Tag: Kareem Jackson
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How new Denver Broncos safeties Caden Sterns, Jamar Johnson help Vic Fangio’s defense
Caden Sterns and Jamar Johnson will soon be competing to make the Broncos roster. But first, the two safeties congratulated each other. Sterns, from Texas, and Johnson, from Indiana, trained together in Arizona in preparation for the NFL draft. Little did they know they’d both be heading to Denver and selected only 12 picks apart —…
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5 players Denver Broncos should consider in second round of NFL draft
All of Broncos Country wants to know who new general manager George Paton is taking ninth overall in the NFL draft the night of April 29. But what about at No. 40 on April 30? There are several players who the Broncos could take on Day 2 who would make a serious impact in Denver…
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Can the Broncos’ 2021 secondary be their best since the 2015 ‘No Fly Zone’? The numbers say yes
It’s only March, but AFC West quarterbacks have been put on notice. The Broncos have seemingly put together one of the most talented and experienced secondaries in the entire NFL this offseason, with their top cornerback Bryce Callahan coming back, their extension of free safety Justin Simmons, their one-year deal with strong safety Kareem Jackson…
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Broncos bring back safety Kareem Jackson on 1-year deal, per report
The Broncos signed back safety Kareem Jackson, after originally not picking up his option at the beginning of free agency, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. It’s a one-year, $5 million deal, a source confirmed to The Gazette. Source: The #Broncos have a deal to bring back Kareem Jackson. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 23,…
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Broncos free agency: Ronald Darby, Mike Boone ready to help team go to the ‘next level’
Cornerback Ronald Darby and running back Mike Boone got a look at their new home Thursday after both signing with the Broncos this offseason. Darby, from Washington, signed a three-year, $30 million deal, while Boone agreed to a two-year, $2.6 million contract. Both fill holes for Denver, who desperately needed a veteran starting corner and…
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What the NFL’s low salary cap in 2021 means for the Broncos in free agency
NFL teams will have nearly $16 million less to work with next season. The league announced the 2021 salary cap Wednesday, setting it at $182.5 million — a big drop from last year’s $198.2 million. The drop is a result of the pandemic, which forced the league to play most of the season without ticket sales…
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Broncos notebook: Phillip Lindsay to be tendered, Justin Simmons remains priority, Ja’Wuan James expected to return
While Phillip Lindsay’s future in Denver remains uncertain, Broncos general manager George Paton announced a move Thursday that could be a step in the right direction if the team wants him back next season. Paton said the Broncos intend to tender the running back and Colorado native, meaning they hope to have him back next…
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New Broncos DBs coach Christian Parker’s coaching journey starts at Norfolk State and Virginia State
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Nine-year-old Christian Parker loved Broncos running back Terrell Davis. At the time, Davis had recently helped the Broncos to back-to-back Super Bowl wins in 1998 and 1999. Parker, meanwhile, was playing for the Kanawha youth football team in Richmond, Virginia. “I was a big fan of Terrell Davis back in the day, with the Mile…
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3 takeaways from Broncos’ 32-31 loss to Raiders: Defense forces 4 takeaways; Lock has no turnovers; Jeudy finds redemption
The Broncos (5-11) lost their season finale to the Raiders (8-8) Sunday, 32-31, finishing last in the AFC West for the second time in the last four seasons. Here’s three takeaways from the game: Defense avoids history with four takeaways Coming into Sunday’s game, the Broncos defense looked to set the franchise record for the…