Jake Butt
FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos tight end Jake Butt (80) runs against Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin (49) during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. Butt, the once-promising tight end whose football career was waylaid by six knee operations, announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, July 29, 2021, saying he could no longer hide the fact that he’d lost his passion for the game he loves. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Star-crossed tight end Jake Butt retires from NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 29, 2021 06:51 PM EDT

Broncos' new GM has his work cut out for him in first year

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 05:34 PM EST
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Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary runs with the ball as Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris defends during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Knee injury ends Shelby Harris' breakout season in Denver

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 31, 2020 08:41 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Brandon Marshall, left, hauls in a touchdown pass in the end zone as Denver Broncos defensive back Bradley Roby (29) watches during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. Marshall’s transition to life after football following the 2018 season has gone smoothly. But none of it would be possible if Marshall hadn’t realized he needed help nearly a decade ago to deal with isolation and bouts of depression. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos 9/9/2018

Nov. 27, 2020 01:18 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Lock misses practice, Rypien might get second career start

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 18, 2020 06:25 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Slow-starting Denver Broncos aim to quit playing catch-up

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 09, 2020 05:20 PM EST

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (85) scores a touchdown as Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Michael Davis (43) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos rookie tight end Okwuegbunam out with torn ACL

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 09, 2020 03:48 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. The Broncos won 31-30. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Lock fires back at dance critic, will keep busting moves

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 05, 2020 06:44 PM EST

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

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones (33) runs past Atlanta Falcons' Dante Fowler Jr. (56) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Several Raiders active against Bucs after time on COVID list

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2020 12:31 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Fangio: I blew it by not calling timeout in latest loss

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 15, 2020 06:29 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans kicker Stephen Gostkowski approaches his field goal attempt as punter Brett Kern (6) holds during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Denver. Gostkowski missed the attempt. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Gostkowski finally delivers in Titans' 16-14 win at Denver

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 15, 2020 02:17 AM EDT

Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) leaves the field after being ejected during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans ejected for throwing punch

Sep. 14, 2020 11:14 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos 9/14/2020

Sep. 14, 2020 10:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton throws a pass at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Jacksonville Jaguars are going with another college journeyman and sixth-round draft pick as their backup quarterback. General manager Dave Caldwell and coach Doug Marrone kept rookie Jake Luton to play behind Gardner Minshew as they finalized their 53-man roster Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. They cut veteran Mike Glennon and waived Josh Dobbs. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Teams sending QBs packing in final cuts despite pandemic

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2020 05:20 PM EDT

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller, right, chats with outside linebackers coach John Pagano during drills during an NFL football practice at the team's headquarters Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos once again leaning on defense as young offense grows

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 27, 2020 03:59 PM EDT

Denver Broncos tight end Jake Butt laughs as he stretches before taking part in drills during an NFL football practice at the team's headquarters Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jake Butt says he was tempted to quit during latest comeback

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 19, 2020 04:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Denver. John Elway says expectations for Lock this season are "definitely tempered" by the effects of the coronavirus that scuttled the regular offseason and all preseason games(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Drew Lock: strange offseason hasn't curbed his expectations

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 31, 2020 06:11 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco (5) looks downfield for a receiver in an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Denver. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 30-6. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Elway says QB Lock not ready to return to action

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 23, 2019 07:31 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Brandon Allen throws under pressure against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Broncos welcome 7 new players to the team

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 02, 2019 08:26 PM EDT