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 CB Cox exceeding expectations
Broncos rookie CB Perrish Cox has had chances to play at both corner spots and has proven he is capable of contributing with the first team.
Moreno, Harris both ruled out for Sunday
Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno and OT Ryan Harris have both been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts.
McKinley's ex-teammate suspects foul play
Giants CB D.J. Johnson, a former teammate of Kenny McKinley, is not convinced the former Broncos wide receiver committed suicide.
NFLPA establishes trust fund for McKinley's son
The Broncos announced Wednesday that a trust fund benefiting the late Kenny McKinley's 1-year-old son, Keon, has been established through the NFL Players Association.
Broncos saw no signs that McKinley was suicidal
Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels held a tearful press conference Tuesday following the shocking suicide of WR Kenny McKinley.
Broncos WR McKinley dead from apparent suicide
Broncos WR Kenny McKinley, 23, was found dead in his home Monday afternoon, apparently the victim of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police in Colorado.
CBs Bailey and Goodman injured for Broncos
Broncos' starting CBs Champ Bailey and Andre Goodman were both banged up in the team's Week Two game vs. Seattle.
Orton's throws for over 300 yards as Broncos beat Seahawks
Kyle Orton threw for 307 yards and two TD passes and top draft pick Demaryius Thomas caught eight passes for 97 yards and a touchdown in the Denver Broncos' 31-14 rout of the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
Maroney no one-year rental for Broncos
Some expect Broncos RB Laurence Maroney to surpass Correll Buckhalter and become Knowshon Moreno's primary backup in short order, but head coach Josh McDaniels considers Maroney to be his third back for now.
Broncos waive RB Brown with Maroney on board
The Broncos waived RB Andre Brown to make room for new RB Laurence Maroney.
Patriots trade RB Maroney to Broncos
The Patriots traded RB Laurence Maroney to the Broncos on Tuesday. Maroney was inactive for the Patriots' season opener against the Bengals.
Garrard's three TD passes pace Jaguars in 24-17 win over Broncos
David Garrard threw three touchdown passes, two to TE Marcedes Lewis, and Jacksonville beat Denver 24-17 on Sunday in a season opener the Jaguars called one of the most important in franchise history.
Report: Tebow will be No. 2 QB Sunday
Team sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter Sunday that Broncos rookie QB Tim Tebow will be the No. 2 QB when the Broncos open their season against the Jaguars.
Broncos add RB Brown, OL Clark
The Broncos on Sunday announced several transactions, including the club being assigned ex-Giants RB Andre Brown and ex-Vikings OL Chris Clark off waivers.
Lions acquire CB Smith from Broncos
The Lions have acquired disappointing CB DeAngelo Smith from the Broncos in exchange for TE Dan Gronkowski and an undisclosed draft pick.
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.
