William Parks
Broncos' new GM has his work cut out for him in first year

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 05:34 PM EST
DENVER BRONCOS (5-11) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Shelby Harris, OLB Jeremiah Attaochu, OT Elijah Wilkinson, RT Demar Dotson, S Will Parks...

Sun illuminates the bust of Denver Broncos running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little late Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in the team's Ring of Fame plaza outside Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Little, who was the franchise's sole star during years of struggles in the 1960s and 1970s, died at 78 from a rare form of cell cancer in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos 1/3/2021

Jan. 02, 2021 07:08 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock fumbles the ball as he is hit by Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Herbert could add to rookie marks when Chargers host Broncos

By Joe Reedy Dec. 24, 2020 04:31 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos scuffling at QB, cornerback but McManus coming back

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 21, 2020 04:38 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie, left, greets Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay before an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 03:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock looks to throw against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas. Lock is already on his second offensive coordinator and second quarterbacks coach in just his second NFL season, and this week he made a pitch for OC Pat Shurmur and his position coach Mike Shula to return in 2021. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
Buffalo Bills on cusp of ending 25-year divisional drought

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 17, 2020 06:05 PM EST

Buffalo Bills on verge of first AFC title in quarter-century

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 01:19 PM EST
BUFFALO (10-3) at DENVER (5-8) Saturday, 4:30 p.m., NFL Network OPENING LINE — Bills by 5 RECORD VS...

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

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) runs after a catch as Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
NFL stages Careers in Football Forum for HBCU students

By The Associated Press Dec. 11, 2020 03:15 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater throws a pass over Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jalyn Holmes (90) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 28-27. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Broncos, Panthers fallen on hard times since Super Bowl 50

By Steve Reed Dec. 10, 2020 07:26 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

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

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

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 13 1949 — Chicago’s Bob Nussbaumer intercepts four passes as the Cardinals set an NFL record for points in a regular-season game with...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2020 12:56 PM EST
Nov. 12 1892 — William “Pudge” Heffelfinger becomes the first pro football player by getting $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic...

Philadelphia Eagles' Greg Ward warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles 11/1/2020

Nov. 01, 2020 06:42 PM EST

Carson Wentz enters 5th year still seeking first playoff win

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 02:15 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (9-8) New faces: CB Darius Slay, DT Javon Hargrave, WR Jalen Reagor, S Will Parks, CB Nickell Robey-Coleman, QB Jalen...

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles general manager and executive vice president Howie Roseman speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Eagles have eight picks after trading a pair to Detroit to get three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay. They have the 21st overall pick, one in the second round (No. 53), one in the third (No. 103) and three more in the fourth. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Need for receiver is obvious but Eagles keep options open

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 16, 2020 03:23 PM EDT

John Elway free to focus on O-line, receivers in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:30 AM EDT
15. DENVER (7-9) LAST SEASON: Musical chairs at coach and quarterback in Denver finally ended when Vic Fangio turned to rookie Drew Lock,...

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2019, file photo, Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) celebrates an interception against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game in Detroit. The Lions agreed to trade cornerback Darius Slay to the Philadelphia Eagles, ending the standout defensive back's seven-year stint in Detroit. Agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed the trade Thursday, March 19, 2020, and that Slay has agreed to a three-year, $50 million extension with Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
New Eagles cornerback Darius Slay wants the pressure on him

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 02, 2020 07:44 PM EDT