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Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett reacts during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Denver, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Adams' 35-yard TD in OT powers Raiders past Broncos 22-16

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 20, 2022 08:00 PM EST

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles is carted off the field after an injury against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Colts grind out 12-9 win over Broncos in injury-filled game

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 07, 2022 12:10 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Tennessee Titans late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Raiders search for 1st win when hosting rival Broncos

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 03:44 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Russell Wilson shows Broncos he still has it in crunch time

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 26, 2022 05:36 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos, Wilson edge Niners, Garoppolo 11-10 in prime time

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 25, 2022 11:49 PM EDT

El quarterback de los Broncos de Denver, Russell Wilson (3), es asediado por el defensive end de los Texans de Houston, Jonathan Greenard (52), en la segunda mitad del partido de la NFL en Denver, el domingo 18 de septiembre de 2022. (AP Foto/David Zalubowski)
Russell Wilson off to a slow start, but Niners see same QB

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 22, 2022 06:58 PM EDT

Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Justin Outten, left, talks with quarterback Russell Wilson as he takes part in drills at the NFL football team's training camp Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos feature rookie head coach, three novice coordinators

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 09, 2022 02:30 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson watches play from the bench during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Remodeled Broncos turn to Wilson to end long playoff drought

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2022 10:30 AM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle runs against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Jan. 2, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Tight End U is back for a second straight year in Nashville, Tenn., the offseason home of Kittle. Kittle, a three-time Pro Bowler, started this a year ago with seven-time Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce and another three-time Pro Bowl tight end in Greg Olsen, who's now retired. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
49ers turn team over to QB Trey Lance in 2022

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:12 AM EDT

Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett, right, hugs defensive tackle D.J. Jones as he takes part in drills at the NFL football team's headquarters Monday, May 23, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
QB Wilson, Nathaniel Hackett are Broncos new dual dynamo

By Arnie Stapleton May. 30, 2022 02:42 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch looks on before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., Nov. 28, 2021. The 49ers have helped dictate the first round of the draft in five years under Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan with top 10 picks four times and multiple first-rounders twice. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
49ers address needs at offensive line, cornerback in draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 30, 2022 08:43 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson doffs his hat as he heads to the mound to throw out the first pitch during ceremonies to mark the regular-season home opener in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, April 8, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos gave up high picks for Wilson but still have 9 left

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:23 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch looks on before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., Nov. 28, 2021. The 49ers have helped dictate the first round of the draft in five years under Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan with top 10 picks four times and multiple first-rounders twice. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
49ers have no 1st-round draft pick for 1st time since 1996

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:51 PM EDT

AP source: 49ers agree to deal with DT Hassan Ridgeway

By Josh Dubow Mar. 16, 2022 06:56 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have agreed on a one-year contract with defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway. A person familiar with the...

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) celebrates a touchdown on a fumble by Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 13, 2019. The San Francisco 49ers made their first big move of free agency, agreeing with former Kansas City cornerback Ward on a three-year contract. A person familiar with the deal confirmed Monday, March 14, 2022, that the sides reached agreement on the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be signed until the start of the new league year on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)
AP source: 49ers agree to deal with CB Charvarius Ward

By Josh Dubow Mar. 15, 2022 12:41 AM EDT

AP source: Broncos, ex-49er D.J. Jones agree to 3-year deal

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 14, 2022 11:03 PM EDT
The Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with former San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle D.J. Jones on a three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations...

FILE - Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract that will give Trubisky a chance to compete for the starting quarterback job following Roethlisberger's retirement in January. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet official. Financial details were not disclosed. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
NFL free agency: Let the dealing begin, mostly unofficial

By Barry Wilner Mar. 14, 2022 04:47 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Secondary, O-line key needs for 49ers this offseason

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 03:37 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) catches a touchdown pass during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers season falls short of Super Bowl after blown late lead

By Josh Dubow Jan. 31, 2022 06:39 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner, left, celebrates with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) after the 49ers defeated the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
49ers survive once again to advance in playoffs to Green Bay

By Josh Dubow Jan. 17, 2022 06:00 PM EST