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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo leaves the field after losing to the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
49ers Jimmy Garoppolo hopes to play despite injured thumb

By Josh Dubow Dec. 29, 2021 05:32 PM EST

Denver Broncos nose tackle Mike Purcell, front, and defensive end Shelby Harris take part in drills during NFL football training camp Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Mike Purcell not getting comfy in his late bloomer success

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 18, 2020 05:17 PM EDT

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) breaks free from the grasp of Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Lock, Lindsay lead Broncos to 27-17 win over reeling Lions

By Pat Graham Dec. 22, 2019 07:15 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Vinny Curry (75) pulls down Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
The Latest: Bears NT Goldman leaves with concussion

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 11:06 AM EST

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus (8) celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
McManus furious he didn’t get shot at record field goal

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 03, 2019 02:21 AM EST

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) pulls down Denver Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen (2) into the end zone for a sack during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
QB conundrum confronts Broncos coach Vic Fangio

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 25, 2019 05:09 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) runs as Cleveland Browns linebacker Mack Wilson (51) pursues during the first half of NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos likely to start Allen after bye _ maybe not for long

By Pat Graham Nov. 07, 2019 01:35 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco (5) falls after being sacked against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos return to their bungling ways; is rebuild next?

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 18, 2019 08:29 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco (5) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Patrick Mahomes hurts knee in Chiefs' win over Broncos

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 17, 2019 11:28 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger stands on the sideline as the team plays against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Roethlisberger's season is over. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback will undergo surgery on his right elbow and be placed on injured reserve, ending the 37-year-old's 16th season just two weeks in. Roethlisberger injured the arm late in the second quarter of Sunday's 28-26 loss to Seattle. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Some teams are already fighting uphill battles

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 19, 2019 03:06 AM EDT

Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws a football prior to an NFL preseason football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
San Francisco 49ers at Denver Broncos 8/19/2019

Aug. 19, 2019 07:52 PM EDT