According to the Mike Klis of the Denver Post, RB Knowshon Moreno is expected to resume practicing after having his knee scoped almost three months ago. Lindsay Jones of USA Today reports that Moreno has not yet been medically cleared for practice. Moreno, 25, was a first-round draft pick back in 2009 and has the [...]
May 20, 2013
Nathan J. Rivera
Broncos
NFL Notes The NFL and NFLPA is preparing to push the start of league year back to May. (NFLTR) Free Agents QB Charlie Batch has no plans to retire. (Alan Robinson) CB Quentin Jammer would “love” to have a return to the Chargers. (NFLTR) WR Chad Johnson has been arrested for violating his probation. (TMZ) [...]
May 20, 2013
Nathan J. Rivera
Bears, Bills, Broncos, Browns, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Chargers, Chiefs, Dolphins, Eagles, Jaguars, Jets, NFL Rumors, Packers, Patriots, Raiders, Ravens, Redskins, Saints, Seahawks, Steelers, Texans, Vikings
Mike Klis of the Denver Post writes that barring an injury, it’s “highly unlikely” that both Willis McGahee and Knowshon Moreno will make the Broncos 53-man roster. Denver has drafted RBs Montee Ball and Ronnie Hillman in back-to-back seasons, using a second and third-round pick on them respectively. Klis adds that the Broncos ideal scenario would be for Ball and Hillman [...]
May 8, 2013
Nate Bouda
Broncos
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Arizona Cardinals have reached an agreement in principle with RB Rashard Mendenhall. Mendenhall’s agent has confirmed that he’s signed a one-year deal with the Cardinals. Previous reports indicated that the Broncos could be the favorites to sign Mendenhall, but that was before he flew into Arizona last night. The fact that [...]
March 13, 2013
Nate Bouda
Broncos, Cardinals, Dolphins
Rich Cimini of ESPN New York reports that “spies” around the league have informed him that Jets free agent RB Shonn Greene is generating interest from the Falcons and Broncos. Greene, an unrestricted free agent, is not expected back in New York after four years with the team. The Jets are believed to be targeting a speedy [...]
February 24, 2013
Salvador Borboa
Broncos, Falcons, Jets
Bears The Bears could approach DE Julius Peppers about restructuring his current deal to lower his $16.3 million cap figure. (NFLTR) Bengals Josh Brown appears to have the ”edge” over Mike Nugent in regards to being re-signed as the Bengals kicker next season. (Cincinnati Enquirer) Bills Bills are expected to start discussions with free agent FS Jairus Byrd regarding [...]
February 19, 2013
Nate Bouda
Bears, Bengals, Bills, Broncos, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Chiefs, Colts, Cowboys, Dolphins, Falcons, Giants, Jets, Lions, Packers, Panthers, Raiders, Rams, Ravens, Redskins, Saints, Seahawks, Texans, Vikings
ESPN’s Bill Williamson examines some potential options for impending free agent Shonn Greene. It’s worth noting that Williamson covers the AFC West, which is why he lists all four the Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs and Raiders as potential landing spots, but all of them could use help in the ground-game. Broncos: Williamson points to the fact [...]
January 31, 2013
Nate Bouda
Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs, Jets, Raiders
Broncos head coach John Fox told reporters that RB Willis McGahee could be available for the AFC championship game next week, assuming that they’re able to beat the Ravens this weekend, via the Denver Post. McGahee was placed on injured reserve with the designation to return after he suffered a knee injury back in Week 11. He’s reportedly looked decent in practice [...]
January 11, 2013
Nate Bouda
Broncos
According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, Broncos RB Willis McGahee has been placed on the injured/reserved list with the designated to return tag. McGahee tore his MCL and broke his leg in the Broncos week 11 game and is currently expected to miss 6-8 weeks which would place his return sometime around the AFC [...]
November 21, 2012
Nathan J. Rivera
Broncos
Free Agents DB Stanford Routt clashed with coaches and failed to make curfew, which led to his release from the Chiefs. (Adam Schefter) 49ers Head coach Jim Harbaugh expects QB Alex Smith to be medically “before the week is out” after sustaining a concussion in week 10. (Matt Maiocco) QB Alex Smith practiced today with [...]
November 21, 2012
Nathan J. Rivera
49ers, Bears, Bengals, Bills, Broncos, Browns, Cardinals, Chiefs, Colts, Cowboys, Eagles, Falcons, Giants, Jaguars, Jets, Lions, NFL Rumors, Packers, Patriots, Raiders, Rams, Ravens, Saints, Seahawks, Steelers, Texans, Vikings
Tom Kensler of The Denver Post anticipates that Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman will replaced injured back Willis McGahee as the team’s starter against the Chiefs on Sunday. “Hillman (5-10, 190) has been listed as the top backup to McGahee and likely will get the first call Sunday in the Broncos’ 11 a.m. game at [...]
November 20, 2012
Jake Watroba
Broncos
ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that Broncos running back Willis McGahee suffered a torn MCL in yesterday’s win over the Chargers. New England not only team to take hit: @mortreport and I reporting Broncos RB Willis McGahee has a torn MCL, will miss six to eight weeks. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 19, 2012 [...]
November 19, 2012
Jake Watroba
Broncos
49ers HC Jim Harbaugh reportedly joined the 49ers during Thursday’s practice despite undergoing a minor heart procedure. (NFLTR) Bears The Bears announced that Jason Campbell will start against the 49ers. (NFLTR) QB Jay Cutler has been ruled out for Week 11 after he suffered a concussion last weekend. Bengals Rookie WR Marvin Jones was reportedly “coming on [...]
November 16, 2012
Nate Bouda
49ers, Bears, Bengals, Broncos, Browns, Cardinals, Chargers, Chiefs, Colts, Cowboys, Eagles, Falcons, Giants, Jaguars, Jets, Packers, Panthers, Patriots, Raiders, Rams, Redskins, Saints, Steelers, Texans
According to Jeff Legwold of the Denver Post, the Broncos see running back Ronnie Hillman as a future starter. Hillman is currently behind Willis McGahee, Knowshon Moreno and Lance Ball on the depth chart, but with McGahee is not getting any younger and Moreno has failed to live up to his first-round billing. The future [...]
October 3, 2012
Dom Ham
Broncos
Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post writes that Broncos have RB Willis McGahee listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Raiders. ———————— Broncos RB Willis McGahee has been dealing with a rib injury that he suffered last weekend, but he was able to put in a limited practice on Wednesday and seems to be encouraged [...]
September 28, 2012
Nate Bouda
Broncos
The Denver Broncos have RB Willis McGahee listed as “day to day,” according to the Denver Post. Head coach John Fox mentioned that McGahee’s injury is related to cartilage damage, but did not add much else. It appears as though McGahee will be questionable for the remainder of the week. Lance Ball, Ronnie Hillman and Knowshown Moreno figure to handle the [...]
September 25, 2012
Nate Bouda
Broncos
Bears CB Charles Tillman is expected to play in tonight’s game despite a shin injury that he’s currently dealing with. (Adam Schefter) Bengals Bernard Scott was limited during Thursday’s practice and looks to be questionable for Week 2. (Bengals.com) The Bengals have Armon Binns starting over Brandon Tate on their most recent depth chart. (Joe Reedy) [...]
September 13, 2012
Nate Bouda
Bears, Bengals, Bills, Broncos, Buccaneers, Chargers, Colts, Cowboys, Dolphins, Eagles, Jaguars, Jets, Lions, Packers, Panthers, Raiders, Rams, Saints, Seahawks, Titans, Vikings
Broncos’ rookie RB Ronnie Hillman has been dropping down the team’s depth chart in recent weeks, to the point where Knowshon Moreno, who was believed to possibly be on the chopping block at one point, has secured the backup running back job. Hillman has struggled with the volume of the team’s offensive scheme, as well as [...]
September 7, 2012
Nate Bouda
Broncos
Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports that the Broncos are “not in play” for Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew, who has been rumored to be available. The Broncos were tossed out as potential option for other trade targets in the past like DeAngelo Williams, citing the John Fox’s tendency to go with a running back committee and the [...]
August 24, 2012
Nate Bouda
Broncos, Jaguars
Lindsey Jones of the Denver Post reports that there’s really no question that Willis McGahee has been the Broncos’ “unquestioned starter” throughout training camp. McGahee has reportedly received all of the first-team work, which is probably not surprising when you consider that John Fox tends to prefer using veteran players. “The goal is to have him be ready on Sundays,” [...]
August 6, 2012
Nate Bouda
Broncos
Before RB LaDainian Tomlinson signed a one day contract with the San Diego Chargers to retire as a member of the team that drafted him, Kevin Acee of UTSanDiego.com reports that L.T. considered signing with the Denver Broncos. “The only team I really gave a thought to was the Broncos, because of Peyton,” Tomlinson said, talking about Broncos QB Peyton [...]
June 24, 2012
Dan Kornhauser
Chargers
Ronnie Hillman Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports that Broncos third-round pick RB Ronnie Hillman came ”nowhere near the first team” during the team’s minicamp this week. “A lot of it is based on what they know,” said head coach John Fox said. “This is the first time around. The second time through in camp, they will be abreast of [...]
June 15, 2012
Nate Bouda
Broncos