T.J. Ward
FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016 file photo, Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward (43) follows a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. T.J. Ward, one of the members of the Denver Broncos’ famed “No Fly Zone” secondary, announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Ward helped the Broncos win Super Bowl 50. Ward played eight seasons in the NFL with Cleveland, Denver and Tampa Bay. He last played in 2017 for the Buccaneers.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Former star safety T.J. Ward announces retirement from NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 21, 2021 06:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016 file photo, Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward (43) follows a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. T.J. Ward, one of the members of the Denver Broncos’ famed “No Fly Zone” secondary, announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Ward helped the Broncos win Super Bowl 50. Ward played eight seasons in the NFL with Cleveland, Denver and Tampa Bay. He last played in 2017 for the Buccaneers.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Broncos-Jaguars 12/4/2016

Apr. 21, 2021 04:46 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians holds the Vince Lombardi trophy following the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa Bay won 31-9. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Free-agent pickups have made a difference for some champions

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 16, 2021 12:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 30, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos free safety Darian Stewart takes part in drills at NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. The former safety announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, Dec. 10 2020, saying he's turned his focus to his foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, and wants to give back to his alma mater, the University of South Carolina. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
"No Fly Zone" safety Darian Stewart announces retirement

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 10, 2020 09:37 PM EST

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis, left, pushes off Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
With Emmanuel Sanders gone, could Chris Harris Jr. be next?

By Pat Graham Oct. 23, 2019 01:59 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 1998, file photo, Green Bay Packers Reggie White moves in on the Tampa Bay defense in the NFC Divisional Playoff game in Green Bay, Wis. The NFL wouldn't be the gigantic force it is in society and sports today without free agency empowering most players with freedom and fortune and endowing most long-suffering franchises and their fans with hope. The first offseason featuring modern free agency was in 1993, and it produced the most significant free agent signing in NFL history: Reggie White (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
NFL At 100: Free agency has been a boon to NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 12, 2019 05:40 PM EDT

Broncos re-sign Pro Bowl long snapper Casey Kreiter

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 07, 2019 01:58 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos Pro Bowl long snapper Casey Kreiter signed a one-year, $1 million contract to stay in Denver on Thursday, the same day the team...

Broncos release strong safety Darian Stewart

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 06, 2019 05:47 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Safety Darian Stewart is joining a crowded field of free agent safeties following his release Wednesday from the Denver Broncos, where he won...

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. A person with knowledge of the trade tells The Associated Press, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, that the Denver Broncos have agreed to acquire Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco in exchange for a fourth-round pick in this year's NFL draft. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because neither team announced the deal.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Broncos turn over coach/quarterback duo again

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 13, 2019 04:19 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos offer mixed bag for next head coach

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 01, 2019 06:50 PM EST