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FILE - San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo throws during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Garoppolo is staying in San Francisco after agreeing to a reduced contract to be the backup to Trey Lance on the 49ers. A person familiar with the deal said on condition of anonymity Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, that the sides are finalizing a deal to reduce Garoppolo's $24.2 million base salary for 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
49ers feel fortunate Garoppolo stayed as backup

By Josh Dubow Aug. 30, 2022 06:07 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks on the sidelines before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots spent heavily in free agency last offseason and got great production in return from new additions. It helped get New England back to the playoffs after a one-year absence. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Patriots enter free agency eyeing upgrades at LB, WR

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:26 AM EST

Sun illuminates the bust of Denver Broncos running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little late Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in the team's Ring of Fame plaza outside Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Little, who was the franchise's sole star during years of struggles in the 1960s and 1970s, died at 78 from a rare form of cell cancer in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos 1/3/2021

Jan. 02, 2021 07:08 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 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

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 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

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph celebrates after catching a 32-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings overcome 20-0 deficit at half to beat Broncos 27-23

By Dave Campbell Nov. 17, 2019 04:51 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen prepares to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 01:35 PM EST

49ers WR Marquise Goodwin sidelined after missing practice

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2019 12:22 PM EDT
San Francisco will be without receiver Marquise Goodwin against Carolina on Sunday after he missed two days of practice this week dealing with an undisclosed...

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Kansas City, Mo. Mahomes has thrown 202 consecutive passes without an interception. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Mahomes, banged-up Chiefs face Denver on short rest

Oct. 17, 2019 07:01 PM EDT

Cowboys without starting offensive tackles vs. Jets

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2019 09:21 AM EDT
The Dallas Cowboys with their top-ranked offense will look to stop a two-game skid without its two starting tackles against the New York Jets. Right...

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

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James (13) runs against the Denver Broncos during an NFL preseason football game, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos bogged down by poor special teams play

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 21, 2019 05:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, file photograph, Denver Broncos defensive back Jamal Carter takes part in drills during an NFL football training camp session in Englewood, Colo. With a rash of injuries at inside linebacker, the Denver Broncos went searching for a suitable fill-in, and they didn't have to look very far. The Broncos moved third-year safety Jamal Carter over to linebacker this week to help out at a position that's been hit hard: Todd Davis strained a calf on the first day of training camp and hasn't been back. Fellow starter Josey Jewell has missed time with a strained oblique muscle and backup Joe Jones is dealing with a strained triceps. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski,File)
Broncos safety making switch to inside linebacker

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 12, 2019 04:11 PM EDT

Denver Broncos tight end Jake Butt takes part in drills during an NFL football training camp session Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jake Butt returns to practice after 3-week setback

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 11, 2019 04:28 PM EDT

Denver Broncos tight end Austin Fort is carted off the field with an injury after a reception during the second half of the team's NFL football preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Broncos place Fort on IR, sign offensive lineman

Aug. 09, 2019 08:57 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Kevin Hogan looks to pass the ball during drills at the team's NFL football training camp Friday, July 19, 2019, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos lack experience behind QB Joe Flacco

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 21, 2019 04:21 PM EDT