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FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp watches during NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. Knapp, an assistant coach with the New York Jets, died Thursday, July 22, 2021, of injuries suffered in a bicycle accident near his home in California last Saturday. He was 58. Knapp’s family released a statement through the team that the longtime NFL assistant coach had died. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Jets' Knapp dies after being struck by car while biking

By Dennis Waszak Jr. 18 hrs ago

Peyton Manning smiles after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the 91st MLB baseball All-Star Game, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in Denver. (AP Photo/Alex Trautwig, Pool)
Time limits set for Hall of Famers' acceptance speeches

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 20, 2021 08:14 PM EDT

FILE - This is a 2019 file photo shows Greg Knapp of the Atlanta Falcons NFL football team. Knapp, currently a New York Jets assistant coach was in a “horrific” bicycle accident last weekend and is in critical condition. Denver TV station 9News reported Monday night, July 29, 2021, that Knapp was hit by a vehicle while riding in California. Agent Jeff Sperbeck confirmed to the station the 58-year-old longtime NFL assistant was hospitalized. (AP Photo/File)
Jets assistant in hospital after 'horrific' bike accident

By Dennis Waszak Jr Jul. 20, 2021 12:46 PM EDT

Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning throws the ceremonial first pitch prior to the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Peyton Manning teams up with brother, ESPN for MNF MegaCast

By Joe Reedy Jul. 19, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher works the sidelines against the Cincinnati Bengals in Pittsburgh, in this Sunday Nov. 28, 1999, file photo. Cowher, who won 149 games and a Super Bowl in 15 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1992-2006, will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next month. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Cowher caps unlikely success story with Hall of Fame nod

By Will Graves Jul. 19, 2021 01:43 PM EDT

Peyton Manning throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the 91st MLB baseball All-Star Game, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in Denver. (AP Photo/Alex Trautwig, Pool)
Peyton Manning doesn't rule out future role with Broncos

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 14, 2021 10:08 PM EDT

Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning, right, speaks with American League's Cedric Mullins, of the Baltimore Orioles, during batting practice for the MLB All-Star baseball game, Monday, July 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Gabriel Christus)
American League at National League 7/13/2021

Jul. 12, 2021 07:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas runs against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. Five-time Pro Bowl receiver Thomas announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, June 28, 2021, following a decade-long career. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Demaryius Thomas retires from NFL after 10-year career

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 28, 2021 05:05 PM EDT

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 Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts' Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a field goal from the hold of Rigoberto Sanchez during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants in Indianapolis. The 48-year-old former Colts and New England Patriots star told former teammate and SiriusXM radio host Pat McAfee that he plans to retire. “By Friday, if paperwork goes in, you heard it here first,” Vinatieri said. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Record-breaking kicker Adam Vinatieri plans to retire

By Michael Marot May. 26, 2021 06:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 1955 file photo, J.D. Roberts, University of Oklahoma's senior guard, talks over with OU line coach Gomer Jones about his being named winner of the John B. Outland trophy as the outstanding lineman of the year, in Norman, Okla J. D. Roberts, the second coach the New Orleans Saints and man who made Archie Manning his quarterback, has died, Monday, May 24, 2021. He was 88. (AP Photo)
Former Saints coach J.D. Roberts dies; picked Archie Manning

May. 26, 2021 05:33 PM EDT

Phil Mickelson holds the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Kiawah Island, S.C. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Mickelson, Brady to face DeChambeau, Rodgers in The Match

May. 26, 2021 02:27 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) stretches in front of Drew Lock (3) during Denver Broncos OTAs at the team's headquarters Monday, May 24, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Lock, Bridgewater kick off Broncos' latest QB competition

By Arnie Stapleton May. 24, 2021 07:44 PM EDT

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...

Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II holds a team jersey after he was chosen by the Denver Broncos with the ninth pick in the NFL football draft Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Paton solid in 1st draft in Denver but no QB could haunt him

By Arnie Stapleton May. 01, 2021 08:46 PM EDT

Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II greets fans after he was chosen by the Denver Broncos with the ninth pick during the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Surprise: Denver Broncos pick DB Pat Surtain II in Round 1

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 29, 2021 09:50 PM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) waves as he runs off the field after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, in this Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, file photo. The Carolina Panthers are trading quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to the Denver Broncos, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press. The person, speaking Wednesday, April 28, 2021, on condition of anonymity because neither team has announced the trade, said the Panthers are getting a sixth-round draft pick in return. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
Panthers trading Teddy Bridgewater to Broncos

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 28, 2021 02:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 1989, file photo, Tony Mandarich backs off the line during the second quarter at Anaheim stadium as the Green Bay Packers played the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game. Considered one of best offensive line prospects in history, lasted only three seasons in Green Bay. (AP photo/Alan Greth, File)
The famous and the flops: best and worst NFL 1st-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock scrambles against the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game in Denver. “We're really high on Drew. I like seeing Drew here every morning and when I come in he's working hard, he's trending in the right direction. As you know, he has a lot of talent. He's becoming a better pro," general manager George Paton said at his pre-draft news conference. “But we're still going to look at the quarterback position.” (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
GM Paton's first draft comes with Broncos at QB crossroads

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 23, 2021 03:55 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)
Former star safety T.J. Ward announces retirement from NFL

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