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Tim Aragon becomes Broncos’ new general counsel following Rich Slivka’s retirement

The Broncos have named Tim Aragon their new general counsel following Rich Slivka’s retirement.

Changes to the Denver Broncos’ front office have already begun under new ownership.

First, team president/CEO Joe Ellis stepped down. He was replaced as chief executive officer by new co-owner/CEO Greg Penner. The team then hired Damani Leech as their new president.

On Friday, the Broncos announced another change: Tim Aragon has joined the team as general counsel. Aragon will become the club’s new attorney, replacing Rich Slivka, who retired from that role following the arrival of Denver’s new ownership group.

“We are thrilled to welcome Tim Aragon to the Broncos,” Penner said in a statement. “A highly respected attorney with deep sports experience, Tim is a Denver native and lifelong Broncos fan who is a distinguished leader in this community. His strategic counsel, depth of knowledge and business acumen will be a great asset to our organization.”

Before joining the Broncos, Aragon spent 18 years with the Denver office of the Hogan Lovells law firm. He has experience working with NFL, NBA, MLS and MLB teams. Aragon is also active in the community, serving on the board of the Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

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Rookies, select NFL players may report to training camps before July 28

The NFL has informed teams that rookies and “select players” may report to training camps before the league-wide start date of July 28.

The National Football League has announced it has informed teams that training camps are set to open as scheduled this year with most kicking off on July 28.

Rookies and other “select players,” however, may be allowed to report a few days earlier if the clubs deem prudent. Panthers coach Matt Rhule had said last week the league had informed teams they could bring rookies in on July 21 and quarterbacks on July 23.

The owners and league officials participated in a conference call last Thursday and discussed how to best proceed with reopening in light of the rise of COVID-19 cases around the nation.

League executive vice president and general counsel Jeff Pash was the one to convey the news.

After the meeting, NFL Commission Roger Goodell also informed reporters the league’s focus is to “get ready for games at our stadiums and to engage our fans both in stadiums and through our media partners.”

But with many states seeing the number of positive coronavirus tests increasing at an alarming rate, the league might have to walk back on its aggressive plan to start camps on time, after all.

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