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Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) jokes with teammates at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Vikings' middle men Tomlinson, Phillips viewed as vital to D

By Dave Campbell Aug. 06, 2022 08:30 PM EDT

FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) takes part in drills during the NFL team's practice at the Broncos' headquarters Monday, June 13, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. The Broncos have undergone a major makeover this offseason. It began with Nathaniel Hackett replacing Vic Fangio as head coach and continued with the acquisition of star quarterback Russell Wilson from the Seahawks in exchange for a bevy of players and draft picks. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Denver Broncos feature new QB, new coach and new ownership

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:21 AM EDT

FILE - Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine pauses during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. Cine was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the final pick in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Vikings draft Clemson CB Andrew Booth Jr. after more trades

By Brian Hall Apr. 29, 2022 08:30 PM EDT

FILE -Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a new contract with cornerback Patrick Peterson. This is another step toward stabilizing a problematic position. The 31-year-old Peterson had a solid first season with the Vikings in 2021. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Backed into a corner: Vikings enter draft needing coverage

By Dave Campbell Apr. 22, 2022 07:45 PM EDT

FILE -Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Harrison Phillips celebrates after recovering a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Minnesota Vikings began to pick away at their offseason to-do list as free agency formally opened. They agreed to contract terms with former Buffalo defensive tackle Harrison Phillips, who spent the last four seasons with the Bills, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Vikes add free agents DT Phillips, TE Mundt, OL Schlottman

Mar. 16, 2022 08:16 PM EDT

FILE -Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson passes against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to trade nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos for a massive haul of draft picks and players, two people familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the blockbuster trade, which is pending Wilson passing a physical, can't become official until the start of the new league year on March 16. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)
Broncos have their QB, now they need to beef up both lines

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

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Bridgewater: Broncos can eliminate red-zone, third-down woes

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 24, 2021 06:34 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, left, confers with quarterbacks coach Mike Shula during NFL football practice on Sept. 16, 2021, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. The Broncos are making backup play-calling plans after ] Shurmur tested positive for the coronavirus Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, and went on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Prime candidates are quarterbacks coach Mike Shula, who will communicate with QB Teddy Bridgewater through his headset, or O-line coach Mike Munchak. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Broncos OC Shurmur on COVID-19 list, likely out vs Eagles

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 12, 2021 03:57 PM EST

Washington Football Team tight end John Bates (87) is tackled by Denver Broncos inside linebacker Justin Strnad (40) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos place defenders Strnad, Ojemudia on COVID-19 list

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 09, 2021 07:15 PM EST

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb takes part in drills during an NFL football practice at the team's headquarters Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Sore ankle keeps Bradley Chubb questionable for Jacksonville

By Pat Graham Sep. 17, 2021 05:36 PM EDT

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

The sunset is shown through glass at Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 06:46 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) looks to handoff the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 04:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway, left, stands with Broncos President and CEO Joe Ellis before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Denver. The Denver Broncos say that general manager John Elway and team president Joe Ellis have tested positive for COVID-19. Both were informed Tuesday, Nov. 3 of positive tests. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Broncos GM Elway, team president Ellis positive for COVID-19

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 03, 2020 12:51 PM EST

Broncos D-coordinator Ed Donatell under COVID-19 protocols

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 01, 2020 12:50 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos say defensive coordinator Ed Donatell won’t be at the game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday because of COVID-19...

Green Bay Packers' Mason Crosby warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussion

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2020 12:43 PM EST

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller takes part in drills at the team's NFL football training camp Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos top draft pick Jeudy makes great first impression

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 14, 2020 03:38 PM EDT

Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Denver Broncos build around Drew Lock in the NFL draft

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 24, 2020 09:14 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Offensive line dance: Broncos shuffling around linemen

By Pat Graham Dec. 24, 2019 06:45 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) looks to throw a pass as Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi (91) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Lock, several other Broncos players have come down sick

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 20, 2019 05:11 PM EST