September 4th, 2010 with Comments closed

Broncos Get Down to 53

Denver officially placed wide receiver Brandon Stokley and linebacker Elvis Dumervil on injured reserve, officially ending their seasons. Stokley left with a groin injury Aug. 5, while Dumervil suffered a torn pectoral muscle during the first week of training camp.

The Broncos trimmed their roster to the league-mandated 53 players by cutting 10 more players [...]

August 22nd, 2010 with 1 comment

Unfiltered: Marquez Branson

DENVER – Tight end Marquez Branson wasn’t going to keep the football with which he scored his 11-yard touchdown reception three seconds before halftime Saturday. Sure, the score was special; it was his first professional touchdown.

But it’s only preseason, and given the extensive playing time given to the 2009 practice-squad member, there could be [...]

August 19th, 2010 with Comments closed

Five Observations: Aug. 19 Practice

Jarvis Moss practiced with a cast on his left forearm for the second consecutive day Thursday. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

1. All the fans on hand Thursday wearing Tim Tebow jerseys were likely disappointed at the rookie quarterback’s absence from practice due to bruised ribs.

There’s a decent chance they’ll be let down on Saturday, too. Although [...]

August 11th, 2010 with 1 comment

Five Observations: Aug. 11 Morning Practice

Justin Fargas made his practice-field debut Wednesday morning for the Broncos. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

1. In recent days, the skies have cleared above Dove Valley, and Wednesday morning’s practice took place under azure skies and abundant sunshine. But the clouds of injury haven’t lifted, as linebacker Robert Ayers, tight end Marquez Branson and wide receiver [...]