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AFC West team needs
If restricted free agent Brandon Marshall leaves Denver this offseason, the Broncos will have 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.
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PLAYER NEWS
Orton, Kyle (QB)
Orton could face competition since the Broncos have acquired Brady Quinn from the Cleveland Browns for fullback Peyton Hillis and a 2011 draft pick.
It's unlikely that Orton will lose his starting job to Quinn, who went 3-9 in 12 starts for Cleveland, which acquired him in the first round of the 2007 draft.
It's unlikely that Orton will lose his starting job to Quinn, who went 3-9 in 12 starts for Cleveland, which acquired him in the first round of the 2007 draft.
Quinn, Brady (QB)
The Cleveland Browns have traded Quinn to the Denver Broncos for fullback Peyton Hillis and a 2011 draft pick.
Quinn's departure comes one day after the Browns agreed to terms with free agent Jake Delhomme on a two-year contract. Quinn went 3-9 in 12 starts for Cleveland, which acquired him in the first round of the 2007 draft. He could compete with Kyle Orton, another player who attended college in the state of Indiana, for a starting job.
Quinn's departure comes one day after the Browns agreed to terms with free agent Jake Delhomme on a two-year contract. Quinn went 3-9 in 12 starts for Cleveland, which acquired him in the first round of the 2007 draft. He could compete with Kyle Orton, another player who attended college in the state of Indiana, for a starting job.
Erickson, Mitch (G)
The Denver Broncos have waived Erickson.
Erickson joined the club as an undrafted free agent out of South Dakota State in 2008 and spent two years on the Broncos' practice squad.
Erickson joined the club as an undrafted free agent out of South Dakota State in 2008 and spent two years on the Broncos' practice squad.
Peterson, Kenny (DT)
The Broncos have released Peterson.
Peterson is an eighth-year player who joined the club as a free agent in November 2007 and had 94 tackles, including five sacks, in 42 games for the Broncos. He started 15 games in his time in Denver.
Peterson is an eighth-year player who joined the club as a free agent in November 2007 and had 94 tackles, including five sacks, in 42 games for the Broncos. He started 15 games in his time in Denver.
Green, Jarvis (DE)
The Denver Broncos continued beefing up their defensive line, signing unrestricted free agents Green and Jamal Williams on Tuesday.
Green is well versed in the 3-4 defensive alignment that coach Josh McDaniels implemented in Denver last year after being hired away from Bill Belichick's Patriots staff. The 6-3, 285-pound Green spent his first eight NFL seasons in New England. Last season, Green had 47 tackles in 13 games, including 12 starts.
Green is well versed in the 3-4 defensive alignment that coach Josh McDaniels implemented in Denver last year after being hired away from Bill Belichick's Patriots staff. The 6-3, 285-pound Green spent his first eight NFL seasons in New England. Last season, Green had 47 tackles in 13 games, including 12 starts.
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STANDINGS
| Team | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0.813 |
| Denver | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0.500 |
| Oakland | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0.313 |
| Kansas City | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0.250 |
SCHEDULE
| Wk | Opp | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | @ Kansas City | 12/06/09 @ 1 p.m. | W 44-13 |
| 14 | @ Indianapolis | 12/13/09 @ 1 p.m. | L 16-28 |
| 15 | Oakland | 12/20/09 @ 4:05 p.m. | L 19-20 |
| 16 | @ Philadelphia | 12/27/09 @ 4:15 p.m. | L 27-30 |
| 17 | Kansas City | 1/03/10 @ 4:15 p.m. | L 24-44 |
TEAM LEADERS
| Passing | Orton, Kyle |
| Rushing | Moreno, Knowshon |
| Receiving | Marshall, Brandon |
| Defense | Williams, D.J. |
PRACTICE REPORTS
| Day | Player | Pos | Info | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | Buckhalter, Correll | RB | ankle | Full Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Royal, Eddie | WR | head, neck | Limited Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Dawkins, Brian | S | knee | Full Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Graham, Daniel | TE | knee | Limited Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Hill, Renaldo | S | ankle | Full Participation in Practice |
INJURIES
| Player | Date | Info | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall, Brandon | 1/03/10 | hamstring | out |
| Graham, Daniel | 1/03/10 | knee | questionable |
| Royal, Eddie | 1/03/10 | head, neck | questionable |
| Law, Ty | 1/03/10 | hamstring | Probable |
| Reid, Darrell | 1/03/10 | knee | Probable |
| Buckhalter, Correll | 1/03/10 | ankle | Probable |
| Hill, Renaldo | 1/03/10 | ankle | Probable |
| Larsen, Spencer | 1/03/10 | hamstring | Probable |
| Dawkins, Brian | 1/03/10 | knee | Probable |
| Marshall, Brandon | 12/31/09 | strained right hamstring | Day-to-Day |
TRANSACTIONS
| Player | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Green, Jarvis | 3/09/10 | From Patriots to Broncos signed/unrestricted free agent - Four-year contract |
| Williams, Jamal | 3/09/10 | From Chargers to Broncos signed - Three-year contract |
| Lloyd, Brandon | 3/05/10 | re-signed/unrestricted free agent |
| Lloyd, Brandon | 3/05/10 | declared free agent |
| Fox, Vernon | 3/05/10 | declared free agent |
| Hamilton, Ben | 3/05/10 | declared free agent |
| Gorin, Brandon | 3/05/10 | declared free agent |
| Holliday, Vonnie | 3/05/10 | declared free agent |
| Jones, Nathan | 3/05/10 | From Dolphins to Broncos signed/unrestricted free agent - Four-year contract |
| Hochstein, Russ | 3/05/10 | re-signed/unrestricted free agent - Two-year contract |
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