ARNIE STAPLETON
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller responds to a question during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at the NFL football team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Miller cracking wise on teammates again after big comeback

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 16, 2021 05:01 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Von Miller is officially back. The

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2021, file photo, Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II takes part in drills during an NFL football training camp at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. Surtain II's first NFL start comes against a familiar foe: Jaguars rookie QB Trevor Lawrence, whose Clemson Tigers walloped his top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in the national championship three years ago. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Rookie Patrick Surtain II will get first NFL start Sunday

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 15, 2021 05:26 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Cornerback Patrick Surtain II's first NFL start is

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) is tackled by New York Giants' Logan Ryan (23) and James Bradberry (24) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Broncos place starters Jerry Jeudy, Ronald Darby on IR

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 14, 2021 06:41 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos were stacked at two positions to

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in overtime in an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Analysis: Manning Bros. talk as big a game as they played

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 14, 2021 02:45 AM EDT
“They're all going to be like this,” Peyton Manning exclaimed after the

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (85) dives for a touchdown as New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) attempts to stop him during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Broncos above .500 for first time in more than 1,000 days

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 13, 2021 04:16 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Game balls went to newcomers George Paton and Teddy

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Bobby Massie takes part in drills during an NFL football training camp at the team's headquarters Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Massie hooked on Colorado, Broncos glad they landed the vet

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 10, 2021 04:14 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — What first hooked new Denver Broncos right tackle Bobby

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2021, file photo, Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb takes part in drills at an NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. Authorities say Chubb was detained Tuesday, Sept. 7, Chubb was detained Tuesday, Sept. 7, on a warrant for failing to appear in court last month to face traffic-related charges in Colorado. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Chubb's ankle worries Broncos more than his traffic arrest

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 09, 2021 03:37 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Von Miller-Bradley Chubb reunion is still on for

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Bridgewater convinced Broncos; now he's out to win over fans

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 08, 2021 05:28 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — First, Teddy Bridgewater won over his teammates. Then

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2021, file photo, Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb takes part in drills at an NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. Authorities say Chubb was detained Tuesday, Sept. 7, Chubb was detained Tuesday, Sept. 7, on a warrant for failing to appear in court last month to face traffic-related charges in Colorado. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Broncos' Chubb detained on warrant over traffic offenses

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 07, 2021 07:08 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos Pro Bowl linebacker Bradley Chubb was detained

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II takes part in drills during an NFL football training camp at the team's headquarters Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos' secondary has gone from weakness to strength in '21

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 06, 2021 05:12 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — George Paton inherited a snakebitten secondary when he

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton scores a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos finally have deep roster to end playoff drought

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 01, 2021 07:16 PM EDT
DENVER (AP) — First-year general manager George Paton brought both a fresh

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman (28) runs as Los Angeles Rams defensive end Eric Banks (98) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos' top priority: breaking out of their September swoon

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 01, 2021 05:07 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — It took until October each of the last two seasons for

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Marcell Ateman (88) celebrates his touchdown catch with Derek Carr (4) during the second half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Chiefs rebuild O-line to protect Mahomes, fend off rivals

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 31, 2021 01:51 PM EDT
Overhauls are usually reserved for bad teams that miss the playoffs, not ones

Denver Broncos wide receiver Trinity Benson takes part in drills during an NFL football training camp at the team's headquarters Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos trade WR Trinity Benson to Detroit Lions

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 31, 2021 12:44 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Longshot wide receiver Trinity Benson achieved his

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) battles Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Tremayne Anchrum (72) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Miller, Sutton shine in Broncos' 17-12 win over Rams

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 29, 2021 12:19 AM EDT
DENVER (AP) — A trio of Broncos returning from injuries celebrated their 2021

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller leads Minnesota Vikings fans in a cheer during a joint NFL football training camp Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Von Miller returns this weekend for first game since 2019

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 26, 2021 05:22 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos coach Vic Fangio faced another difficult

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, back, passes the ball to tight end Albert Okwuegbunam as they take part in drills during an NFL football training camp at the team's headquarters Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos name Teddy Bridgewater their starting quarterback

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 25, 2021 01:23 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are going with the steady over the

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) drops back to pass during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Fangio still unsure who to name as his starting quarterback

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 24, 2021 07:39 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos coach Vic Fangio needs more time to declare

Denver Broncos wide receiver Trinity Benson takes part in drills during an NFL football training camp at the team's headquarters Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Surprise longshot has starred in Denver's loaded WR corps

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 20, 2021 02:00 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater know that whichever one

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock looks to pass the ball while taking part in drills during an NFL football training camp at the team's headquarters Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Lock, Bridgewater looking for separation in Seattle

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 18, 2021 07:17 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Erratic practices throughout training camp and a