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Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) misses a pass in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Raiders, Broncos jockeying for draft position, not playoffs

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 31, 2020 04:59 PM EST

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (97) celebrates with Bradley Chubb (55) after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chubb's comeback culminates with first Pro Bowl honor

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 23, 2020 04:14 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) misses a pass while covered by Denver Broncos cornerback Bryce Callahan (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Broncos are 3-6 for fourth consecutive year, Drew Lock hurt

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 16, 2020 05:35 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Slow-starting Denver Broncos aim to quit playing catch-up

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 09, 2020 05:20 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) reacts with teammates wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) and wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (17) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos: we have the right guys to straighten things out

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 26, 2020 04:48 PM EDT

Denver Broncos wide receiver K.J. Hamler (13) falls as Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Tyrann Mathieu intercepts a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Chiefs rout Broncos 43-16 as Mahomes barely breaks a sweat

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 25, 2020 07:33 PM EDT

Injured Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay takes part in drills during NFL football practice Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Lindsay: juggling, uncertainty just part of 2020 NFL season

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 10, 2020 04:17 PM EDT

Denver Broncos nose tackle Mike Purcell takes part in drills during ] NFL football training camp Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Purcell's perseverance pays off with big payday in Denver

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 06, 2020 07:18 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (28) runs off the field with quarterback Tom Brady (12) after Fournette ran 46-yards for a score against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Ex-Bronco Shaq Barrett returns to Denver with Buccaneers

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 24, 2020 04:28 PM EDT

Denver Broncos nose tackle Mike Purcell, front, and defensive end Shelby Harris take part in drills during NFL football training camp Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Mike Purcell not getting comfy in his late bloomer success

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 18, 2020 05:17 PM EDT

Broncos needs help on offense and defense in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:05 PM EDT
DENVER BRONCOS (7-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: S Justin Simmons (franchise tagged), CB Chris Harris Jr., DE Derek Wolfe, G Ronald Leary, DT...

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock throws a pass under pressure from Oakland Raiders defensive end Benson Mayowa (91) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 04:40 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up in the snow before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 12:09 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Denver Broncos at Houston Texans 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 01:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe is helped off the field after getting hunt during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver. Wolfe's career year is finished and his eight-season stay in Denver might be over, too. The Broncos placed Wolfe on injured reserve Tuesday, 48 hours after he dislocated his left elbow in a 23-20 win over the Chargers. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Broncos place Derek Wolfe on injured reserve

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 03, 2019 07:55 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 03:40 PM EST

New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) runs for a touchdown after recovering a fumble in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
The Latest: Patriots, 49ers stay perfect going into Week 9

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2019 12:48 PM EDT

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay, center, runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Fangio has found the right mix on Denver's defense

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 14, 2019 05:46 PM EDT

Denver Broncos fans Robert Romero, foreground, and Henry Alire, both of Pueblo, Colo., grill food as they tailgate before an NFL football game between the Broncos and the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos 10/13/2019

Oct. 13, 2019 03:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 file photo, Denver Broncos cornerback DeVante Bausby is taken off the field after being hurt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Carson, Calif. Broncos cornerback De'Vante Bausby says he was paralyzed for 30 minutes Sunday after he wrenched his neck colliding with linebacker Alexander Johnson while making a tackle on Chargers running back Austin Ekeler. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
Broncos CB says he was paralyzed for half an hour

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 08, 2019 04:39 PM EDT