Brett Rypien
FILE - Baltimore Ravens special teams coordinator and associate head coach Jerry Rosburg walks on the field during NFL football training camp in Owings Mills, Md., July 29, 2017. Several years after giving up his dream of ever becoming a head coach, Rosburg was asked to lead the Denver Broncos over the final two weeks of the season following Nathaniel Hackett's dismissal. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Jerry Rosburg gets his head coaching chance after 40 years

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 28, 2022 07:43 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett leaves the field after an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
Hackett out as Broncos coach after Wilson's awful game

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 26, 2022 05:49 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) runs as Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos end 5-game skid behind Rypien; Wilson set to return

By Pat Graham Dec. 19, 2022 03:54 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Marlon Mack (37) eludes the reach of Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Rypien overcomes pressure, rallies Broncos past Cards 24-15

By Pat Graham Dec. 18, 2022 07:30 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, right, goes down as he is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos rule out Russell Wilson for Cardinals game Sunday

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 16, 2022 05:36 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) throws against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Backup show: Cards-Broncos features Rypien, McCoy

By Pat Graham Dec. 15, 2022 05:27 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) removes his helmet after a concussion against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Cards-Broncos may feature matchup of backup quarterbacks

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 01:11 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, right, goes down as he is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) and safety Juan Thornhill (22) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Russell Wilson OK for individual drills but misses practice

By Pat Graham Dec. 14, 2022 06:51 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris slips the tackle by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 15

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 14, 2022 02:52 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Darius Harris, bottom, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Wilson's concussion latest setback in Broncos' awful year

By Pat Graham Dec. 11, 2022 09:51 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay, right, runs past Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) to score a touchdown after intercepting a Wilson pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Mahomes, Chiefs outlast Broncos 34-28; Wilson concussed

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 11, 2022 07:40 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) reacts to fans as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. The Eagles won 29-17. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 10

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 09, 2022 03:26 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) celebrates with holder Jordan Stout (11) after kicking a field goal in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Analysis: Even his contemporaries are ribbing Russell Wilson

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 01, 2022 06:00 AM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson speaks during a press conference after a practice session at The Grove in Watford near London, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. The Jacksonville Jaguars will take on the Denver Broncos in an NFL regular season game on Sunday at Wembley Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Russell Wilson will start for Broncos against Jags in London

By Ken Maguire Oct. 28, 2022 10:13 AM EDT

Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons attends a news conference after a practice session in Harrow, England, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 ahead the NFL game against Jacksonville Jaguars at the Wembley stadium on Sunday. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
UK clash: Jags, Broncos try to snap 4-game losing streaks

By Ken Maguire Oct. 27, 2022 02:48 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) scores past New York Giants safety Julian Love (20) and safety Xavier McKinney (29) on a 7-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Broncos, Jaguars look to end 0-for-October skids in London

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 01:22 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 8

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 26, 2022 08:57 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson drinks during a practice session in Harrow, England, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 ahead the NFL game against Jacksonville Jaguars at the Wembley stadium on Sunday. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Broncos' Russell Wilson says he's 'ready to roll' in London

By Ken Maguire Oct. 26, 2022 12:14 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan holds his shoulder after being sacked during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Analysis: No offense but 2022 NFL is no league for old men

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 25, 2022 06:01 AM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches play against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Injuries becoming a tough foe for Jets amid surprising start

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 24, 2022 06:57 PM EDT