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Bo Nix gives Sean Payton fresh fodder for praise with array of impressive passes at Broncos minicamp

May. 11, 2024 20:16 PM EDT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Through poise, patience, pinpoint passing and plenty of zing on his throws, Bo Nix gave Sean Payton fresh fodder to praise his first-round draft pick at the Denver Broncos' rookie minicamp on Saturday. “It’s almost like watching a good golfer,” said...

Joe Collier, former Bills head coach and architect of Broncos' 'Orange Crush' defense, dies at 91

May. 07, 2024 20:39 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Joe Collier, the former Buffalo Bills head coach and architect of the Denver Broncos' famed “Orange Crush” defense, has died. He was 91. The Broncos said Collier's family confirmed that he died at his Littleton, Colorado, home on Monday night. ...

CFL's Chad Kelly suspended at least 9 games after investigation into ex-coach's lawsuit

May. 07, 2024 14:53 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — The CFL suspended Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly for at least nine regular-season games Tuesday following its investigation into a lawsuit filed by a former strength and conditioning coach against both the player and club. Kelly is also suspended for...

The Bo Nix era begins in Denver, and the Broncos also drafted his top target at Oregon

Apr. 27, 2024 22:08 PM EDT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — For the first time in his 17 seasons as a coach, Sean Payton has a rookie quarterback to nurture. Payton's Denver Broncos took Bo Nix in the first round of the NFL draft. The coach then helped out both himself and Nix by moving up to draft his new QB's top...

Jets trade defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers to Broncos for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick

Apr. 27, 2024 20:55 PM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets traded defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers to the Denver Broncos on Saturday for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Franklin-Myers, whose base salary this season was $13.3 million, was due to count about $16.4 million on the...

Elliss, Jenkins, McCaffrey join Harrison and Alt in following their fathers into the NFL

Apr. 26, 2024 23:43 PM EDT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Marvin Harrison Jr., Joe Alt, Kris Jenkins, Jonah Ellis and Luke McCaffrey have turned the NFL draft into a family affair. The sons of former pro football stars, they've followed their fathers' formidable footsteps into the league. Elliss was...

Broncos select former Oregon QB Bo Nix with the 12th pick in the NFL draft

Apr. 26, 2024 01:45 AM EDT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The sixth quarterback selected in the 2024 NFL draft was No. 1 in the Denver Broncos' eyes. The Broncos bypassed a bevy of blue-chip defenders to draft former Oregon quarterback Bo Nix with the 12th pick Thursday night. “He stood out in a...

With an assist from the Denver Broncos, Colorado becomes 11th state to sanction girls flag football

Apr. 24, 2024 19:29 PM EDT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Colorado became the 11th state in the U.S. to sanction girls flag football as a high school sport this week, thanks to an assist from the Denver Broncos. The Colorado High School Activities Association's legislative council approved the fall sport following...

It's no longer a red flag for prospects to play for multiple schools on their way to the NFL draft

Apr. 23, 2024 18:32 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Playing for multiple schools no longer raises a red flag for NFL talent evaluators in this day and age of the ever busier transfer portal and financial windfalls available to college football players before they're even old enough to buy a round of drinks. That's a...

Denver Broncos introduce new uniforms for first time since 1997

Apr. 22, 2024 20:55 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos unveiled new uniforms Monday with their first major changes since 1997. The “ Mile High Collection ” maintains the current helmet logo and features a total of 10 uniform combinations, four jerseys and three helmets. The collection integrates...