Tag: Justin Simmons
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Versatile safety Brandon Jones has fit in well with Broncos in replacing Justin Simmons
In 2021, safety Brandon Jones had an impressive five sacks for Miami. Then again, perhaps that wasn’t so great for him. While with the Dolphins from 2020-23, Jones started just 30 of the 54 games he played. Last season, he started just six of the 16 games he got into and played 42% of the…
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UCHealth, Broncos players raise over $100,000 for local charity
Although rain interrupted the annual UCHealth charitable home run derby competition “Healthy Swings” Monday, Broncos players competing in the underground batting cage of Coors Field instead of on it helped raise $120,000 for Food for Thought Denver. The charity, now in over 70 Denver schools, gives local students food items to take home over the…
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New Denver Broncos ownership vows to continue community support
The Denver Broncos haven’t made the NFL playoffs in six seasons, but the team never missed a step when it came to winning charitable efforts in the metro Denver community, especially the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver. For more than three decades, the football team, the Denver Broncos Charities (a 501(c)3 non-profit organization)…
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AFC playoff picture: Here’s where the Broncos currently stand
DENVER — A loss on Sunday put a damper on the Broncos’ playoff hopes. But, with three games left, they still have a shot of making it to the postseason. At 7-7, the Broncos are now in third place in the AFC West, behind the Chiefs and the Chargers. They have the Raiders, Rams and Chiefs…
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Broncos rookie Pat Surtain II shares moment with father after first pick-six
DENVER — There was no one within 5 yards of Pat Surtain II by the time he crossed into the end zone on Sunday afternoon, breaking out into a wind mill to celebrate his first-career touchdown. Then he paused. He felt the moment called for a dance. It wasn’t planned, even though the rookie has…
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Broncos analysis: 3 takeaways from the Broncos’ disappointing loss to the Eagles
DENVER — The Broncos had arguably their most disappointing loss of the season Sunday, falling to the Eagles, 30-13, and dropping to 5-5 on the year. Here are three takeaways from the game: Gordon’s fumble proves costly Facing a fourth and 1 on the Eagles’ 23-yard-line, Broncos running back Melvin Gordon appeared to have gotten a…
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3 keys to a Broncos’ victory over the Ravens: Slow down Lamar Jackson
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ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos are 3-0 for the first time since 2016 and hope to become 4-0 against the 2-1 Ravens at Empower Field. Here are three keys to a Broncos victory Sunday: Slow down Lamar Jackson The Ravens quarterback is one of the most electric players in football, often using his legs to make…
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Home again: Broncos players, coaches excited to play again in front of full capacity crowd at Empower Field
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ENGLEWOOD — Six years ago, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater learned how intimidating a full Empower Field at Mile High can be for opposing teams. Then-Minnesota’s starting quarterback, Bridgewater and the Vikings had a rough day, falling 23-20 with Minnesota’s offense struggling to move the ball throughout the day. Now a Bronco, Bridgewater is excited to experience Broncos…
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Broncos training camp observations: Drew Lock, Teddy Bridgewater throw interceptions in 2-minute drill
ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos are a week into training camp and there appears to be no separation in the quarterback battle, as both threw interceptions in the 2-minute drill Wednesday. Here are the top observations from Wednesday’s practice: QB battle update: Lock, Bridgewater throw interceptions The most notable sequence of the day came in the final…
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Broncos training camp observations: Rookie OLB Jonathon Cooper standing out on and off field
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ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos put on pads for the first time this training camp Tuesday, allowing a new running back and a rookie outside linebacker to stand out. Here are the top observations of the Broncos training camp Day 6: Star of the day: RB Mike Boone Few players starred during Tuesday’s practice, but new…