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Broncos 'Terminate' Defender's Contract Before Title Game

The Denver Broncos made a few procedural moves ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game, officially signing quarterback Ben DiNucci to the practice squad following the season-ending ankle injury to starter Bo Nix, the team announced.

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Talanoa Hufanga’s immediate reaction to Broncos’ game-winning kick by Wil Lutz

Yes, the Denver Broncos had a major downer during their game against the Bills. But Wil Lutz still delivered in crunch time. And Talanoa Hufanga had an immediate reaction to Lutz’s game-winning kick against the Bills in the Divisional Round.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Ravens Expected To Interview Broncos STs Coordinator Darren Rizzi For HC Job

According to Mike Klis, Broncos special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi is expected to be interviewed by the Ravens for their head-coaching vacancy. Here’s

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How many of the players to rush for at least three touchdowns in one NFL playoff game can you name in five minutes?

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J.K. Dobbins News / Field Level Media / January 19

Report: Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins could return for AFC title game

Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins was expected to miss the rest of the season after a Week 10 foot injury, but may play in Sunday's AFC title game after Denver opened his practice window, ESPN reported on Monday.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / January 19

Broncos Designate RB J.K. Dobbins For Return From IR

The Broncos will be without their starting quarterback for Sunday’s AFC championship game. There is at least a slight chance their backfield will be at full strength for the contest, however.

UCF Knights News / Yardbarker / January 19

Broncos receive positive J.K. Dobbins news before AFC title game

Broncos receive positive J.K. Dobbins news before AFC Championship Game

The Denver Broncos should lean on their ground attack even more without starting quarterback Bo Nix, who broke his right ankle in the AFC divisional round against the Buffalo Bills.

'They might be better': NFL executive offers eyebrow-raising Bo Nix-Jarrett Stidham take

Broncos' Jarrett Stidham could have returned to Patriots instead of facing them in AFC Championship

Patriots' Drake Maye reacts to brutal Bo Nix injury after clinching AFC championship showdown vs. Broncos

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

J.K. Dobbins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Broncos Designating RB J.K. Dobbins To Return From IR

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Broncos are designating RB J.K. Dobbins to return from injured reserve. Schefter mentions Dobbins has a chance to play in the AFC Championship game Sunday after suffering what was thought to be a season-ending foot injury in Week 10.

Bo Nix News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 19

Bo Nix’s wife shares behind-the-scenes injury photo of Broncos QB

The Denver Broncos will host the AFC Championship Game on Sunday against the New England Patriots. But postgame celebrations after their thrilling win over the Buffalo Bills were cut short upon the news of Bo Nix’s season-ending ankle injury.

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Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / January 19

Why Sean Payton made this Bo Nix decision after win over Bills

Why Sean Payton made this Bo Nix decision after Broncos' playoff win over Bills

Payton stunned members of the NFL community when he confirmed after his team's 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills that Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle.

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Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / January 19

Davis Webb Garnering Interest For Second HC Interviews

Multiple teams are targeting Broncos quarterbacks coach Davis Webb for second head coaching interviews, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Webb, 30, has conducted initial interviews with two teams – the Ravens and the Raiders – so Pelissero is indicating that both want to move forward with an in-person meeting.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 17

Josh Allen in tears after he ‘let my teammates down’ vs. Broncos

Josh Allen could not contain his emotions Saturday after the Buffalo Bills’ season came to an end. Allen had two opportunities to lead the Bills to a game-winning drive against the Denver Broncos in their Divisional Round matchup at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 18