Albert Okwuegbunam
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

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 defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Lock misses practice, Rypien might get second career start

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 18, 2020 06:25 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

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 tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (85) scores a touchdown as Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Michael Davis (43) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos rookie tight end Okwuegbunam out with torn ACL

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 09, 2020 03:48 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is helped off the field after getting injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
QBs Stafford, Allen, several TEs injured on rough NFL Sunday

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 06:08 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83) misses the catch against Denver Broncos defensive back Essang Bassey (34) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Ryan throws 3 TDs as Falcons stop comeback, beat Broncos

By Charles Odum Nov. 08, 2020 04:35 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
The Latest: Home teams now 65-65-1 in this pandemic season

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 01:13 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. The Broncos won 31-30. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Lock fires back at dance critic, will keep busting moves

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 05, 2020 06:44 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) prepares for an NFL game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 in Atlanta. The Lions defeated the Falcons 23-22.(Margaret Bowles via AP)
Broncos' Lock, Falcons' Ryan try to continue season revivals

By Charles Odum Nov. 05, 2020 03:24 PM EST

Denver Broncos wide receiver K.J. Hamler (13) celebrates his game-tying touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. The Broncos won 31-30. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Column: Broncos, Saints both defend teammate, unlike Cowboys

By Arnie Stapeton Nov. 03, 2020 04:24 AM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws the game-tying touchdown pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. The Broncos won 31-30. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos coach says he never considered benching Drew Lock

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 02, 2020 06:04 PM EST

Denver Broncos wide receiver K.J. Hamler (13) celebrates his game-tying touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. The Broncos won 31-30. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Another close call: Chargers lose big lead, fall to Broncos

By Pat Graham Nov. 01, 2020 10:19 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Lock rallies Broncos to last-second 31-30 win over Chargers

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 01, 2020 07:59 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool, center left, makes a touchdown catch on a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Steelers remain unbeaten, edge archrival Ravens 28-24

Nov. 01, 2020 05:03 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos 11/1/2020

Nov. 01, 2020 04:22 PM EST

Herbert doing what Lock isn't: completing deep passes

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 11:10 AM EDT
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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 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