Courtland Sutton
FILE In this Nov. 22, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) runs off the field after defeating the Miami Dolphins in an an NFL football game in Denver. Simmons is the first player franchise tagged in 2021. NFL teams have until Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 4 p.m. ET to use their franchise tag to prevent a pending free agent from hitting the open market. (AP Photo/Justin Edmonds, File)
Broncos' Justin Simmons becomes NFL's highest-paid safety

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 19, 2021 03:04 PM EDT

Broncos release veteran defensive tackle Jurrell Casey

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 25, 2021 02:05 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Jurrell Casey’s stint in Denver lasted just three games. The Broncos released the veteran defensive tackle Thursday...

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws under pressure from Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Justin Jones during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Broncos staying the course in 2021 after another bad year

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 01, 2021 05:57 PM EST

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) misses a pass in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Raiders, Broncos jockeying for draft position, not playoffs

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 31, 2020 04:59 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is helped off the field after being injured during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Barkley's season lasted just six quarters as he tore the ACL in his right knee against Chicago and had the meniscus repaired, too. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Sidelined stars fill out roster for NFL's All-Absent Team

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 30, 2020 02:36 AM EST

File-This Nov.8, 2020, file photo shows Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, in Atlanta. The Broncos see an upside to rookie receiver Jeudy's frustrations that have seeped into snarky comments on social media. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Broncos: Jerry Jeudy's struggles are par for pandemic season

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 11, 2020 05:01 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) intercepts the pass behind Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Broncos rookie receivers a bright spot in difficult season

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 19, 2020 06:43 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) misses a pass while covered by Denver Broncos cornerback Bryce Callahan (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Broncos are 3-6 for fourth consecutive year, Drew Lock hurt

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 16, 2020 05:35 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) works in the pocket against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Lock laments loss of tight end as Broncos search for answers

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 11, 2020 07:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) leaves the field for halftime during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. From the season-altering (Dak Prescott, Saquon Barkley) to the bizarre (Taylor, Trent Brown), injuries are playing their traditionally significant role in the NFL. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
From season-altering to bizarre, injuries hit NFL yet again

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 10, 2020 03:21 AM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Slow-starting Denver Broncos aim to quit playing catch-up

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 09, 2020 05:20 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) reacts with teammates wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) and wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (17) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos: we have the right guys to straighten things out

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 26, 2020 04:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick runs for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game in Denver. Heading into Sunday's game against Kansas City (5-1), Patrick leads the Broncos (2-3) with 20 receptions for 310 yards and two touchdowns. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Patrick has emerged as Broncos' top target with Sutton out

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 23, 2020 04:45 PM EDT

Injured Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay takes part in drills during NFL football practice Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Lindsay: juggling, uncertainty just part of 2020 NFL season

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 10, 2020 04:17 PM EDT

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) pressures New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Broncos' Bradley Chubb finally finds pre-injury form, sacks

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 02, 2020 03:42 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien is hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Jordan Whitehead as he throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Brett Rypien named Broncos starting QB against New York Jets

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 29, 2020 06:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos defensive end Jurrell Casey (99) gestures after a tipped pass against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. The 10th-year veteran and five-time Pro Bowler tore a biceps tendon in Denver's 28-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Battered Broncos piling up injuries with all those losses

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 28, 2020 04:39 PM EDT

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb, right, looks over the line as Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, left, starts a play during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Driskel benched, Broncos fall to 0-3 after loss to Bucs

By Pat Graham Sep. 27, 2020 09:59 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes the catch aganst Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 12:44 PM EDT

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) runs the ball as Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (58) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos receivers facing big tests with Sutton sidelined

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 25, 2020 02:10 PM EDT