Tag: Joe Ellis
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Joe Ellis: Timeline of Broncos ownership will be determined after 2021 season
ENGLEWOOD — Broncos President and CEO Joe Ellis made one thing clear Tuesday: the Broncos are not for sale — yet. In a pre-training camp press conference, Ellis addressed the Broncos’ ownership situation, tangled since the death of owner Pat Bowlen in June 2019. Most recently, the lawsuit to determine the future ownership of the…
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Meet the Denver Broncos’ community development ‘dream team,’ which is regarded as one of the best
Hanging on Allie Engelken’s office wall is a sign that reads “I’d rather try and fail, rather than fail to try.” This is often the rallying cry of the Broncos’ community development team, which Engelken oversees. It’s made of only four people: Engelken, executive director; Liz Jeralds, senior manager; Katie Shuster, the coordinator; and Bobby…
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Broncos President, CEO Joe Ellis named Mizel Institute Community Enrichment Award recipient
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Broncos President and CEO Joe Ellis was selected as the recipient of the Mizel Institute 2021 Community Enrichment Award, the team announced Monday. The philanthropic award is considered one of Colorado’s top service awards “that recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the community.”…
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Denver Broncos’ ownership saga takes another twist with vacated trial
The fate of the Denver Broncos’ future ownership will not be decided in court, at least for now. According to multiple reports confirmed by The Gazette’s George Stoia, a trial set to start July 12 will not happen after a joint motion was filed Tuesday. The rationale for that decision remains unclear. Attorneys for both…
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Peyton Manning voted into Broncos Ring of Fame
Former Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, who helped Denver win Super Bowl 50 in 2015-16, has been voted into the Broncos Ring of Fame, the team announced Tuesday. “I’m incredibly honored to be named to the Broncos Ring of Fame,” Manning said in a statement. “Having been on the field when other members of the Ring…
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Broncos promote Brittany Bowlen, hire China Jude as VP of diversity, equity and inclusion
The Broncos have promoted Brittany Bowlen to senior vice president of strategy and hired China Jude as vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, the organization announced Monday. Bowlen, a daughter of late Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, has served in the organization’s front office as the vice president of strategic initiatives since 2019 and most…
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Roger Goodell addresses NFL’s diversity, the offseason, vaccinated fans, international games during ‘state of the league’ address
As he does every year, Roger Goodell covered a wide range of topics during his annual state of the league press conference Thursday leading up to the Super Bowl, addressing several issues that could potentially affect the Broncos. No topic was brought up more than the lack of diversity among NFL head coaches. Goodell and…
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Broncos file suit against former owner’s right of first refusal in hopes ‘efficient transition of ownership’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Bowlen Sports Inc. and PDB Sports, the parent companies of the Broncos, filed a suit Monday against the team’s former owner, Edgar Kaiser, and his estate wanting a Denver County District Court judge to rule that Kaiser no longer has the right of refusal to…
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Woody Paige: Why are the Denver Broncos lacking diversity in hires?
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The Broncos’ roster is composed of more than 75 percent black players. More than 80 percent of the Denver Broncos’ executives, administrators, directors, coaches and scouts are white men. The franchise could lose an African-American coach in a few days, but may add a black assistant general manager soon. “We’re getting better as an organization…
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Gary Kubiak — former Broncos head coach, assistant and player — announces retirement
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Former Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak, who helped Denver to Super Bowl 50, announced his retirement from football Thursday afternoon. Kubiak has spent 36 years in the NFL as a coach and player, spending time with the Broncos, Ravens, Texans, 49ers and Vikings. He had…