Author: Kyle Fredrickson
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RB Cody Schrader ‘living out of a suitcase’ to pursue NFL dream | Broncos notebook
ENGLEWOOD — Cody Schrader is on his fifth NFL team in less than two full seasons. The newest Broncos running back, signed Tuesday to their active roster, explained the challenges of chasing his NFL dream on the roster edge. “You get to one place, and you feel like you’re a part of it. Then the…
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Broncos sign running back Cody Schrader off waivers | Broncos notebook
The Broncos signed a running back to their active roster. Denver claimed Cody Schrader off waivers on Monday from the Texans, per the NFL’s transactions wire. The second-year pro appeared in one game for the Rams in 2024 and another in 2025. The Broncos signed Schrader in a corresponding move after placing safety Brandon Jones…
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Broncos safety Brandon Jones placed on injured reserve; P.J. Locke next man up
The Broncos are being tested once again with health issues in their secondary. Denver placed starting safety Brandon Jones on injured reserve on Monday. He will miss at least the final four games of the regular season with a pectoral injury suffered in the first half on Sunday against the Packers. P.J. Locke will now…
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Broncos QB Bo Nix shines with four passing touchdowns in win over Packers
Bo Nix entered his “flow state” against the Packers. It culminated in a massive Broncos home victory, 34-26, on Sunday to clinch a playoff berth and extend their winning streak to 11 games. Nix delivered arguably the best performance of his young NFL career. The second-year starting quarterback threw for 302 yards with four touchdowns,…
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RJ Harvey dismisses doubt on rise to Broncos featured running back: ‘I can finally play free’
ENGLEWOOD — Doubt RJ Harvey at your own risk. The Broncos’ rookie running back is listed at 5-foot-8 and 205 pounds. But how do you measure heart? Because the critics are all too predictable. “I know I’m short. I’m not the biggest guy,” Harvey told The Denver Gazette from his locker room stall at Broncos…
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Riley Moss embracing challenge of talented Packers’ receiving corps | Broncos notebook
ENGLEWOOD — Broncos cornerback Riley Moss is like most of us this holiday season. Procrastinating on his gift shopping. “I haven’t started shopping for presents,” Moss told The Denver Gazette after practice on Friday at Broncos Park. “But it gets itself figured out one way or the other. Nothing to stress about. A big focus…
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Matt LaFleur calls Sean Payton ‘one of the best offensive minds’ in NFL | Broncos notebook
ENGLEWOOD — Sean Payton has the respect of Matt LaFleur. The Broncos (11-2) coach and Packers (9-3-1) coach will square off on Sunday at Empower Field in what’s being hyped as a potential Super Bowl preview. On Thursday, LaFleur answered questions from Green Bay media and spoke highly of Payton when asked about their professional…
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Pat Surtain endorses Vance Joseph as NFL head coaching candidate | Broncos notebook
ENGLEWOOD — Pat Surtain understands the Vance Joseph head coaching hype. Joseph, in his third season as Broncos defensive coordinator, leads one of the best units in football ahead of Week 15 on Sunday against Green Bay. The Broncos rank first in sacks (55), third in total defense (282 yards/game) and fourth in scoring defense…
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Adam Prentice rumbles for NFL career-long gain vs. Raiders: ‘I definitely was trying to score’ | Broncos notebook
Adam Prentice had touchdown dreams on the longest run of his NFL career. The Broncos fullback did not cross the goal line on Sunday in a 24-17 road win over the Raiders. But his 18-yard rumble in the third quarter moved the chains and extended a touchdown drive. It also showcased the growing versatility of…
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Broncos not celebrating end of Chiefs’ AFC West reign quite yet: ‘The Chargers are very much alive’
The Broncos won’t count their chickens before they hatch. There will be a new AFC West champion in 2025 with Kansas City’s nine-year division reign finally over. The Chiefs (6-7) were mathematically eliminated from contention after a Sunday night home loss, 20-10, to Houston. The division-leading Broncos (11-2) paid attention to that result. “We watched…