Denver Broncos
Knowshon Moreno - #27 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 200 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/16/1987 |
| Birthplace | Belford, NJ |
| College | Georgia |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 1st round, 12th pick by Broncos |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 138 | 525 | 4 |
Moreno, Watt, Janikowski named AFC Players of the Week
Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno, Texans DE J.J. Watt and Raiders PK Sebastian Janikowski were named the AFC Players of the Week for Week 16.
Improved work ethic, health gave Broncos RB Moreno a boost
Knowshon Moreno has emerged as the Broncos' lead back, impressing his coaches with his work ethic.
Freeman, Moreno appealing plays in potential track meet
PFW fantasy expert Mike Wilkening thinks there will be points aplenty in Bucs-Broncos, as he writes in "Start or Sit."
Broncos place RB McGahee on I.R. with designation to return
The Broncos placed RB Willis McGahee on injured reserve with a designation to return.
Report: Broncos RB McGahee to miss 6-8 weeks
The Broncos will be without RB Willis McGahee for at least the rest of the regular season.
Broncos' Moreno goes from roster bubble to No. 2 back
Former first-round pick Knowshon Moreno has gone from being on the Broncos' roster bubble to being the team's No. 2 back heading into 2012.
Don't discount Broncos' run game
It's easy to forget about the Broncos' rushing attack, but it was the league's best last season and should still succeed with Peyton Manning at the helm.
Fit with Manning will determine Broncos' RB depth
Everything the Broncos do the rest of the offseason is tied to Peyton Manning, including their philosophy regarding running backs.
Broncos RB Moreno arrested on DUI
Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno was arrested for DUI last week in Denver, the team reported on Monday in a statement.
Broncos' Moreno has torn ACL
Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno will undergo surgery for a torn ACL and miss the remainder of the season, head coach John Fox announced on Monday.
McGahee, Moreno switch roles for Broncos
The Broncos started the season with Knowshon Moreno as the starting running back and Willis McGahee as his backup, but those roles already have changed.
Injuries already hurting a thin Broncos squad
The Broncos didn't have much depth when the season began, but injuries have already made things much worse.
Thin air, thin talent: Why you shouldn't draft any Broncos
Questions about the depth chart, the ability of the offense and just a lack of talent will make it difficult to count on any Broncos player being a productive fantasy option in 2011.
Broncos reach agreement with RB McGahee
The Broncos have reached an agreement with former Ravens RB Willis McGahee.
Broncos sticking to their philosophy in free agency
The Broncos have a long way to go after winning just four games a season ago, but they're looking to do it at the right price.
PLAYER NEWS
Moreno carried 22 times for 78 yards Sunday in a 34-12 rout of the Browns.|||||||
Moreno had gone for over 100 in his last two games.
Moreno finished with 118 yards rushing and a score on 22 carries in Sunday's win over the Ravens.|||||||
Moreno has gained 237 yards and scored twice in the last two games.
Moreno proved a capable replacement for the injured Willis McGahee in the Denver Broncos' 17-9 win over the lowly Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.|||||||
Moreno had 85 yards on 20 carries after rushing for a combined 15 in two previous games this season.
Moreno is a healthy scratch for the Denver Broncos' game against the Houston Texans.|||||||
Moreno had a touchdown in the Broncos' opener and drew praise from boss John Elway for his newfound patience following a season that was cut short by a knee injury. He won the backup job to Willis McGahee with a strong training camp.
Moreno has been charged with drunken driving and careless driving after getting pulled over in south Denver.|||||||
Denver district attorney's spokeswoman Lynn Kimbrough said Tuesday that Moreno is also charged with failure to have proof of insurance and is due back in court March 2 after police issued a summons. Denver police Lt. Matthew Murray says Moreno was pulled over on Feb. 1 after allegedly driving 70 mph in an interstate construction zone where the speed limit was 45 mph.
