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Broncos rookie Baron Browning ‘eager’ to get reps after injury
ENGLEWOOD — Broncos rookie linebacker Baron Browning was so excited to be back on the practice field Tuesday, he was willing to tackle a reporter. “I’ll tackle you right now,” Browning said to a media member following practice. The third-round pick finally returned to practice this week after suffering a knee injury in May during rookie…
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Broncos GM George Paton explains quarterback situation, believes Drew Lock or Teddy Bridgewater could be franchise quarterback
EAGEN, Minn. — George Paton believes in Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater. Paton, in his first year as the Broncos’ general manager, hasn’t wavered in his belief that either Lock or Bridgewater could be Denver’s franchise quarterback. And through two weeks of training camp, he likes what he’s seen from both as they battle for…
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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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Diontae Spencer hopes to continue being a ‘spark’ on Broncos special teams
When Diontae Spencer returned a punt 83 yards for a touchdown last season against the Panthers, it gave the Broncos the “spark” they needed to go onto win 32-27. Spencer, who’s entering his third year with the Broncos, has been Denver’s return man the last two years, averaging 11 yards per punt return and 23.9…
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Broncos OTAs observations: Teddy Bridgewater building chemistry; right tackle is a four-man battle; Aaron Rodgers trade incoming?
Broncos coach Vic Fangio isn’t holding anything back for new quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Despite Tuesday only being Bridgewater’s fourth day practicing with the team, Fangio said they’ve given him “a pretty good bit” of the playbook. And as a six-year NFL veteran, it’s nothing he can’t handle. “I saw an improvement in him today and…
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Trevor Story hits walk-off home run as Colorado Rockies sweep the Diamondbacks
DENVER — Trevor Story was the first player on the field Friday before the Rockies started a three-game series against the Diamondbacks. He had come back from a quick road trip to San Diego, where he had just two hits and struck out six times. He took batting practice as Rockies hitting coach Dave Magadan…
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Nuggets notebook: Defending Portland’s great group of guards, Denver duo among award finalists, injury update ahead of Game 1
The Denver Nuggets’ path past Portland in the first round of the playoffs starts with defense. “The thing that scares me the most is the 3-point line,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Thursday ahead of Saturday’s Game 1 at Ball Arena. “They take 42 (3-pointers) a game. They were second or third in both makes…
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Broncos sign veteran Cameron Fleming to compete for starting right tackle spot, per report
The Broncos are signing veteran right tackle Cameron Fleming to a $3.675 million deal, according to 9News. Fleming is the second offensive tackle the Broncos have signed the last two days, joining Bobby Massie who signed Wednesday for $4 million. Following Ja’Wuan James’ torn Achilles on May 4, Denver’s right tackle position looked to be…
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5 players the Broncos could sign at right tackle to replace Ja’Wuan James
The Broncos are on the hunt for a right tackle. With Ja’Wuan James tearing his Achilles in an off-site workout Tuesday, Denver is searching for a veteran right tackle to compete for the starting spot with Calvin Anderson next season. There are several good free agent options who may even be cheaper than the $10…
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Broncos starting right tackle, Ja’Wuan James, suffers possible season-ending injury
Denver Broncos starting right tackle, Ja’Wuan James, suffered a possible season-ending torn Achilles during an off-site workout Tuesday, The Gazette confirmed. According to the NFL Network, the Broncos are “hopeful” he won’t miss the season, but are unsure how much time he will miss. James returned the Broncos this offseason after opting out last season…