Broncos draft Sylvester Williams with 28th pick
The Denver Broncos selected North Carolina defensive tackle Sylvester Williams with the 28th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Sylvester Williams Height: 6’3 Weight: 313 lbs. Hand size: 10 3/4 inches 40-yard dash: 5.03 seconds
NFL Draft Instant Analysis: Sylvester Williams To Denver Broncos
The VitalsNFL Team: Denver BroncosPick No: 28Player Name: Sylvester WilliamsPosition: Defensive TackleSchool: North CarolinaHeight/Weight: 6'3", 313 How is the fit?Defensive tackle has been a hole for the Broncos for the last couple of seasons.They re-signed Kevin Vickerson and picked up Terrance Knighton in free agency during this offseason. Williams is a good value at...
2013 NFL Free Agency: Early Winners & Losers
With day three of NFL Free Agency about to be in the books, it is a good time to examine who is winning the month of March and who is lagging behind. As we learned from “The Dream Team” a couple of seasons ago; you don’t win anything in the month of March. But to think the moves are meaningless are quite foolish.
First, let me clarify that just because you’ve spent the most...
On Winning the Off-Season
Wes Welker is one of the newest members of the Broncos. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
At the moment you are still probably a bit shell shocked from the gaggle of yesterday’s signings. Thus far the Denver Broncos have signed five new players and re-signed eight, that is thirteen salaries that weren’t counted when you were figuring out how much the team had left to spend in...
Broncos 'Fully Loaded', signs host of players
Five players , one team, one dream ... The Super Bowl. Wes Welker, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Terrance Knighton, Kevin Vickerson, Stewart Bradley, and the Denver Broncos franchise are all looking forward to serious Super Bowl contention in the 2013 NFL season.
To recap, today the #Broncos signed or agreed to terms with: D. Rodgers-Cromartie, T. Knighton, W. Welker, S. Bradley...
Broncos had a busy day, signing four players
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The Denver Broncos had a busy day on Wednesday, ultimately signing four free agents.
The team started by landing All-Pro receiver Wes Welker to a two-year, $12-million deal. The signing sent shock waves across the NFL.
Next came the signing of linebacker Stewart Bradley to a one-year deal. Bradley is expected to compete for the starting...
Denver Broncos sign DT Terrance Knighton
It’s been a busy week day hour in Dove Valley. Signed are LB Steward Bradley and a little player with a big name — Wes Welker.
And now, just signed is a big player with a smaller name — defensive tackle Terrance Knighton. Knighton, a 330-lb. run stuffer, hails from Jacksonville, meaning he’ll be reunited with Jack Del Rio in Denver.
Broncos Executive John Elway announced...
Report: Broncos Close To Signing DT Terrance Knighton
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Broncos are close to an agreement with free agent DT Terrance Knighton.
Denver has already re-signed DT Kevin Vickerson to a two-year contract earlier in the day, but defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio would like to bring in the former Jaguar to bolster their run defense.
We have him listed as the No. 68 best available player in our Top...
Denver Broncos re-sign DT Kevin Vickerson
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The Denver Broncos‘ second free agent signing of 2013 was agreeing on a new two-year deal with defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson.
The news was first reported by ESPN‘s Adam Schefter and later confirmed by the Denver Post‘s Mike Klis. Details of Vickerson’s contract are unknown, but he will likely eat up to $4 million of Denver’s 2013...
Denver Broncos: Gap Control Vital to Success of Defense
Part 7 of 9Position Breakdown and Off-Season Analysis: Defensive TacklesJustin Bannan, 2013 base salary: Free agent: The soon to be 34 year old veteran was a key part of the Broncos run defense last year which allowed 37 year old middle linebacker Keith Brooking to flow freely to the ball carrier. According to Pro Football Focus Bannan graded out as the sixth best defensive tackle...
Jaguars DT Terrance Knighton Could Be An Option For The Broncos
Mike Klis of the Denver Post writes that the Denver could target Jaguars DT Terrance Knighton in free agency.
There’s no question that the Broncos have to get younger on their interior defensive line. Justin Bannan and Kevin Vickerson both will be unrestricted free agents and Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio spent time with Knighton in Jacksonville, so there’s...
Madden: Rayn Clady Rising, Ray Lewis Falling
On Thursday, EA Sports released roster updates for Divisional playoff week across the NFL.
The Broncos had three roster updates — defensive lineman Kevin Vickerson was decreased from 79 t0 78 overall, guard Manny Ramirez increased from 73 to 76 and left tackle Ryan Clady increased from 92 to 93.
The Ravens had 22 roster updates — 6 decreases, 14 and a pair of transactions.
Most...
Vickerson anchoring a solid Denver 'D'
(Eds: APNewsNow. With AP Photos.) By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Take less money, gain more weight.
Defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson heard both of those messages from the Denver Broncos in the offseason and complied with both.
The result has been one of the strongest seasons in his seven-year NFL career - and at a bargain to boot.
Playing at 330 pounds, about 40 pounds more...
Miller, Vickerson say they'll appeal fines
Von Miller and Kevin Vickerson are appealing fines they said they received from the NFL for hits on Carolina quarterback Cam Newton last weekend.
Miller's $21,000 fine was for a low hit, but Denver's star linebacker insists he was blocked into Newton and didn't come anywhere near his knees.
Vickerson's $15,000 fine was for a horse collar tackle that he insists was...
Broncos Miller, Vickerson fined for hits on Newton
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller and defensive lineman Kevin Vickerson reportedly were fined a total of $36,000 for separate hits on Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton last Sunday. Miller was fined $21,000 hitting Newton low on a roughing-the-passer penalty, the Denver Post reported Thursday. Vickerson was fined $15,000 for his horse-collar penalty while sacking Newton...
Broncos LB Von Miller, DT Kevin Vickerson Fined By NFL
Broncos linebacker Von Miller was penalized Sunday for hitting Carolina quarterback Cam Newton below the knees. On Thursday, the league fined him $21,000.
Von Miller said he will appeal.
Another Broncos defensive player, Kevin Vickerson, was fined $15,000 for his horsecollar penalty while sacking Newton. Source: Colorado Springs Gazette Attached Thumbnails
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Replacement ref gets hit during Falcons-Broncos
For those of you who hate NFL replacement refs, this might be the video for you. During tonight's Atlanta Falcons/Denver Broncos game, a mini-fight broke out after a fumble recovery and it appears that one NFL replacement ref took one of the chin. While Atlanta defensive end Ray Edwards was engaged with Broncos defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson in an altercation, Edwards takes...
Denver Broncos: analyzing Denver's performance on sunday night
The Broncos defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-19 on Sunday in their season opener at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won, Peyton Manning not only escaped the game without injury, but had a near-perfect performance, the defense looked a lot better than they were last season and Demaryius Thomas embarrassed the Steelers defense for the second time in a mere eight...
2012 Denver Broncos Roster – Defensive Tackle
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson in 2010. (Joe Amon/Denver Post)
A position of terrible need last year has become a position of incredible depth. On paper, the Denver Broncos should continue their climb back to defensive respectability against opposing rushing attacks. The first team defense was stellar in the three preseason games and only faltered during the Seattle...
Denver Broncos lack of defensive depth a glaring concern
Denver, CO. Even though the Denver Broncos came out on the short end of the stick Sunday afternoon, anyone who knows the NFL well knows that it is foolish to worry about the final score in any game in August. For the Broncos, the fact that the first team offense looked so much better and much more precise was something that everyone was hoping for. The mistakes that had plagued...
Speak Up: What should the D-line look like?
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This offseason, we’re going to do a Speak Up series looking at each position (o-line, d-line, etc). Today, we’re looking at the defensive line.
We want to know what you think the Denver Broncos‘ defensive line should look like this season. Who should be the No. 3 DE, who should be the No. 1 DT?
Returning: DE/DT Jason Hunter, DE/DT Robert Ayers, DE Jeremy...
Kevin Vickerson adds 50 pounds — of muscle
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson in 2010, still not as big as Vickerson in 2012. (Joe Amon/Denver Post)
Apparently Denver Broncos defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson has been busy — eating. He’s probably eating a gallon-size bowl of chili even as you read this.
The six-year veteran hopes to start for the Broncos in 2012, and to that end, he has upped his weight from...
Broncos D-linemen praise Nunnely
Denver Broncos defensive linemen receive instruction from coach Wayne Nunnely during training camp in 2010. (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos defensive line coach Wayne Nunnely has retired after 36 years coaching football. Defensive linemen Elvis Dumervil, Robert Ayers, and Kevin Vickerson, and Mitch Unrein released the following statements on Nunnely.
Elvis Dumervil –...
Broncos’ Ty Warren refusing to take pay cut
Recently, the Broncos approach two defensive linemen — Kevin Vickerson and Ty Warren — about accepting a pay cut. Vickerson promptly complied, slashing his 2012 salary from $2.125 million to $1.2 million, ultimately saving himself from the chopping block.
Warren, on the other hand, hasn’t been so cooperative.
The Denver Post reports the Broncos would like to reduce Warren...
Broncos’ Ty Warren refusing to take pay cut
Recently, the Broncos approach two defensive linemen — Kevin Vickerson and Ty Warren — about accepting a pay cut. Vickerson promptly complied, slashing his 2012 salary from $2.125 million to $1.2 million, ultimately saving himself from the chopping block.
Warren, on the other hand, hasn’t been so cooperative.
The Denver Post reports the Broncos would like to reduce Warren...
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