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Denver Broncos

-- Broncos IR Audric Estime --
Wed Sep 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Denver Broncos have placed RB Audric Estime (ankle) on injured reserve. He's OUT 4+ games.

-- Courtland Sutton Restructures --
Wed Sep 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Denver Broncos have restructured WR Courtland Sutton’s contract to create $9.5 million in cap room.

-- Broncos Extend Patrick Surtain --
Wed Sep 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Denver Broncos and two-time Pro-Bowl CB Patrick Surtain reached agreement today on a four-year, $96 million extension that includes $77.5 million guaranteed, now making him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.

-- Broncos Sign Donald Parham to Practice Squad --
Wed Aug 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

DNVR reports the Denver Broncos have signed veteran free-agnet TE Donald Parham to their practice squad.

-- Broncos Release Perine & Patrick --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Denver Broncos have released RB Samaje Perine and WR Tim Patrick.

-- Broncos Release Phillip Dorsett --
Mon Aug 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Denver Broncos have released veteran WR Phillip Dorsett.

-- Adios Tim Patrick --
Mon Aug 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

9News in Denver reports with significant depth and talent at wide receiver, the Broncos are moving on from popular veteran WR Tim Patrick, per source. The Broncos are currently exploring trade possibilities for Patrick, who is generating strong interest on market in advance of Tuesday’s roster cutdown deadline.

-- Adios Samaje Perine --
Mon Aug 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Denver Broncos are expected to move on from respected 8-year veteran RB Samaje Perine, sources say. The team is engaged in a number of trade conversations around Perine and it could be a trade, rather than a release.

-- Damarri Mathis Has a High Ankle Sprain --
Mon Aug 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Denver Broncos CB Damarri Mathis (ankle) was carted off the field with an ankle injury after the second play from scrimmage in the team’s preseason game against the Cardinals. An MRI revealed Mathis has a high-ankle sprain. That could mean Mathis begins the season on injured reserve.

-- Audric Estime Scores on His Only Drive Today --
Sun Aug 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

PFF.com reports Denver Broncos rookie RB Audric Estime led the team down the field for a touchdown on the first drive today against the Cardinals, but was taken off the field on third and fourth down. The Broncos rested their starters and most of their top backups, but Estime played. He only played for one drive, running five times for 17 yards and a touchdown while catching a 14-yard pass.

-- Josh Reynolds Has a Sore Achilles --
Fri Aug 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Denver Broncos WR Josh Reynolds (Achilles) did not practice Friday, instead working on a side field. HC Sean Payton said Reynolds is dealing with “wear and tear” in one of his Achilles tendons but expects the free agent signee to be fine. “Today he felt a lot better,” Payton said after Friday’s practice. “He’s fine. . . . We just kind of backed off.”

-- Bo Nix Named Starter --
Wed Aug 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Denver Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix has been named the starter for the team this season.

-- Bo Nix Impresses in Preseason Start --
Mon Aug 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Denver Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix completed 8-of-9 passes for 80 yards and a score in Sunday's preseason game against the Packers. Nix also rushed three times for 12 yards.

-- Tim Patrick Impresses With a Score --
Sun Aug 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Denver Broncos WR Tim Patrick caught 4-of-4 targets for 30 yards and a score in the preseason game against the Packers on Sunday night. Patrick was the preferred target of QB Bo Nix, who was responsible for all four of the targets thrown Patrick’s way. Patrick ran with the starting unit and capped off his night with a two-yard touchdown reception on a night where Nix impressed with the first-team unit.

-- Bo Nix Will Start This Week --
Wed Aug 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Denver Broncos HC Sean Payton says rookie QB Bo Nix will start the team's preseason game against the Packers this week.

-- Jerry Jeudy Returns to Practcie --
Mon Aug 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) returned to practice on Monday.

-- Tim Patrick Starts Today --
Sun Aug 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Denver Broncos WR Tim Patrick caught 1-of-1 targets for 14 yards in today's preseason game against the Colts. Patrick played on 11 of the first-team offense’s first 12 snaps, suggesting he is currently the team’s #2 wide receiver. The snaps were Patrick’s first in-game since 2021, having suffered summer ACL and Achilles tendon injuries in consecutive seasons.

-- Javonte Williams Starts Today --
Sun Aug 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Denver Broncos RB Javonte Williams started the game today against the Colts. He played all of the snaps on the first two drives beyond clear passing situations, when RB Samaje Perine replaced him.

-- Bo Nix Sharp in NFL Debut --
Sun Aug 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Denver Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix completed 15-of-21 passes for 131 yards and one score and rushed 3 times for 16 yards with one fumble in the Broncos preseason game against the Colts.

-- Lucas Krull Injures Toe --
Sun Aug 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Denver Broncos TE Lucas Krull (toe) left today’s preseason game against the Colts in the third quarter with a toe injury.

-- Jarrett Stidham Listed as Starter for This Week --
Tue Aug 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Denver Broncos listed QB Jarrett Stidham as the starter for their first preseason game against the Colts. Rookie QB Bo Nix is listed as third on the depth chart, which presumably leaves Zach Wilson as the QB2 for Sunday’s contest.

-- Adios Caden Sterns --
Mon Aug 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Denver Broncos have informed S Caden Sterns that they’re going to waive him.

-- Eyioma Uwazurike Reinstated --
Mon Aug 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Denver Broncos DL Eyioma Uwazurike has been reinstated from an indefinite suspension for a violation of the league’s gambling policy. Uwazurike was originally suspended on July 24, 2023.

-- Jerry Jeudy Injures Knee --
Fri Aug 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) is dealing with a knee injury.

-- Broncos IR Quinn Bailey --
Thu Aug 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Denver Broncos have placed OL Quinn Bailey (ankle) on injured reserve. His season is over.

-- Broncos Activate Blake Watson --
Thu Aug 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Denver Broncos have activated RB Blake Watson from the active/non-football injury list.

-- Quinn Bailey Injury Update --
Wed Jul 31, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Denver Broncos backup OL Quinn Bailey (ankle) suffered a fractured ankle today in practice . He is OUT indefinitely.

-- Quinn Bailey Injures Leg --
Wed Jul 31, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Denver Broncos backup OL Quinn Bailey (leg) exited practice in an ambulance after going down with a right leg injury during a 9-on-7 run drill. Practice was paused as Bailey’s right leg was immediately placed in an air cast. He was placed on a cart and then loaded into the ambulance, presumably transported to a local hospital.

-- Broncos to Work Out Nico Bolden --
Sun Jul 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Denver Gazette reports free-agent S Nico Bolden will workout for the Broncos on Monday.

-- Brandon Jones Injures Hamstring --
Fri Jul 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Denver Broncos S Brandon Jones (hamstring) suffered a hamstring strain at training camp on Friday.

-- Courtland Sutton Restructures --
Thu Jul 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Denver Broncos signed WR Courtland Sutton to a restructured contract that can pay him up to $15.2 million this season, including $1.5 million in new incentives. Sutton reported to training camp on time and Denver sweetened the deal for one of its team leaders.

-- Sean Payton Praises Javonte Williams --
Thu Jul 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Denver Broncos HC Sean Payton says RB Javonte Williams took his advice and the early returns are good. “He’s lost weight. He looks trim. I thought he looked sharp today,” Payton said. “He looked much different. His weight’s down and I’m proud of him.”

-- Javonte Williams Slims Down --
Wed Jul 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

DNVR reports Broncos HC Sean Payton says RB Javonte Williams has lost weight this offseason.

-- Courtland Sutton Set to Report on Time --
Tue Jul 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Denver Broncos HC Sean Payton says WR Courtland Sutton will be with the team and prepared to work during training camp. “He’ll be here and ready to go,” Payton said.

-- Broncos List Three --
Sun Jul 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Denver Broncos have placed LB Drew Sanders (Achilles), S Caden Stearns (patellar tendon), and S Delarrin Turner-Yell (ACL) on the active/PUP list.

-- Tim Patrick Night Not Make the Broncos' Final Roster --
Sun Jul 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Denver Post reports WR Tim Patrick is on the Broncos’ 53-man roster bubble.

-- Could Javonte Williams be Cut or Traded? --
Sat Jul 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Denver Post reports Broncos RB Javonte Williams and RB Samaje Perine could be battling for a final roster spot in the team's backfield. Rookie RB Audric Estime is making the team. Meanwhile, second-year RB Jaleel McLaughlin’s place on the roster is also secure. Assuming this is correct, it would, in all likelihood, leave Williams and Perine to battle for the final roster spot.

-- Broncos Extend Quinn Meinerz --
Tue Jul 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Denver Gzette reports a source says Broncos OG Quinn Meinerz has agreed to a four-year $80 million contract extension which he will sign Monday in Denver. He gets $45 million guaranteed, including $24 million by March 31st, 2025. That includes a $21.775 million signing bonus.

-- Justin Simmons Watch --
Sun Jul 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

Denver7 reports free-agent S Justin Simmons is not sure when he'll sign with a team in free agency. "Who knows? I could sign tomorrow, I could sign two weeks into camp, I could sign the first game of the season. You just never know how these things go," he said. "So, it's caused me to slow down and give up control because it's not in my control."

-- Audric Estimé Watch --
Thu Jul 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Denver Broncos HC Sean Payton says rookie RB Audric Estimé is expected to be a “full go” for training camp after undergoing a minor knee scope this offseason.

-- Bo Nix Impresses This Summer --
Mon Jul 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Denver Post reports Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix has done nothing but impress his teammates and coaches in Denver. HC Sean Payton has specifically called out Nix’s composure in the pocket, understanding of the playbook, and quick release.

-- Sean Payton Speaks on Javonte Williams --
Fri Jul 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Denver Broncos RB Javonte Williams is further removed from the multiple knee ligament injuries he suffered in 2022. HC Sean Payton said that he thinks that bodes well for better results from the 2021 second-round pick. “I think historically speaking, when you talk to the experts, they say that the complete heal finishes at two years,” Payton said. “Obviously you begin playing before then . . . I know that he’s looking forward to [this season]. The challenge last year was really when you think about it, even in training camp, it was still early enough in the process where it was hard for him to go full speed with confidence. And yet we were building and getting him where we all felt comfortable he could play.”

-- Eyioma Uwazurike Reinstatement Watch --
Wed Jul 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports as Denver Broncos DL Eyioma Uwazurike moves toward potential reinstatement following a gambling suspension, one specific development could slow things down. An investigation by the Colorado Department of Revenue and Arapahoe County prosecutors could result in criminal charges. The NFL is waiting for the process to conclude before determining whether to reinstate Uwazurike. He is eligible to apply for reinstatement on July 24th. Uwazurike is accused of placing 32 bets on five Broncos games, including one in which he played. The investigation traces to an Iowa investigation that was derailed by a determination that the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation wrongfully used geolocation software against Uwazurike and others. Lawyer Harvey Steinberg, who has represented many Broncos over the years, represents Uwazurike.

-- Bo Nix Favored to Start Week #1 --
Sat Jun 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports rookie QB Bo Nix is favored over QB Zach Wilson and QB Jarrett Stidham to start Week #1 for Denver Broncos this fall.

-- Tim Patrick Feels Like Himself --
Fri Jun 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Denver Broncos official website reports Broncos WR Tim Patrick (Achilles) said, “I felt like myself,” when asked about how he felt after wrapping up minicamp.

-- Broncos Name David Shaw --
Thu Jun 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Denver Broncos official website reports the Broncos have named David Shaw Senior Personnel Executive.

-- Broncos Sign Andre Smith --
Thu Jun 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Denver Broncos have signed free-agent LB Andre Smith.

-- Courtland Sutton Shows for Mandatory Minicamp --
Tue Jun 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Denver Gazette reports Broncos WR Courtland Sutton showed for mandatory minicamp, as expected.

-- Courtland Sutton Says He Will Show for Mandatory Minicamp --
Thu Jun 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Denver Gazette reports Broncos WR Courtland Sutton says on the DNVR Sports podcast "I will be there" at mandatory minicamp next week.

-- Courtland Sutton Expected to Show for Mandatory Minicamp --
Wed Jun 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton has been boycotting offseason workouts. HC Sean Payton expects that to end when mandatory minicamp rolls around. “Yes, I think he’ll be here for minicamp,” Payton told reporters on Tuesday. “I mean, it’s mandatory. When I’ve been asked about Courtland —and I’m going to say this — I just know his work ethic. I know the player. There’s a list of things that race through your mind this time in the offseason as a head coach. And respectfully when I say this to him, because he and I have talked, I think that will work itself out. I think he’ll be here, yes, but I don’t know that for sure.” Sutton could skip the mandatory minicamp. He’d be fined roughly $100,000 for missing all three days.

-- Broncos Sign All Drafted Rookies --
Sat Jun 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Denver Broncos have signed all of their 2024 drafted rookies.

-- Bo Nix Throwing Extremely Well --
Fri May 31, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Denver Broncos HC Sean Payton says rookie QB Bo Nix is throwing well after completing six OTA sessions. “It’s hard for me to catch you up like on a Netflix series,” Payton said. “You guys watched one [episode], and then you missed three, and then you watched one and I’m trying to catch you up. All three of [the quarterbacks] are doing well. Specifically to Bo, he’s doing really well. He’s picking it up. There’s a lot that’s going in. He’s throwing the ball extremely well.”

-- Audric Estime Undergoes Knee Scope --
Thu May 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Denver Broncos HC Sean Payton says rookie RB Audric Estime (knee) suffered a knee injury. The running back underwent platelet-rich plasma treatment and had an arthroscopic procedure that will keep him in the rehab group for the near future. “We did a small scope procedure just to make sure everything’s clean,” Payton said. “It is. He’ll be available at the start of training camp, so we won’t see him working through the rest of the OTAs. But, on the conservative side, he’s going to be just fine. It was all good news.”

-- Blake Watson Impresses with Pass-Receiving Skills --
Sat May 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Denver Broncos RB Blake Watson's receiving skills stood out during OTAs this past week.

-- Broncos RB Watch --
Thu May 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Denver Broncos drafted RB Audric Estimé in the fifth round and signed RB Blake Watson as a college free agent. Both could make the roster. Watson was particularly impressive Thursday, demonstrating the pass-catching ability that made him one of the best receiving backs in the country last season. The three holdovers at the position — RB Javonte Williams, RB Samaje Perine (worked on a side field Thursday) and RB Jaleel McLaughlin — will face a challenging battle to maintain their roles this offseason.

-- Greg Dulcich Rehab Update --
Thu May 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

DenverSportsCom reports Broncos TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring/foot) didn’t practice today, but is progressing well, and HC Sean Payton believes it’s not a situation where he won’t be back until training camp.

-- Tim Patrick Participating During OTAs --
Thu May 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Denver Broncos WR Tim Patrick (torn Achilles) is participating with the team during OTAs.

-- Drew Sanders Tears Achilles --
Mon May 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

9News in Denver reports Broncos LB Drew Sanders (Achilles) tore his Achilles in late April during his offseason workout program. He has already undergone surgery to correct the ailment. The team in hopeful he can return before the end of the season.

-- Justin Simmons Watch --
Fri May 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Denver Post reports free-agent S Justin Simmons was cut by the Broncos in March. Simmons was a second-team All-Pro last season, but there’s been little indication that NFL teams are showing much interest in his services, and that includes the team that knows him best. The Broncos are very unlikely to bring Simmons back.

-- Broncos Sign Trenton Gill --
Wed May 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Denver Broncos have signed veteran free-agent P Trenton Gill.

-- Broncos Sign 3rd-Rounder Jonah Elliss --
Tue May 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Denver Broncos have signed 3rd-round draft pick LB Jonah Elliss to a four-year contract.

-- Bo Nix Watch --
Mon May 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix has showcased the right combination of patience and accuracy, according to HC Sean Payton. "The ball comes out, and I don't want to use the term boring, that's not the right term, but pretty good decisions with each play," Payton said. "The efficiency with how he's operating."

-- Courtland Sutton Continues to No-Show --
Mon May 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

9News in Denver reports WR Courtland Sutton continues to work out on his own in Florida while the Broncos hold voluntary offseason workouts at the team facility. Sutton has made clear he wants a reworked contract with a pay raise. He has two years left on the four-year, $60 million extension he signed in November 2021, but Sutton has only $2 million of guaranteed money left off the $27.6 million total remaining money.

-- Broncos Re-Sign Phillip Dorsett --
Mon May 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Denver Broncos have re-signed veteran WR Phillip Dorsett.

-- Broncos RB Plans Unsettled --
Mon May 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Denver Broncos HC Sean Payton said, “We’ll go by what we see” when asked about the possibility of the team holding a running back competition this offseason.

-- Broncos Sign 1st-Rounder Bo Nix --
Fri May 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Denver Broncos have signed 1st-rounder draft pick QB Bo Nix to his four-year, fully guaranteed $18.61 million deal with a fifth-year option. Nix gets a $10.36 million signing bonus and has a $3.384 million cap hit for 2024.

-- Broncos Release Phillip Dorsett --
Fri May 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Denver Broncos have released veteran WR Phillip Dorsett.

-- Broncos Sign Four Drafted Rookies --
Wed May 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Denver Post reports the Broncos have signed drafted rookies RB Audric Estime, WR Devaughn Vele, CB Kris Abrams-Draine, and OL Nick Gargiulo to four-year contracts.

-- Broncos Release One --
Wed May 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Denver Broncos have released QB Ben DiNucci.

-- Broncos to Tryout Ty Summers --
Tue May 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

KUSA reports free-agent LB Ty Summers will take part in the Denver Broncos practices on a tryout basis.

-- John Franklin-Myers Signs New Deal --
Thu May 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Denver Broncos have officially signed DE John Franklin-Myers to a two-year, $15 million contract, just days after acquiring him from the Jets.

-- Broncos Decline to Pick Up 5th-Year Option on Zach Wilson --
Tue Apr 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Denver Broncos will not pick up the 5th-year option on QB Zach Wilson.

-- Payton Envisions Audric Estime as a First & Second-Down Runner --
Mon Apr 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

DenverSportsCom reports Broncos HC Sean Payton says he envisions using rookie RB Audric Estime is a first and second-down runner. That said, RB Javonte Williams will likely enter camp as the lead back. It sounds like a battle to start is likely to happen.

-- Bo Nix Expected to Start for Broncos Immediately --
Mon Apr 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Denver Broncos expect rookie QB Bo Nix to play right away in 2024.

-- Courtland Sutton Drew Trade Interest --
Sun Apr 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

USA Today reports the Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers expressed interest in trading for Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton before and during the 2024 NFL Draft, according to a source. That said, the Broncos did not trade him.

-- Broncos Acquire John Franklin-Myers; Give Him New Deal --
Sat Apr 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports veteran DE John Franklin-Myers has been traded from the Jets to the Broncos today, with the Jets getting a 2026 sixth-round draft pick in the trade. After being traded from the Jets to the Broncos, Franklin-Myers will have a new contract. Mike Klis of KUSA says Franklin-Myers has agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal that will pay him approximately $10 million guaranteed. Franklin-Myers was previously set to make $13.3 million in base salary for 2024. He had two years and $27.9 million left on his old contract.

-- Broncos Pick Up 5th-Year Option on Patrick Surtain --
Tue Apr 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Denver Broncos have picked up the fifth-year option on CB Patrick Surtain.

-- Broncos Sign Levi Wallace --
Mon Apr 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent S Levi Wallace has signed a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos.

-- Broncos Acquire Zach Wilson --
Mon Apr 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Jets have traded former #2 overall pick QB Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos, per sources. Denver is expect to send a 2024 sixth-round pick to New York for Wilson and a 2024 seventh-rounder, with the teams dividing his guaranteed camp roster bonus.

-- Broncos Expected to Sign Levi Wallace --
Mon Apr 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent S Levi Wallace is visiting the Denver Broncos today and expects to sign a one-year contract with the team.

-- Courtland Sutton Going Nowhere --
Sat Apr 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports multiple teams have inquired about acquiring WR Courtland Sutton, but the Denver Broncos do not plan to trade him. Sutton, 28, has two years left on his current contract. Broncos GM George Paton said earlier this week that Sutton “is in a good place.”

-- Broncos Could Trade to Move Up to Draft a QB --
Fri Apr 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Denver Broncos GM George Paton was asked on Thursday how hard it would be to package a future first-round draft pick with this year’s first-round pick, given that they didn’t have a first-round pick in 2022 or 2023. “I would just say if it’s a player that you think can change the landscape of your organization moving forward, like quarterback, then you do whatever it takes to get him,” Paton said. “If there’s consensus in the building, a love in the building, you’re aggressive and you try to get him. It doesn’t mean you’re going to get him, but you try. So we’re open to everything. We’re wide open.”

-- Courtland Sutton Undergoes Ankle Surgery --
Tue Apr 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

9News in Denver reports Broncos WR Courtland Sutton (ankle) underwent ankle surgery to address an injury suffered in the 2023 season-finale against Las Vegas. Sutton has been working out daily in Florida and neither Sutton nor the team are worried about his ankle.

-- Courtland Sutton No-Shows; Wants a New Deal --
Tue Apr 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton wants a new contract, so he did not report for voluntary workouts as he seeks that new deal. The 28-year-old Sutton has two more years remaining on his contract, and he has a $13 million base salary this year. But only $2 million of that is guaranteed this year, and none of his money next year is guaranteed. He’d like the certainty that comes with more guaranteed money.

-- Broncos Sign One --
Mon Apr 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

News9 in Denver reports the Broncos have signed veteran free-agent DT Angelo Blackson.

-- Broncos to Host Levi Wallace --
Thu Apr 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

Bleacher Report reports the Denver Broncos are expected to meet with free-agent CB Levi Wallace on Friday.

-- Broncos Sign One --
Thu Apr 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Denver Broncos have signed free-agent C Sam Mustipher to a one-year contact.

-- Broncos Sign One --
Mon Apr 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Denver Broncos have signed free-agent OG Calvin Throckmorton to a one-year contract.

-- K'Waun Williams Cleared --
Fri Mar 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Denver Gazette reports sources say free-agent CB K'Waun Williams (ankle), who missed all of 2023 with Broncos due to ankle surgery, was fully cleared medically earlier this month. While the Broncos won't re-sign him, five teams have expressed interest. He'll most likely decide on team after the draft.

-- Broncos Sign Josh Reynolds --
Wed Mar 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free-agent WR Josh Reynolds has signed a two-year deal worth up to $14 million with the Denver Broncos, per source.

-- Broncos Targeting a QB in April's NFL Draft? --
Fri Mar 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the two draft picks the Denver Broncos acquired by trading WR Jerry Jeudy made it more possible for the team to trade up to draft a QB.

-- Broncos Sign One --
Wed Mar 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Denver Broncos have signed free-agent OT Matt Peart to a one-year contract.

-- Broncos Re-Sign One --
Tue Mar 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Denver Broncos have re-signed LB Justin Strnad to a one-year contract.

-- Broncos Could Go with Jarrett Stidham & a Rookie at QB in 2024 --
Sun Mar 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

9 News in Denver reports the Broncos seem to be leaning toward having QB Jarrett Stidham as the #1 quarterback at least until a rookie can be ready to start. The Broncos would hope they can draft a quarterback with the No. 12 overall pick.

-- Broncos Sign Cody Barton --
Fri Mar 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

9News in Denver reports the Broncos have signed free-agent LB Cody Barton to a one-year deal with a $3.5 million base and a maximum value of $4 million.

-- Steelers Officially Sign Russell Wilson --
Fri Mar 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have officially signed QB Russell Wilson to a one-year contract.

-- Broncos Release Russell Wilson; Take $53 Million Cap Charge in 2024 --
Wed Mar 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Denver Broncos have officially released QB Russell Wilson. That’s something that needed to be done before March 17, at which time his 2025 base salary of $37 million would have become fully guaranteed. The Broncos designated the move as a post-June 1 release. That will spread the cap charge over two years. However, instead of taking $35.4 million this year and $49.6 million in 2025, they’ve opted to absorb $53 million in 2024 and $32 million in 2025.

-- Broncos Re-Sign Lil'Jordan Humphrey --
Wed Mar 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Denver Broncos have re-signed WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey to a one-year contract.

-- Broncos Re-Sign Adam Trautman --
Tue Mar 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

9News in Denver reports the Broncos have re-signed TE Adam Trautman to a two-year contract.

-- Broncos to Sign Malcolm Roach --
Tue Mar 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with DT Malcolm Roach on a two-year contract worth up to $8 million.

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