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Lions | Detroit trims several from roster Mon Aug 29, 10:44 PM
The Detroit Lions released CB Crezdon Butler, OG Geoff Schwartz, PK Devon Bell, OG Chase Farris, DE Deonte Gibson, DE Louis Palmer, CB Rashaad Reynolds and DE Quanterus Smith Monday, Aug. 29.
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Broncos | Quanterus Smith failed physical Tue Apr 28, 01:16 PM
Updating a previous item, Denver Broncos DE Quanterus Smith (knee) was waived Tuesday, April 28, after a failed physical on his left knee. Smith played in 15 games last year and had 11 tackles and zero sacks.
| Footballguys view: Smith's knee problems date back to 2012 when he was leading the NCAA in sacks before his injury. Those problems lingered through his entire career with the Broncos, and it will prevent other teams from having a ton of interest in the pass-rusher. |
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Broncos | Quanterus Smith waived Tue Apr 28, 10:27 AM
Denver Broncos DE Quanterus Smith was waived Tuesday, April 28, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Smith just couldn't stay healthy during his brief time with the Broncos. A fifth-round pick in 2013, Smith was an interesting developmental prospect. He led the NCAA in sacks during his 2012 season at Western Kentucky, but a knee injury cut his season short. That knee injury kept him out of action in 2013 as a rookie with the Broncos, and it slowed him down in 2014 as well. |
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Broncos | Quanterus Smith to IR Sun Jan 11, 07:33 AM
The Denver Broncos placed DE Quanterus Smith (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Jan. 10. To fill the roster spot, the team promoted LB Shaquil Barrett to the acrive roster.
| Footballguys view: It's the same knee that Smith injured in his final season of college at Western Kentucky (2012). Smith missed his rookie season with this injury, and now he's going to have another recovery period to go through. He had 12 sacks in 2012, including three against Alabama, but Smith may never be the pass-rusher the Broncos envisioned when they selected him as a sleeper pick in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL draft. |
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Broncos | Friday injury report for the divisional round Fri Jan 9, 04:04 PM
Denver Broncos DE Quanterus Smith (knee) has been ruled out for the divisional game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Jan. 11. LB Brandon M. Marshall (foot) and DT Mitch Unrein (knee) are questionable, while S David Bruton (concussion, neck), OT Paul Cornick (toe), OG Orlando Franklin (concussion), C Will Montgomery (knee), CB Aqib Talib (Achilles'), RB Juwan Thompson (hip, knee), SS T.J. Ward (neck) and CB Kayvon Webster (shoulder) are probable. Smith did not practice Friday, Jan. 9. Marshall and Unrein were limited, while the others practiced in full.
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Broncos | Thursday practice report for the divisional round Thu Jan 8, 04:21 PM
Denver Broncos LB Brandon M. Marshall (foot), DE Quanterus Smith (knee) and DT Mitch Unrein (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 8. S David Bruton (concussion, neck), OT Paul Cornick (toe), OG Orlando Franklin (concussion), C Will Montgomery (knee), CB Aqib Talib (Achilles'), RB Juwan Thompson (hip, knee), S T.J. Ward (neck) and CB Kayvon Webster (shoulder) practiced in full.
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Kayvon Webster player page
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Broncos | Week 16 Inactives Mon Dec 22, 07:03 PM
The Denver Broncos have declared LB Brandon M. Marshall, TE Dominique Jones, OT Michael Schofield, OT Paul Cornick, DL Quanterus Smith, SS Quinton Carter, RB Ronnie Hillman inactive for Week 16.
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Broncos | Friday injury report Fri Dec 12, 04:28 PM
Denver Broncos OT Paul Cornick (toe) and WR Cody Latimer (concussion) are out for Week 15 against the San Diego Chargers. S Quinton Carter (knee) is doubtful. TE Jacob Tamme (ribs) and CB Kayvon Webster (shoulder) are questionable, while S David Bruton (groin), DE Malik X. Jackson (knee), C Will Montgomery (knee), DE Quanterus Smith (ribs) and RB Juwan Thompson (knee) are probable. Cornick, Latimer and Carter didn't practice Friday, Dec. 12. Tamme and Webster were limited, while the others practiced in full.
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Broncos | Thursday practice report Thu Dec 11, 04:53 PM
Denver Broncos S Quinton Carter (knee), OT Paul Cornick (toe), WR Cody Latimer (concussion) and TE Jacob Tamme (ribs) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 11. DE Malik X. Jackson (knee) and CB Kayvon Webster (shoulder) were limited, while S David Bruton (groin), C Will Montgomery (knee) and DE Quanterus Smith (ribs) practiced in full.
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Broncos | Wednesday practice report Wed Dec 10, 04:20 PM
Denver Broncos S Quinton Carter (knee), OT Paul Cornick (toe), WR Cody Latimer (concussion) and TE Jacob Tamme (ribs) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. S David Bruton (groin), DE Malik X. Jackson (knee) and CB Kayvon Webster (shoulder) were limited, while C Will Montgomery (knee) and DE Quanterus Smith (ribs) practiced in full.
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Broncos | Friday injury report Fri Dec 5, 04:51 PM
Denver Broncos WR Cody Latimer (concussion) and CB Kayvon Webster (shoulder) have been ruled out in Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills. S Quinton Carter (knee), DT Terrance Knighton (elbow) and DE Quanterus Smith (ribs) are questionable, while OT Paul Cornick (shoulder), LB Lerentee McCray (illness), C Will Montgomery (knee) and CB Aqib Talib (hamstring) are probable. Latimer and Webster did not practice Friday, Dec. 5. Carter, Knighton, McCray and Smith were limited, while the others practiced in full.
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Kayvon Webster player page
Cody Latimer player page
Broncos | Friday injury report Fri Nov 28, 06:43 PM
Denver Broncos CB Kayvon Webster (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 13. CB Aqib Talib (hamstring) and SS Quinton Carter (knee) are listed as questionable, while FS David Bruton (finger), TE Virgil Green (calf), LB Brandon M. Marshall (concussion), DE Quanterus Smith (ankle) and RB Juwan Thompson (knee) are listed as probable. Webster did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 28. Talib and Carter were limited during practice, while the other players fully participated in practice.
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Broncos | Thursday practice report Thu Nov 27, 07:43 PM
Denver Broncos LB Brandon M. Marshall (concussion), CB Aqib Talib (hamstring) and CB Kayvon Webster (shoulder) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 27. DE Quanterus Smith (ankle) and SS Quinton Carter (shoulder) were limited during practice, while RB Juwan Thompson (knee), TE Virgil Green (calf) and FS David Bruton (finger) fully participated in practice.
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Broncos | Wednesday practice report Wed Nov 26, 07:42 PM
Denver Broncos LB Brandon M. Marshall (concussion), CB Aqib Talib (hamstring) and CB Kayvon Webster (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 26. DE Quanterus Smith (ankle) and SS Quinton Carter (knee) were limited during practice, while RB Juwan Thompson (knee), TE Virgil Green (calf) and FS David Bruton (finger) fully participated in practice.
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Broncos | Quanterus Smith impressing coaches and players Sun Aug 17, 02:21 AM
Denver Broncos DE Quanterus Smith, who missed all of last season due to injury, has impressed coaches with his ability to come off the edge of the line and hamper offenses. It has impressed veterans like DE DeMarcus Ware, who said 'When you think about the guy who has all the talent and is really a great player, that's what I think of with Quanterus.'
| Footballguys view: Smith is a terrific stash in deep IDP dynasty or sack-heavy IDP dynasty leagues. He abused San Diego Chargers starting RT and high first-round pick DJ Fluker famously in college. |
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Broncos | Quanterus Smith seeing more opportunities Fri Jun 13, 12:54 PM
Denver Broncos DE Quanterus Smith has had more opportunities in practice with LB Von Miller (knee) limited in workouts. Smith has displayed good speed around the edge, and he's developing multiple moves beyond just ones based on his speed. Smith appears to be back after being limited by a knee injury last year during training camp.
| Footballguys view: Smith is coming back from the 2012 knee injury he suffered in college at Western Kentucky. At the time of the injury, Smith was leading the NCAA in sacks with 12.5. If healthy, Smith could give the team a part-time pass-rusher on the outside. |
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Broncos | Injury updates Mon May 12, 05:14 PM
Denver Broncos LB Lerentee McCray (ankle) and DE Quanterus Smith (knee) are both healthy after spending last season on Injured Reserve, according to Broncos general manager John Elway. McCray and Smith have participated in the team's offseason program and will compete for roster spots.
| Footballguys view: Two players to watch out for here. Smith is the main player to highlight. He was leading the FBS in sacks when a knee injury cut his final season at Western Kentucky short. Smith was best remembered for having three sacks against Alabama in 2012. |
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Broncos | Five cut Sat Aug 31, 03:44 PM
The Denver Broncos waived OT Vinston Painter, OG C.J. Davis, OG Philip Blake and DE Jeremy Beal. DE Quanterus Smith (knee) was placed on Injured Reserve.
| Footballguys view: Smith was coming back from the ACL injury he sustained last year at Western Kentucky. He didn't look like his speed and burst was completely back. Losing Smith is losing another potential pass-rusher for the Broncos defense. They are short handed at the position with the loss of Von Miller for the first six weeks of the season. |
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Broncos | Two return to practice Tue Aug 6, 09:30 PM
Denver Broncos DEs Quanterus Smith (undisclosed) and Derek Wolfe (illness) were each able to return to the practice field Monday, Aug. 5.
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Broncos | Quanterus Smith expected to be ready Sun Jul 21, 09:52 PM
Denver Broncos DE Quanterus Smith (knee) said he will be ready for the start of training camp. He was limited in the team's offseason program, as he recovers from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
| Footballguys view: Getting Smith on the field would be a huge boost for the Broncos. Smith was a standout pass rusher at Western Kentucky, racking up a three sack game against Alabama. He's raw but has the speed and edge bending skills to create outside pressure. The team is looking for more pass rush help after losing Elvis Dumervil (Ravens) in free agency. |
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Broncos | Quanterus Smith might be eased in Sun Jul 7, 04:11 PM
Denver Broncos rookie DE Quanterus Smith (Western Kentucky) might be eased back into to action at training camp as he recovers from a knee injury he suffered last year.
| Footballguys view: Smith will be part of the puzzle to the Broncos pass rush as they move on without Elvis Dumervil (Ravens). He's a talented edge rusher who had big games against the best competition. In a game against Alabama in 2012 Smith had three sacks, two against Chargers first-round pick D.J. Fluker. The 2012 Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year was leading the NCAA in sacks in 2012 (12.5) before missing the final two games of the year with a knee injury. |
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Broncos | Sign two draft picks Fri May 10, 03:08 PM
The Denver Broncos signed both WR Tavarres King and DE Quanterus Smith to four-year deals Friday, May 10. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: King is a linear athlete who can get on top of the defense in a hurry. He is a deep threat with good long speed. Eric Decker is a free agent after this year so King may have a bigger role in the future if the team doesn't keep Decker in 2014. Smith is an edge rusher who can bend around the corner to get to the quarterback. |
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Broncos | Quanterus Smith expects to be ready for camp Sun May 5, 12:17 PM
Denver Broncos DE Quanterus Smith (knee) said he expects to be able to full participate once training camp begins.
| Footballguys view: Smith will be part of the pass rushing rotations on the defensive line. He's known to get his sacks in bunches and went seven games last year without recording one. However, he had three sacks against Alabama and was dominating Chargers first-round OT D.J. Fluker. He's a one dimensional speed rusher but has intriguing upside in the NFL. |
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