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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, left, talks with his defense, including outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90), during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
What now? Steelers face uncertain future after quick exit

By Will Graves Jan. 12, 2021 07:15 PM EST

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:23 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, which means he will...

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

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry plays against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, in Cleveland. The Browns will try to earn a playoff spot without four wide receivers, including star Landry, their starting middle linebacker and his replacement due to COVID-19 protocols. But despite the six players being out, an NFL spokesman said Cleveland's game at the New York Jets will be played as scheduled on Sunday, Dec. 27. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 12:04 PM 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 activate 31-year-old quarantine kicker against Bills

Dec. 19, 2020 03:18 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — Former XFL kicker Taylor Russolino will make his NFL debut Saturday for the Denver Broncos with Brandon McManus sidelined because of COVID-19...

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 wide receiver Diontae Spencer, left, celebrates after scoring with safety Justin Simmons during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Broncos safety Justin Simmons piling up big plays, accolades

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 16, 2020 05:24 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) tries to catch a pass as Denver Broncos cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. The pass was called incomplete but replays showed the ball never hit the ground. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Broncos' A.J. Bouye suspended six games for PED violation

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 09, 2020 12:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 file photo, Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter stands on the field during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Cleveland. The NFL players believe the season can be completed on time without the league moving into a version of a postseason bubble like other sports have as long as everyone follows the rules already in place meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus. NFLPA President JC Tretter and Executive Director DeMaurice Smith held a virtual news conference on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 to discuss the challenges the players have felt this season while playing during a global pandemic and address how things will change in the future. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
NFL union sees no current need for bubble to slow COVID-19

By Josh Dubow Dec. 08, 2020 05:30 PM EST

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) celebrates his five-yard touchdown reception with Austin Schlottmann (71) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Vic Fangio's chutzpah on defense isn't matched on offense

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 07, 2020 04:16 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

This Sept. 5, 2019 photo shows a gambler making a sports bet at Bally's casino in Atlantic City N.J. Participants in a national sports betting conference on Dec. 1, 2020, agreed that huge holes in state budgets due to the coronavirus outbreak, and the demonstrated eagerness of fans to bet on sports are likely to spur a further expansion of sports betting and online casino gambling in the U.S. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
NFL betting lines in season of COVID-19 are moving targets

By Wayne Parry Dec. 05, 2020 01:56 PM EST

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