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Check out these highlights of new Broncos TE Nick Vannett

Click here to watch highlights of new Broncos tight end Nick Vannett.

The Broncos agreed to terms on a two-year deal with former Seahawks and Steelers tight end Nick Vannett earlier this week. Here are some highlights from Vannett’s career before he landed in Denver.

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Vannett (6-6, 261 pounds) is a 27-year-old veteran who is entering his fifth season in the NFL. Vannett will likely serve as the team’s No. 2 tight end this season, teaming up with promising second-year tight end Noah Fant.

Vannett has caught 61 passes for 591 yards and four touchdowns in his career. In Seattle and Pittsburgh, he was used primarily as a blocking tight end.

The arrival of Vannett might be a sign that Denver is planning to move on from Jeff Heuerman. The Broncos might try to trade Heuerman during the weekend of the draft and if they are unable to find a trade partner, the team might end up releasing Heuerman, a former third-round pick.

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Watch: The best plays from Alvin Kamara’s 2019 highlight reel

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara reached his third Pro Bowl appearance in as many years, making for a sweep 2019 highlight reel.

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Alvin Kamara has only played in the NFL for three years, but the New Orleans Saints all-star has been voted into the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons. That’s a point the official Saints Twitter account helpfully drove home when shared a highlight reel of Kamara’s biggest plays from the 2019 season, in which the running back ran through, over, and around many of the best defenders in the game today.

Even though Kamara did struggle with a couple of lower-leg injuries in 2019, he didn’t take as far of a step back as it may have felt like. He still averaged 95 yards from scrimmage per game and ranked among the best runners in the league on his workload. And this quick highlight tape shows that the ability to make a play is always there with A.K. Now that he’s feeling more like himself, he and his fans should expect a bounce back in what may be a contract year in 2020.

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Watch: TE Hayden Hurst discusses trade to Atlanta

While unproven after just two NFL seasons, Hurst has the kind of skill-set to become a big part of Dirk Koetter’s offense.

The Atlanta Falcons traded a second-round pick to the Ravens for tight end Hayden Hurst shortly after Austin Hooper signed a monster deal with the Browns. While still unproven after just two NFL seasons, Hurst has the kind of skill-set to become a big part of Dirk Koetter’s offense.

Hooper thrived last year and Hurst should have every opportunity to show he can play in 2020. It’s also not the worst situation for the 2018 first-round pick, as gets to play on the same field as Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley and Todd Gurley.

Speaking with Falcons reporter Kelsey Conway, Hurst discussed the trade and what he thinks he can bring to Atlanta. Check the video out below, as shared by the team’s Twitter account:

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Arthur Blank, Matt Ryan donate to coronavirus relief efforts

Falcons owner Arthur Blank will reportedly donate $5.4 million to COVID-19 relief efforts.

The Atlanta Falcons gave their fans a nice distraction from the coronavirus pandemic by making multiple splashes in free agency this past week.

It doesn’t take away from the fact that the country is going through an unprecedented situation that affects each of us.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank, never one to shy away from getting involved in issues around the Atlanta community, will reportedly donate $5.4 million to COVID-19 relief efforts, per ESPN’s Field Yates:

He’s not the only member of the Falcons organization trying to help in this critical time, though. Earlier this week, quarterback Matt Ryan pledged that he would donate $100,000 to the Atlanta Community Food Bank to help with relief efforts.

Ryan also went social media to release the following video where he talks about the need for social distancing and reflecting on how the coronavirus has impacted his family:

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Check out these highlights of new Broncos RB Melvin Gordon

The Broncos are signing former Chargers running back Melvin Gordon. Click here to watch his highlights.

The Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon. Check out the video below for highlights from Gordon’s time with the Chargers.

(If the video doesn’t play on this website, you can watch it on YouTube.)

Gordon (6-1, 215 pounds) spent the first five years of his career with the Chargers after being selected by the team in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft. The Wisconsin product has made two Pro Bowls in his career, which means Denver now has a pair of Pro Bowl running backs.

Phillip Lindsay also has a Pro Bowl on his resume and he’s not going anywhere. The Broncos will use Gordon and Lindsay as a one-two punch. Royce Freeman will likely be demoted to RB3 duties.

Gordon, 26, has rushed for 4,240 yards and 36 touchdowns in his career. He has also totaled 1,873 receiving yards and 11 touchdown catches.

We are tracking all of Denver’s free agency moves here.

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Check out these highlights of new Broncos DL Jurrell Casey

Click here to watch highlights of new Broncos defensive lineman Jurrell Casey!

The Denver Broncos agreed to trade a seventh-round draft pick to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for Jurrell Casey on Wednesday. Here are highlights from the five-time Pro Bowler’s 2018 season:

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Casey totaled 44 tackles and five sacks with the Titans last season. In 2018, he recorded 62 tackles and seven sacks. The 30-year-old defensive end has totaled 493 tackles and 51 sacks in his career.

We are tracking all of the Broncos’ free agency moves here.

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Check out these college highlights of new Broncos backup QB Jeff Driskel

Check out these college highlights of new Broncos backup quarterback Jeff Driskel!

The Denver Broncos have agreed to terms on a two-year deal with Jeff Driskel, paving the way for him to become their new backup quarterback. That means that Joe Flacco will likely be gone by the end of the week.

Here are some highlights from Driskel’s senior season at Louisiana Tech:

After transferring from Flordia, Driskel had a breakout season at La. Tech, completing 62.3 percent of his passes for 4,026 yards with 27 touchdowns against eight interceptions. He also rushed 92 times for 323 yards and five scores on the ground.

Driskel has spent time with three different teams in the NFL and has earned eight starts as an injury fill-in. Making appearances for the Cinncinati Bengals and Detroit Lions over the last two years, Driskel has completed 59.4 percent of his passes for 1,688 yards as a pro.

Driskel has thrown 10 touchdown passes and six interceptions in the NFL. He has also rushed 27 times for 168 yards and three more scores.

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Video: Best throws from Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts’ pro day

One player that could be a good developmental prospect for the Falcons is Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts, who looked good during his pro day. 

The Falcons elected to pick up backup quarterback Matt Schaub’s 2020 option after he played well filling in for Matt Ryan last season. While Schaub is a quality backup, at 38 years old, he’s merely a stop-gap for next year.

The team plans to let Kurt Benkert and Danny Etling battle it out for the No. 3 spot, but adding a quarterback in the middle rounds of the draft is still an option for Atlanta.

One player that could be a good developmental prospect for the Falcons is Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts, who looked good during his pro day.  Here are some of his best throws, as shared by the NFL’s Twitter account:

Hurts, who comes from the same program as the last two first-overall picks — Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray — put up some impressive numbers last season for the Sooners.

After transferring from Alabama, Hurts completed nearly 70 percent of his passes, while throwing for 3,851 yards, 32 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 2019. He also added 1,298 yards on the ground and 20 rushing touchdowns.

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Broncos throwback: Denver lands Peyton Manning in free agency

Eight years ago, Peyton Manning signed with the Broncos during NFL free agency.

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After multiple neck surgeries, Peyton Manning was let go by the Indianapolis Colts in 2012 and became one of the highest-profile free agents in NFL history. After meeting with several teams, Manning decided to sign a five-year, $96 million contract with the Denver Broncos.

It seems safe to say that he made the right decision.

The Broncos won the AFC West in all four seasons Manning played in Denver, posting a 50-14 win-loss record during that time. Manning helped the Broncos reach two Super Bowls, winning one of them.

Manning retired following the 2015 season as the only starting QB to win a Super Bowl with two different teams. Before landing in Denver, he previously won a championship with Indianapolis.

Manning, 43, is now being courted by ESPN. The network is willing to pay Manning up to $20 million per year to serve as a commentator for “Monday Night Football.” He made $19 million in his final season with the Broncos.

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Watch: Trey Flowers gives fans a peek at his offseason training program

Detroit Lions edge rusher Trey Flowers gives fans a behind-the-scenes peek at his offseason training program.

Detroit Lions edge rusher Trey Flowers is generally a private person, but as is often the case with high-profile players, there is an expectation from teams that they give fans a peek at who they are and what they do off the field.

The Lions’ media department does a terrific job of bridging the gap, allowing players to share at their comfort level, while also making entertaining videos fans want to watch.

In their latest video, the Lions’ media department and Flowers give fans a behind-the-scenes look at his offseason training program. Here are some of the highlights.

The video opens with Flowers inviting fans into the Phase 3 Fitness training facility to watch him workout. He explains how after the season, he takes a few weeks off to allow his body to heal, then starts back up with core training and lighter weights.

Flowers continues to explain how as a veteran he has learned how to prioritize warming up as not to aggravate or cause injury, as well as building strength without sacrificing flexibility. He goes on to explain that during the season, players work to maintain strength, and why they need to rely on the offseason to get healthy and gain strength.

You can watch the entire five-minute video below: