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Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay embraces Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) after the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Los Angeles Rams won 23-20. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Champion Rams' model for success isn't easy to replicate

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 09, 2022 04:09 PM EST

FILE - Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson gestures as he walks off the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 27-0. The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to trade nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos for a massive haul of draft picks and players, two people familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the blockbuster trade, which is pending Wilson passing a physical, can't become official until the start of the new league year on March 16. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
AP sources: Seahawks agree to trade Russell Wilson to Denver

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 08, 2022 03:05 PM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett seen during pregame of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. At right is Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. A person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday morning, Jan. 27, 2022, that the Denver Broncos are finalizing a deal to hire Packers offensive coordinator as their new head coach. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was still in the works and the team hadn't announced the hiring. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Broncos hire Packers OC Nathaniel Hackett as their new coach

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 27, 2022 07:38 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) celebrates after a rushing touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 04:43 PM EST

New York Giants' Mike Glennon passes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Analysis: Omicron looms ominously over NFL's playoff races

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 28, 2021 02:49 AM 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 running back Melvin Gordon (25) runs for a gain against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos honor Demaryius Thomas with 38-10 rout of the Lions

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 12, 2021 07:26 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Detroit Lions at Denver Broncos 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 04:03 PM EST

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

Chargers-Broncos showdown shaping up as run-heavy matchup

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 03:22 PM EST
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (6-4) at DENVER (5-5) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, CBS LINE: Chargers by 2½, according to FanDuel...

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) celebrates catching a touchdown pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
AP source: Broncos WR Tim Patrick agrees to $30M extension

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 19, 2021 07:15 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) tries to escape the reach of Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Alex Singleton during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
No easy street: Broncos falter in 30-13 loss to Eagles

By Pat Graham Nov. 14, 2021 10:56 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) runs back a fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Slay's scoop-and-score leads Eagles past Broncos 30-13

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 14, 2021 07:38 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws a pass under pressure from Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Broncos go for sweep of NFC East teams with Eagles up next

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 02:11 PM EST

Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) celebrates intercepting a pass thrown by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Signature victory at Dallas keeps Broncos in playoff mix

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 08, 2021 03:31 PM EST

Injured Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, center, stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Prescott plans to start as Cowboys face post-Miller Broncos

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 04, 2021 07:14 PM EDT

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) is hit by Washington Football Team safety Landon Collins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Coach, GM give Shumur measured support as Broncos sputter

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 04, 2021 05:53 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) scrambles as Denver Broncos defensive tackle Shamar Stephen (99) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos block 2 field goals in 17-10 win over Washington

By Pat Graham Oct. 31, 2021 07:41 PM EDT