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Broncos not expected to play any preseason games this year

The Broncos are not expected to play any preseason games this summer.

The Denver Broncos aren’t expected to play any preseason games this summer.

After initially planning to trim preseason from four games to two games, the NFL proposed a one-game preseason to the NFLPA. Then, earlier this week, the league proposed a zero-game preseason. That’s what the NFLPA had been lobbying for during negotiations with the league.

It hasn’t been officially announced yet but it sounds like the players’ union has accepted the NFL’s offer of no preseason games.

“NFLPA leadership told players on a conference call a few minutes ago there will be zero preseason games this year,” NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo tweeted on Tuesday evening.

The Broncos were originally scheduled to play the 49ers (Aug. 15), Bears (Aug. 22), Rams (Aug. 29) and Cardinals (Sept. 3) in preseason.

After preseason, Denver will trim the roster from 90 players down to 53 players (here’s our 53-man roster prediction). The Broncos might also trade a few players as the roster cuts deadline draws closer.

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Report: NFL proposes one preseason game, players still opposed

The latest news is the league has proposed one preseason game, according to Tom Pelissero at NFL Network.

Rookies for the Chiefs and the Texas (who play the 2020 season opener) report to training camp today. What the season will look like or how we get there is still very much up in the air, though. Yesterday, dozens of star players took to Twitter in a coordinated campcaign to air concerns about the lack of agreement over safety protocols due to the pandemic.

Another major issue that has yet to be resolved is the preseason schedule. Previously, the NFL proposed cutting those games from four to two. The NFLPA did not agree, though. Considering the risk involved, they don’t want to play any.

The latest news is the league has proposed one preseason game, according to Tom Pelissero at NFL Network. Players are still opposed. Pelissero followed up with another tweet, stating that the one proposed preseason game would be the third on the schedule, slated for the week of Aug. 27.

For the Panthers, the third preseason game this year is scheduled to be against the Ravens on Sunday, Aug. 30. If it takes place, it will be televised nationally on NBC.

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Denver Broncos updated preseason schedule

Here’s the Broncos’ updated preseason schedule, which is also subject to change.

Last week, news broke that the NFL is planning to cut preseason in half this year. For the Denver Broncos — and every NFL team — that will mean two games in August instead of the usual four games.

The league is eliminating the games previously scheduled for Week 1 and Week 4. For the Broncos, that means a home game against the San Francisco 49ers (Aug. 15) and a road game against the Arizona Cardinals (Sept. 3) has been canceled.

Here’s a look at Denver’s updated preseason schedule:

Week 1 (Week 2) Broncos vs. Chicago Bears Aug. 22 at 7:05 p.m. (KTVD-20)
Week 2 (Week 3) Broncos @ Los Angeles Rams Aug. 29 at 8 p.m. (KTVD-20)

It should be noted, of course, that this updated schedule is also subject to change. The NFLPA has argued that there should be no preseason games this summer. It remains to be seen how the league will handle the NFLPA’s suggestion.

As of now, the NFL is still planning to have the regular season proceed as scheduled. The Broncos will host the Tennessee Titans on ESPN in Week 1 on Sept. 14 (view Denver’s complete schedule here).

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Brandon McManus says NFL might not have any preseason games

Broncos kicker Brandon McManus says the NFL might not have a preseason this summer.

News broke Wednesday that the NFL will cut preseason from four games down to two games this summer. Broncos kicker Brandon McManus, the team’s NFLPA rep, says preseason might be trimmed down even more — and possibly eliminated this year because of COVID-19.

“Be ready for 1 or 0 preseason games,” McManus tweeted on Wednesday. “Won’t be 2.”

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday that the NFLPA “hasn’t signed off” on a two-game preseason schedule, which might be why the NFL hasn’t officially announced it yet.

“Some in union leadership continue to question whether it’s smart to play ANY preseason games,” Garafolo tweeted.

NFLPA reps will have a call today to discuss the proposed preseason changes, according to Garafolo. McManus will presumably be part of that call and it’s safe to assume he doesn’t plan to agree to a two-game schedule.

McManus has also been vocal in response to the possibility of teams flying to games on game days this season. The kicker tweeted there’s “no chance” Denver players would fly to an East Coast game on the day of a contest.

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Broncos will only have 2 preseason games this summer

The Broncos will only play two preseason games this summer instead of the usual four.

The NFL’s preseason schedule has been cut in half because of COVID-19, according to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert. The news was first reported by Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com.

The league is eliminating the preseason games that were previously scheduled for Weeks 1 and 4. For the Denver Broncos, that’s a home game against the San Francisco 49ers (Aug. 15) and a road game against the Arizona Cardinals (Sept. 3).

If the dates are not revised, the Broncos’ new preseason schedule will feature a home game against the Chicago Bears (Aug. 22) and a road game against the Los Angeles Rams (Aug. 29). Those games will be broadcast locally on 9News/KTVD-20.

The league is still planning to have training camps start on time (July 28). It’s unclear if fans will be allowed to attend training camp practices this summer.

Denver is scheduled to face the Tennessee Titans in Week 1 of the regular season on “Monday Night Football.” That game will be nationally televised on ESPN on Monday, Sept. 14 at 8: 15 p.m. MT (view the Broncos’ complete regular season schedule here).

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Denver Broncos 2020 Preseason Schedule

The Broncos’ 2020 preseason schedule has been finalized.

The Los Angeles Rams announced last week that their Week 3 preseason contest against the Denver Broncos has been finalized. The game has been scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29 at 8 p.m. MT.

Here’s a look at the Broncos’ finalized preseason schedule:

  • Week 1: Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Rams (Saturday, Aug. 15 at 7:05 p.m. MDT)
  • Week 2: Denver Broncos vs. Chicago Bears (Saturday, Aug. 22 at 7:05 p.m. MDT)
  • Week 3: Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Rams (Saturday, Aug. 29 at 8 p.m. MDT
  • Week 4: Denver Broncos at Arizona Cardinals (Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. MST)

None of Denver’s four preseason games will be nationally televised but they will all air locally on 9News/KTVD-20. Steve Levy (play-by-play), Brian Griese (analyst) and Rod Mackey (sideline reporter) will serve as the commentators for all of the team’s games on 9News.

The Broncos would like to hold joint practices with the Bears leading up to their Week 2 preseason game, depending on the status of COVID-19.

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Dates and times for Seattle Seahawks preseason schedule now set

The dates and times for the Seattle Seahawks 2020 preseason schedule have now been set.

The National Football League has already released its 2020 regular-season schedule. On Tuesday afternoon, the dates and times for the Seattle Seahawks’ preseason lineup were announced as well.

Seattle is slated to play three Thursday night games this summer, including the first on their schedule – at home against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Aug. 13.

The Seahawks travel to Houston the next week for their only Saturday game of the summer. Seattle hosts the Chargers the following Thursday and then wraps up against the Vikings on the road Week 4.

Here’s a look at the complete Seahawks preseason schedule. All games will be televised on Q13 FOX, locally. Click here for the prime-time lineup of all preseason national games this summer.

Week 1: Thursday, August 13 vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 7 p.m. PT
Week 2: Saturday, August 22 at Houston Texans, 5 p.m. PT
Week 3: Thursday, August 27 vs. Los Angeles Chargers 7 p.m. PT
Week 4: Thursday, September 3 at Minnesota Vikings 5 p.m. PT

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A look at the NFL’s prime-time preseason schedule

A look at the NFL’s prime-time 2020 preseason schedule including games on CBS, ESPN, FOX and NBC.

The National Football League is on the verge of potentially opening practice facilities for the first time this offseason since the coronavirus pandemic hit the nation. Last week, the NFL revealed the 2020 regular season schedules for all 32 teams as well as the preseason lineups.

Here’s a look at which preseason games are slated for prime time.

HALL OF FAME GAME

Who: Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

When: August 6 at 5:00 p.m. PT

Channel: NBC

PRESEASON WEEK 2

August 20

Who: NY Jets at Detroit Lions

When: Aug. 20 at 5:00 p.m. PT

TV: ESPN

August 22

Who: Jacksonville Jaguars at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

When: Aug. 22 at  5:00 p.m. PT

TV: CBS

August 23

Who: New Orleans Saints at Pittsburgh Steelers

When: Aug. 23 at 5 p.m. PT

TV: FOX

August 24

Who: Washington Redskins at Indianapolis Colts

When: Aug. 24 at 5 p.m. PT

TV: ESPN

Aug. 28

Who: Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons

When: Aug. 28 at 5 p.m. PT

TV: CBS

August 30

Who: Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns

When: Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. PT

TV: FOX

August 30

Who: Carolina Panthers at Baltimore Ravens

When: Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. PT

TV: NBC

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Dates and times for 3 Broncos preseason games have been set

Dates and times have been set for three of the Broncos’ four preseason games.

The San Francisco 49ers announced dates and times for their preseason games on Friday and the Denver Broncos are their first opponent.

In Week 1 of preseason, the Broncos are scheduled to host the 49ers on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 6:05 p.m. MT. All of Denver’s preseason games will be broadcast locally on 9News/KTVD-20.

The Chicago Bears also announced their preseason slate on Friday. In Week 2, the Broncos will host the Bears on Saturday, Aug. 22 at 7:05 p.m. Denver hopes to host Chicago for joint practices leading up to the game.

The Arizona Cardinals announced that their Week 4 showdown at home against the Broncos will be played on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7:00 p.m.

Denver’s only preseason game with a to-be-determined date and time is a Week 3 showdown on the road against the Los Angeles Rams. That game will be played sometime between Thursday, Aug. 27 and Sunday, Aug. 30.

To view the Broncos’ complete regular season schedule, click here.

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Vikings 2020 preseason schedule released

Here is the Vikings preseason schedule!

Minnesota released its regular season schedule Thursday, and the team also announced the preseason slate.

The Vikings’ preseason will be crucial — this year more than ever. The team saw a mass departure in free agency. Many veterans on the team, like the starting cornerbacks and defensive lineman, left the team or have announced they were doing so.

Minnesota went about replacing some of the talent in the draft. The team drafted 15 players in the 2020 NFL Draft, in addition to signing 12 undrafted free agents. Those rookies are to report for a virtual offseason program, according to the Star Tribune.

That said, it will be hard for rookies to adjust amid the coronavirus pandemic, where they are not able to go through the conventional process in the offseason. That means the preseason will give the Vikings a good idea of what they got, as opposed to some of the usual methods for evaluating talent prior to that.

Here is the Vikings’ preseason schedule:

Game 1 — August 13-17, Vikings vs. the Texans

Games 2 — Aug. 20-24, Vikings @ the Bengals

Game 3 — Aug. 30, Vikings @ the Browns

Game 4 — September 3, Vikings vs. the Seahawks