Brett Rypien
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches the game-winning touchdown as Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27), free safety Jordan Poyer (21) and strong safety Micah Hyde, left, defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 32-20. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
On Football: From 2020's best play to its weirdest moment

By Barry Wilner Jan. 01, 2021 11:13 AM EST

FILE- In this Oct. 15, 2019, file photo, Dr. Allen Sills, the NFL's chief medical officer, speaks during a news conference at the at the football league's fall meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The league is pressing forward with its goal of playing the Super Bowl as scheduled in Tampa on Feb. 7. What often seemed improbable during the COVID-10 pandemic has become quite achievable. "Contact tracing is the thing people are not talking the most about, but it is foundational to our success," said Sills. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
NFL has pulled off improbable task of playing amid pandemic

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 29, 2020 02:13 AM EST

Denver Broncos wide receiver Kendall Hinton takes part in drills during an NFL football practice Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Kendall Hinton's QB moment marked in Canton, across the NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 22, 2020 02:17 AM EST

Broncos cancel practice after strength coach's COVID-19 test

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 18, 2020 01:26 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos canceled their walkthrough Friday after strength and conditioning coach Loren Landow tested positive for the...

Denver Broncos tight end Nick Vannett celebrates after scoring against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Lock ditches daredevil ways, rides patience, poise to win

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 14, 2020 04:25 PM EST

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

Kansas City Chiefs free safety Daniel Sorensen (49) helps keep Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) out of the end zone in the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Broncos show plenty of moxie in 22-16 loss to Chiefs

By Dave Skretta Dec. 07, 2020 12:43 AM EST

Chiefs have Edwards-Helaire, Broncos get Lindsay for matchup

By Dave Skretta Dec. 06, 2020 07:22 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is active for Sunday night's game against the AFC West-rival Denver Broncos after missing some...

FILE - Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery is pursued by Denver Broncos defensive tackle Shelby Harris during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver, in this Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, file photo. After missing four games because of COVID-19, Harris will return to the Broncos' lineup when Denver travels to Kansas City to face the Chiefs on Sunday evening. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Broncos' Harris: weird nerve pain was worst part of COVID-19

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 04, 2020 05:01 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

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Broncos bringing QBs to KC to face Mahomes and Chiefs

By Dave Skretta Dec. 03, 2020 04:55 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)
Lock returns to practice, apologizes again for COVID-19 slip

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 02, 2020 04:07 PM EST

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos activate 3 QBs following COVID-19 rules violations

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 02, 2020 01:26 AM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, left, greets Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. The Saints won 31-3. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Column: Broncos could have avoided quarterback quagmire

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 01, 2020 02:05 AM EST

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Drew Lock could end up paying biggest price for QB quagmire

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 30, 2020 05:03 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) is tackled by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (97) and defensive end Dre'Mont Jones during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Hill leads Saints to 31-3 rout of QB-challenged Broncos

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 29, 2020 07:08 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton (2) is hit after the throw by New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Kendall Hinton crushed as Broncos' emergency quarterback

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 29, 2020 02:37 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton (2) throws against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
The Latest: 49ers, Rams tied at 20 late

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2020 01:30 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to throw against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Hinton promoted with all 4 Denver QBs out

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2020 12:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton reacts on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans. The NFL has fined the New Orleans Saints $500,000 and stripped them of a 2021 seventh-round draft pick for violating league COVID-19 protocols, a person with direct knowledge of the discipline told The Associated Press on Sunday, Nov. 29. New Orleans was fined as a repeat offender; Payton previously was docked $150,000 and the team $250,000 because the head coach failed to properly wear a face covering against the Raiders in Week 2. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
AP source: NFL fines Saints $500,000, Patriots $350,000

By Barry Wilner Nov. 29, 2020 10:46 AM EST