Denver Broncos
Kevin Vickerson - #99 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 290 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/08/1983 |
| Birthplace | Detroit, MI |
| College | Michigan State |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2005, 7th round, 2nd pick by Dolphins |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 1 | 0 |
Middle of 'D' in 2013 a question mark for Denver
Age and contracts of the Broncos' starters at defensive tackle and middle linebacker could lead to a new group in the middle in 2013.
Broncos' changes up front paying dividends vs. the run
Despite the loss of DT Ty Warren, the Broncos' run defense has been superb through two games.
Broncos look for Wolfe, others to step up at DT
Rookie Derek Wolfe is among several Broncos fighting for a starting spot at defensive tackle this summer.
Broncos place DT Vickerson on I.R.; claim FB Johnson
The Broncos placed DT Kevin Vickerson on injured reserve Monday and claimed FB Quinn Johnson off waivers from the Titans.
Broncos may be leaning toward drafting a tackle
The Broncos haven't revealed much publicly concerning their draft plans, but we hear the team could be leaning toward a defensive tackle.
Broncos re-sign DT Vickerson
On the same day they released a pair of defensive linemen, the Broncos re-signed DT Kevin Vickerson.
Recap of Friday's NFL fines
Here is a recap of the fines handed out by the NFL on Friday for actions taken in Week 14 games.
Broncos RB Moreno to play; CB Cox, DE Vickerson out
Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels announced Thursday that RB Knowshon Moreno would be able to play on Sunday against the 49ers and that CB Perrish Cox and DE Kevin Vickerson will not make the trip to London.
Broncos place WR Willis on I.R.
Broncos wide receiver and special-teams contributor Matt Willis has been placed on season-ending injured reserve after breaking his foot in Sunday's loss to the Jets.
Raiders desperate for run-stopping help
The loss of DT John Henderson for at least a month has Oakland extremely concerned about the ability of its defense to stop the opponent's run game, according to AFC West Whispers.
Seahawks add Brock, Robinson, Siavii
Following the team's cutdown to 53 players, the Seahawks on Monday signed DE Raheem Brock, RB Michael Robinson and DT Junior Siavii. To make room for the three players, the team released S Jordan Babineaux, DT Kevin Vickerson and ...
Titans trade RB White to Seahawks
Looking to further diversify their backfield, the Seahawks have obtained veteran RB LenDale White from the Titans, reuniting White with Pete Carroll, his former coach at USC.
PLAYER NEWS
The Broncos also are trying to re-sign defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson before he hits free agency and they've asked defensive end Elvis Dumervil to take a pay cut.|||||||
If not, he'll be traded or released before Saturday when his $12 million salary for 2013 becomes guaranteed.
Von Miller and Kevin Vickerson are appealing fines they said they received from the NFL for hits on Carolina quarterback Cam Newton last weekend.|||||||
Vickerson's $15,000 fine was for a horse collar tackle that he insists was more of a swipe. Vickerson said he hopes to at least have his fine reduced.
The Broncos have placed Vickerson on injured reserve with an ankle injury.|||||||
The Seattle Seahawks acquired Vickerson, running back LenDale Whtie and two draft picks from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for one of their fourth-round selectiosn and another in the sixth round.|||||||
The 6-foot-5, 305-pound defensive tackle played a career-high 13 games and had 20 tackles. He has 1.5 sacks in his career - all in 2008.
Vickerson for four games without pay starting Friday for violating the league's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances.|||||||
Vickerson's suspension will keep him out the rest of the regular season and started Friday with him not at practice. He will miss Sunday's game with Cleveland (4-8). He will be eligible to return on Dec. 29, a day after the Titans (11-1) conclude the regular season at Indianapolis.
