Denver Broncos
Quinton Carter - #28 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 200 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/20/1988 |
| Birthplace | Las Vegas, NV |
| College | Oklahoma |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 4th round, 11th pick by Broncos |
Broncos sign ex-Patriots DE Green, ex-Chargers NT Williams
Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels added two veterans to his defensive line Tuesday by signing DE Jarvis Green and NT Jamal Williams to contracts.
Broncos agree to terms with Bannan
The Broncos have agreed to terms with NT Justin Bannan on a five-year contract, reports indicate.
Broncos re-sign Hochstein, Lloyd
The Broncos re-signed two of their veteran unrestricted free agents Friday, according to reports.
Broncos assessing options for replacing Wiegmann
The Broncos will be looking for a center in the draft or free agency after releasing Casey Wiegmann, who started at the position for Denver from 2008-09.
AFC West team needs
The trade of Brandon Marshall has left the Broncos with a huge hole to fill at wide receiver. PFW continues its series examining the needs of each team with a look at the AFC West.
Broncos place highest tender on Dumervil
The Broncos tendered OLB Elvis Dumervil at the highest level Wednesday, which means a team would have to give up a first- and third-round pick to sign him.
Report: Broncos tender Marshall, Orton
The Broncos tendered WR Brandon Marshall and QB Kyle Orton at the first-round level Wednesday, according to an ESPN report.
McDaniels not ruling out returns for Marshall, Scheffler in 2010
While it appeared that their time with the Broncos would soon come to an end, Josh McDaniels wouldn't rule out Brandon Marshall and Tony Scheffler being back in Denver next season.
Broncos expected to dangle RFA Marshall
It still looks as if WR Brandon Marshall and the Broncos will part ways this offseason, but there's a chance he could be back in Denver in 2010, despite a falling out with head coach Josh McDaniels.
Charges will not be pressed against Moreno
Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno was accused of knocking a freshman at the University of Georgia unconscious in a bar fight in Athens, Ga., Feb. 20, according to reports, but the alleged victim will not press charges against him.
Broncos cut Wiegmann, Jordan
The Broncos released C Casey Wiegmann and RB LaMont Jordan Tuesday, reports indicate.
Broncos won't commit to Orton beyond 2010
The Broncos struck down reports that they are one of a few teams interested in trading for Eagles QB Donovan McNabb, but that doesn't mean they are committed to Kyle Orton as their long-term answer at quarterback, we hear.
Marshall willing to return to Denver, but Broncos expected to explore trade options
The Broncos are expected by some to deal Brandon Marshall away this offseason, but Marshall recently expressed remorse over what he called "unprofessional" behavior last year and said he is willing to return to Denver to play in 2010.
Reliving past Super Bowls in South Florida
With Super Bowl XLIV only a week away, Tom Danyluk looks back at the nine previous Super Bowls held in South Florida, focusing on a highlight or two, or an interesting anecdote, from each game.
Broncos promote Martindale to defensive coordinator
Ten days after Mike Nolan unexpectedly resigned his position as defensive coordinator, the Broncos promoted Don "Wink" Martindale to succeed Nolan, the team announced Thursday.
PLAYER NEWS
Carter is facing felony charges in Nevada alleging that he cheated at a craps game last weekend at a Las Vegas-area casino, authorities said Thursday.|||||||
Carter, 24, was arrested late Saturday at the Texas Station casino in North Las Vegas. Security officials reported he was videotaped adding a $5 chip to three bets after the dice already rolled, according to a police report. Carter denied wrongdoing when police arrived.
The Denver Broncos have placed Carter on injured reserve after he hurt his surgically repaired left knee last weekend.|||||||
Carter started 10 games last season but a torn right hamstring at an indoor practice July 27 led doctors to discover he needed arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. He returned Aug. 30 but played mostly on special teams this season with Rahim Moore and Mike Adams the starting safeties.
The Denver Broncos' beleaguered defense got a boost Monday with the return of safety Quinton Carter, cornerback Tracy Porter and rookie linebacker Danny Trevathan.|||||||
Carter has been out since July 27, when he popped his right hamstring and needed arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. The second-year safety said he hurt his left knee in a game against New England on Dec. 18 but even though it grew more and more painful, MRIs hid the injury until last month when he pulled his hamstring inside the team's practice bubble.
Carter said Monday that the right hamstring he popped at the Denver Broncos' indoor practice bubble last month was a blessing because it led doctors to discover he needed a left knee operation.|||||||
Carter made his first appearance at training camp since getting hurt July 27 and said afterward he hopes to return to the field by next week so he can play in the Broncos' third preseason game, against San Francisco on Aug. 26.
