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FILE - Former quarterback Peyton Manning motions to the crowd during the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, file photo. Peyton Manning was unanimously elected to the Broncos Ring of Fame on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Manning will be honored during the Broncos’ game against Washington at Empower Field at Mile High on Halloween. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Peyton Manning going into Denver Broncos Ring of Fame

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 09, 2021 04:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, Georgia Tech punter Pressley Harvin III (27) kicks the ball as Miami linebacker Zach McCloud (53) attempts to block during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Miami Gardens, Fla. Harvin, who packs 263 pounds on his 6-foot frame, set school and ACC single-season records last year with a 48-yard net punting average. He can throw the football just as far and as accurately as he can punt it. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Punter Pressley Harvin III is a big presence in NFL draft

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 18, 2021 12:30 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) runs with the ball after a reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 10:11 PM EST

Denver Broncos safety Alijah Holder (33), free safety Justin Simmons (31) and cornerback Parnell Motley celebrate after Simmons made an interception against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Derek Carr rallies Las Vegas Raiders to 32-31 win in Denver

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 03, 2021 08:20 PM EST

Sun illuminates the bust of Denver Broncos running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little late Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in the team's Ring of Fame plaza outside Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Little, who was the franchise's sole star during years of struggles in the 1960s and 1970s, died at 78 from a rare form of cell cancer in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos 1/3/2021

Jan. 02, 2021 07:08 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws under pressure from Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Justin Jones during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Lock and Jeudy have no chemistry in this pandemic season

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 28, 2020 04:03 PM EST

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)
Mistakes by Lock, Jeudy cost Broncos in loss to Chargers

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 27, 2020 09:41 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) runs against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers win third straight as Herbert sets rookie TD mark

By Joe Reedy Dec. 27, 2020 07:26 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is tackled by Atlanta Falcons Foyesade Oluokun during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 12:51 PM EST

Broncos travel to LA looking for season sweep over Chargers

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 12:05 PM EST
DENVER (5-9) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-9) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Chargers by 2 1/2 ...

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos scuffling at QB, cornerback but McManus coming back

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 21, 2020 04:38 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock fumbles the ball as he is hit by Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos off mark in 48-19 loss to AFC East-clinching Bills

By Pat Graham Dec. 19, 2020 09:55 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, center, is brought down by Buffalo Bills cornerback Levi Wallace (39) and outside linebacker A.J. Klein during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Bills beat Broncos 48-19 for first AFC East crown since 1995

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 19, 2020 08:01 PM EST

Broncos activate 31-year-old quarantine kicker against Bills

Dec. 19, 2020 03:18 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — Former XFL kicker Taylor Russolino will make his NFL debut Saturday for the Denver Broncos with Brandon McManus sidelined because of COVID-19...

Broncos cancel practice after strength coach's COVID-19 test

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 18, 2020 01:26 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos canceled their walkthrough Friday after strength and conditioning coach Loren Landow tested positive for the...

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus (8) kicks a 53-yard field goal against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Broncos' COVID-19 contingency plan at kicker paying off

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 17, 2020 07:07 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock looks to throw against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas. Lock is already on his second offensive coordinator and second quarterbacks coach in just his second NFL season, and this week he made a pitch for OC Pat Shurmur and his position coach Mike Shula to return in 2021. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
Buffalo Bills on cusp of ending 25-year divisional drought

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 17, 2020 06:05 PM EST

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera, left, greets San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. Washington won 23-15. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NFL won't be cutting in line for coronavirus vaccine

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 15, 2020 02:28 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Ohio State players celebrate the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, in Indianapolis. The Big Ten athletic directors support removing the conference’s six-game minimum requirement for teams to be eligible to play for the league championship, and a vote is expected Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, to make it official. Removing the minimum would clear the way for No. 3 Ohio State to play in the Big Ten championship game on Dec. 19 against No. 15 Northwestern. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
The Latest: DePaul calls off 2 more men's basketball games

By The Associated Press Dec. 14, 2020 05:34 PM EST

Denver Broncos tight end Nick Vannett celebrates after scoring against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Lock ditches daredevil ways, rides patience, poise to win

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 14, 2020 04:25 PM EST