PAT GRAHAM
FILE - Denver Broncos place kicker Brandon McManus watches his 49-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Broncos severed ties with McManus on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, releasing the last holdover player from the team that captured Super Bowl 50. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Broncos release Brandon McManus, last holdover from team that won Super Bowl 50

By Pat Graham May. 23, 2023 01:25 PM EDT
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos severed ties with kicker Brandon McManus on Tuesday

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley responds to a question after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Herbert among Chargers to play late in meaningless game

By Pat Graham Jan. 08, 2023 09:25 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — Not even the sight of his leading receiver being carted off the field

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) celebrates his interception against the Arizona Cardinals with defensive tackle D.J. Jones (97) ) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Evero passes on Broncos' interim job, has head coach desire

By Pat Graham Dec. 29, 2022 07:53 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero had a shot at a two

Denver Broncos running back Latavius Murray (28) runs the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
At 32, Broncos tailback Latavius Murray still running strong

By Pat Graham Dec. 22, 2022 07:17 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The game ball presented to Latavius Murray in the locker room

FILE - Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman speaks to reporters in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, ahead of Super Bowl 50. Hillman, who was part of the Denver Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50, has died, his family said in a statement. He was 31. Hillman's family posted on his Instagram account Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, that he was diagnosed in August with a rare form of kidney cancer called renal medullary carcinoma and was under hospice care. The family wrote hours later that he died surrounded by family and close friends. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Former Broncos RB Ronnie Hillman dies at 31

By Pat Graham Dec. 22, 2022 10:59 AM EST
DENVER (AP) — Running back Ronnie Hillman, who was part of the Denver Broncos team

Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) runs as Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos end 5-game skid behind Rypien; Wilson set to return

By Pat Graham Dec. 19, 2022 03:54 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos have found success again — with backup quarterback

Denver Broncos running back Marlon Mack (37) eludes the reach of Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Rypien overcomes pressure, rallies Broncos past Cards 24-15

By Pat Graham Dec. 18, 2022 07:30 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — Backup quarterback Brett Rypien led the Denver Broncos to their first

FILE -Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gregory looks on during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sep 18, 2022, in Denver. Gregory’s knee is healthy and he’s ready to return after missing more than two months. (AP Photo/Bart Young, File)
Pass rusher Gregory eager to rejoin Broncos with knee healed

By Pat Graham Dec. 15, 2022 06:29 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Randy Gregory’s knee injury has taken a little longer than

Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) throws against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Backup show: Cards-Broncos features Rypien, McCoy

By Pat Graham Dec. 15, 2022 05:27 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Kyler Murray and Russell Wilson were two trendy picks to lead

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, right, goes down as he is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) and safety Juan Thornhill (22) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Russell Wilson OK for individual drills but misses practice

By Pat Graham Dec. 14, 2022 06:51 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Russell Wilson stretched for a bit and threw a few passes

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Darius Harris, bottom, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Wilson's concussion latest setback in Broncos' awful year

By Pat Graham Dec. 11, 2022 09:51 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — Just when he started to look like his vintage self — scrambling for

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams responds to a question during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Hackett hands off play-calling duties, Broncos still sputter

By Pat Graham Nov. 20, 2022 10:12 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — To spark a sputtering offense, first-year Broncos coach Nathaniel

Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett looks at a play list on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Hackett, Broncos offense feel heat after 4th straight loss

By Pat Graham Oct. 23, 2022 09:57 PM EDT
DENVER (AP) — In a season that has gone sideways, Denver Broncos rookie head coach

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) walks out to greet teammates after a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Wilson shoulders blame as Broncos fall 12-9 to Colts in OT

By Pat Graham Oct. 07, 2022 06:00 AM EDT
DENVER (AP) — Russell Wilson had a chance to put the game away late.

Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gregory (5) gestures after San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was called for a safety during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
49ers out of sync in Garoppolo's 1st start in place of Lance

By Pat Graham Sep. 26, 2022 02:55 AM EDT
DENVER (AP) — At first, the San Francisco 49ers were actually relieved that Jimmy

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) leaves the field after an NFL football game, against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Texans 16-9. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Fans prove timely, assist Broncos with play-clock countdown

By Pat Graham Sep. 18, 2022 10:38 PM EDT
DENVER (AP) — Russell Wilson didn’t even need to glance at the play clock late in the

FILE - Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) lines up against the Minnesota Vikings during a NFL football game on Aug 27, 2022, in Denver. Sterns will step in for Broncos safety Justin Simmons, who has started 66 straight games and been the commanding voice on the field. Simmons injured his thigh in the season opener at Seattle. (AP Photo/Bart Young, File)
Sterns fills in at safety for injured Broncos leader Simmons

By Pat Graham Sep. 16, 2022 06:08 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The task ahead for Caden Sterns: take over for a Denver

Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler takes part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, at the Broncos' headquarters in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Healthy Hamler another reliable target for Wilson, Broncos

By Pat Graham Aug. 28, 2022 01:13 PM EDT
DENVER (AP) — Denver Broncos starting receiver KJ Hamler lobbied to play in the

Denver Broncos' Stevie Scott, left, tries to avoid a tackle by Buffalo Bills' Jaquan Johnson during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Hackett 'sorry' for Broncos' preseason performance vs Bills

By Pat Graham Aug. 22, 2022 06:59 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Nathaniel Hackett apologized for the Denver Broncos being so

From left to right, Denver Broncos quarterbacks Brett Rypien, Russell Wilson and Josh Johnson look on during the NFL football team's training camp Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Johnson contends for backup job in Denver, his 14th NFL team

By Pat Graham Aug. 11, 2022 03:15 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos journeyman quarterback Josh Johnson has been signed,