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The Denver Broncos made a few more roster moves Wednesday, adding a familiar face and releasing another who had just joined the club last week. Tight end Jeb Putzier, who was drafted by the Broncos out of Boise State in 2002, was signed on Wednesday. Putzier was with the Broncos through 2005, and he’s spent […]

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Published on 12/10/2008 at Wed Dec 10 11:33.   26 Comments
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Moments ago, during his Monday press conference, Denver Broncos Head Coach Mike Shanahan confirmed the ESPN report that Peyton Hillis will be placed on Injured Reserve, ending his season. Hillis injured his hamstring in the second quarter of Sunday’s 24-17 Broncos win over the Chiefs. Hillis is the fifth running back to be placed on […]

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Published on 12/08/2008 at Mon Dec 08 14:02.   25 Comments
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The Broncos, decked in orange, took to the air to defeat the Chiefs 24-17. (Getty Images) After a big run, an interception for a touchdown, and a seventeen play drive, the Kansas City Chiefs were in prime position for a repeat-upset against the Broncos. They were leading 17-7 in the second quarter. Those were the […]

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Published on 12/07/2008 at Sun Dec 07 17:40.   27 Comments
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After suffering an elbow injury in Week 13 against the New York Jets, defensive tackle Josh Shaw was formally placed on Injured Reserve, ending his season. Shaw, who joined the Denver Broncos in early September, played in five games and finished with three tackles (two solo). Shaw is the 13th player the Broncos have placed […]

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Published on 12/03/2008 at Wed Dec 03 20:45.   5 Comments
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Jay Cutler battled wind, rain, and the first place Jets Sunday. (Getty Images) Players or coaches from the Denver Broncos have been nominated for not one, not two, not three, but FOUR Weekly NFL Awards for games played in Week 13 of the 2008 NFL season. The Broncos defeated the Jets 34-17 on Sunday, boasting […]

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Published on 12/02/2008 at Tue Dec 02 13:56.   5 Comments
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Denver Broncos rookie RB Peyton Hillis finished with a career-high 129 yards rushing. (AP Photo) Peyton Hillis earned his first 100-yard game on the ground, the defense stopped Brett Favre and company on three 4th downs, and the Denver Broncos (7-5) bounced back in a big way to defeat the red-hot New York Jets (8-4) […]

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Published on 11/30/2008 at Sun Nov 30 17:55.   31 Comments
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It’s been a whirlwind month for safety Roderick Rogers. A practice squad team member for the Broncos through the first nine weeks of this season, Rogers was signed to the active roster on November 4th. A few weeks later, Rogers was making his first career start against the Oakland Raiders. That one start was all […]

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Published on 11/26/2008 at Wed Nov 26 08:38.   7 Comments
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Broncos running backs only gained 84 yards on the ground. (Getty Images) After two missed Matt Prater field goals and a Peyton Hillis fumble five yards shy of the end zone, the Broncos remained tied with the Raiders 3-3 with one minute left in the first half. Then Oakland returner Johnny Lee Higgins took the […]

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Published on 11/23/2008 at Sun Nov 23 17:34.   98 Comments
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The Year of the Rookies continues for the Denver Broncos, as the squad announced that they have (finally) promoted seventh round pick S Josh Barrett from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday. Running back Alex Haynes, whom the club added last week, was waived to make room for Barrett on the roster. […]

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Published on 11/22/2008 at Sat Nov 22 13:52.   22 Comments
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Spencer Larsen has been elected as the NFL’s Week 11 Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week. The Denver Broncos sixth round pick started at both middle linebacker and fullback for the Broncos on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. It’s the second rookie winner in as many weeks – Eddie Royal was elected to the award […]

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Published on 11/21/2008 at Fri Nov 21 12:55.   16 Comments
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