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FILE - New Orleans Saints' Sam Mills grabs a fumble during the team's NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 22, 1991, in New Orleans. Mills played Division III college football and was not drafted. That made his rise to stardom with the Saints and Carolina Panthers — and his enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, this weekend — all the more remarkable. (Ellis Lucia/The Times-Picayune via AP, File)
Hall of Fame welcomes inspirational 'Field Mouse,' Sam Mills

By Brett Martel Aug. 01, 2022 02:47 AM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson heads back to the practice field after greeting fans along a rope line before the opening session of the NFL football team's training camp Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Russell Wilson ushers in new Broncos era, in a hurry to win

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 27, 2022 04:39 PM EDT

NFL player Russell Wilson of the Denver Broncos arrives at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Broncos sport fresh outlook after extreme offseason makeover

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 26, 2022 04:25 PM EDT

FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) takes part in drills during the NFL team's practice at the Broncos' headquarters Monday, June 13, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. The Broncos have undergone a major makeover this offseason. It began with Nathaniel Hackett replacing Vic Fangio as head coach and continued with the acquisition of star quarterback Russell Wilson from the Seahawks in exchange for a bevy of players and draft picks. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Denver Broncos feature new QB, new coach and new ownership

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:21 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) runs against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, in Denver. Former NFL star Demaryius Thomas, who died last December at age 33, had CTE, his family said Tuesday, July 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Former NFL receiver Demaryius Thomas' family says he had CTE

Jul. 05, 2022 01:05 PM EDT

Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic, center, talks with reporters during media day before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Joe Sakic joins fellow Denver icon John Elway as dual champ

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 27, 2022 02:26 AM EDT

Retired NFL quarterback Peyton Manning, back, waits to take a swing in the batting cage as Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson jokes with crew members while filming a segment for Manning's cable television show, "Peyton's Places," Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Coors Field in Denver. The segment was done before the Colorado Rockies host the Cleveland Guardians in an afternoon baseball game. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Guardians at Rockies 6/16/2022

Jun. 16, 2022 01:21 PM EDT

Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett, right, hugs defensive tackle D.J. Jones as he takes part in drills at the NFL football team's headquarters Monday, May 23, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
QB Wilson, Nathaniel Hackett are Broncos new dual dynamo

By Arnie Stapleton May. 30, 2022 02:42 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's headquarters Monday, May 23, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Wilson says emotions won't get to him in return to Seattle

By Arnie Stapleton May. 23, 2022 06:38 PM EDT

During filming for the Denver Broncos' 2021 schedule release video, former quarterback and current "intern" Peyton Peyton Manning washes a Von Miller jersey at UCHealth Training Center on Tuesday, May 10, 2021 in Englewood, Colo. Schedule release day has become a competition across the NFL between the social media departments of teams to see whose video creates the biggest impression. (Ben Swanson/Denver Broncos via AP)
NFL teams use engaging videos to elevate schedule release

By Joe Reedy May. 11, 2022 07:40 PM EDT

John Elway, Denver Broncos president of football operations, looks on as players take part in drills during a voluntary veteran minicamp football practice Monday, April 25, 2022, at the NFL team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
John Elway: Russell Wilson is 'the piece that we needed'

By Arnie Stapleton May. 11, 2022 05:57 PM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma linebacker Nik Bonitto runs during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kansas on Oct. 23, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. Bonitto was selected by the Denver Broncos during the second round of the NFL draft Friday, April 29. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Denver picks Bonitto, Dulcich after sitting out 1st round

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 29, 2022 09:52 PM EDT

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, right, greets former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning during a timeout in the second half of Game 3 of the team's NBA basketball first-round Western Conference playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets 4/21/2022

Apr. 27, 2022 01:57 PM EDT

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, right, greets former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning during a timeout in the second half of Game 3 of the team's NBA basketball first-round Western Conference playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Manning funds Ga. Tech scholarship honoring Demaryius Thomas

Apr. 27, 2022 01:55 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, right, takes part in drills during a voluntary veteran minicamp football practice Monday, April 25, 2022, at the NFL team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos begin new era in Hackett and Wilson's first minicamp

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 25, 2022 08:07 PM EDT

FILE - Denver Broncos new starting quarterback Russell Wilson, center, is flanked by coach Nathaniel Hackett, right, and general manager George Paton after a news conference March 16, 2022, in Englewood, Colo. Hackett said there's never “too high of a price on anybody that’s great" — especially when it comes to quarterbacks. Denver had been dealing with a revolving door of mediocrity at the most important position ever since Peyton Manning retired seven years ago but now has Wilson in place. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Broncos lack a first-round draft pick and they don't care

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 22, 2022 03:27 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson doffs his hat as he heads to the mound to throw out the first pitch during ceremonies to mark the regular-season home opener in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, April 8, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos gave up high picks for Wilson but still have 9 left

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:23 PM EDT

FILE - Denver Broncos new starting quarterback Russell Wilson, center, is flanked by coach Nathaniel Hackett, right, and general manager George Paton after a news conference March 16, 2022, in Englewood, Colo. Hackett said there's never “too high of a price on anybody that’s great" — especially when it comes to quarterbacks. Denver had been dealing with a revolving door of mediocrity at the most important position ever since Peyton Manning retired seven years ago but now has Wilson in place. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Record 8 teams head into NFL draft without 1st-round pick

By Josh Dubow Apr. 21, 2022 12:20 PM EDT

Ciara, left, and Russell Wilson arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Hackett, Wilson energize long-downtrodden Denver Broncos

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 13, 2022 02:45 AM EDT

Denver Broncos new starting quarterback Russell Wilson holds up his jersey after a news conference Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
LEADING OFF: Balkovec up; Scherzer, Freeman, Correa debut

By The Associated Press Apr. 08, 2022 02:56 AM EDT