him a few days before their home opener against Kansas City. “Hey Steve, we want to mic you for the game Monday night,” Saccomano announced. “Against Christian Okoye?” answered an incredulous Atwater. […]
Broncos in no hurry to settle on starting quarterback
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Von Miller insists he’s not worried about the Denver Broncos’ quarterback clash dragging on and on. With Aaron Rodgers reporting to Packers camp Tuesday after an offseason of discontent, the Broncos’ QB competition remains one between incumbent Drew Lock and veteran Teddy Bridgewater. While Broncos fans and coaches may want a […]
Broncos CEO says team’s ownership will be settled next year
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos should have a new owner by this time next year, whether that’s Brittany Bowlen or a billionaire like Jeff Bezos. Team president and CEO Joe Ellis said Tuesday that the trust that runs the franchise will begin a transition in early 2022 and the new owner will be […]
Peyton Manning doesn’t rule out future role with Broncos
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Peyton Manning didn’t rule out a future role with the Denver Broncos given the ownership uncertainty surrounding one of the NFL’s iconic franchises. “I am as interested in what’s going to happen as anybody because I care about it,” Manning said Wednesday in a Zoom call ahead of his induction next […]
Innovative NFL offensive line coach Alex Gibbs dies at 80
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Alex Gibbs, the innovative offensive line coach whose zone-blocking scheme helped lead the Denver Broncos to back-to-back Super Bowl triumphs in the 1990s, has died at age 80, the team said. The team said Gibbs died Monday from complications of a stroke with family by his side in his Phoenix home. […]
Former NFL player Delvin Hughley has a passion for helping others
When a professional athlete’s career in sports comes to an end, it can be difficult for them to find their calling, but not for Delvin Hughley. Once Hughley’s pro football career came to an end, he found his calling helping others create positive change in their own lives.
Demaryius Thomas retires from NFL after 10-year career
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Five-time Pro Bowl receiver Demaryius Thomas announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday following a decade-long career. “I’m just happy to say I’m done and it did me well,” Thomas said in a video on the Broncos’ Twitter account. Thomas was part of the winningest four-year period in team history […]
Broncos quarterback competition goes on hiatus for 6 weeks
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos’ quarterback competition took an early summer hiatus Thursday when coach Vic Fangio canceled the final day of the team’s mandatory minicamp in favor of a team bonding field day featuring tug of war and a home run derby. Fangio did the same thing two years ago, when quarterback […]