Ryquell Armstead
FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ed Donatell, left, directs cornerback Essang Bassey who takes part in drills during an NFL football practice at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. Donatell made his first public comments on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, since testing positive for COVID-19 on Halloween. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Broncos' Donatell: COVID-19 both weakened and awakened him

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 10, 2020 07:36 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, center, jokes with backup quarterbacks Jeff Driskel, left, and Brett Rypien during an NFL football practice in Englewood, Colo., in this Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, file photo. The Broncos activated three quarterbacks—starter Lock and backups Rypien and Blake Bortles—from the COVID-19 list Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, to insure that the team will not be without quarterbacks on the roster for the game against the Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday as the Broncos were last Sunday when hosting the New Orleans Saints. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The virus's toll: How 32 NFL teams have been hit by COVID-19

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2020 04:32 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) looks to throw against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Tagovailoa seeks only second 4-0 start by rookie in 40 years

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 19, 2020 05:45 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) is brought down by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Ben Niemann (56) and others during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos' Gordon sorry for DUI, focuses on game vs. Chargers

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 28, 2020 07:16 PM EDT

Illinois State running back James Robinson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, on Feb. 28, 2020. Relative unknown James Robinson has a chance to make NFL history Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Quiet, confident Robinson could make NFL history with Jags

By Mark Long Sep. 12, 2020 02:47 AM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) sets up for a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. Armstead is expected to miss significant time after landing on the COVID-19 list for the second time in five weeks. Coach Doug Marrone says Armstead will be sidelined "a while.” “I can't put a real timetable on it, but he'll be out for a while," Marrone said Monday, Sept. 7, 2020.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Jaguars' Armstead 'out a while' after return to COVID list

Sep. 07, 2020 03:39 PM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone watches his team against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. The heat is on — and the games haven't even kicked off yet. That's life in the NFL for some coaches who enter the regular season knowing they need to guide their squads through what will be a most unusual regular season and at least keep them in playoff contention into December.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Jags go with another 6th-rounder, Jake Luton, as backup QB

By Mark Long Sep. 05, 2020 03:18 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Josh Oliver performs a drill during an NFL football workout, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jags place Oliver on IR, ending his season prematurely again

Aug. 20, 2020 12:37 PM EDT

The Latest: Lions put Allison on the reserve/opt-out list

By The Associated Press Aug. 02, 2020 02:52 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Detroit Lions put wide...

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole, front, makes a reception in front of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Rock Ya-Sin during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Minshew, Jaguars close out season with 38-20 win over Colts

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2019 07:32 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick celebrates his winning touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Dolphins stun Pats; Chiefs top Chargers to grab bye in AFC

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 05:58 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett, left, looks for a receiver as guard Braden Smith (72) blocks Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 04:47 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Jaguars downgrade RB Fournette to doubtful with illness

Dec. 28, 2019 12:34 PM EST

A Jacksonville Jaguars fan sits outside the stadium ahead of the first half of an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 07:37 AM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey, center, talks with defensive coordinator Todd Wash as he stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jaguars find ground game, but still looking for consistency

By Mark Long Sep. 30, 2019 07:11 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette reacts towards the crowd after a gain during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Fournette leads Jags' 26-24 comeback over Broncos

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 29, 2019 08:11 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos 9/29/2019

Sep. 29, 2019 04:21 PM EDT

Jaguars place RB Alfred Blue on injured reserve, release 3

Sep. 01, 2019 02:34 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars placed veteran running back Alfred Blue on injured reserve more than two weeks after he hurt his left ankle in a...

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker Myles Jack (44) reacts after making a play during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Jacksonville, Fla. A person familiar with the situation says the Jaguars are giving Jack a four-year contract extension worth $57 million, a move that will give the team more flexibility with its franchise tag in 2020. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
AP source: Jags' Jack to sign 4-year, $57M extension

By Mark Long Aug. 31, 2019 04:48 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars fullback Ricky Ortiz, right, tries to get past Atlanta Falcons defensive back Parker Baldwin, left, during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Atlanta Falcons at Jacksonville Jaguars 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 07:35 PM EDT