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Manning Limited at Practice with Thigh Injury

Posted on December 18, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Peyton Manning is over his illness but not his injury.

Denver’s quarterback was limited Thursday when the Broncos reconvened for their first practice since their 22-10 win at San Diego on Sunday. Manning fought through the flu in that game and strained his right thigh in the first half, which he blamed on dehydration.

Manning participated in the walkthrough but retreated to the Broncos’ facility after the team stretch.

Manning didn’t appear in any discomfort afterward. He had his coloring back in his face and even jokingly referenced Bill Belichick three times when he answered reporters’ questions with a “We’re onto Cincinnati” mantra.

That’s something the Patriots coach did five times a day after their 41-14 drubbing at Kansas City on Sept. 29.

Broncos Re-Sign Tight End Dominique Jones

Posted on December 18, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have re-signed tight end Dominique Jones to their active roster and added offensive tackle DeMarcus Love to their practice squad.

The Broncos signed Jones 48 hours after waiving him. He played four snaps in the Broncos’ 22-10 victory at San Diego last weekend after being brought up from Denver’s practice squad because of injuries at his position.

That marked his 13th game in his three-year NFL career that includes stops in Indianapolis and Kansas City.

Love is a fourth-year pro who has spent time with the Vikings (2011-13) and Jaguars (2013) in addition to competing on the practice squads of the Giants and Saints this season.

Broncos Promote Safety Josh Bush to Active Roster

Posted on December 17, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have promoted safety Josh Bush to their 53-man roster and replaced him on the practice squad with guard Jon Halapio.

The Broncos had an open spot on their roster after putting linebacker Danny Trevathan (knee) on IR and waiving tight end Dominique Jones.

Bush had been on Denver’s practice squad for a month. He’s a third-year pro who’s appeared in 35 games with the New York Jets from 2012-14 after the Jets selected him in the sixth round out of Wake Forest.

Halapio is a rookie from Florida who was with the Patriots during the preseason after New England selected him in the sixth round of this year’s draft.

Broncos put Danny Trevathan on Injured Reserve

Posted on December 16, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have placed linebacker Danny Trevathan on injured reserve and waived tight end Dominique Jones.

Trevathan was Denver’s leading tackler last year but appeared in just three games this season because of a trio of injuries to his left knee.

He was originally hurt in a training camp practice on Aug. 12 and reinjured the leg Oct. 12. After spending eight weeks on the club’s recallable IR list, Trevathan dislocated his left kneecap Sunday against San Diego.

Jones played four snaps against the Chargers after being brought up from the club’s practice squad because of injuries at his position.

Trevathan’s Season over after Latest Knee Injury

Posted on December 15, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos linebacker Danny Trevathan’s season is over after tests revealed a dislocated left kneecap.

It’s the third time since August that Trevathan has injured his left knee.

His latest injury occurred in the fourth quarter of Denver’s 22-10 win at San Diego. It was his first game since fracturing a bone under the kneecap against the New York Jets on Oct. 12. And that injury came two months after he originally fractured his left leg in training camp.

The news was better on linebacker Brandon Marshall, who sprained his right foot and is expected to be back for the playoffs.

Peyton Manning was still fighting off an illness and getting treatment for a strained quadriceps, which he blamed on dehydration Sunday.

Broncos, CSU Team Up to Create Sports Institute

Posted on December 15, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos and Colorado State University are teaming up to create The Denver Broncos Sports Management Institute.

The program debuts in the spring with three courses in a newly developed minor degree in sports management at CSU, pending faculty council approval.

President and CEO Joe Ellis said the Broncos are “proud to partner with a world-class university like Colorado State.

CSU President Tony Frank said, “This is exactly the kind of private-public partnership that will be transformational for our students and also in professional sports and higher education.”

The program includes internships with the Broncos, guest lectures from management and studies developed in coordination with the team in the colleges of business, liberal arts, health & human services and agriculture.

Broncos, Colts, Pats, Cards Clinch Playoff Berths

Posted on December 14, 2014

NEW YORK (AP) — Denver, New England and Indianapolis all clinched division titles with victories Sunday, while Arizona earned a playoff berth without even playing.

The Cardinals, who beat St. Louis 12-6 on Thursday night, earned their first playoff spot since the 2009 season when the Dallas-Philadelphia game Sunday night didn’t end in a tie. The Cowboys won 38-27.

The Broncos won the AFC West for the fourth straight year with a 22-10 victory at San Diego.

Tom Brady and the Patriots beat Miami 41-13 to win the AFC East for the sixth consecutive year and become the first team in NFL history with 11 division titles in 12 years.

The Colts held off the Houston Texans 17-10 to clinch the AFC South title and a third consecutive playoff appearance.

Sick, Sore Manning leads Broncos to AFC West Title

Posted on December 14, 2014

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Peyton Manning played through a thigh injury and flu-like symptoms and Connor Barth kicked five field goals to lead Denver to a 22-10 victory against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday that gave the Broncos their fourth straight AFC West title.

Manning came out of the game late in the second quarter. He apparently hurt his thigh while blocking linebacker Donald Butler on a run by C.J. Anderson.

He returned for the start of the third quarter and on Denver’s second possession threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to Demaryius Thomas to give the Broncos a 16-3 lead.

The Broncos (11-3) won their fourth straight game.

Denver’s 12th straight division road win tied San Francisco’s NFL record set from 1987-90.

The Chargers (8-6) entered the game as the AFC’s No. 6 seed and saw their wild-card chances diminished. They’ve lost two straight.

Broncos Activate Trevathan, put Ball on IR

Posted on December 13, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have activated linebacker Danny Trevathan from injured reserve and promoted tight end Dominique Jones from their practice squad to the 53-man roster.

The Broncos also placed running back Montee Ball and safety Quinton Carter on season-ending injured reserve.

Trevathan was the Broncos’ leading tackler last season. He has played just two games this year because of two separate fractures in his left leg, one in August and one in October.

Ball played in five games, running for a paltry 172 yards on 55 carries for a 3.1-yard average. He underwent an appendectomy in training camp and tore his right groin against Arizona on Sept. 21. He returned at St. Louis on Nov. 16 but aggravated the injury after a handful of snaps.

Chris Harris Jr. Signs Five-Year Deal with Broncos

Posted on December 12, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Chris Harris Jr., who signed a $2,000 bonus as an undrafted free agent out of Kansas in 2011, has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Denver Broncos worth more than $42 million.

Harris has made a successful comeback from ACL surgery this season, tallying 43 tackles, 18 pass breakups, three interceptions and a sack for the Broncos (10-3).

GM John Elway said Friday, “It’s a priority for us to develop and reward our own players. Whether on the field or in the community, we’re proud to have Chris representing the Broncos for years to come.”

In his three-plus years with the Broncos, Harris has picked off 10 passes, scored two touchdowns, forced a fumble and had three fumble recoveries.