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Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia talks with Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Detroit Lions at Denver Broncos 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 03:49 PM EST

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) pulls down Denver Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen (2) into the end zone for a sack during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Drew Lock’s status remains prime topic with Broncos

By Pat Graham Nov. 26, 2019 04:51 PM EST

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) pulls down Denver Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen (2) into the end zone for a sack during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
QB conundrum confronts Broncos coach Vic Fangio

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 25, 2019 05:09 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, avoids being sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Clowney inactive for Seattle against Eagles

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 12:34 PM EST

A Buffalo Bills fan dressed in a Santa suit waits for the start of an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 12:08 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) fumbles as he is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive tackle Shelby Harris (96) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Broncos recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Bills’ newfound offensive identity to be tested by Broncos

By John Wawrow Nov. 21, 2019 04:45 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) celebrates a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Darnold, Renfrow

By Frank Stampfl Nov. 19, 2019 12:46 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Broncos keep squandering fourth-quarter leads

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 18, 2019 05:17 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph celebrates after catching a 32-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings overcome 20-0 deficit at half to beat Broncos 27-23

By Dave Campbell Nov. 17, 2019 04:51 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen prepares to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 01:35 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick catches a pass as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (25) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Patrick who broke his left hand in the opener at Oakland after playing just eight snaps on offense and nine on special teams, is expected to return to the 53-man roster this weekend. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe, File)
Broncos bringing back Patrick, putting Callahan on IR

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 15, 2019 05:04 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick catches a pass as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (25) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Patrick who broke his left hand in the opener at Oakland after playing just eight snaps on offense and nine on special teams, is expected to return to the 53-man roster this weekend. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe, File)
Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers 12/9/2018

Nov. 15, 2019 02:54 PM EST

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio watches during the second half of NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Kubiak impact on Vikings’ offense is clear; Broncos to visit

By Dave Campbell Nov. 14, 2019 04:21 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock scrambles during the second half of the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons in Canton, Ohio. The Broncos are bringing rookie quarterback Lock back to practice Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, to see if he is going to be able to play this season. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Rookie Drew Lock returns to Broncos practice

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 12, 2019 03:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock scrambles during the second half of the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons in Canton, Ohio. The Broncos are bringing rookie quarterback Lock back to practice Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, to see if he is going to be able to play this season. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Broncos rookie Drew Lock returning to practice this week

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 11, 2019 03:22 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco (5) looks downfield for a receiver in an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Denver. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 30-6. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Elway says QB Lock not ready to return to action

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 23, 2019 07:31 PM EDT

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) takes a break in an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Denver. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 30-6. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Broncos trade receiver Emmanuel Sanders to 49ers

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 22, 2019 03:14 PM EDT

Bears-Broncos Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2019 01:32 PM EDT
CHICAGO (0-1) at DENVER (0-1) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Bears by 1½ RECORD VS. SPREAD — Bears 0-1; Broncos 0...

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Broncos coach Vic Fangio treating Bears game like any other

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 11, 2019 05:04 PM EDT

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson (68), offensive guard Ronald Leary (65) and others sit on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. Oakland won the game 24-16. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Broncos' strategies backfire in dud of season opener

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 10, 2019 05:22 PM EDT