Tag: Carolina Panthers
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From ‘garbage’ to the NFL: How linebacker Justin Strnad found his way into the Broncos’ starting lineup
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It was in Ms. Heinlein’s Introduction to Information Technology class freshman year at East Lake High School (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) that Jake Hudson convinced Justin Strnad to play football. Strnad, 15 at the time, was a stud baseball player, hoping to one day be a pitcher in the major leagues. But after a serious injury…
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Teddy Bridgewater, now a Bronco, returns to Minnesota a different quarterback, person
EAGAN, Minn. — On Wednesday, it marked 1,807 days since Teddy Bridgewater, then the Vikings’ starting quarterback, suffered a noncontact injury that left him with a Grade 3 ACL tear and a dislocated knee that nearly ended his career. On Aug. 30, it will be the five-year anniversary of the injury. And on Wednesday, Bridgewater, competing…
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Denver Broncos release quarterback Jeff Driskel, sign tight end Eric Saubert
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Broncos released quarterback Jeff Driskel on Monday, after trading for Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on April 28, The Gazette confirmed. Letting Driskel go was an expected move. It saves Denver $2.5 million cap space, and he is no longer needed with Bridgewater on…
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2021 NFL Mock Draft: Broncos trade back; Atlanta takes Justin Fields
The NFL Draft is nearly here, which means time for one final mock draft. The Broncos and general manager George Paton of course threw a wrench into a lot of mock’s Wednesday when they traded for Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. The Gazette’s George Stoia tried to put the pieces together on how this might…
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Family reunion: Ed McCaffrey’s son, Dylan, joins dad at Northern Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dylan McCaffrey is coming home. The son of former Broncos wide receiver and current University of Northern Colorado football coach Ed McCaffrey, announced Sunday evening that he will be joining his dad in Greeley next…
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5 players to watch at the Senior Bowl who could be future Broncos
The Senior Bowl has maybe never been more significant than it is this year. With the NFL combine not taking place this offseason due to COVID-19 concerns, the Senior Bowl is one of the only times some draft prospects will be able to showcase their skills. This year, 136 seniors across college football were selected…
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Broncos vs Panthers injury report: Left tackle Garett Bolles to miss first game of his career with illness
Broncos starting left tackle Garett Bolles will miss the first game of his career, after not feeling well Sunday morning and being ruled out with an illness for the game against the Carolina Panthers. According to 9News’ Mike Klis, Bolles has not tested positive for COVID-19. Bolles has not missed a game since being drafted…
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After COVID-19 battle, hospitalization, Broncos defensive coordinator Ed Donatell is ready to return Sunday vs Panthers
Watching the Broncos from the comfort of his living room couch is something defensive coordinator Ed Donatell hopes to never have to do again. “I don’t like it,” Donatell said Thursday. “I can’t see enough of the whole picture. … There’s things you can pick up and draw from that, but I’d rather not do…