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Broncos want to re-sign pending free agent LB Josey Jewell

The Broncos appear to be prioritizing Josey Jewell over fellow pending free agents Kenny Young and Alexander Johnson.

The Denver Broncos will meet with inside linebacker Josey Jewell’s agent, Jack Bechta, at the NFL combine in Indianapolis this week, according to a report from KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.

Jewell (6-2, 236 pounds) is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on March 16, and the Broncos would like to re-sign him before then, according to Klis.

The 27-year-old defender entered the league as a fourth-round pick out of Iowa in 2018. After playing primarily on special teams through his first two seasons, Jewell won a starting job in 2020 and totaled 113 tackles and two sacks.

Following his breakout season, Jewell suffered a season-ending pectoral injury two games into Denver’s 2021 campaign. That injury might hurt Jewell’s market value, which could potentially make him a cheaper option than teammate Kenny Young (another pending free agent).

Alexander Johnson is also scheduled to become a free agent, but he’s three years older than Jewell. The Broncos might hold talks with Young and Johnson, but it seems clear that Jewell is the team’s priority at linebacker.

While Young and Johnson will presumably be allowed to test free agency, Denver’s hoping to give Jewell an extension before free agency begins.

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1 pending free agent the Eagles could target from each AFC team

With some big names set to hit the open market, we’re looking at 1 pending #NFL free agent the #Philadelphia #Eagles could target from each #AFC team

The Philadelphia Eagles will enter the 2022 NFL offseason with several pressing needs, and the free-agent period offers the opportunity to sign a polished veteran from other talent-filled teams.

Howie Roseman is stacked with assets and will look to fill holes or urgent needs at wide receiver, cornerback, and safety, among others.

With several big-name free agents set to hit the open market, we’re looking at the one pending free agent Philadelphia could target from each AFC team.

Von Miller and Kenny Young had opposite seasons in 2021

Kenny Young’s former team went on to win the Super Bowl. Von Miller’s former team missed the playoffs.

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller and Denver Broncos inside linebacker Kenny Young had opposite seasons in 2021.

OK, not completely opposite — they were both traded shortly before the NFL’s deadline — but the similarities stop there.

The Rams traded Young to the Broncos in late October for a mere sixth-round pick in 2024. Denver got a steal because L.A. needed salary cap space and Young was viewed as an expendable player on a contract year.

The move worked out well for the Broncos’ defense — which finished third-best in points allowed last year — but it certainly wasn’t ideal for Young. The Rams were 6-1 when they traded him. Denver was 3-4.

The Broncos finished the season in last place in the AFC West with a 7-10 record, missing the playoffs for a sixth-straight year. Not a fun way for Young to close out the season after such a strong start in Los Angeles.

Miller, on the other hand, was traded from a 4-4 Denver team in early November to a 7-1 Rams team. L.A. finished in first place in the NFC West last season with a 12-5 record and went on to reach Super Bowl LVI.

Miller recorded two sacks in the Ram’s 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday, marking Miller’s second Super Bowl win. Miller started the year on a struggling team and ended the season as a Super Bowl champion.

Their seasons couldn’t have been more opposite, but they do have something in common going into the NFL offseason — Miller (32) and Young (26) are scheduled to become free agents in March.

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Broncos will be missing at least 6 starters vs. Chargers

Among the Broncos out with COVID-19 this week: WR Jerry Jeudy, WR Tim Patrick, RT Bobby Massie, OLB Bradley Chubb and CB Bryce Callahan.

The Denver Broncos will be without at least six starters when they face the Los Angeles Chargers on the road in Week 17.

Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (concussion), wide receivers Jerry Jeudy (COVID) and Tim Patrick (COVID), right tackle Bobby Massie (COVID) outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (COVID), inside linebacker Baron Browning (COVID) and slot cornerback Bryce Callahan (COVID) have all been ruled out for Sunday’s game, and the team now has 16 total players on COVID-19 reserve lists.

Elsewhere on the injury report, inside linebacker Kenny Young (concussion) is listed as questionable after missing the last two games.

Defensive line coach Bill Kollar is also in COVID-19 protocol and won’t be available for this week’s game.

The Broncos opened as 5.5-point road underdogs against the Chargers earlier this week, but that line might change with Denver being shorthanded going into the New Year.

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Broncos injuries: Lloyd Cushenberry placed on Reserve/COVID-19 list

The Broncos placed C Lloyd Cushenberry and OT Drew Himmelman on COVID reserve today. Denver also re-signed RB Damarea Crockett to the practice squad.

Denver Broncos center Lloyd Cushenberry has been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced Thursday.

Cushenberry could be cleared in time for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders if he has a negative test before then. If Cushenberry is not back in time for the game, Austin Schlottmann and Quinn Meinerz would be the candidates to start in his place, coach Vic Fangio said.

Denver’s complete injury report from Thursday and the team’s other COVID and injury-related moves can be seen below.

Broncos injuries: Teddy Bridgewater already ruled out for Week 16

Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater won’t play against the Raiders this week, coach Vic Fangio announced. Here is the team’s full Wednesday injury report.

The Denver Broncos have already ruled out quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, coach Vic Fangio announced Wednesday.

Drew Lock will start in the place of Bridgewater this week, but Fangio said Bridgewater will remain the starter once he’s healthy again.

Elsewhere on the injury front, Broncos outside linebacker Malik Reed has returned from the Reserve/COVID-19 list, but inside linebacker Kenny Young remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol.

Denver’s complete Wednesday injury report can be seen below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
QB Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) DNP
RB Melvin Gordon (thumb/hip) DNP
DB Kareem Jackson (back) DNP
DE Dre’Mont Jones (foot) DNP
OT Bobby Massie (NIR) DNP
DL Shamar Stephen (knee) DNP
ILB Kenny Young (concussion) DNP
OLB Bradley Chubb (shoulder/ankle) Limited
DE Shelby Harris (ankle) Limited
OL Quinn Meinerz (back/rib) Limited
TE Albert Okwuegbunam (knee) Limited
DL Mike Purcell (thumb/neck) Limited
DB Caden Sterns (shoulder/neck) Limited
WR Courtland Sutton (wrist) Limited
RB Javonte Williams (knee) Limited

And the Raiders’ injury report from Wednesday can be seen below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
DB Johnathan Abram (shoulder) DNP
LB Will Compton (NIR/personal) DNP
DT Johnathan Hankins (back) DNP
RB Josh Jacobs (illness) DNP
WR Zay Jones (toe) DNP
LB Denzel Perryman (ankle) DNP
TE Darren Waller (knee/back) DNP
LB Divine Deablo (shoulder/elbow) Limited
TE Daniel Helm (knee) Limited
TE Foster Moreau (abdomen/thigh) Limited
OT Brandon Parker (knee) Limited
CB Casey Hayward (achilles) Full
DE Carl Nassib (knee) Full
OL Josh Simpson (knee) Full

The Broncos will be 1.5-point underdogs in Las Vegas this week.

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Broncos inactives: 5 players won’t play vs. Bengals

Broncos inactives: DL Dre’Mont Jones (foot), ILB Kenny Young (concussion), DB Caden Sterns (shoulder/neck), CB Michael Ojemudia and QB Brett Rypien.

The Denver Broncos have announced their list of five inactive players for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Broncos defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones (foot), inside linebacker Kenny Young (concussion), safety Caden Sterns (shoulder/neck), cornerback Michael Ojemudia and quarterback Brett Rypien are inactive today.

Shamar Stephen and DeShawn Williams will fill in for Jones on the defensive line and Jonas Griffith is expected to start at linebacker in the place of Young.

Denver running back Mike Boone and outside linebacker Malik Reed also won’t play today but they are not officially inactive because they do not count against the active roster while on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

The Broncos also on Saturday activated safety P.J. Locke from the Reserve/COVID-19 list to the 53-man roster. To make room for Locke on the active roster, Denver waived cornerback Essang Bassey. If he clears waivers, Bassey will likely be re-signed to the practice squad next week.

Sunday’s game will begin at 2:05 p.m. MT on CBS (view the TV map).

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Broncos injuries: Kenny Young, Dre’Mont Jones doubtful for Week 15

Broncos ILB Kenny Young (concussion protocol) and DL Dre’Mont Jones (foot) are doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Bengals. RB Javonte Williams (knee) should be good to go.

Denver Broncos starting defenders Dre’Mont Jones (foot) and Kenny Young (concussion protocol) are both doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, coach Vic Fangio announced Friday.

Fangio also indicated that Broncos running back Javonte Williams (knee) should be good to go.

Denver’s final injury report can be seen below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
DL Dre’Mont Jones (foot) DNP DNP DNP Doubtful
ILB Kenny Young (concussion) DNP DNP DNP Doubtful
OT Bobby Massie (hip) DNP Limited Limited Questionable
DB Kareem Jackson (back) DNP Limited Limited Questionable
DB Caden Sterns (shoulder/neck) DNP Limited Limited Questionable
OLB Stephen Weatherly (illness) DNP Limited Full
RB Melvin Gordon (thumb/hip) Limited Limited Limited Questionable
DE Shelby Harris (ankle) Limited Limited Limited Questionable
RB Javonte Williams (knee) Limited DNP Limited Questionable
FB/TE Andrew Beck (elbow) Full Full Full
OLB Bradley Chubb (shoulder/ankle) Full Full Full
WR Tim Patrick (hand) Full Full Full
DL Mike Purcell (thumb) Full Full Full
CB Nate Hairston (neck) Not listed Not listed Limited Questionable

And Cincinnati’s final injury report can be seen below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
CB Chidobe Awuzie (foot) DNP [Reserve/COVID-19] [COVID-19] Out
QB Joe Burrow (right finger) DNP Full Limited
LS Clark Harris (illness) DNP Full Full
DE Trey Hendrickson (back) DNP Full Full
OL Trey Hill (illness) DNP DNP DNP Questionable
OL Trey Hopkins (illness) DNP Full Full
OT Isaiah Prince (illness) DNP DNP DNP Questionable
DT D.J. Reader (NIR-rest) DNP Full Full
OT Riley Reiff (ankle) DNP DNP DNP Out
LB Logan Wilson (shoulder) DNP DNP DNP Out
OL Hakeem Adeniji (knee) Limited Full Full
LB Markus Bailey (neck) Limited Limited Full Questionable
HB Chris Evans (ankle) Limited Limited Full
WR Tee Higgins (ankle) Limited Full Full
WR Stanley Morgan (thigh) Limited Full Full
DT Josh Tupou (knee) Limited Full Full

The Broncos are considered 1.5-point favorites against the Bengals this week. Denver leads the all-time series against Cincinnati 23-10.

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Broncos injuries: Dre’Mont Jones held out of practice again

Broncos RB Javonte Williams (knee) did not practice today, but coach Vic Fangio is optimistic Williams will be able to play on Sunday.

Denver Broncos starting defenders Dre’Mont Jones (foot) and Kenny Young (concussion protocol) were both held out of practice again on Thursday, putting their statuses for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals in doubt.

Broncos running back Javonte Williams (knee) was also sidelined Thursday, but coach Vic Fangio indicated he is optimistic Williams will be able to play in Week 15.

Denver’s complete injury report from Thursday can be seen below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
DL Dre’Mont Jones (foot) DNP DNP
ILB Kenny Young (concussion) DNP DNP
OT Bobby Massie (hip) DNP Limited
DB Kareem Jackson (back) DNP Limited
DB Caden Sterns (shoulder/neck) DNP Limited
OLB Stephen Weatherly (illness) DNP Limited
RB Melvin Gordon (thumb/hip) Limited Limited
DE Shelby Harris (ankle) Limited Limited
RB Javonte Williams (knee) Limited DNP
FB/TE Andrew Beck (elbow) Full Full
OLB Bradley Chubb (shoulder/ankle) Full Full
WR Tim Patrick (hand) Full Full
DL Mike Purcell (thumb) Full Full

And Cincinnati’s injury report can be seen below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
CB Chidobe Awuzie (foot) DNP [Reserve/COVID-19] [COVID-19] Out
QB Joe Burrow (right finger) DNP Full
LS Clark Harris (illness) DNP Full
DE Trey Hendrickson (back) DNP Full
OL Trey Hill (illness) DNP DNP
OL Trey Hopkins (illness) DNP Full
OT Isaiah Prince (illness) DNP DNP
DT D.J. Reader (NIR-rest) DNP Full
OT Riley Reiff (ankle) DNP DNP
LB Logan Wilson (shoulder) DNP DNP
OL Hakeem Adeniji (knee) Limited Full
LB Markus Bailey (neck) Limited Limited
HB Chris Evans (ankle) Limited Limited
WR Tee Higgins (ankle) Limited Full
WR Stanley Morgan (thigh) Limited Full
DT Josh Tupou (knee) Limited Full

The Broncos are considered 1.5-point favorites against the Bengals this week. Denver leads the all-time series against Cincinnati 23-10.

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Broncos injuries: Dre’Mont Jones did not practice Wednesday

Dre’Mont Jones and Kenny Young, two key defenders for the Broncos, were both held out of practice Wednesday.

Denver Broncos starting defenders Dre’Mont Jones (foot) and Kenny Young (concussion protocol) were among six players who were held out of Wednesday’s practice.

If Jones is not able to play against the Cincinnati Bengals, Shamar Stephen would likely be next in line to start at defensive end. If Young is not available on Sunday, Jonas Griffith would likely start in his place.

Denver’s complete injury report from Wednesday can be seen below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
DL Dre’Mont Jones (foot) DNP
ILB Kenny Young (concussion) DNP
OT Bobby Massie (hip) DNP
DB Kareem Jackson (back) DNP
DB Caden Sterns (shoulder/neck) DNP
OLB Stephen Weatherly (illness) DNP
RB Melvin Gordon (thumb/hip) Limited
DE Shelby Harris (ankle) Limited
RB Javonte Williams (knee) Limited
FB/TE Andrew Beck (elbow) Full
OLB Bradley Chubb (shoulder/ankle) Full
WR Tim Patrick (hand) Full
DL Mike Purcell (thumb) Full

And Cincinnati’s injury report can be seen below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
CB Chidobe Awuzie (foot) DNP
QB Joe Burrow (right finger) DNP
LS Clark Harris (illness) DNP
DE Trey Hendrickson (back) DNP
OL Trey Hill (illness) DNP
OL Trey Hopkins (illness) DNP
OT Isaiah Prince (illness) DNP
DT D.J. Reader (NIR-rest) DNP
OT Riley Reiff (ankle) DNP
LB Logan Wilson (shoulder) DNP
OL Hakeem Adeniji (knee) Limited
LB Markus Bailey (neck) Limited
HB Chris Evans (ankle) Limited
WR Tee Higgins (ankle) Limited
WR Stanley Morgan (thigh) Limited
DT Josh Tupou (knee) Limited

The Broncos are considered 1.5-point favorites against the Bengals this week. Denver leads the all-time series against Cincinnati 23-10.

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