Denver Broncos
Lance Ball - #35 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 9"/ 215 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/19/1985 |
| Birthplace | Teaneck, NJ |
| College | Maryland |
| Years played | 5 |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | 158 | 1 |
Broncos expect quick return by Ayers
Although he was initially expected to miss 2-3 months, Denver believes that OLB Robert Ayers will be able to return to the team from his broken foot much earlier than that, perhaps in the next few weeks, according to AFC ...
Five minutes with a legend: Randy Gradishar
Mike Beacom catches up with Broncos legend Randy Gradishar, who discusses his Pro Bowl career, including the glorious 1977 season when the "Orange Crush" defense ruled the AFC.
Broncos welcome return of FS Dawkins, CB Goodman
The Broncos didn't win a game without both FS Brian Dawkins and CB André Goodman in the lineup, and we hear the lack of experience that Denver was left with limited the defense's ability to make adjustments.
Broncos CB Cox's status unknown for London
The Broncos head to London on Thursday and might not be joined by rookie CB Perrish Cox.
Broncos re-sign DT Smith
The Broncos re-signed DT Le Kevin Smith on Tuesday after giving up 328 rushing yards to the Raiders on Sunday.
49ers QB Smith gets shoulder checked in London
49ers QB Alex Smith had his injured left shoulder checked at a London hospital on Monday morning and is still unsure if he can play against the Broncos at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
Raiders set team scoring mark, rout Broncos 59-14
Behind Darren McFadden's four touchdowns, the Raiders scored the most points in their 50-year history Sunday with a 59-14 thrashing of the demoralized Broncos.
Beadles key to Broncos' improved rushing attack
The Broncos welcomed RB Knowshon Moreno back last week, but that's not the only reason Denver saw an improvement in its running game.
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.
LT, Jets hold off Broncos
LaDainian Tomlinson scored his second touchdown from 2 yards out with 73 seconds left after a pass interference flag and the New York Jets rallied past the Denver Broncos 24-20 on Sunday.
Broncos add defensive depth
The Broncos have signed SS Kyle McCarthy and OLB Kevin Alexander from their practice squad, giving the team increased depth on defense and increased speed on special teams.
Report: Revis a game-time decision
The Jets will not make a decision on CB Darrelle Revis' status until game time on Sunday, a league source told Rich Cimini of ESPNNewYork.
Elway sacked by Ponzi scheme
The Denver Post reported on Thursday that John Elway and his business partner lost $15 million in a Ponzi scheme to hedge fund manager Sean Mueller, who has been accused of racketeering, fraud and theft.
S Bruton, CB Jones to have expanded roles for Broncos
The wave of injuries that has hit the Broncos over the past few weeks should mean additional playing time for S David Bruton and CB Nate Jones.
Broncos lose two key defenders
The Denver Post reports that Broncos OLB Robert Ayers (foot) and FS Brian Dawkins (knee) will miss multiple games after suffering injuries in Week Five.
PLAYER NEWS
Ball signed his tender with the Denver Broncos, the team announced Monday. The diminutive but powerful tailback rushed for 158 yards on 42 carries last season as he spelled Willis McGahee and Knowshon Moreno.|||||||
Ball has bounced around the league since coming out of Maryland. Originally a college free agent with St. Louis, he made the Rams' practice squad in 2008 before joining Indianapolis that year and making the Colts' active roster for the regular season finale. He also spent time on Tennessee's practice squad before latching on with the Broncos for the last three seasons.
Ball rushed for a career-best 96 yards on 30 attempts in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Chiefs.|||||||
Ball seems likely to get another huge chunk of carries in Thursday's game against the New York Jets, considering Knowshon Moreno is done for the season with an ACL injury and the Broncos don't pass with Tim Tebow.
The Broncos have promoted Ball from their practice squad as a pre-emptive strike because of interest from other NFL teams.|||||||
Ball, a second-year pro from Maryland, has played in one NFL game, registering 83 yards on 13 carries as a rookie for Indianapolis in the 2008 regular season-finale against Tennessee.
The Broncos have juggled their running back corps again, waiving Ball and re-signing Andre Brown. The moves were announced Tuesday.|||||||
Ball had capitalized on increased carries in the preseason to earn a roster spot as Knowshon Moreno, Correll Buckhalter and LenDale White got hurt during training camp.
