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NEWS ABOUT: Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos stories: 20 news summaries
NFL ROUNDUP

 Giants' D Stifles 
 'Skins in 23-17 Win 

Brett Favre wins in Vikings debut, but passes for only 110 yards

Sep 13, 09 6:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Giants' $85 million upgrade on defense paid off today, as New York held the Washington Redskins to one touchdown in a 23-17 win, the New York Daily News reports. In other NFL action: 
  • Brett Favre won in his Vikings debut, but threw for only 110 yards as
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NFL • Indianapolis Colts • Brett Favre • Peyton Manning • Denver Broncos • New York Jets • Drew Brees • Minnesota Vikings • pro football

(AP) - The Jay Cutler soap opera is over. The Broncos have agreed to trade the disgruntled quarterback to the Chicago Bears. Denver will reportedly get two first-round draft picks, a third-rounder, and quarterback Kyle Orton in return for Cutler and a fifth-round draft pick. Cutler asked for a trade last month... More »

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NFL • Chicago Bears • Denver Broncos • quarterback

(Newser) - The Denver Broncos fired longtime head coach Mike Shanahan today after a late-season flop that left the team out of the playoffs, the Denver Post reports. Shanahan had been coach for 14 years and led the team to two Super Bowl wins. The Broncos, however, have only one playoff victory... More »

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NFL • Denver Broncos • Mike Shanahan • coach

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Titans Stay Perfect by Beating Jags

Giants move to 9-1, Eagles and Bengals play to rare tie

Nov 16, 08 4:33 PM CST
(Newser) - The Tennessee Titans kept their perfect record and the defending Super Bowl champs recorded a fifth straight win in today's NFL action:
  • Titans' QB Kerry Collins tossed 3 TD passes and Albert Haynesworth terrorized on defense as Tennessee topped the Jacksonville Jaguars, 24-14, the AP reports.
  • The New
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Atlanta Falcons • Oakland Raiders • Green Bay Packers • Miami Dolphins • Chicago Bears • New York Giants • Denver Broncos • Baltimore Ravens • Aaron Rodgers • Kyle Orton

(Newser) - The Denver Broncos ruined the long-awaited NFL debut of Brady Quinn tonight with a 34-30 comeback win over the Cleveland Browns, the Plain Dealer reports. The former Notre Dame star played well—he threw for 239 yards and 2 touchdowns in front of the faithful Dawg Pound, and he led... More »

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NFL • Brady Quinn • Cleveland Browns • Denver Broncos • Derek Anderson

 Incomplete? Fumble? 
 Controversy Is 
 Only Sure Thing 

Replay bites Chargers, though Denver makes most with gutsy late conversion

Sep 15, 08 12:16 PM CDT
(Newser) - The controversy surrounding Denver’s 39-38 victory over San Diego yesterday seems likely to linger, USA Today reports, with the call that allowed the Broncos to hang onto the ball overshadowing coach Mike Shanahan’s all-or-nothing 2-point conversion attempt in the final seconds. “It was a fumble. I think... More »

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NFL • Denver Broncos • Mike Shanahan • instant replay • San Diego Chargers • referees • Jay Cutler • Norv Turner • Eddie Royal

Prison Letter Could Nail Bronco's Killer

Ex-cellmate says mail links gang member to Williams shooting

May 31, 08 6:55 AM CDT
(Newser) - A letter written by a jailed Colorado gang member could tie him to the murder of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams, the Rocky Mountain News reports. The letter, intercepted by the suspect's cellmate, mentions the man's worries about a witness who saw him shoot "D-Will." Williams was gunned... More »

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NFL • Denver • murder • Crips • Denver Broncos • Colorado • shooting • Darrent Williams

Monk Leads Hall of Fame Class

Redskins teammate Green will also enter Canton in August

Feb 3, 08 4:55 AM CST
(Newser) - What has been a rough season for the Washington Redskins got a little brighter yesterday when both Darrell Green and Art Monk were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, reports AP. New England linebacker Andre Tippett, San Diego/San Francisco defensive end Fred Dean, Minnesota/Denver tackle Gary Zimmerman and ... More »

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NFL • New England Patriots • Washington Redskins • Kansas City Chiefs • San Francisco 49ers • Denver Broncos • Minnesota Vikings

Broncos Dash Vikings' Playoff Hopes in OT

Chargers clinch 3-slot by beating Raiders; Jets get pointless win in OT

Dec 30, 07 9:09 PM CST
(Newser) - The Broncos added the title of spoiler to their 7-9 record this season, as a 22-19 overtime win let Denver deny Minnesota any chance at a playoff berth, reports the Denver Post. Vikings quarterback Tavaris Jackson lost a fumble to an overtime sack, allowing the turnover that led to Jason... More »

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NFL • Oakland Raiders • Kansas City Chiefs • Denver Broncos • New York Jets • Minnesota Vikings • San Diego Chargers

Return of the King

LT reclaims league rushing lead in 23-3 SD romp over Denver

Dec 25, 07 6:12 AM CST
(Newser) - With Pittsburgh's Willie Parker (1316 yards) sidelined with a broken wheel and Minnesota's rookie wunderkind Adrian Peterson (1305) running on fumes, the league's rushing leader has a familiar face again. Last year's titlebearer LaDainian Tomlinson (1418) reclaimed the lead with a game to go, the AP reports, as the Chargers... More »

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NFL • Denver Broncos • San Diego Chargers • LaDainian Tomlinson • Jay Cutler • Philip Rivers

Texans Triumph Over Broncos

Son, pupil topple Shanahan

Dec 14, 07 12:09 AM CST
(Newser) - Despite making it close late in the third quarter, the master had no answer for his pupils, as the Texans toppled the Broncos last night, 31-13, the Denver Post reports. The game pitted Broncos' head coach Mike Shanahan against not only his former offensive coordinator--Texans' coach Gary Kubiak--but also his... More »

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NFL • Houston Texans • Ron Dayne • Denver Broncos • Mike Shanahan

Tomlinson, Chargers Jolt Tennessee in OT

Cincinnati silences the Rams, Broncos put a hurtin' on the Chiefs

Dec 9, 07 7:44 PM CST
(Newser) - San Diego, propelled by a 14-point fourth quarter rally, defeated Tennessee with a TD run in overtime by reigning MVP LaDainian Tomlinson, reports the Tennessean. The Titans' defense dominated the first three quarters but couldn't contain L.T. when it counted as he ended with 146 yards rushing. The Titans,... More »

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NFL • St. Louis Rams • Tennessee Titans • Vince Young • Kansas City Chiefs • Denver Broncos • Cincinnati Bengals • San Diego Chargers • LaDainian Tomlinson

Henry Wins Appeal of Drug Test

Denver running back won't be suspended for year, cleared to play

Dec 5, 07 1:15 AM CST
(Newser) - While the Denver Broncos may have lost this past week to divisional rival Oakland they did emerge victorious in another matter. Running back Travis Henry won his appeal of a one-year suspension in relation to a failed drug test from August. Henry’s appeal was heard in mid-November and he... More »

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NFL • football • Denver Broncos • Travis Henry

Chicago Keeps Hope Alive

Hester (two return TDs), Gould key Bears comeback in 37-34 OT win

Nov 25, 07 9:25 PM CST
(Newser) - In what may have been a season-saver, the Bears calmly overcame a fourth-quarter 14-point deficit, winning on an overtime field goal by a gimlet-eyed Robbie Gould. All-world return specialist Devin Hester had two long second-half touchdowns; frequent Chicago goat Rex Grossman was sharp on the last two scoring drives. More »

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NFL • Chicago Bears • Denver Broncos • Rex Grossman • Adrian Peterson • Devin Hester • Dre Bly • Bernard Berrian

With Big Plays, Broncs Trample Titans 34-20

Denver improves to .500 as Cutler beats Young at his own game

Nov 20, 07 4:35 AM CST
(Newser) - With a 34-20 win last night over the Tennessee Titans, the Denver Broncos hauled themselves up to an even record and a share of the AFC West lead. Glenn Martinez' 80-yard punt return in the first quarter was characteristic of Denver's breakout game: all four of their touchdowns came on... More »

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NFL • Tennessee Titans • Vince Young • Denver Broncos • Jay Cutler

Steelers Snag 31-28 Comeback Win vs. Browns

Bears slam Raiders, Broncos down Chiefs, Jaguars pound Titans

Nov 12, 07 5:09 AM CST
(Newser) - The Pittsburgh Steelers got themselves in and out of trouble last night to pull off a nail-biter of a 31-28 victory against Cleveland. A 30-yard touchdown run by spry quarterback Ben Roethlisberger gave the Steelers their first lead, and after the teams traded touchdowns, Phil Dawson shorted the field goal... More »

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NFL • Jacksonville Jaguars • Cleveland Browns • Oakland Raiders • Tennessee Titans • Pittsburgh Steelers • Chicago Bears • Kansas City Chiefs • Denver Broncos

Pack Go to 7-1 in Early Sunday NFL Action

Lions, Titans, Saints among other winners; 'Skins top Jets in OT

Nov 4, 07 5:23 PM CST
(Newser) - Brett Favre and the Packers won for the second straight week on the road in a tough AFC West setting, this time downing the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium 33-22, thanks to 17 straight fourth-quarter points. Green Bay moved to 7-1 on the year and maintained its one game lead in... More »

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Atlanta Falcons • Buffalo Bills • Jacksonville Jaguars • Green Bay Packers • Tennessee Titans • Carolina Panthers • Washington Redskins • Kansas City Chiefs • San Francisco 49ers • Detroit Lions • Denver Broncos • New Orleans Saints • Cincinnati Bengals • New York Jets • Minnesota Vikings • San Diego Chargers

In Bad Week for Denver, It's Packers in OT

Favre's arm is the main attraction as Green Bay bests Broncos 19-13

Oct 30, 07 2:50 AM CDT
(Newser) - One day after Denver saw their World Series dreams obliterated by Boston, the Green Bay Packers outlasted the Broncos at home with an overtime win in a contradictory game dominated by Brett Favre. Together, the teams put up 680 yards in regulation, making 40 of their 60 combined passes, yet... More »

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NFL • Brett Favre • Green Bay Packers • Denver Broncos

Broncos' Henry Won't be Deterred

Veteran running back will start despite sprains, failed drug test

Oct 6, 07 6:26 AM CDT
(Newser) - Travis Henry, the injured Broncos running back who leads the NFL in rushing yards but faces a year's suspension for violating league drug policy, has announced his determination to suit up this Sunday against the Chargers. Coach Mike Shanahan agreed that Henry will play, provided the knee and ankle he... More »

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NFL • Denver Broncos • Travis Henry

Broncos' Holdman Hurt at Camp

New OLB suffers scary spinal-cord concussion, spends night in hospital

Aug 3, 07 6:23 AM CDT
(Newser) - Broncos outside linebacker Warrick Holdman suffered a concussion of his spinal cord during yesterday's training session. The 31-year-old's helmet struck running back Mike Bell during a scrimmage, and Holdman was taken to a nearby medical center for overnight observation. Denver coach Mike Shanahan says the hospital stay is a routine... More »

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Denver Broncos • Warrick Holdman • Mike Shanahan • D.D. Lewis • Mike Bell • Nate Webster

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