Elijah Wilkinson
AP source: Denver OT Ja'Wuan James tears Achilles off-site

By Arnie Stapleton May. 04, 2021 06:21 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo (AP) — A person with knowledge of the injury tells The Associated Press that right tackle Ja'Wuan James sustained a torn Achilles tendon while...

FILE - In this July 19, 2018, file photo, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, left, speaks as general manager Ryan Pace looks on at a news conference during an NFL football training camp in Bourbonnais, Ill. The Bears come into the draft with a long to-do list and big questions about the direction of the franchise. For all the uncertainty, one thing is clear. Pace and Nagy cannot afford to fumble this. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Chicago Bears trade up in Round 2 for tackle Teven Jenkins

By Gene Chamberlain Apr. 30, 2021 08:14 PM EDT

Bears have holes to fill on offense, in secondary in draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:39 PM EDT
20. CHICAGO BEARS (8-9) LAST SEASON: The Bears made playoffs for second time in coach Matt Nagy's three seasons despite going 8-8 in...

George Paton's first draft comes with Broncos at a crossroad

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:28 PM EDT
9. DENVER BRONCOS (5-11) LAST SEASON: The Broncos got off to another slow start under Vic Fangio and QB Drew Lock again couldn't stay...

Bears sign LB Jones, OL Wilkinson to 1-year contracts

Mar. 23, 2021 07:13 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears signed veteran linebacker Christian Jones and offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson to one-year contracts on Tuesday. ...

Bears sign offensive lineman Wilkinson to 1-year contract

Mar. 23, 2021 06:02 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears signed offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson to a one-year contract on Tuesday. The 6-foot-6, 329...

Broncos' new GM has his work cut out for him in first year

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 05:34 PM EST
DENVER BRONCOS (5-11) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Shelby Harris, OLB Jeremiah Attaochu, OT Elijah Wilkinson, RT Demar Dotson, S Will Parks...

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) looks to throw against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Drew Lock gets start at QB for Broncos vs. Dolphins

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2020 12:14 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien is hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Jordan Whitehead as he throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Brett Rypien named Broncos starting QB against New York Jets

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 29, 2020 06:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos defensive end Jurrell Casey (99) gestures after a tipped pass against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. The 10th-year veteran and five-time Pro Bowler tore a biceps tendon in Denver's 28-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Battered Broncos piling up injuries with all those losses

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 28, 2020 04:39 PM EDT

Broncos once again lean on defense as offense builds rapport

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 06:13 PM EDT
DENVER BRONCOS (7-9) New faces: OC Pat Shurmur, WR Jerry Jeudy, DL Jurrell Casey, CB A.J. Bouye, RG Graham Glasgow, RB Melvin Gordon, ILB...

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson, center, joins teammates to takes part in drills during an NFL football training practice Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Versatile Wilkinson shearing locks, protecting Drew Lock

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 21, 2020 04:24 PM EDT

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles stretches before he takes part in drills during an NFL football practice Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at the team's headquarter in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Bolles has a new perspective in pivotal season with Broncos

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 20, 2020 06:01 PM EDT

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 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

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. ...

In this Aug. 24, 2019 file photo Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) stands near the field during an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles. A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that the Broncos have declined the fifth-year contract option on left tackle Garett Bolles, Friday, May 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, file)
AP Source: Broncos decline 5th-year option on Garett Bolles

By Arnie Stapleton May. 01, 2020 05:48 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...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Latest: Broncos agree to deal with QB Jeff Driskel

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 10:51 AM EDT

Cowboys' Byron Jones out against Redskins with ankle injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 12:36 PM EST
Dallas cornerback Byron Jones is out against Washington and will miss a game for the first time in his five-year career because of an ankle injury sustained at...