Mike Purcell
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 12:47 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws against the Detroit Lions in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Ravens can tie record with 43rd straight 100-yard rush game

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 01:57 PM EDT

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb, right, confers with head trainer Vince Garcia as Chubb takes part in drills during an NFL football practice Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos sign Micah Kiser with Pro Bowler Bradley Chubb on IR

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 22, 2021 05:44 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) drops back to pass during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Fangio still unsure who to name as his starting quarterback

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 24, 2021 07:39 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, left, and offensive tackle Garett Bolles talk as they head to the locker room after taking part in drills at an NFL football training camp practice Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, at team headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Bradley Chubb, Garett Bolles get into fight at Broncos camp

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 07, 2021 03:14 PM EDT

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) misses a pass in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Raiders, Broncos jockeying for draft position, not playoffs

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 31, 2020 04:59 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)
Chubb's comeback culminates with first Pro Bowl honor

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 23, 2020 04:14 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) misses a pass while covered by Denver Broncos cornerback Bryce Callahan (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Broncos are 3-6 for fourth consecutive year, Drew Lock hurt

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 16, 2020 05:35 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 quarterback Drew Lock (3) reacts with teammates wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) and wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (17) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos: we have the right guys to straighten things out

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 26, 2020 04:48 PM EDT

Denver Broncos wide receiver K.J. Hamler (13) falls as Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Tyrann Mathieu intercepts a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Chiefs rout Broncos 43-16 as Mahomes barely breaks a sweat

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 25, 2020 07:33 PM EDT

Injured Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay takes part in drills during NFL football practice Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Lindsay: juggling, uncertainty just part of 2020 NFL season

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 10, 2020 04:17 PM EDT

Denver Broncos nose tackle Mike Purcell takes part in drills during ] NFL football training camp Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Purcell's perseverance pays off with big payday in Denver

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 06, 2020 07:18 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (28) runs off the field with quarterback Tom Brady (12) after Fournette ran 46-yards for a score against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Ex-Bronco Shaq Barrett returns to Denver with Buccaneers

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 24, 2020 04:28 PM EDT

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

Broncos needs help on offense and defense in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:05 PM EDT
DENVER BRONCOS (7-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: S Justin Simmons (franchise tagged), CB Chris Harris Jr., DE Derek Wolfe, G Ronald Leary, DT...

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock throws a pass under pressure from Oakland Raiders defensive end Benson Mayowa (91) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 04:40 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up in the snow before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 12:09 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Denver Broncos at Houston Texans 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 01:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe is helped off the field after getting hunt during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver. Wolfe's career year is finished and his eight-season stay in Denver might be over, too. The Broncos placed Wolfe on injured reserve Tuesday, 48 hours after he dislocated his left elbow in a 23-20 win over the Chargers. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Broncos place Derek Wolfe on injured reserve

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 03, 2019 07:55 PM EST