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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

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

FILE - Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory (94) plays in an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Sept 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Denver Broncos and defensive end Randy Gregory have agreed on a $70 million, five-year contract that will prevent the Dallas Cowboys from keeping one of their top targets in free agency, a person with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Montague, File)
Paton: Broncos convinced Gregory's troubles are behind him

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 18, 2022 09:06 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock looks to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos 1/9/2022

Jan. 08, 2022 04:41 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock stands on the bench in the closing minutes of a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Broncos' Drew Lock focuses on Chiefs, not on his future

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 05, 2022 07:37 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Mixon (28) celebrates a touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Parsons, Mixon latest stars added to COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2022 05:54 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates after the Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 34-31 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
The Latest: Four teams vying for final two NFC playoff spots

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2022 11:58 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Rams won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings lose Cousins to COVID list before game vs. Packers

By Dave Campbell Dec. 31, 2021 11:50 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Keisean Nixon (22) tackles Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Lock preparing for another start with Bridgewater still out

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 29, 2021 05:25 PM EST

New York Jets middle linebacker C.J. Mosley, left, tackles Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Lawrence, McCaffrey, Jones headline 2021 All-Absent Team

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2021 05:35 AM EST

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks along the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Fangio says he should keep his job but focus isn't on future

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 27, 2021 04:07 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) runs against Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Keisean Nixon (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Broncos' postseason play in jeopardy after loss to Raiders

By Danny Webster Dec. 26, 2021 09:18 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 04:19 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is carted off the field after being injured against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Bridgewater hospitalized overnight after head injury in loss

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 19, 2021 06:31 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 03:37 PM EST

Denver Broncos players kneel on a painted tribute to former Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos in thick of playoff chase for first time since 2015

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 13, 2021 05:27 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Mike Boone (26) runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Melvin Ingram III (24) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Broncos' Mike Boone biding time after coming in as backup

By Pat Graham Dec. 09, 2021 04:51 PM EST

Williams could have big day against Lions' leaky run defense

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 10:10 AM EST
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is congratulated by teammate Darrel Williams (31) after scoring on a touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 08:47 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Shh! Denver Broncos mum on 11-game losing streak to Chiefs

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 02, 2021 04:58 PM EST