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Denver Broncos linebacker Malik Reed (59) battles Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos waive veteran backup QB, trade Reed to Steelers

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 30, 2022 06:43 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock stands on the bench in the closing minutes of a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Broncos' Drew Lock focuses on Chiefs, not on his future

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 05, 2022 07:37 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates after the Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 34-31 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
The Latest: Four teams vying for final two NFC playoff spots

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2022 11:58 AM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) hands the ball off to running back Melvin Gordon (25) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
AFC West rivals Chargers, Broncos face must-win situations

By Joe Reedy Dec. 30, 2021 07:13 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh works the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Saleh rejoins Jets after clearing COVID-19 protocols

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 29, 2021 12:02 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) beats Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (23) and cornerback Taron Johnson (24) on a 13-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
COVID-19 issues continue in NFL; Colts, Panthers hit hard

By Steve Reed Dec. 27, 2021 01:56 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams, right, runs past Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) on his way to a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Broncos back in last place after another meltdown vs Chiefs

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 06, 2021 01:43 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs keep AFC West lead with 22-9 victory over Broncos

By Dave Skretta Dec. 05, 2021 11:24 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller, right, walks on the field with coach Sean McVay during NFL football practice Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Cooper draws on tips from Miller as he steps in for Miller

By Pat Graham Nov. 05, 2021 05:28 PM EDT

Peyton Manning speaks after being inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Honor prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Washington Football Team at Denver Broncos 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 03:29 PM EDT

Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio looks up during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Broncos' awful starts, inability to get stops a losing mix

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 22, 2021 06:34 PM EDT

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