Albert Okwuegbunam

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Raiders, Broncos jockeying for draft position, not playoffs

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 31, 2020 04:59 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) takes off his helmet after a play against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Lock misses practice, Rypien might get second career start

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 18, 2020 07:14 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) works in the pocket against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Lock laments loss of tight end as Broncos search for answers

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 11, 2020 07:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway, left, stands with Broncos President and CEO Joe Ellis before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Denver. The Denver Broncos say that general manager John Elway and team president Joe Ellis have tested positive for COVID-19. Both were informed Tuesday, Nov. 3 of positive tests. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Slow-starting Denver Broncos aim to quit playing catch-up

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 09, 2020 05:20 PM EST

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (85) scores a touchdown as Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Michael Davis (43) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Broncos rookie tight end Okwuegbunam out with torn ACL

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 09, 2020 03:48 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs in for a touchdown in front of Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) in the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

The Latest: Home teams now 65-65-1 in this pandemic season

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 07:54 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. The Broncos won 31-30. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Lock fires back at dance critic, will keep busting moves

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 05, 2020 06:44 PM EST

Broncos coach says he never considered benching Drew Lock

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 02, 2020 06:04 PM EST

Broncos once again lean on defense as offense builds rapport

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 06:13 PM EDT
DENVER BRONCOS (7-9) New faces: OC Pat Shurmur, WR Jerry Jeudy, DL Jurrell Casey, CB A.J. Bouye, RG Graham Glasgow, RB Melvin Gordon, ILB...

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Denver. John Elway says expectations for Lock this season are "definitely tempered" by the effects of the coronavirus that scuttled the regular offseason and all preseason games(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Drew Lock: strange offseason hasn't curbed his expectations

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 31, 2020 06:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock gestures after an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Denver. While stressing that Lock has "a long way to go" after spending the first half of his rookie season on injured reserve with a thumb injury, Denver Broncos president of football operations and general manager John Elway said he feels he's finally found a worthy successor to Peyton Manning. "Now is the fun part of trying to fill around him," Elway said. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Lock excited for Elway's endorsement, offensive makeover

By Arnie Stapleton May. 05, 2020 08:03 PM EDT