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NFL | Champ Bailey retiring Tue Oct 28, 01:50 PM
Free-agent CB Champ Bailey (Saints) has announced he is retiring, according to his agent.
| Footballguys view: Countdown about five years and we'll see Bailey in the Hall of Fame. Is he the best corner to ever play the game? He could be. Bailey had elite speed and could shut down the best receivers, but (unlike Deion Sanders) he also liked to tackle. |
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Ravens | Still interested in Champ Bailey Thu Oct 16, 07:09 AM
The Baltimore Ravens have made no movements to sign free-agent CB Champ Bailey (Saints) but maintain a higher level of interest in the veteran. A league source said the team has maintained contact with Bailey.
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NFL | Champ Bailey looking to play again Wed Sep 24, 04:34 PM
Free-agent CB Champ Bailey (Saints) is healthy and is looking to sign with a team. He is willing to play cornerback, nickel back or safety for a team.
| Footballguys view: Bailey is not the same player he used to be, but he could help a team looking for a veteran leader in a banged up secondary. It's telling that his phone has not been ringing off the hook since the Saints decided to let him go. |
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Lions | Nothing imminent with Champ Bailey Thu Sep 4, 07:52 PM
Free-agent CB Champ Bailey (Saints) had a good workout with the Detroit Lions Thursday, Sept. 4, but no signing is imminent, according to a source with knowledge of the team's situation. Bailey is believed to be fully healthy.
| Footballguys view: They may bring him in after Week 1 when a contract will no longer be guaranteed. The Lions could use some veteran help but they have felt they could hang with Darius Slay and Rashean Mathis. |
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Lions | Nothing imminent with Champ Bailey Thu Sep 4, 12:57 PM
Free-agent CB Champ Bailey (Saints) is not close to a contract with the Detroit Lions even though he worked out for the team Thursday, Sept. 4.
| Footballguys view: The Lions feel safe with their secondary and may not add Bailey until after Week 1 when the money on his contract wouldn't be guaranteed. |
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Lions | Champ Bailey working out Thu Sep 4, 12:24 PM
The Detroit Lions are scheduled to work out free-agent CB Champ Bailey (Saints) Thursday, Sept. 4.
| Footballguys view: The Lions are kicking the tires here and could see whether adding a veteran - even at this late date - could help shore up a secondary which has a lot of question marks. |
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Jets | Champ Bailey unlikely Mon Sep 1, 02:45 AM
Although the New York Jets are in need of cornerbacks, they are unlikely to pursue free-agent CB Champ Bailey, who was cut by the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, Aug. 30. The thinking is if Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan believes Bailey has lost a step, then Jets coach Rex Ryan would not take a chance on him.
| Footballguys view: Bailey is not the same player he used to be. The Lisfranc injury he suffered in 2013 with the Broncos slowed him down all last season. Bailey could perhaps make a team if he switched to free safety in the twilight of his Hall of Fame career. |
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Saints | Champ Bailey released Sat Aug 30, 03:47 PM
New Orleans Saints CB Champ Bailey has been released.
| Footballguys view: Bailey just isn't the same player he used to be. Last year, Bailey struggled through a Lisfranc injury for the Broncos. That injury and age have slowed him down. He's a bright veteran who might make a team as a free safety. |
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Saints | Champ Bailey feels good Sun Aug 24, 10:09 AM
New Orleans Saints CB Champ Bailey said he feels good after dealing with a minor foot injury, and feels like he has to prove what he can do. "Yeah, I do have to prove what I can do," Bailey said. "Even though I've played 15 years, it doesn't matter. Man, this is a production business. I think every guy going into training camp has to show what he can do. And, you know, I feel good. If they like what I do, then I'll play a lot on Sundays. Plain and simple."
| Footballguys view: Bailey is not the same player he used to be. Age and injuries have finally caught up with him. A Lisfranc injury slowed him down last season with the Broncos, and his foot is still giving him trouble today. |
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Saints | Two players limited in practice Tue Aug 19, 08:34 PM
New Orleans Saints DE Akiem Hicks (undisclosed) and CB Champ Bailey (undisclosed) were held out of team drills during practice Tuesday, Aug. 19.
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Saints | Champ Bailey takes part in individual drills Wed Aug 13, 06:42 PM
New Orleans Saints CB Champ Bailey (undisclosed) took part in individual drills in the morning session Wednesday, Aug. 13, but was absent from the afternoon session.
| Footballguys view: Bailey is no lock to make the final roster. We'll see if he can get healthy and get out there during team work. |
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Saints | Two sitting Tue Aug 12, 09:13 AM
New Orleans Saints CBs Champ Bailey and Patrick Robinson are resting Tuesday, Aug. 12.
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Saints | Champ Bailey remains out Mon Aug 4, 07:29 PM
New Orleans Saints CB Champ Bailey (undisclosed) remained out of practice Monday, Aug. 4.
| Footballguys view: Bailey might be on the roster bubble for the Saints. If he can't get healthy, then the future Hall of Fame corner might get his walking papers. He struggled last year with the Broncos as he tried to play through a Lisfranc injury. |
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Saints | Champ Bailey's injury not considered serious Sat Aug 2, 11:12 AM
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints CB Champ Bailey's (undisclosed) is not considered serious at this point, according to head coach Sean Payton. Payton would not disclose Bailey's injury.
| Footballguys view: There has been speculation that Bailey may not make the Saints final roster. He battled through a Lisfranc injury in 2013, and Bailey struggled to look like his old self. If healthy, there's still enough left in the tank to contribute. |
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Saints | Champ Bailey sits Sat Aug 2, 09:23 AM
New Orleans Saints CB Champ Bailey (undisclosed) is not participating in practice Saturday, Aug. 2.
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Saints | Champ Bailey sits Fri Aug 1, 02:09 PM
New Orleans Saints CB Champ Bailey (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Friday, Aug. 1.
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Saints | Champ Bailey not a lock Wed Jul 30, 01:37 PM
New Orleans Saints CB Champ Bailey is not guaranteed to make the final roster.
| Footballguys view: Bailey battled through a Lisfranc injury last year with the Broncos and didn't look like his old self. If he doesn't make the Saints, then perhaps a return to Denver as a reserve player would be in order. |
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Saints | Champ Bailey to stay at CB Wed Apr 9, 02:13 PM
New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said the team will only use CB Champ Bailey at cornerback and will not use him at another position.
| Footballguys view: Bailey struggled in 2013 as he dealt with a Lisfranc injury that he suffered in preseason. He's not as washed up as some think. Bailey could work nicely for the Saints as a nickel corner. |
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Saints | Champ Bailey contract update Fri Apr 4, 11:22 PM
Updating a previous report, the New Orleans Saints signed CB Champ Bailey to a two-year deal worth as much as $7 million.
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Saints | Champ Bailey to compete for starting job Fri Apr 4, 04:09 PM
New Orleans Saints CB Champ Bailey will compete for a starting job this year opposite CB Keenan Lewis. Bailey will battle it out with CBs Corey White and Patrick Robinson. Bailey could also play a hybrid cornerback-safety role in nickel and dime packages.
| Footballguys view: Bailey struggled in 2013 with the Broncos, but that was largely due to a Lisfranc injury he suffered in training camp. If healthy, Bailey should be a quality reserve corner at least. |
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Saints | Agree to terms with Champ Bailey Fri Apr 4, 03:24 PM
The New Orleans Saints agreed to terms with CB Champ Bailey (Broncos) on a two-year deal Friday, April 4. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Bailey gives the Saints veteran depth at the corner position. He's not yet ready to switch to free safety, and Bailey can still contribute as a nickel corner. Bailey is one of the best tacklers to ever play cornerback in the NFL. His 2013 season was disappointing as he tried to play through a Lisfranc injury he suffered in the preseason. |
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NFL | Champ Bailey will sign today Fri Apr 4, 03:16 PM
Free-agent CB Champ Bailey (Broncos) is expected to sign a contract with an unidentified team Friday, April 4.
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Saints | Champ Bailey visiting Tue Apr 1, 05:45 PM
The New Orleans Saints are hosting free-agent CB Champ Bailey (Broncos) for a visit Tuesday, April 1, according to a source. Bailey may come back for another visit depending on how talks go.
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49ers | Champ Bailey could be option Mon Mar 31, 02:40 PM
The San Francisco 49ers could show interest in free-agent CB Champ Bailey (Broncos) because of the off-field troubles for CB Chris Culliver.
| Footballguys view: Bailey struggled to play through a Lisfranc injury last year for the Broncos. If healthy, the future Hall of Fame corner could work well in nickel packages. |
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Broncos | Champ Bailey released Thu Mar 6, 01:57 PM
The Denver Broncos officially released CB Champ Bailey Thursday, March 6.
| Footballguys view: Bailey might find more work elsewhere, but even if he does, we're close to the end of a Hall of Fame career. He may have to switch to free safety in 2014. |
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NFL | Champ Bailey could change positions Wed Mar 5, 11:11 PM
Free-agent CB Champ Bailey (Broncos) might consider a switch to safety if he opts to continue his career elsewhere after being released by the Denver Broncos. 'I'm a corner at heart. If a situation made sense to play safety, then I would consider it,' Bailey said Wednesday, March 5.
| Footballguys view: Bailey is not the same player he used to be. However, he spent most of the 2013 season dealing with a Lisfranc injury. He's better than what he showed on the field this season. Moving him to safety makes a lot of sense. |
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Broncos | Champ Bailey to be released Wed Mar 5, 11:09 PM
The Denver Broncos informed CB Champ Bailey Wednesday, March 5, that he will be released, according to a league source. Bailey was set to earn $9 million this season with a cap hit of $10 million.
| Footballguys view: There was zero guaranteed money left in Bailey's contract. That means the Broncos immediately get a $10 million bump in salary cap space. Right now they have around $28 million to spend on free agents. Expect the Broncos to be more active in free agency than some think. |
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Broncos | Interest in Darrelle Revis Sun Mar 2, 02:43 AM
The Denver Broncos may be interested in Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Darrelle Revis. Revis would make $16 million next year, as opposed to Broncos CB Champ Bailey and his $10 million salary, but Revis is much younger than Bailey and is considered an upgrade at the position.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos would make themselves a strong contender to get back to the Super Bowl if they added a corner like Revis. Their secondary is going to be hurting from the knee injury Chris Harris suffered in the playoffs. Plus, the team has to decide whether or not they want to bring back free-agent corner Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. |
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Broncos | Will sit down with Champ Bailey Fri Feb 21, 07:28 PM
Denver Broncos general manager John Elway said the team will sit down with CB Champ Bailey to talk about his future with the team as well as a possible contract restructuring. Bailey is scheduled to make $10 million next season.
| Footballguys view: Bailey has zero guaranteed money owed to him in 2014. That means he's a candidate for release or restructure. |
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Broncos | Champ Bailey might need to restructure Mon Feb 3, 11:43 PM
Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey is set to make $10 million in 2014, and he would count $10 million against the salary cap. Bailey and his agent are expected to meet with team president John Elway soon to discuss their options. The team likely cannot afford Bailey at that price, but he might be willing to negotiate in order to remain.
| Footballguys view: Bailey has a $10 million cap number, and zero guaranteed money in 2014. That makes him a prime candidate for restructuring or release. If Denver keeps him around, they could move him to free safety. Bailey is a valuable veteran, but clearly not the same player he used to be. |
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Broncos | Champ Bailey wants to keep playing Sun Feb 2, 10:52 PM
Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey said he plans to continue his playing career. He did not rule out the possibility of moving to safety next season.
| Footballguys view: Bailey has a $10 million cap number next year, but $0 in guaranteed money. The Broncos are likely to release him and restructure his contract. |
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Broncos | Champ Bailey scheduled to get bonus Sun Feb 2, 08:06 PM
Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey is scheduled to receive a $1 million roster bonus in March. Bailey will have a $10 million salary cap figure if he remains with the team next season.
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Broncos | Champ Bailey not talking about future Sun Jan 26, 08:06 PM
Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey said he is focusing on Super Bowl XLVIII and will talking about his playing future after the game. Bailey said he is not thinking about retirement at this time.
| Footballguys view: We think Bailey calls it a career if the Broncos win the Super Bowl. He's not the same player he used to be, and some think he's going to play safety in 2014 if he does stick around. Bailey is due $10 million next year with $0 in guaranteed money. This means he'll be cut, or at least have his contract restructured, before the start of the new league year. |
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Broncos | Champ Bailey to play in first Super Bowl Mon Jan 20, 02:31 AM
Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey is headed to his first Super Bowl in his 15-year career in the National Football League. 'That's what it's all about -- get yourself a chance to get in the big one,' said Bailey, who missed much of this season with a foot injury but was back in the starting lineup Sunday, Jan. 19 for the AFC championship game.
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Broncos | Champ Bailey to see increased playing time Sat Jan 18, 02:56 PM
Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey (shoulder) is expected to play an increased role in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots. He only played on 29 of 52 snaps during last week's victory against the San Diego Chargers. '(The pitch count) doesn't exist this week,' Bailey told Lindsay Jones of USA Today. 'Whatever it takes.'
| Footballguys view: Bailey is likely a first-ballot Hall of Fame player, but he's never played in a Super Bowl. He's hoping to help put the Broncos in the Super Bowl by beating the Patriots on Sunday. |
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Broncos | Several could be options at CB Mon Jan 13, 05:39 PM
Denver Broncos CBs Quentin Jammer, Champ Bailey, Kayvon Webster and Tony Carter are options to start at cornerback in place CB Chris X. Harris (knee). Head coach John Fox indicated the team will determine the starter during practice.
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Broncos | Friday injury report for divisional round Fri Jan 10, 03:23 PM
Denver Broncos DE Derek Wolfe (illness) has been ruled out against the San Diego Chargers. CB Champ Bailey (shoulder), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), S Duke Ihenacho (concussion), OT Winston Justice (finger), OG Chris Kuper (ankle), C Steve Vallos (concussion) and CB Kayvon Webster (thumb) are probable. Wolfe did not practice Friday, Jan. 10, while the others all fully participated.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos are pretty healthy going into this game. Wolfe won't play due to this mysterious illness, and there are some who think he could be shut down for the year if the Broncos advance in the playoffs. |
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Broncos | Thursday practice report for divisional round Thu Jan 9, 04:31 PM
Denver Broncos DE Derek Wolfe (illness) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 9. CB Champ Bailey (shoulder), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), S Duke Ihenacho (concussion), OT Winston Justice (finger), OG Chris Kuper (ankle), S Steve Vallos (concussion) and CB Kayvon Webster (thumb) practiced in full.
| Footballguys view: Wolfe may not be able to go Sunday, while a returning Bailey and Ihenacho will be a huge help against Philip Rivers and the Chargers. |
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Broncos | Wednesday practice report for divisional round Wed Jan 8, 05:30 PM
Denver Broncos DE Derek Wolfe (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 8. CB Champ Bailey (shoulder), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), S Duke Ihenacho (concussion), OT Winston Justice (finger), OG Chris Kuper (ankle), C Steve Vallos (concussion) and CB Kayvon Webster (thumb) all fully practiced.
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Broncos | Champ Bailey could be released Sun Dec 29, 12:57 PM
The Denver Broncos could consider releasing CB Champ Bailey before they are scheduled to pay him a $1 million roster bonus. Bailey is scheduled to make $9 million in 2014.
| Footballguys view: Bailey's level of play had been sliding, and he barely got on the field this year. He's clearly not worth nine million dollars, no matter how much history he has with the Broncos. |
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Broncos | Champ Bailey had Lisfranc sprain Fri Dec 20, 09:13 PM
Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey (foot) suffered a Lisfranc foot sprain in his left foot during the preseason, which has kept him off the field for the majority of this season. However, he's planning on returning for the final two regular season games, although he'll likely have his snaps limited to keep him fresh.
| Footballguys view: This is what most expected, but now we have confirmation. Lisfranc injuries just need time to heal. Bailey has tried to come back twice this season, and both times he hasn't looked right. He's feeling better now, and the Broncos are hoping he's available for their Super Bowl run. |
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Broncos | Friday injury report for Week 16 Fri Dec 20, 04:23 PM
Denver Broncos DE Derek Wolfe (illness) and CB Kayvon Webster (thumb) have been ruled out for Week 16. CB Champ Bailey (foot), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), WR Trindon Holliday (shoulder), OT Winston Justice (finger), OG Chris Kuper (ankle) and LB Danny Trevathan (shoulder) are probable. Wolfe and Webster missed practice Friday, Dec. 20, while the others practiced in full.
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Broncos | Champ Bailey ready to play Thu Dec 19, 06:13 PM
Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey (foot) said he feels ready to return to action in Week 16 against the Houston Texans. 'I feel good about what I can do,' he continued. 'I think now it's just being smart about how I go about doing it and making sure I don't have any setbacks and I don't wear myself down or anything like that. The good thing is I'm fresh, I'm ready to go. I've had some time off and I'm ready to go.' Bailey has sat out of 11 games this year.
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Broncos | Thursday practice report for Week 16 Thu Dec 19, 04:23 PM
Denver Broncos DE Derek Wolfe (illness) and CB Kayvon Webster (thumb) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 19. CB Champ Bailey (foot), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), WR Trindon Holliday (shoulder), OT Winston Justice (finger), OG Chris Kuper (ankle) and LB Danny Trevathan (shoulder) practiced in full.
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Broncos | Champ Bailey expected to play Wed Dec 18, 11:56 PM
Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey (foot) is expected to be in the lineup in Week 16 against the Houston Texans.
| Footballguys view: Great news for the Broncos here. A healthy Bailey can play as a nickel corner behind Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Chris Harris. |
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Broncos | Wednesday practice report for Week 16 Wed Dec 18, 06:07 PM
Denver Broncos CB Kayvon Webster (thumb) and DE Derek Wolfe (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 18. CB Champ Bailey (foot), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), WR Trindon Holliday (shoulder), OT Winston Justice (finger), OG Chris Kuper (ankle) and LB Danny Trevathan (shoulder) practiced in full.
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Broncos | Champ Bailey expected to play Wed Dec 18, 04:48 PM
Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey (foot), who has played in only three games this year, is expected to start against the Houston Texans in Week 16. He was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 18.
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Broncos | Week 15 Inactives Thu Dec 12, 07:06 PM
The Denver Broncos have declared RB C.J. Anderson, CB Champ Bailey, OG Chris Kuper, DL Derek Wolfe, C J.D. Walton, WR Wes Welker, QB Zac Dysert inactive for Week 15.
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Broncos | Wednesday injury report for Week 15 Wed Dec 11, 04:06 PM
Denver Broncos DE Derek Wolfe (illness) has been ruled out for Week 15. CB Champ Bailey (foot) is questionable. S Mike C. Adams (thumb), RB C.J. Anderson (illness), CB Omar Bolden (shoulder), S David Bruton (shoulder), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), WR Trindon Holliday (shoulder), DE Malik X. Jackson (knee), OT Winston Justice (finger), OG Chris Kuper (ankle) and C J.D. Walton (ankle) are probable. Wolfe did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. Bailey was limited while the others practiced in full.
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Broncos | Tuesday practice report for Week 15 Tue Dec 10, 05:46 PM
Denver Broncos RB C.J. Anderson (illness) and DE Derek Wolfe (illness) did not practice Tuesday, Dec. 10. WR Trindon Holliday (shoulder) was limited. S Mike C. Adams (thumb), CB Champ Bailey (foot), CB Omar Bolden (shoulder), S David Bruton (shoulder), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), DE Malik X. Jackson (knee), OT Winston Justice (finger), OG Chris Kuper (ankle) and C J.D. Walton (ankle) practiced in full.
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