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FILE - In this Oct.27, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) plays during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Nashville, Tenn. Simmons, DaQuan Jones and Harold Landry are ready for the challenge of filling the hole left by Tennessee trading five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jurrell Casey to Denver in March. (AP Photo/Michael Zito, File)
Simmons, Jones confident Titans can thrive without Casey

By Teresa M. Walker 20 hrs ago

Howard Mudd, former NFL player, standout coach, dies at 78

Aug. 12, 2020 08:36 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Howard Mudd, a former NFL All-Pro player and longtime offensive line coach, has died. He was 78. The...

Broncos add tackle experience with signing of Demar Dotson

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 12, 2020 08:33 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) — The Denver Broncos added a veteran offensive tackle in Demar Dotson to plug an experience gap following Ja’Wuan James ’ decision to...

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler runs against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Carson, Calif. Ekeler could be the one player who benefits the most from the Los Angeles Chargers changes on offense. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Chargers' Ekeler has new role but maintains same mindset

By Joe Reedy Aug. 10, 2020 07:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 23, 2020, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL football quarterback Tom Brady, far right, is seen along with other players during a private workout at Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa, Fla. Brady is looking for a big bounce-back this season. (Chris Urso/Tampa Bay Times via AP, File)
A star-studded list of NFL players looking for 2020 rebound

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 10, 2020 03:43 PM EDT

Hardy, two-sport star, architect of Orange Crush dies at 87

Aug. 09, 2020 08:00 PM EDT
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (AP) — Carroll Hardy, a multi-sport star best known as the only man ever to pinch hit for Ted Williams, died Sunday at age 87. ...

Bowlen family feud trial pushed back from September to 2021

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 06, 2020 10:09 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) — The Denver Broncos ownership trial that was supposed to begin next month has been pushed back to next year because of the...

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 file photo, Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) reacts against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. Justin Simmons had an eventful offseason, finding his voice during peaceful protests of racial and social injustice from his hometown in Florida to downtown Denver. The fifth-year safety and first-time All-Pro also failed to reach agreement on a long-term contract with the Broncos, so he's playing under the franchise tag in 2020.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Simmons had enlightening offseason despite no new contract

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 06, 2020 07:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) watches from the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Hightower might be the most accomplished player to opt out of the season because of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
66 players opt out of NFL season due to coronavirus pandemic

By Barry Wilner Aug. 06, 2020 05:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in East Rutherford, N.J. Jones is facing a much different challenge in his second season with the Giants. The No. 6 pick overall in the 2019 NFL draft is no longer a rookie and he is not at training camp as the understudy and heir apparent to Eli Manning as the Giants' quarterback. Unless something drastic happens, Jones will be the starter when New York kicks off the Joe Judge-era as coach in a Monday night home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis, File)
Jones facing new challenges in 2nd year with new O, no Eli

By Tom Canavan Aug. 06, 2020 03:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. The Indianapolis Colts are eager to find out what Rivers has left. They signed him to a one-year, $25 million contract in March, with the hope he'd make them a playoff team and possibly a Super Bowl contender. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Rivers moving into whole new world after joining Colts

By Michael Marot Aug. 05, 2020 06:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) chases a play against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. Miller's body is buffer, his hair tinted orange on top. The star linebacker says his dramatic offseason transfiguration was a result of his battle with the coronavirus, Kobe Bryant's untimely death and the Michael Jordan documentary. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Von Miller's transformation driven by Kobe, MJ, COVID-19

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 04, 2020 06:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 19, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos offensive tackle Ja'Wuan James (70) stretches during NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. James informed the Broncos on Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, that he's opting out of the 2020 season over coronavirus concerns. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Broncos' Ja'Wuan James skipping 2020 over COVID-19 concerns

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 03, 2020 03:40 PM EDT

The Latest: Lions put Allison on the reserve/opt-out list

By The Associated Press Aug. 02, 2020 02:52 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Detroit Lions put wide...

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Denver. John Elway says expectations for Lock this season are "definitely tempered" by the effects of the coronavirus that scuttled the regular offseason and all preseason games(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Drew Lock: strange offseason hasn't curbed his expectations

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 31, 2020 06:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow watches a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. No. 1 overall draft pick Joe Burrow acknowledged he had a little extra energy when he stepped on the practice field for his first walkthrough with the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
No. 1 pick Joe Burrow happy to be on field for Bengals

By Josh Dubow Jul. 31, 2020 03:06 PM EDT

Jets put Flacco, Williamson and Griffin on PUP list

Jul. 30, 2020 07:51 PM EDT
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets placed quarterback Joe Flacco, linebacker Avery Williamson and tight end Ryan Griffin on the physically unable to...

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury has raved about the Clemson star's versatility since he surprisingly landed in the desert after falling to the No. 8 overall selection. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Settling down: Cards ask Simmons to focus on linebacker

By David Brandt Jul. 30, 2020 04:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 file photo, Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) follows a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Defensive end Joey Bosa has agreed to a six-year, $135 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to multiple people familiar with the decision. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, July 28, 2020 because the contract has not been finalized.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Chargers' Lynn heads into camp happy with Bosa on board

By Joe Reedy Jul. 29, 2020 09:15 PM EDT

Broncos' Kyle Peko opts out of 2020 season, Wilkinson on PUP

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 28, 2020 04:10 PM EDT
Broncos general manager John Elway confirmed Tuesday that veteran defensive tackle Kyle Peko has opted out of the 2020 season over COVID-19 concerns. ...