July 25th, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Wide receiver Rod Smith is stepping away from the NFL. Smith officially announced his retirement Thursday afternoon at team headquarters. Smith amassed 849 career receptions, 11,389 receiving yards and 68 touchdowns in 183 games after joining Denver as an undrafted free agent out of Missouri Southern in 1994. The three-time Pro Bowler played his entire [...]
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Veteran WR Smith Retiring Today
Veteran Broncos wideout Rod Smith is expected to announce his retirement this afternoon. He played 13 years, then sat out all last season with a bad hip. Smith’s career numbers lead Denver in almost every receiving category. He caught more than 800 passes and scored 68 touchdowns.
Broncos Ink Williams
The Broncos signed fourth-round draft pick Jack Williams yesterday to the cornerback spot. With training camp starting Friday, only the top two Bronco draft choices are left unsigned – kick returner Eddie Royal and tackle Ryan Clady.
As Camp Approaches Broncos Make Roster Moves
With training camp only three days away, the Broncos are making changes. Yesterday, they cut running back Mike Bell. Bell gained 677 yards as a rookie in 2006, but wound up at fullback last year and rarely played. The Broncos also signed this year’s fourth-round draft choice, center Kory Lichtensteiger from Bowling Green. Their top [...]
CB Paymah Convicted of DUI and Careless Driving
Broncos CB Carl Paymah has been convicted of DUI and careless driving. The incident took place back in May of 2006 when Paymah was found asleep or unconscious behind the wheel of his car. The Land Rover was running and was in gear. He will be sentenced on September 16th and could face up to [...]
Broncos Sign 7th Round Pick FB Peyton Hills
The Broncos today signed 7th round draft fullback Peyton Hills. He was the 227th overall pick in the April draft. The FB from the University of Arkansas is 6-foot-2, 250 pounds, and put up 23 TD’s in three years in college at Arkansas. He also put up a total of 2,624 all-purpose yards.
WR’s Colbert and Jackson to Battle it Out for the Two Spot During Camp
The scoop from the Broncos is that former Panther Keary Colbert currently has the edge as the number two wide out heading into training camp. Pro Football Weekly reports that he has an edge over Darrell Jackson to be the #2, and that the two will battle to finally see who wins that duel. Last [...]
