Mike Purcell
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

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 03:40 PM EST

New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) runs for a touchdown after recovering a fumble in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
The Latest: Patriots, 49ers stay perfect going into Week 9

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2019 12:48 PM EDT

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay, center, runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Fangio has found the right mix on Denver's defense

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 14, 2019 05:46 PM EDT

Denver Broncos fans Robert Romero, foreground, and Henry Alire, both of Pueblo, Colo., grill food as they tailgate before an NFL football game between the Broncos and the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos 10/13/2019

Oct. 13, 2019 03:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 file photo, Denver Broncos cornerback DeVante Bausby is taken off the field after being hurt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Carson, Calif. Broncos cornerback De'Vante Bausby says he was paralyzed for 30 minutes Sunday after he wrenched his neck colliding with linebacker Alexander Johnson while making a tackle on Chargers running back Austin Ekeler. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
Broncos CB says he was paralyzed for half an hour

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 08, 2019 04:39 PM EDT

Denver Broncos linebacker A.J. Johnson, left, is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Andre Patton after an interception in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Juggled lineup works wonders for Broncos

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 07, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey covers a Tennessee Titans player during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars have no idea what's next for disgruntled cornerback Jalen Ramsey. If the past is any indication, it's sure to include something out of the ordinary.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Jalen Ramsey inactive for 1st time in career for Jaguars

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 12:18 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles' Alshon Jeffery, left, celebrates with Jason Kelce after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Panthers' Newton inactive against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 12:22 PM EDT

A New Orleans Saints helmet rests on the field during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Texans 30-28. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Saints DT Sheldon Rankins still out in game vs. Rams

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 12:20 PM EDT

An Oakland Raiders fan who calls himself "Captain Jack Rack'em," from Tampa, Fla., tailgates before the start of an NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders 9/9/2019

Sep. 09, 2019 08:26 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Kevin Hogan (9) throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Broncos cut vets Kerr, Watson, Williams, free up $4M

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 26, 2019 01:57 PM EDT