Archive for October, 2007
Broncos sign two offensive lineman
On Wednesday, the Denver Broncos signed guards P.J. Alexander and Isaac Snell to deals; terms of the deals were not disclosed. Alexander, a fifth-year player, rejoins the Broncos, having played for them from 2003-2005. He played for the Atlanta Falcons in 2006 and was with the team before being released on September 1.
Alexander has played [...]
Nalen Out For Year
The Denver Broncos are still feeling the effects of their loss last Sunday to the San Diego Chargers as they learned that starting center Tom Nalen will miss the remainder of this season with a torn right biceps muscle, according to SportsTicker and confirmed by Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan.
Nalen, a five-time Pro Bowler, suffered [...]
Rivers Leads Chargers Over Broncos 41-3
Philip Rivers threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns and carried in another score as the San Diego Chargers crushed the Broncos 41-3 at Invesco Field. Michael Turner ran for 147 yards on 10 carries, including a 74-yard touchdown run. The Chargers outran Denver 214-to-72 as they improved to 2-and-3 on the season. Antonio Gates hauled [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 08 2007Legal Trouble For Broncos’ Henry
The National Football League may impose a one-year ban on Bronco running back Travis Henry for violating its marijuana policy. New York “Newsday” says Henry sued last month in Suffolk County, and got a restraining order barring the league from using a urine test against him, or making the results public. An NFL appeal overturned [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 05 2007DE Peterson returns; wants old job back
Denver Broncos defensive end Kenny Peterson, fresh from a four-game suspension by the National Football League for violation of the league’s policy on steroids and related substances, has 2 goals in mind - he wants his job back and also wants to clear his name. The Denver Broncos, probably mindful of those facts, have until [...]
Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Oct 04 2007Lynch practices, declares himself ready for Sunday
Denver Broncos safety John Lynch, who suffered a groin strain in last week’s 38-20 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, practiced on Wednesday and declared himself ready for Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers. Lynch told Arnie Stapleton of the Associated Press, “Things went well. I came out here and practiced a complete practice and [...]
Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Oct 03 2007Two Roster Moves Completed for Broncos
The Broncos made a pair of roster moves on Tuesday. The Broncos released return specialist Domenik Hixon and re-signed wide out Brian Clark. Hixon averaged 22.0 yards on five kickoff returns this season. Clark led Denver with a 22.3-yard average on 23 kickoff returns last year.
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 03 2007Broncos shake up special teams; waive Hixon
In what is without a doubt a move to improve their special teams and also to hopefully reverse a two-game losing streak, Josh Alper of AOL NFL Fanhouse and Bill Williamson of the Denver Post report that the Denver Broncos have released kick and punt returner Domenik Hixon. Head coach Mike Shanahan and cornerback Champ [...]
Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Oct 03 2007Marijuana Group Wants Williams in Denver
Maybe it’s just a pipe dream. Today in Denver, a billboard debuted next to Invesco Field – urging running back Ricky Williams to join the Broncos. Williams is still under contract with the Dolphins. He just finished an 18-month suspension for marijuana, and applied for reinstatement to the National Football League on Monday. Mason Tvert [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 03 2007Broncos Rest After Loss To The Colts
The Broncos got their usual day off yesterday. Coach Shanahan did meet with the media at Dove Valley. Shanahan pointed toward the Broncos losing the battles over field position as one of the biggest issues for the team right now. Denver hosts the Chargers on Sunday.
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 02 2007
