Essang Bassey
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

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock fumbles the ball as he is hit by Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Herbert could add to rookie marks when Chargers host Broncos

By Joe Reedy Dec. 24, 2020 04:31 PM EST

Buffalo Bills on verge of first AFC title in quarter-century

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 01:19 PM EST
BUFFALO (10-3) at DENVER (5-8) Saturday, 4:30 p.m., NFL Network OPENING LINE — Bills by 5 RECORD VS...

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) and cornerback Michael Ojemudia (23) can't hold on to an incomplete pass against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver rookie Ojemudia makes most of 2nd chance in secondary

By Pat Graham Dec. 15, 2020 05:06 PM EST

Denver Broncos tight end Nick Vannett celebrates after scoring against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Lock ditches daredevil ways, rides patience, poise to win

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 14, 2020 04:25 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ed Donatell, left, directs cornerback Essang Bassey who takes part in drills during an NFL football practice at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. Donatell made his first public comments on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, since testing positive for COVID-19 on Halloween. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Broncos' Donatell: COVID-19 both weakened and awakened him

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 10, 2020 07:36 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater throws a pass over Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jalyn Holmes (90) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 28-27. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Broncos, Panthers fallen on hard times since Super Bowl 50

By Steve Reed Dec. 10, 2020 07:26 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) tries to catch a pass as Denver Broncos cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. The pass was called incomplete but replays showed the ball never hit the ground. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Broncos' A.J. Bouye suspended six games for PED violation

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 09, 2020 12:16 PM EST

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) celebrates his five-yard touchdown reception with Austin Schlottmann (71) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Vic Fangio's chutzpah on defense isn't matched on offense

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 07, 2020 04:16 PM EST

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (97) celebrates with Bradley Chubb (55) after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs rally to beat Broncos 22-16 to clinch playoff berth

By Dave Skretta Dec. 06, 2020 11:33 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Broncos bringing QBs to KC to face Mahomes and Chiefs

By Dave Skretta Dec. 03, 2020 04:55 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) is tackled by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (97) and defensive end Dre'Mont Jones during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Hill leads Saints to 31-3 rout of QB-challenged Broncos

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 29, 2020 07:08 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton (2) speaks with Broncos' Offensive Quality Control coach Rob Calabrese prior to an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New Orleans Saints at Denver Broncos 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 03:26 PM EST

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio, left and Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris speaks before the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 12:14 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Jeff Driskel warms up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Denver Broncos 9/27/2020

Sep. 27, 2020 03:54 PM EDT

Steelers eye hot start in home opener against Broncos

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2020 01:16 PM EDT
DENVER (0-1) at PITTSBURGH (1-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE - Steelers by 5 RECORD VS....

FILE - New England Patriots strong safety Malcolm Butler (21) intercepts a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette (83) during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. Butler was an "invited tryout" player who got his chance in May of 2014. Nine months later, his first career interception saved the Super Bowl for the Patriots when he dug inside Seahawks receiver Ricardo Lockette to pick off Russell Wilson's pass from the 1 with 20 seconds remaining to preserve New England's 28-24 win. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
Long shots in NFL face even longer odds during pandemic

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 03, 2020 02:32 PM EDT