The Broncos’ next head coach will have a golden opportunity, inheriting an offense with young, talented pieces like QB Jay Cutler, WR Brandon Marshall, WR Eddie Royal and OLT Ryan Clady in place. On defense, however, major changes are needed to fix the unit that Mike Shanahan left behind when owner Pat Bowlen fired him Dec. 30. Close observers of the team say a defensive lineman, whether at tackle or end, is likely to be the ... More>
In a move that stunned those inside the league and out, the Broncos fired head coach Mike Shanahan Tuesday, two days after they became the first team in league history to lose a three-game division lead with three games to play.
“After giving this careful consideration, I have concluded that a change in our football operations is in the best interests of the Denver Broncos,” said ... More>
Dec. 31: Roster addition for 2009: OT Clint Oldenburg.
Dec. 29: Roster additions for 2009: DT Matthias Askew; OG Mitch Erickson; WR Jayson Foster; DE Ryan McBean; CB Rashod Moulton; WR Matt Willis.
Dec. 24: Practice-squad additions: RB Steve Baylark (released by Cardinals 8/30, from Broncos practice squad 12/16); WR Matt Willis (released by Ravens 8/30, from Ravens practice squad 12/16).
Dec. 23: Roster additions: RB Cory Boyd (from Broncos practice squad); RB Alex Haynes (released by Ravens 8/30, by Broncos 11/22).
Dec. 22: Reserve/injured: RB P.J. Pope (hamstring); RB Selvin Young (neck).
Dec. 17: Roster addition: S Herana-Daze Jones (released by Bengals 11/4, by Broncos 12/10). Practice-squad addition: RB Cory Boyd (released by Buccaneers 10/16, by Broncos 12/15).
Dec. 16: Practice-squad deletion: RB Steve Baylark.
Dec. 15: Placed on waivers: RB Cory Boyd.
Dec. 10: Roster addition: TE Jeb Putzier (released by Broncos 11/15, 11/26). Placed on waivers: S Herana-Daze Jones. Practice-squad addition: RB Steve Baylark (released by Cardinals 8/23).
Dec. 9: Reserve/injured: RB Peyton Hillis (groin). Roster addition: RB Cory Boyd (from Broncos practice squad); OG Pat Murray (from Seahawks practice squad). Placed on waivers: CB Calvin Lowry.
Dec. 3: Roster addition: S Herana-Daze Jones (released by Bengals 11/4).
Dec. 2: Reserve/injured: DT Josh Shaw (elbow).
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Free Agents
UFAs — TE Stephen Alexander. RFAs — CB Karl Paymah. Key arrivals — Ex-Bucs UFA RB Michael Pittman, May 27; Traded for Jets DT Dewayne Robertson, April 24 (undisclosed draft pick or picks); Ex-49ers FA WR Darrell Jackson, April 16 (one year); Ex-Chiefs UFA WR Samie Parker, April 15; Ex-Chiefs UFA C Casey Wiegmann, March 20 (two years); Ex-Lions UFA SLB Boss Bailey, March 6 (five years, $17.5 million); Ex-Panthers UFA WR Keary Colbert, March 1 (three years, $7.2 million). Key departures — UFA S Nick Ferguson signed by the Texans, March 27; UFA PK Jason Elam signed by the Falcons, March 21; Traded RFA C Chris Myers to the Texans for sixth-round pick in 2008 draft, March 17; Released WR Javon Walker (signed by the Raiders, March 4 (six years, $55 million), LB Ian Gold, Feb. 29. Key re-signings — RFA CB Domonique Foxworth signed one-year tender, April 19 ($927,000); RFA S Hamza Abdullah signed one-year tender, April 17 ($927,000); UFA FB Cecil Sapp, March 20 ($645,000); UFA DE John Engelberger, Feb. 29 (two years, $4 million). Other personnel moves — Signed ex-Panthers UFA S Marquand Manuel, March 8 (three year, $4.5 million); Signed ex-Chargers UFA S Marlon McCree, March 8; Re-signed TE Nate Jackson, March 4; Signed ex-Seahawks UFA LB Niko Koutouvides, March 3 (three years); Re-signed DE Ebenezer Ekuban, March 1 (one year); Re-signed S John Lynch, March 1 (one year).#
TEAM DIRECTORY
Mike Shanahan
Denver Broncos
13655 Broncos Parkway
Englewood, CO 80112
303/649-9000
Official Web site: www.denverbroncos.com
Stadium: Invesco Field at Mile High
Capacity: 76,125
Playing surface: Grass
2007 record: 7-9; second in AFC West
President/CEO: Pat Bowlen; Vice president of football operations/player personnel: Jim Goodman; Assistant general manager: Brian Xanders Executive V.P. of football operations/head coach: Mike Shanahan Assistant coaches: Joe Baker, offensive assistant; Jeremy Bates, quarterbacks; Ronnie Bradford, defensive backs; Jacob Burney, defensive line; Keith Burns, special-teams assistant; Dwayne Chandler, asst. strength and conditioning; Rick Dennison, offensive coordinator/offensive line; Jedd Fisch, wide receivers; Charlie Jackson, defensive assistant; Bill Johnson, defensive line; Pat McPherson, tight ends; Scott O’Brien, special-teams coordinator; Jim Ryan, linebackers; Greg Saporta, asst. strength and conditioning; Bob Slowik, defensive coordinator; Ryan Slowik, asst. defensive backs; Bobby Turner, running backs; Rich Tuten, strength and conditioning; Steve Watson, associate head coach.
