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Emergency quarterbacks for all 32 NFL teams: Punters, high school QBs and more

The situation Kendall Hinton and the Denver Broncos were forced into Sunday was unprecedented in the NFL’s modern era. Hinton, a practice-squad wide receiver, played quarterback against the New Orleans Saints. The result was a 31-3 loss to the Saints, with Hinton completing 1 of 9 passes for 13 yards. The Broncos found themselves in […]

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Denver Broncos QBs Drew Lock, Brett Rypien, Blake Bortles to return Wednesday

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Three Denver Broncos quarterbacks, including starter Drew Lock, have been removed from the resserve/COVID-19 list and can return to practice and the team’s facility on Wednesday. Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles, who will now return to the practice squad, were deemed high-risk close contacts to Jeff Driskel, who tested positive for […]

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Vic Fangio says discipline still ‘on the table’ for Denver Broncos’ QBs

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio hopes three of his quarterbacks will be cleared Tuesday to return to work and said Monday that additional discipline is still “on the table” for Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles. The Broncos were without their entire quarterback depth chart for Sunday’s 31-3 loss to the […]

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All Denver Broncos QBs ineligible vs. New Orleans Saints because of coronavirus

The Broncos’ three eligible quarterbacks — Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles — were each deemed to be high-risk COVID-19 close contacts and none of the three can be in uniform for Sunday’s game, the team announced on Saturday night. Denver’s statement didn’t say who the players came in contact with but sources told […]

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NFL Week 12 arrivals: Best entrances, outfits, cleats and more

While the action on the field will surely be captivating, we’re here to highlight the best of what the players have to offer from a sartorial standpoint. Dropping temperatures in some NFL cities means we’re on to winter wear in earnest. For more on the matchups today, look no further: Our NFL Nation reporters bring […]

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Denver Broncos QB Drew Lock sorry for ‘slip’ in following COVID-19 protocols

DENVER — As former practice squad wide receiver Kendall Hinton warmed up inside Empower Field at Mile High to start at quarterback Sunday for the Denver Broncos, the team’s usual starting quarterback, Drew Lock, took to social media to apologize for a “mistake” in following the NFL’s COVID-19 protocols. Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles, […]

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NFL Week 12 fantasy football inactives watch: Who’s in and who’s out?

Refresh often for the latest information. Note: The Baltimore-Pittsburgh game originally scheduled for Thursday night and then rescheduled for Sunday afternoon has been postponed once again. For now, both teams are preparing to play on Tuesday night. To see how ESPN is handling these kinds of NFL postponements for fantasy football purposes, click here. Nick […]

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Inside the bizarre numbers and social reaction to the New Orleans Saints-Denver Broncos game

Kendall Hinton, a practice squad receiver, was listed as the starter. However, running back Phillip Lindsay took the opening snap of the game. On the Broncos’ first drive, Lindsay, Hinton and running back Royce Freeman all took snaps at quarterback. The Broncos’ three eligible quarterbacks — Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles — were […]

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Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson: NFL making example of us by not moving game

DENVER — Broncos safety Kareem Jackson conceded that the team’s quarterbacks made a mistake by not following the league’s COVID-19 protocols, but he also said that he believes the NFL sent the Broncos out to play Sunday’s game with a practice squad wide receiver lined up at quarterback much of the time as an example […]

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NFL Week 12 takeaways, stat leaders: Concerns for Raiders, Cardinals after tough losses

Week 12 in the NFL began with two blowout wins on Thanksgiving. On Sunday, the Falcons followed suit by routing the Raiders in a 37-point victory. The Giants got win No. 4 to move into first in the NFC East, the Titans made a statement in the AFC South and the Patriots kept their dim […]

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