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Broncos | Denver two meet with two tackles Wed May 5, 05:35 PM
Free-agent OTs Bobby Massie (Bears) and Dennis Kelly (Titans) will visit with the Denver Broncos next week, according to sources Wednesday, May 5.
Link to story Broncos | Ja'Wuan James may not be done for 2021 Tue May 4, 07:59 PM
Updating a previous story, Denver Broncos OT Ja'Wuan James (Achilles) has doctors hopeful he won't miss the entire 2021 season, according to a source Tuesday, May 4. He'll undergo surgery this week and then a timeframe for recovery will be decided.
Link to story Broncos | Season-ending injury for Ja'Wuan James Tue May 4, 05:13 PM
Denver Broncos OT Ja'Wuan James (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles tendon during a workout Tuesday, May 4, and will miss the 2021 season, according to sources.
Link to story Broncos | Shaun Beyer financials Tue May 4, 03:44 PM
Updating a previous report, TE Shaun Beyer's rookie free-agent contract with the Denver Broncos includes $125,000 guaranteed - $110,000 in salary and a $15,000 signing bonus.
Link to story Broncos | Four UDFAs joining Denver Mon May 3, 11:47 PM
Undrafted free-agent WRs Warren Jackson (Colorado State) and WR Devontres Dukes (South Florida), FB Adam Prentice (South Carolina) and TE Shaun Beyer (Iowa) agreed to terms with the Denver Broncos on Monday, May 3.
| Footballguys view: Beyer followed up Noah Fant in college at Iowa but he's a different player from his predecessor. He's a tough, hard-nosed blocker who can help out with the ground game. Jackson is a huge target (six-feet, six-inches) and has a large wingspan to help him play 'above the rim.' He's a red zone threat immediately and should be angling to make the Broncos practice squad since their wide receiver room is jam-packed with talent. |
Broncos | Jeremy Cox gets the boot Mon May 3, 07:16 PM
Denver Broncos RB Jeremy Cox was released Monday, May 3.
Link to story Broncos | Eric Saubert signs with Denver Mon May 3, 05:02 PM
Free-agent TE Eric Saubert (Jaguars) signed with the Denver Broncos Monday, May 3. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Saubert has bounced around the league but can contribute as an "F" tight end who is an effort blocker. He has experience working under Broncos tight end coach Wade Harman from when they were both with the Falcons. The Broncos are thin at the position behind starter Noah Fant. |
Eric Saubert player page
Broncos | Jeff Driskel let go Mon May 3, 04:49 PM
Denver Broncos QB Jeff Driskel was released Monday, May 3, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Teddy Bridgewater is there to back up Drew Lock (for now). Those two will split reps 50/50 for the starting position over the offseason. Driskel was supposed to push Lock last year but he never did that and didn't impress when he did make it onto the field. |
Jeff Driskel player page
Broncos | Drew Lock, Teddy Bridgewater to share snaps Sun May 2, 01:38 PM
Denver Broncos QB Drew Lock and QB Teddy Bridgewater will evenly share the snaps during offseason workouts and training camp, according to head coach Vic Fangio.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos are going to have a training camp competition to see who is going to be the starter. Neither Lock or Bridgewater are exciting options for the Broncos, but this team wants to win with swarming defense and a strong rushing attack. The one who turns the ball over the least likely wins the job. |
Teddy Bridgewater player page
Drew Lock player page
Broncos | Two may miss start of camp Sat May 1, 08:24 PM
Denver Broncos TE Albert Okwuegbunam (knee) and CB Essang Bassey (knee) probably will not be ready for the start of training camp since they are recovering from torn anterior cruciate ligaments.
| Footballguys view: Okwuegbunam was able to play in a few games last year before getting hurt. He has great chemistry with QB Drew Lock, but by the time "Albert O" is ready to return Lock may not be the starter. We could see Okwuegbunam being listed on the PUP to begin training camp and perhaps the regular season. |
Broncos | Courtland Sutton doing well Sat May 1, 08:23 PM
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton (knee) is making very good progress in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to head coach Vic Fangio.
| Footballguys view: Sutton was on the verge of a breakout year before missing most of the 2020 season. The Broncos want to run the ball early and often, so Sutton's numbers may not be what they could be in a more pass-happy offense. Add in his quarterback may be Drew Lock, and you can see how Sutton might have to go to another team to play up to that enormous potential. Sutton is in the final year of his rookie contract. |
Courtland Sutton player page
Broncos | Branden Mack agrees to terms Sat May 1, 07:51 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Branden Mack (Temple) agreed to terms with the Denver Broncos Saturday, May 1, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Broncos | Denver adds Javonte Williams Fri Apr 30, 07:26 PM
North Carolina RB Javonte Williams was selected by the Denver Broncos with the 35th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Williams is a powerful back who runs with natural violence and instinct for the position. He'll work in tandem with Melvin Gordon, but Williams could take over in the backfield because he's an upgrade over the veteran. Fantasy GMs should love Williams if he gets the lion's share of the workload. |
Broncos | Bradley Chubb's option picked up Fri Apr 30, 05:14 PM
Denver Broncos LB Bradley Chubb had his fifth-year option exercised Friday, April 30.
Link to storyBradley Chubb player page
Broncos | Aaron Rodgers going to Denver? Fri Apr 30, 08:39 AM
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is close to being traded to the Denver Broncos, according to 104.3 The Fan's Mark Schlereth. 'It's about as close to a done deal as can happen,' Schlereth said. 'Now it could fall through, but I've been told by a very reliable source that this thing is going down.' Schlereth wasn't told of any compensation.
| Footballguys view: We'll see if the Broncos can pull this off. With Teddy Bridgewater and Drew Lock at quarterback, they need a serious upgrade which obviously Rodgers would provide. This team won a Super Bowl with an aging Peyton Manning in 2015, and they could make a Super Bowl run or two...or more with a 37-year old Rodgers. Stay tuned. |
Aaron Rodgers player page
Broncos | Patrick Surtain II headed to Denver Thu Apr 29, 09:25 PM
Alabama CB Patrick Surtain II was selected by the Denver Broncos with the ninth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Link to story Broncos | Denver QBs folded under pressure last year Wed Apr 28, 03:36 PM
Denver Broncos QB Drew Lock led the league with eight interceptions on throws under pressure in 2020, according to Pro Football Focus. New Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater - then a member of the Carolina Panthers - was second in the league with seven.
| Footballguys view: Lock and Bridgewater make up the Broncos quarterback room...for now. With the no.9 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, we'll see if the Broncos go ahead and select a quarterback to throw in the mix. If Lock and Bridgewater are it for the Broncos, then both need to be better when the heat is on. |
Teddy Bridgewater player page
Drew Lock player page
Broncos | Denver deals for Teddy Bridgewater Wed Apr 28, 01:52 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Teddy Bridgewater was traded to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick Wednesday, April 28.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos get Bridgewater for a few reasons. First, new GM George Paton was on the Vikings staff when they added him in the first round. Second, OC Pat Shurmur worked with him in Minnesota as well. Finally, the team needed a veteran presence to push their young quarterback. We'll see if that's Lock or if they add a quarterback in the first round on Thursday night. |
Teddy Bridgewater player page
Broncos | Teddy Bridgewater an option for DEN? Mon Apr 26, 06:37 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Teddy Bridgewater could be a trade target for the Denver Broncos if the Broncos do not take a quarterback during the 2021 NFL Draft, in the opinion of NBC Sports' Peter King.
| Footballguys view: If the Broncos do not select a quarterback in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft, then adding a guy like Bridgewater would make sense. Bridgewater has a history with new Broncos GM George Paton as he was with the Vikings when they moved back into the first round for him. He could be added for a Day 3 pick (most likely) and push Drew Lock for the starting job this season. |
Teddy Bridgewater player page
Broncos | Courtland Sutton contract decision coming soon Sun Apr 25, 11:35 AM
The Denver Broncos will decide after the NFL Draft if they will pick up the fifth-year option on WR Courtland Sutton's rookie contract for the 2022 season, according to general manager George Paton, who had previously expressed interest in keeping him with the organization for 'a long time.' A final decision needs to be made by May 3, and if the option is declined, Sutton will become a free agent after the 2021 season.
| Footballguys view: Sutton is in the final year of his contract with the Broncos in 2021. A second-round pick in 2018, Sutton was on the verge of having a breakout season when he went down with a knee injury in 2020. Now back and healthy, Sutton could have the breakout he was supposed to have and price himself out of range of the Broncos. They selected two wide receivers last year in the draft (Jerry Jeudy, K.J. Hamler) just in case Sutton were to get away. |
Courtland Sutton player page
Broncos | Bradley Chubb contract decision coming soon Sun Apr 25, 11:00 AM
The Denver Broncos will decide after the NFL Draft if they will pick up the fifth-year option on LB Bradley Chubb's rookie contract for the 2022 season, according to general manager George Paton, who had previously expressed interest in keeping him with the organization for 'a long time.' A final decision needs to be made by May 3, and if the option is declined, Chubb will become a free agent after the 2021 season.
Link to storyBradley Chubb player page
Broncos | Drew Lock will need to compete Thu Apr 22, 02:48 PM
Denver Broncos QB Drew Lock has a fan in new general manager George Paton, but Paton quickly added that the team still plans on bringing in outside competition for the starting job this offseason. 'We do like Drew Lock,' Paton said at a news conference Thursday, April 22. 'What we don't want to do is force (competition). We still have time. There's a trade market. We still have the draft. We're going to be patient ... not force it. But we do want competition'
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here. Lock was one of the worst starting quarterbacks last year and the team is looking for an upgrade. That will come through a veteran via trade (like Teddy Bridgewater) or via the first round in the 2021 NFL draft (Justin Fields anyone?). Either way, Lock will not be handed the job like he was last year. Let's see if he can respond to the added pressure. |
Drew Lock player page
Broncos | Drew Lock reports for workouts Mon Apr 19, 06:25 PM
Denver Broncos QB Drew Lock was one of about 20 players to report for the start of offseason workouts Monday, April 19.
| Footballguys view: Lock has been working out as much as possible as he prepares for a make-it-or-break-it season with the Broncos...if he's still the starter in Week 1. The team is in the market for an upgrade at the position, which means they may use a first-round pick on a quarterback in the 2021 NFL draft. Lock knows his days are numbered with the Broncos if he doesn't start playing better. |
Drew Lock player page
Broncos | Two ERFAs expected to sign soon Thu Apr 15, 04:44 PM
Denver Broncos exclusive rights free-agent OT Calvin Anderson and S Trey Marshall are expected to sign their tender offers in the near future.
Link to story Broncos | Denver talks with Avery Williams Thu Apr 15, 04:28 PM
Boise State WR/CB Avery Williams recently had a virtual meeting with the Denver Broncos.
Link to story Broncos | Dionatae Spencer signs tender Thu Apr 15, 12:19 PM
Free agent WR/KR Diontae Spencer has signed his exclusive-rights tender to remain with the Denver Broncos, his agent announced Thursday, April 15.
| Footballguys view: ERFAs don't have much choice as they can either sign the tender or choose not to play football. Spencer is a return man for the Broncos, and once in awhile he can be used on Jet sweeps and WR screens. With Courtland Sutton returning healthy this year, Spencer is no.5 on the depth chart at best. |
Broncos | Drew Lock working with Peyton Manning Mon Apr 12, 01:24 PM
Denver Broncos QB Drew Lock has been working with former NFL QB Peyton Manning this offseason, according to OG Dalton Risner. Lock and Manning have been watching film during the offseason.
| Footballguys view: Lock needed to get better this offseason when it comes to understanding what he's seeing on the field. He's got the physical tools, but his propensity to throw interceptions needs to be cleaned up. It might be too late for him with the Broncos if they move up in the draft for a first-round quarterback. |
Peyton Manning player page
Drew Lock player page
Broncos | Nate Hairston re-signed Sun Apr 11, 11:39 AM
The Denver Broncos re-signed free-agent CB Nate Hairston Friday, April 9. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to storyNate Hairston player page
Broncos | Nate Hairston expected to return Thu Apr 8, 05:33 PM
Free-agent CB Nate Hairston (Broncos) is expected to re-sign with the Denver Broncos Friday, April 9, according to a source.
Link to storyNate Hairston player page
Broncos | Nate Hairston let go Thu Apr 8, 05:28 PM
Denver Broncos CB Nate Hairston was waived Thursday, April 8.
Link to storyNate Hairston player page
Broncos | Shamar Stephen signs for one year Tue Apr 6, 06:28 PM
Updating a previous story, free-agent DL Shamar Stephen (Vikings) officially signed a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos Tuesday, April 6. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Link to storyShamar Stephen player page
Broncos | Shamar Stephen headed to Denver Tue Apr 6, 02:59 PM
Free-agent DT Shamar Stephen reportedly agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, April 6.
Link to storyShamar Stephen player page
Broncos | Ja'Wuan James expected back Sun Apr 4, 10:33 PM
Denver Broncos OT Ja'Wuan James will return to action in 2021 after opting out of last season, according to teammate Dalton Risner via Troy Renck of ABC Denver.
Link to story Broncos | Denver out on Penei Sewell? Sun Apr 4, 08:18 PM
Oregon OT Penei Sewell is not an option for the Denver Broncos in the 2021 NFL Draft, team sources told Tony Pauline of Pro Football Network. Pauline said Denver was the only team that gave him a hard 'no' when asked about Sewell.
Link to story Broncos | Mitchell Trubisky reportedly had interest in Denver Tue Mar 30, 08:18 PM
Buffalo Bills QB Mitchell Trubisky was very interested in signing with the Denver Broncos in free agency and competing for the starting quarterback job but the Broncos never made an offer, according to multiple sources Tuesday, March 30.
Link to storyMitchell Trubisky player page
Broncos | Denver had interest in Mitchell Trubisky Sun Mar 28, 11:02 AM
The Denver Broncos reportedly showed interest in former Chicago Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky during free agency before he ultimately decided to sign with the Buffalo Bills, according to a league source.
| Footballguys view: It's a pretty well-known fact the Broncos want competition (or a flat-out upgrade) for Drew Lock. They had interest in Matthew Stafford and thought they had him before the Rams pulled off that trade. They have been interested in Ryan Fitzpatrick, Trubisky and others but have not yet found the right guy. That player may come through the 2021 NFL draft but at the no.9 overall pick all the top QBs may be gone. Either way, Lock is in a make-it-or-break-it year for the Broncos. |
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Broncos | Bradley Chubb ready to roll Fri Mar 26, 09:57 PM
Denver Broncos LB Bradley Chubb (ankle) is expected to be ready for the start of the 2021 season.
Link to storyBradley Chubb player page
Broncos | Denver intrigued by Zach Wilson? Thu Mar 25, 09:53 PM
Brigham Young QB Zach Wilson's pro day Friday, March 26, will be attended by Denver Broncos general manager George Paton and quarterbacks coach Mike Shula.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos are looking to upgrade from Drew Lock. They might add a veteran via trade (Gardner Minshew?) to compete with Lock in training camp, but they might also go for a rookie in the first round. They have the no.9 overall pick and Wilson should be off the board by that time. If they love Wilson, they'll have to move up to get him. |
Broncos | Kareem Jackson contract update Tue Mar 23, 02:21 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent S Kareem Jackson (Broncos) agreed to terms on a one-year contract to return to the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, March 23. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to storyKareem Jackson player page
Broncos | Denver keeping Kareem Jackson around Tue Mar 23, 02:11 PM
Free-agent S Kareem Jackson (Broncos) reportedly agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract to return to the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, March 23.
Link to storyKareem Jackson player page
Broncos | Nick Vannett released Tue Mar 23, 12:29 PM
Denver Broncos TE Nick Vannett was released Tuesday, March 23.
| Footballguys view: Vannett isn't much of a blocker and not much of a receiver either. The Broncos will now be looking for another tight end to put behind starter Noah Fant on the depth chart. |
Nick Vannett player page
Broncos | Denver open to reunion with Kareem Jackson Sun Mar 21, 11:41 AM
The Denver Broncos are open to bringing back free-agent S Kareem Jackson, according to general manager George Paton.
Link to storyKareem Jackson player page
Broncos | Denver adding Kyle Fuller Sat Mar 20, 05:30 PM
Free-agent CB Kyle Fuller (Bears) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos Saturday, March 20, worth $9.5 million, according to a source. The deal includes $9 million in guaranteed money.
Link to storyKyle Fuller player page
Broncos | Shelby Harris, Ronald Darby official in Denver Fri Mar 19, 07:16 PM
Updating previous reports, free-agent CB Ronald Darby (Washington) signed his offer sheet Friday, March 19, with the Denver Broncos, and DE Shelby Harris' extension also became official.
Link to storyShelby Harris player page
Ronald Darby player page
Broncos | Mike Boone's deal finalized Fri Mar 19, 06:20 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent RB Mike Boone (Vikings) officially signed with the Denver Broncos on Friday, March 19.
Link to storyMike Boone player page
Broncos | Trevon Moehrig meets with Denver Fri Mar 19, 03:24 PM
TCU S Trevon Moehrig said Friday, March 19, he met with the Denver Broncos and feels like it would be a good fit.
Link to story Broncos | Justin Simmons signs four-year deal Fri Mar 19, 11:44 AM
Denver Broncos S Justin Simmons agreed to a four-year, $61 million deal Friday, March 19. The deal includes $35 million guaranteed.
Link to storyJustin Simmons player page
Broncos | Denver likely to pursue Kyle Fuller Thu Mar 18, 08:23 PM
Free-agent CB Kyle Fuller (Bears) is expected to attract a lot of interest from the Denver Broncos once his release from the Chicago Bears becomes official, according to sources.
Link to storyKyle Fuller player page
Broncos | Phillip Lindsay moving on Thu Mar 18, 10:05 AM
Denver Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay and the team mutually agreed to rescind his restricted free-agent tender Thursday, March 18, according to his agent Mike McCartney.
| Footballguys view: Lindsay has never been fully appreciated by the Broncos and could find great success elsewhere. He's a buy low in dynasty leagues right now. Mike Boone will replace him on the running back depth chart. |
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Broncos | Denver lets a trio hit free agency Thu Mar 18, 12:10 AM
Denver Broncos TE Jake Butt, TE Troy Fumagalli and CB Kevin Toliver were not tendered contracts and will become unrestricted free agents.
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