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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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Colorado’s Will Sherman drafted by New England Patriots in sixth round
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado offensive lineman Will Sherman was selected by the New England Patriots 197th overall in the sixth round of the NFL draft Saturday. This makes six straight years that Colorado has had an offensive lineman drafted. Sherman started 27 games in his career for the…
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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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Rockies’ Elías Díaz turns heads on defense, but wants his offense to stand out too
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DENVER — For a week, as he was held out of the Rockies lineup, Elías Díaz worked behind the scenes on improving his productivity at the plate. His defense has turned heads, but his offense has lagged behind. He had just two hits through his first 10 games. Comeback attempt falls short for Rockies as…
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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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Broncos GM George Paton wasn’t letting Justin Simmons go anywhere
Justin Simmons knew from the moment he first spoke to new Broncos General Manager George Paton that he wasn’t going anywhere. The All-Pro safety was staying in Denver and Paton did everything he needed to make that happen, extending Simmons to a four-year, $61 million contract that makes him the highest paid safety in NFL…
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Jamal Murray makes NBA history in 50-point game, Nuggets drop Cavaliers
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Jamal Murray got down Friday night in a city celebrated for its love of Rock and Roll. Murray’s one-of-a-kind performance led the Nuggets’ 120-103 win at Cleveland’s Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, a mile away from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He scored 50 points, making 21 of the 25 shots he attempted. He finished…
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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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What will the Broncos do with Justin Simmons? ‘This is a must extension’
Justin Simmons wandered around Empower Field, thinking about what would come next, as his and the Broncos’ season — and quite possibly his career in Denver — had come to an end Sunday. “It’s still a little bit raw emotionally for me, so I want to make sure I’m choosing my words wisely, but I was…
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Facundo Campazzo finds rhythm, leads Denver Nuggets bench to best showing in win over Timberwolves
Facundo Campazzo and the Nuggets’ second unit had coach Michael Malone feeling friendly after Sunday’s 124-109 win over the Timberwolves in Minnesota. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray were their typical selves, but the bench, led by Campazzo, gave the Nuggets (2-4) their biggest boost so far this season. Jokic finished with his fourth triple-double in…