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Tuesday Notes: Lions Activate Zack Follett, Waive Darnell Bing

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:57:12 -0500

The Lions have activated linebacker Zack Follett from the practice squad. Linebacker Darnell Bing was waived to make room on the roster for Follett, who is being added to the active roster mainly for his special teams skills. He flies down the field on special teams, and during the preseason he had quite a few tackles on kickoffs, so the hope is that adding him to the mix will improve a rather lackluster coverage team. Adam Jennings was placed on injured reserve yesterday, ...

Broncos Release Final Cuts.

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:23:42 -0500

After their very delayed releasing of the cuts to the public, the Broncos announced today the final 6 players cut from their roster. The cuts included tight end Marquez Branson, linebacker Braxton Kelley, safety Vernon Fox, safety Antwain Spann and cornerback D.J. Johnson. To many peoples surprise, Le Kevin Smith was not added to the Physically Unable to Perform list, which [...]

Shanahan holdovers can't get defensive about jobs

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:12:27 -0500

Vernon Fox was in possession of a signed contract with the Broncos for the 2009 season, a document that under normal circumstances would have made him feel secure about having a spot on the team's 80-man training camp roster.

2009 Denver Broncos Training Camp - 8/6 Scrimmage Quotes - Josh McDaniels

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:31:34 -0500

More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP 1 day ago: Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels runs with players as drills start during NFL football training camp at the Broncos' headquarters in Englewood, Colo., on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Browse more photos » Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ...

Dawkins leaves practice field

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:37:02 -0500

Broncos safety Brian Dawkins left the practice field Tuesday afternoon with a trainer by his side. Dawkins was not limping. Vernon Fox replaced him on the No. 1 base defense Share on Facebook

2009 Denver Broncos Training Camp - 8/2 AM Report - Gotta warm up and cool down

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:04:22 -0500

Another workout is in the books, and like the previous 3 practices the Broncos went long and worked hard. One player(Vernon Fox) returned to the practice field while another(Brandon Marshall) limped off. Such is part of the daily grind at a NFL Training Camp. One thing I have noticed, among the several things this camp has done differently compared to 2008, is the extended warm up and cool down session at the beginning and end of practice. While it may seem like comm...

Denver Broncos Training Camp – 8/1 Practice Report

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:00:55 -0500

Denver Broncos training camp… news and notes from the 8/1 practice. Attendance: Brandon Marshall returned to the field, looking sharp. Still no rookies, but the three players who missed Day 1 on the PUP list, Champ Bailey, Renaldo Hill, and Marcus Thomas finally took the field, while Jarvis Moss and Vernon Fox missed the day’s [...]

Stokley Among Four Broncos Not at Practice Wednesday

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:42:20 -0500

Wide receiver Brandon Stokley headed a list of four Broncos that did not participate in practice on Wednesday. Stokley was sidelined with a foot injury, while tackle Ryan Clady was out with an ankle problem. Guard Chris Kuper was on the shelf with hand trouble and safety Vernon Fox was suffering from a concussion. The 32-year-old Stokley [...]

Broncos Sign Safety Lowry and OG Murray

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:26:38 -0500

From: Denver Post The Broncos waived safety Calvin Lowry and signed offensive guard Pat Murray from Seattle's practice squad. Lowry had started three games at safety for the Broncos but was replaced in recent weeks by veteran Vernon Fox and became expendable with the emergence of rookie Josh Barrett.

Vernon Fox To Start At Safety For Broncos Against Chiefs

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:48:51 -0500

In the Broncos' win against the the Jets, Vernon Fox, a level- headed sort who is in his seventh NFL season and understands the ebb and flow of...

Broncos WR Eddie Royal Among Week 6 Inactives

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:32:26 -0500

Broncos inactives for Week 6 are: WR Eddie Royal, RB Selvin Young, DB Vernon Fox, RB Ryan Torain, T Erik Pears, TE Tony Scheffler, DE Ebenezer...

Broncos WR Eddie Royal Among Week 6 Inactives

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:30:37 -0500

Broncos inactives for Week 6 are: WR Eddie Royal, RB Selvin Young, DB Vernon Fox, RB Ryan Torain, T Erik Pears, TE Tony Scheffler, DE Ebenezer...

NFL Punchlines: Are the Cowboys the Most Impressive Unbeaten Team?

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:47:38 -0500

Marc Bulger will be benched on Sunday in favor of Trent Green. Should Trent still be playing football after all of the hits he has taken in the noggin? (Post Dispatch)

Shawntae Spencer, the 49ers 3rd CB, has been placed on the IR with a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season. (SacBee)

Welcome to the NFL Rashard Mendenhall, with Willie Parker out you get to make your first start on Monday Night Football vs the Baltimore Ravens. (Post Gazette)

Things have sure changed for Lane Kiffin since he showed up a USC when he was 25. (OC Register)

Saints OL Jamar Nesbit has been suspended 4 games by the NFL for violation of the league's substance abuse policy. (Times Picayune)

Another week and another QB decision for Herman Edwards. (KC Star)

There is a record breaking reward being offered for any info on who might have shot Richard Collier. (Times Union)

The bye week will help the Colts heal some wounds. (Indy Star)

The Broncos cut Hamza Abdullah and replaced him with Vernon Fox on the 53-man roster. (Denver Post)

We put a waiver claim in for Matt Prater after reading this, we are easy. (Denver Post)

You might not like T.O. for whatever reason, but the dude does hustle and give 100% when he is on the field. (Dallas Morning News)

Is LDT on the decline? (Dallas Morning News)

Chris Perry knows his performance thus far is not good enough and we are guessing his fantasy owners realize this as well. (Cincy Enquirer)

The Bengals have signed Jamar Fletcher and as a result cut Geoffrey Pope. (Cincy Enquirer)

Of the six unbeaten NFL Dallas has been the most impressive, right? (Charlotte Observer)

Safety In Numbers

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:00:46 -0500

When the Washington Redskins square off against the Jacksonville Jaguars tonight at Municipal Stadium, both teams will be taking some long hard looks at certain positional battles. For the Redskins, one of the most difficult decisions will come at safety. The starting safety jobs are locked up. Sean Taylor will start at free, and rookie first round draft pick Laron Landry will start at strong. Even if Gregg Williams gives Landry a game or two to settle in before starting, it won't be l...