Mike Klis of 9 News reports that Broncos LB Drew Sanders suffered a torn Achilles during the team’s offseason workouts in mid-April. Klis says Sanders arrived for OTAs in “excellent shape” but suffered the Achilles tear and has since undergone surgery. There’s currently no timeline for Sanders to return. It’s possible he could be back later on in the regular season if all goes … [Read more...] about Broncos LB Drew Sanders Suffers Torn Achilles
AFC Notes: Travis Kelce, Bo Nix, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders
Broncos Broncos HC Sean Payton said first-round QB Bo Nix has the arm talent to make all of the throws and his ball placement was put on display during minicamp. “Location of throws. He had two or three down-the-field throws today,” Payton said, via Around The NFL. “It’s almost like watching a good golfer. Sometimes when you watch his game over two years, there’s a patience to … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Travis Kelce, Bo Nix, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders
AFC Notes: DJ Chark, Bo Nix, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs
Broncos Broncos HC Sean Payton said one of the big adjustments that rookie QB Bo Nix will have to make is taking snaps from under center. “Bill Walsh used to believe — they were under center back then, three-step, three-and-a-hitch, five-step, five-and-a-hitch, seven-step and a hitch,” Payton said, via PFT. “One of the concerns he always had with the [shotgun] was that you have … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: DJ Chark, Bo Nix, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs
Broncos Signing P Trenton Gill
According to Ian Rapoport, the Broncos are signing P Trenton Gill to a contract on Wednesday. Gill, 25, was drafted in the seventh round out of N.C. State by the Bears with the No. 255 pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. He’s was entering the third year of a four-year rookie contract worth $3.7 million when the Bears cut hm loose earlier this month. In 2023, Gill appeared in all 17 … [Read more...] about Broncos Signing P Trenton Gill
AFC Notes: Xavier Worthy, Aidan O’Connell, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders
Broncos Broncos HC Sean Payton said he’s excited about the upcoming changes to the league’s new kickoff rule. “Significant is a modest word for that,” Payton said, via PFT. “I think all of us here, you guys asking the questions, myself answering them, this is going to be — we’re excited about it. Every team like us right now is going through the ‘what ifs’ and the landing … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Xavier Worthy, Aidan O’Connell, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders