2016 Denver Broncos season explained

Team:Denver Broncos
Year:2016
Record:9−7
Division Place:3rd AFC West
Coach:Gary Kubiak
Joe DeCamillis (interim, Week 6)
Owner:The Pat Bowlen Trust
General Manager:John Elway
Stadium:Sports Authority Field at Mile High
Playoffs:Did not qualify
Uniform:File:Broncos uniforms.png
Shortnavlink:Broncos seasons

The 2016 Denver Broncos season was the franchise's 47th season in the National Football League (NFL) and the 57th overall. It was also the second and last season under head coach Gary Kubiak as he retired at the end of the season due to health concerns.[1]

The Broncos entered the season as defending champions of Super Bowl 50, after undergoing numerous roster changes as well as an off-season and preseason that was dominated by a quarterback controversy, following the retirement of Peyton Manning. Following a 4–0 start, the team sputtered down the stretch, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2010, as well as having their franchise-record streak of five consecutive playoff appearances and five consecutive AFC West division titles snapped. In addition, the Broncos became the 12th consecutive team to fail to repeat as Super Bowl champions, as well as the first reigning champion to miss the playoffs since the 2013 Baltimore Ravens. In terms of statistics, the Broncos' offense scored more than 30 points only once and ranked 27th in total offense. Head coach Gary Kubiak abruptly resigned at the end of the season citing health reasons but would remain as a consultant for the Broncos before returning to coaching in 2019 as the assistant head coach/offensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings, where he spent 2 seasons before retiring from coaching following the 2020 season.

As of 2024, this represents the most recent winning season for the Broncos.

Coaching changes

Gary Kubiak's health problems

On October 9, shortly after the Broncos' Week 5 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, head coach Gary Kubiak was taken to a Denver-area hospital, after experiencing flu-like symptoms and extreme body fatigue. According to executive vice president/general manager John Elway, Kubiak had been feeling ill prior to the loss to the Falcons, and following a precautionary MRI and CT scan, Kubiak was diagnosed with a "complex migraine." Special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis served as the team's interim head coach for the team's Week 6 Thursday Night loss at the San Diego Chargers, while Kubiak underwent a doctor-mandated week of rest. This was the second time in three years in which Kubiak experienced a health scare; in November 2013, while serving as the Houston Texans' head coach, Kubiak suffered a mini-stroke after collapsing on the field during a game against the Indianapolis Colts.[4] Concerns over his health ultimately resulted in Kubiak retiring from coaching at the end of the season.[1]

Roster changes

Free agents

Unrestricted

Position Player 2016 Team Notes
signed with the Bears on March 31[5]
signed with the Redskins on March 16[6]
S None originally an
signed with the Lions on May 4[7]
Washington Redskins signed with the Redskins on March 31[8]
signed with the Steelers on March 15[9]
RB re-signed April 18,[10] released September 3,[11]
signed with the Vikings on September 21[12]
signed with the Jaguars on March 8[13]
S re-signed April 18,[14] suspended for the first two games,[15]
released October 25,[16] signed with the Saints on November 9[17]
signed with the Cardinals on March 16[18]
LB originally an RFA, signed with the Packers on April 18[19]
LB Denver Broncos assigned franchise tag on March 1,[20] re-signed July 15[21]
WR Denver Broncos re-signed March 23[22]
signed with the Texans on March 9[23]
OT None retired April 5[24]
DE Houston Texans signed with the Texans on September 28[25]
LB Chicago Bears signed with the Bears on March 9[26]
WR signed with the Jets on June 17[27]
DE Denver Broncos re-signed January 15[28]

Restricted

Position Player 2016 Team Notes
Denver Broncos signed to offer sheet by the Miami Dolphins on March 10,[29]
Broncos matched offer and re-signed Anderson on March 15,[30]
placed on injured reserve on October 28[31]
Denver Broncos originally an ERFA
LB Denver Broncos assigned tender on March 21,[32] re-signed June 14[33]

Exclusive-Rights

Position Player 2016 Team Notes
signed tender on April 15,[34] designated as waived/injured on August 5[35]
WR Denver Broncos signed tender on April 15
Denver Broncossigned tender on April 19[36]
C Denver Broncos signed tender on April 15[37]

Signings

Position Player 2015 Team Notes
signed July 27,[38] designated as waived/injured on August 4,[39]
re-signed November 21,[40] placed on injured reserve on December 10[41]
signed April 6[42]
signed September 2
claimed off waivers from the Lions on December 5[43]
signed November 25[44]
None signed to a future contract on January 12,[45] waived July 28,[46]
re-signed August 19,[47] waived August 29[48]
Practice squad promoted to the active roster on December 16
TE Denver Broncos signed February 22,[49] waived May 4[50]
TE Houston Texans signed April 25,[51] placed on injured reserve August 30[52]
signed April 7,[53] placed on injured reserve on December 16[54]
signed August 22,[55] released September 2
Practice squad signed August 8,[56] waived September 2,
assigned to the practice squad on September 4[57]
signed March 17
claimed off waivers on May 10,[58] waived May 12[59]
TE signed July 28, released November 5[60]
S San Diego Chargers signed April 18, released August 29
OT signed March 9[61]
None signed February 22, placed on injured reserve July 31[62]
signed October 17[63]
DE signed July 31
signed May 16[64]
Indicates that the player was a free agent at the end of his respective team's season.

Departures

Position Player Notes
waived August 8
released March 8[65]
released August 30
released March 8
waived November 25
waived September 2, assigned to the practice squad on September 4,
re-signed November 5, waived November 21,
promoted to the active roster on December 28[66]
RB waived September 2, assigned to the practice squad on September 4,
re-signed October 29
released March 8
G waived October 17

Retirement of Peyton Manning

On March 7, two days before the start of the league year, quarterback Peyton Manning retired after 18 NFL seasons.[67] In his four seasons with the Broncos (2012–2015), Manning threw for 17,112 passing yards and 140 touchdowns, both second in franchise history behind John Elway. Manning also set numerous league records, including single-season passing yardage (5,477) and single-season touchdown passes (55), both of which were achieved in 2013.[68]

Since his retirement, four of Manning's records have been surpassed by either Tom Brady or Drew Brees: combined regular season and postseason wins (200 – surpassed by Brady in [69]), regular season wins (186 – tied with Brett Favre, surpassed by Brady in [70]), regular season passing yardage (surpassed by Brees in [71]) and regular season touchdown passes (surpassed by Brees in [72] and then again by Brady in 2020).

Manning was also one of two remaining active players who were drafted and had played in the 1990s—the other being fellow 1998 draftee Charles Woodson of the Oakland Raiders. Woodson also retired following the 2015 season, making 2015 the last one to feature players drafted in the 1990s.

Trades

Draft

See main article: 2016 NFL draft.

2016 Denver Broncos Draft
Round Selection Player Position College Notes
26signed June 9[76]
2 63signed May 25[77]
3 98 *signed May 13[78]
4 136 *signed May 13
5 144signed May 16[79]
6 176signed May 12,[80]
placed on injured reserve on December 1[81]
219 *S signed May 12
7 228Riley Dixonsigned May 11[82]
Compensatory selection[83]

Draft trades

Trade partner Broncos give Broncos receive Source
Original 2016 fourth-round selection (No. 130) [84]
2015 first-round selection [85]
2016 seventh-round selection [86]
2016 fifth-round selection
Original 2016 sixth-round selection (No. 207)
2017 sixth-round selection 		[87]
2016 first-round selection (No. 31)
2016 third-round selection (No. 94) 		2016 first-round selection (No. 26) [88]
2016 fifth-round selection (No. 157)
Original 2016 seventh-round selection (No. 253) 		2016 sixth-round selection (No. 176)
2017 sixth-round selection 		[89]

Undrafted free agents

All undrafted free agents were signed after the 2016 NFL draft concluded on April 30,[90] unless noted otherwise.

2016 Denver Broncos Undrafted Free Agents
Player Position College Notes
waived August 30
signed August 4, waived August 22
waived September 2, assigned to the practice squad on September 4,
promoted to the active roster on December 16 on final roster
signed August 5, waived August 29
WR waived September 2, assigned to the practice squad on September 4
waived August 29
OT waived September 2
waived August 29
DE waived August 2[91]
DE signed August 2, waived September 2
waived September 2, assigned to the practice squad on September 4[92]
waived September 2, assigned to the practice squad on September 4,
promoted to the active roster on December 23,[93] on final roster
waived August 29
G waived September 2, assigned to the practice squad on September 4
WR waived August 29
G waived September 2
waived September 2
TE waived May 10
NT the only undrafted rookie to make the Week 1 roster; waived September 20,[94]
assigned to the practice squad on September 22,[95]
promoted to the active roster on December 28, on final roster
WR waived September 2, assigned to the practice squad on September 5,[96]
promoted to the active roster on December 2[97]
LB Sacramento State signed July 26,[98] waived August 29
LB Oklahoma waived August 29
LB waived September 2
waived July 26
waived September 2
DE waived September 2

Suspensions

On August 12, safety Shiloh Keo was suspended for the first two games of the season for violating the league's substance abuse policy. The suspension was a result of a DUI arrest in Idaho in February.[15]

Injuries

Brandon Marshall

Linebacker Brandon Marshall missed multiple games due to a hamstring injury – the Broncos' Week 6 loss to the San Diego Chargers as well as the team's Week 14 loss to the Tennessee Titans.[108]

Trevor Siemian

Quarterback Trevor Siemian missed two games due to injury. He suffered a sprain to his non-throwing shoulder during the team's Week 4 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that kept him out of the Broncos' Week 5 loss to the Atlanta Falcons the following week. Siemian also suffered a sprained foot during the Broncos' Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs that kept him out of the team's Week 13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars the following week. Backup quarterback Paxton Lynch, the team's first-round draft selection, filled in for Siemian in Weeks 4, 5 and 13.

Quarterback selection

Following the retirement of Peyton Manning, the Broncos underwent a process to select a new quarterback throughout the entire off-season and preseason. Brock Osweiler, Manning's backup quarterback from 2012 to 2015, signed with the Houston Texans as a free agent.[23] Mark Sanchez was acquired in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles,[74] and the Broncos selected Paxton Lynch during the first round of the draft. Sanchez, Lynch and second-year quarterback Trevor Siemian competed for the starting quarterback position,[109] with Siemian being named the starting quarterback for the start of the regular season[110] and Sanchez being released on September 3.[73] Following Sanchez's release, the Broncos signed Austin Davis,[11] who was later waived on December 23.[93]

Preseason

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueRecap
1at Chicago BearsW 22–01–0Soldier FieldRecap
2San Francisco 49ersL 24–311–1Sports Authority Field at Mile HighRecap
3Los Angeles RamsW 17–92–1Sports Authority Field at Mile HighRecap
4at Arizona CardinalsL 17–382–2University of Phoenix StadiumRecap

Regular season

Schedule

As the result of winning Super Bowl 50, the Broncos earned the right to host the Week 1 kickoff game on Thursday, September 8, in a Super Bowl rematch versus the Carolina Panthers. The Broncos' schedule was announced on April 14.[111]

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueRecap
1September 8Carolina PanthersW 21–201–0Sports Authority Field at Mile HighRecap
2September 18Indianapolis ColtsW 34–202–0Sports Authority Field at Mile HighRecap
3September 25at Cincinnati BengalsW 29–173–0Paul Brown StadiumRecap
4October 2at Tampa Bay BuccaneersW 27–74–0Raymond James StadiumRecap
5October 9Atlanta FalconsL 16–234–1Sports Authority Field at Mile HighRecap
6at San Diego ChargersL 13–214–2Qualcomm StadiumRecap
7Houston TexansW 27–95–2Sports Authority Field at Mile HighRecap
8October 30San Diego ChargersW 27–196–2Sports Authority Field at Mile HighRecap
9November 6at Oakland RaidersL 20–306–3Oakland Alameda ColiseumRecap
10November 13at New Orleans SaintsW 25–237–3Mercedes-Benz SuperdomeRecap
11Bye
12November 27Kansas City ChiefsL 27–30 7–4Sports Authority Field at Mile HighRecap
13December 4at Jacksonville JaguarsW 20–108–4EverBank FieldRecap
14December 11at Tennessee TitansL 10–138–5Nissan StadiumRecap
15December 18New England PatriotsL 3–168–6Sports Authority Field at Mile HighRecap
16December 25at Kansas City ChiefsL 10–338–7Arrowhead StadiumRecap
17January 1Oakland RaidersW 24–69–7Sports Authority Field at Mile HighRecap
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Carolina Panthers

NFL Kickoff gameIn a rematch of Super Bowl 50, the defending champion Broncos played host to the Carolina Panthers, in the opening kickoff game. This was the Panthers' first visit to Denver since . Following a fumble on the Broncos' initial possession, the Panthers grabbed the early lead, with a 14-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Cam Newton to wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin. The Broncos responded early in the second quarter, with a 28-yard touchdown by fullback Andy Janovich on his first rushing attempt. The Panthers then re-claimed the lead, with Newton rushing for a 2-yard touchdown, in an 18-play, 89-yard drive that took nine minutes off the clock. After the Broncos' offense went three-and-out, the Panthers added to their lead just before halftime, with a 44-yard field goal by placekicker Graham Gano.[112]

Following a scoreless third quarter, the Broncos pulled to within a 17–14 deficit on the first play of the fourth quarter, with quarterback Trevor Siemian connecting on a 25-yard touchdown pass to running back C. J. Anderson. On the second play of the Panthers' next drive, Newton was intercepted by cornerback Chris Harris Jr. at the Panthers' 38-yard line, giving the Broncos excellent field position. Ten plays later, the Broncos grabbed their first lead of the game, with Anderson rushing up the middle for a 1-yard touchdown at the 9:30 mark of the fourth quarter. The Panthers methodically marched down the field, hoping to re-claim the lead, but had to settle for a 36-yard field goal by Gano to pull to within a 21–20 deficit with 4:25 remaining.[112]

After the Broncos' went three-and-out, the Panthers had one last offensive possession. On the first play after the two-minute warning, the Panthers were facing a 4th-and-21 at their own 29-yard line, and a pass from Newton intended for Benjamin was incomplete; however, Harris was flagged for a facemask penalty, giving the Panthers a new set of downs. With 47 seconds remaining, Newton was flagged for intentional grounding with the Panthers at their own 47-yard line, but Broncos' cornerback Darian Stewart was also flagged for roughing the passer, with a helmet hit on Newton, resulting in both penalties offsetting. With only 14 seconds remaining, Newton completed a crucial pass to wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. at the Broncos' 32-yard line, setting up Gano for a potential game-winning field goal. After the Broncos called a timeout in order to ice the kicker, Gano's 50-yard field goal attempt sailed wide left, sealing the win for the Broncos.[112]

Notes

Andy Janovich became only the third player in Broncos' franchise history to score on his first rushing attempt; the other two are fullback Kyle Johnson and quarterback Bradlee Van Pelt, both of which occurred in 2005.[113]

Week 2: vs. Indianapolis Colts

The two teams exchanged field goals in the first quarter, with a 48-yarder by Colts' placekicker Adam Vinatieri and a 23-yarder by Broncos' placekicker Brandon McManus. A 4-yard touchdown run by running back C. J. Anderson gave the Broncos the lead early in the second quarter. Vinatieri and McManus once again exchanged field goals late in the first half, with a 52-yarder by Vinatieri and a 43-yarder by McManus just before halftime. The Colts took the initial possession of the second half and tied the game at 13–13 midway through the third quarter, with running back Robert Turbin rushing for a 5-yard touchdown. However, the Broncos took the lead for good later in the third quarter, with a 33-yard field goal by McManus. On the Colts' next possession, quarterback Andrew Luck was intercepted by Broncos' cornerback Aqib Talib, who scampered 46 yards down the sideline for a touchdown to give the Broncos a 23–13 lead early in the fourth quarter. Following an exchange of punts, the Colts narrowed the Broncos' lead, with Luck connecting with running back Frank Gore on a 7-yard touchdown pass with four minutes remaining in the game. The Broncos then increased their lead to 26–20 on the first play after the two-minute warning, with McManus' fourth field goal of the game—a 35-yarder—and in the process, forced the Colts to burn all three of their timeouts. The Colts had one last offensive possession, hoping for a game-winning drive, however, on the very first play from scrimmage, Luck was strip-sacked by Broncos' linebacker Von Miller, and linebacker Shane Ray returned the fumble 15 yards for a game-clinching touchdown (with a two-point conversion pass from quarterback Trevor Siemian to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas).[114]

Notes

Demaryius Thomas passed Ed McCaffrey for fourth-place on the Broncos' all-time career receptions list – at the time, Thomas only trailed Lionel Taylor, Shannon Sharpe and Rod Smith,[114] [115] and surpassed Taylor in 2017.[116] This was the only game during the season in which the Broncos scored 30 or more points.

Week 3: at Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals grabbed the lead on their opening possession, with running back Jeremy Hill rushing for a 3-yard touchdown. The Broncos drove down to near the goal line on their second possession, which was aided by two Bengals' defensive penalties, however, the Broncos were forced to settle for a 20-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus. Following a Bengals' fumble on a punt return near midfield, the Broncos took the lead, with quarterback Trevor Siemian connecting on a 41-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. Following an exchange of punts, the Bengals went back ahead, with Hill rushing for his second touchdown from 4 yards out. The Broncos responded, with Siemian throwing another touchdown pass to Sanders from 7 yards out. However, the extra point attempt was blocked. Following a scoreless third quarter, a 34-yard field goal by placekicker Mike Nugent gave the Bengals a 17–16 lead early in the fourth quarter. The Broncos then assembled a 13-play, 82-yard drive, culminating with Siemian firing a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end John Phillips (with an unsuccessful two-point conversion attempt). After the Bengals went three-and-out on their next possession, in which wide receiver A. J. Green dropped a critical third-down pass play, the Broncos added to their lead, with Siemian throwing his fourth touchdown of the game—a 55-yarder to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas with 4:32 remaining in the game. The Broncos' defense stood their ground on the Bengals' last two possessions.[117]

Notes

Trevor Siemian became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for 300 yards and four touchdowns without an interception in a first career road start. With linebacker Shane Ray recording three sacks, this was the first time in franchise history in which the Broncos had two different players record 3+ sacks in a single game; linebacker Von Miller achieved three sacks vs. the Indianapolis Colts during the previous week.[118]

Week 4: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Broncos made their first visit to Tampa Bay since 2004. Cornerback Aqib Talib, who made his return to Tampa Bay where he played for the Buccaneers from 2008 to 2012, intercepted Buccaneers' quarterback Jameis Winston on the third play of the opening drive. The Broncos immediately capitalized, with quarterback Trevor Siemian throwing an 11-yard touchdown to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. On the Buccaneers' next drive, a 7-yard touchdown run by Winston tied the game, which would be the Buccaneers' only scoring play of the game. Following another interception of Winston by Talib, the Broncos re-claimed the lead, with a 1-yard touchdown run by running back C. J. Anderson. With 3:25 remaining in the first half, Siemian injured his non-throwing shoulder when he was sacked by defensive tackle Clinton McDonald, and backup quarterback Paxton Lynch, the team's first-round draft selection, took over in his NFL debut. Placekicker Brandon McManus added two field goals—a 38-yarder just before halftime and a 24-yarder midway through the third quarter. Lynch later threw his first touchdown pass—a 5-yarder to wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders—which put the game out of reach. At the 6:52 mark of the fourth quarter, the game was delayed for an hour and a half due to a severe weather threat in the Tampa area.[119]

Week 5: vs. Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons, making their first visit to Denver since, took a 10–0 lead in the first quarter, with running back Devonta Freeman rushing for a 1-yard touchdown, followed by a 46-yard field goal by placekicker Matt Bryant. The Broncos, with quarterback Paxton Lynch, playing in place of the injured Trevor Siemian, punted on their first two possessions, and got on the scoreboard early in the second quarter, with a 35-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus. Following an exchange of punts, a 33-yard field goal by Bryant just after the two-minute warning extended the Falcons' lead, in a drive that took seven minutes off the clock. In the third quarter, Lynch was intercepted by Falcons' safety Ricardo Allen at the Broncos' 42-yard line, and the Falcons capitalized, with quarterback Matt Ryan connecting on a 31-yard touchdown pass to running back Tevin Coleman to extend to a 20–3 lead. On the Falcons' next drive, Broncos' safety T. J. Ward forced a fumble off wide receiver Mohamed Sanu at midfield, though the Broncos had to settle for a 46-yard field goal by McManus early in the fourth quarter. The Falcons responded, with a 25-yard field goal by McManus to extend to a 23–6 lead with 8:24 remaining in the game. Hoping for a rally, the Broncos went on a 16-play, 78-yard drive, culminating in a 3-yard touchdown pass from Lynch to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas with 2:43 remaining. After an unsuccessful onside kick attempt, the Broncos' defense forced a three-and-out, but were forced to use all of their team timeouts prior to the two-minute warning. The Broncos advanced 44 yards in 7 plays, and pulled to within a 23–16 deficit, with a 45-yard field goal by McManus with only 19 seconds remaining. However, another onside kick attempt was unsuccessful, sealing the win for the Falcons.[120]

Notes

Demaryius Thomas became the third player in Broncos' franchise history to achieve 50 career touchdowns; the other two are Shannon Sharpe (55) and Rod Smith (68).[121]

Week 6: at San Diego Chargers

The Chargers scored took a 10–0 lead, with quarterback Philip Rivers connecting on a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Hunter Henry, followed in the second quarter by a 37-yard field goal by placekicker Josh Lambo. Chargers' return specialist Travis Benjamin fumbled a punt return at the Chargers' 11-yard line, however, the Broncos did not gain any yardage, and were forced to settle for a 29-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus. Three third-quarter field goals by Lambo—from 21, 31 and 32 yards out—added to the Chargers' lead. The middle score occurred after a fumble by Broncos' wide receiver Jordan Taylor. McManus missed wide-right on a 56-yard field goal at the end of the third quarter. Early in the fourth quarter, the Broncos' defense forced a Chargers' punt that backed up the Broncos to their own 3-yard line.[122]

On the next play from scrimmage, Broncos' offensive tackle Russell Okung was penalized for holding in the end zone that resulted in a safety, extending the Chargers' lead to 21–3. On the ensuing free kick, the Chargers committed another special teams turnover, with guard Kenny Wiggins fumbling the kick near midfield. The Broncos capitalized on this turnover, with a 5-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Trevor Siemian to wide receiver Bennie Fowler. The Broncos' defense forced a three-and-out on the Chargers' next possession with six minutes remaining in the game. On the sixth play of the Broncos' next drive, Siemian connected with running back C. J. Anderson on a 20-yard touchdown, however, another costly holding penalty on Okung negated the scoring play. Two plays later, Siemian connected on a pass completion to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas to the Chargers' 13-yard line, however, Chargers' linebacker Jatavis Brown forced a fumble off Thomas, which was recovered by cornerback Craig Mager, ending the drive with 3:35 remaining. The Broncos' defense forced another three-and-out, but used all three of their team timeouts in the process. A 46-yard field goal by McManus with 32 seconds remaining pulled the Broncos to within a 21–13 deficit. The Broncos recovered the onside kick at their own 46-yard line, however, four plays later, a desperation hail mary pass by Siemian fell short of the end zone.[122]

Notes

Special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis served as interim head coach, while Gary Kubiak recovered from a migraine condition that he suffered during the previous week. As part of the NFL Color Rush program, the Broncos wore all-orange throwback uniforms. With the loss, the Broncos' NFL-record 15-game road winning streak against division opponents came to an end.[122] This was the Broncos' final game in San Diego, as the Chargers relocated to Los Angeles after the season.[123]

Week 7: vs. Houston Texans

The Broncos' defense surrendered only three field goals by Texans' placekicker Nick Novak, and spoiled quarterback Brock Osweiler's return to Denver, allowing only 131 passing yards. Osweiler spent the previous four seasons (2012–2015) as Peyton Manning's backup quarterback, and started seven games in 2015 while Manning was injured. The Broncos scored three offensive touchdowns: a 4-yard pass from quarterback Trevor Siemian to Demaryius Thomas, plus two rushing touchdowns, one from C. J. Anderson, and the other from rookie Devontae Booker. Placekicker Brandon McManus also added two field goals.[124]

Notes

This was the first of two games in which the Broncos wore their alternate navy blue uniforms[125] – the other was Week 15 vs. the New England Patriots. This was Broncos' head coach Gary Kubiak's first victory against the Texans, for whom he coached from 2006 to 2013, as well as Kubiak's return to the sideline following a health scare that forced him to miss the team's Week 6 loss to the San Diego Chargers.[126]

During halftime, three former Broncos were inducted into the Ring of Fame: Placekicker Jason Elam, who played with the Broncos from 1993 to 2007 and is the franchise's all-time leader in field goals (395) and points scored (1,786); defensive lineman Simon Fletcher, who played with the Broncos from 1985 to 1995 and is the franchise's all-time leader in sacks (97.5) and consecutive games played (172); safety John Lynch, who played four seasons with the Broncos from 2004 to 2007.[127]

Week 8: vs. San Diego Chargers

For the second time in a three-week span, the Broncos faced their AFC West rivals, the San Diego Chargers. Following a 28-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus on the Broncos' opening possession, a 7-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Philip Rivers to tight end Antonio Gates gave the Chargers their only lead of the game. The Broncos' defense then proceeded to frustrate the Chargers' offense, including three interceptions of Rivers. In the second quarter, Broncos' cornerback Bradley Roby returned an interception 49 yards for a touchdown, and Chargers' placekicker Josh Lambo later missed on a 44-yard field goal attempt. On the Chargers' opening possession of the second half, the Broncos took advantage of a Rivers' interception deep in Chargers' territory, and added to their lead, with running back Devontae Booker rushing for a 3-yard touchdown. Rivers subsequently threw another interception deep in Chargers' territory, his third of the game; however, a fumble by Booker gave the football back to the Chargers. Thirteen plays and 98 yards later, the Chargers narrowed the Broncos' lead, with a 14-yard touchdown pass from Rivers to wide receiver Travis Benjamin. Broncos' linebacker Shaquil Barrett blocked the extra point attempt, keeping the score at 17–13.[128]

The Broncos responded early in the fourth quarter, with running back Juwan Thompson rushing for a 1-yard touchdown. On the Broncos' next possession, quarterback Trevor Siemian was intercepted by Chargers' cornerback Casey Hayward, who returned the football 16 yards for a touchdown. The initial two-point conversion pass from Rivers to Gates was successful, however, it was nullified by an offensive pass interference penalty on Gates. Rivers' second attempt intended for tight end Hunter Henry was incomplete, keeping the score at 24–19 with 8:10 remaining in the game. Two long pass plays from Siemian—one to tight end Virgil Green for 31 yards and another to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas for 40 yards—gave the Broncos a first-and-goal at the 4-yard line. However, the Chargers' defense forced the Broncos to settle for a 22-yard field goal by McManus. The Chargers attempted a rally, and with 2:54 remaining, the Chargers had a first-and-goal at the 2-yard line, but Rivers threw four consecutive incompletions, the last of which was knocked away by Broncos' cornerback Lorenzo Doss at the goal line. While backed up deep in their own territory, the Broncos' offense went three-and-out, and were forced to punt, giving the Chargers one last possession. The Broncos' defense stood their ground, not allowing the Chargers to advance past midfield.[128]

Notes

Broncos' defensive coordinator Wade Phillips was rushed to a Denver-area hospital, following a second-quarter sideline collision after Chargers' running back Melvin Gordon was blocked into him. Linebackers coach Reggie Herring filled in for Phillips for the remainder of the game. This was the Broncos' final game against the San Diego Chargers—home or away—prior to the Chargers' relocation to Los Angeles in .[129]

Week 9: at Oakland Raiders

The Raiders dominated the time of possession by a 2–1 margin, and though the Broncos' defense limited Raiders' quarterback Derek Carr to 184 yards passing, running back Latavius Murray amassed 114 rushing yards as well as three touchdowns. The Broncos trailed 23–13 with eight minutes remaining in the game, and attempted a rally, however, quarterback Trevor Siemian was strip-sacked by Raiders' linebacker Khalil Mack, giving the Raiders a short field. A 1-yard touchdown by Murray extended the lead, a drive that was kept alive by one defensive holding and two pass interference penalties on Broncos' cornerback Chris Harris, Jr. On the Broncos' next drive, Siemian connected with running back Kapri Bibbs on a 69-yard touchdown pass to pull to within a 30–20 deficit, but the Broncos got no closer.[130]

Week 10: at New Orleans Saints

The Broncos, making their first visit to New Orleans since, jumped out to a 10–0 lead. First, quarterback Trevor Siemian connected with wide receiver Jordan Taylor on a 14-yard touchdown pass. The touchdown was initially ruled as an incomplete pass, but overturned by a replay challenge. Following an interception of Saints' quarterback Drew Brees by cornerback Darian Stewart, placekicker Brandon McManus added a 50-yard field goal early in the second quarter. The Broncos were attempting to add to their lead just before halftime, however Siemian was intercepted by cornerback Sterling Moore, and the Saints quickly advanced 50 yards in only 29 seconds, culminating in a 30-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz. Early in the third quarter, the Saints tied the game, with Brees connecting with wide receiver Willie Snead on a 3-yard touchdown pass. On the Broncos' second possession of the second half, Siemian was intercepted by safety Kenny Vaccaro, and four plays later, another touchdown pass from Brees to Snead from 5 yards out gave the Saints a 17–10 lead.[131]

On the Broncos next drive, McManus missed wide left on a 42-yard field attempt early in the fourth quarter. Two plays into the Saints' next possession, Broncos' cornerback Bradley Roby forced a fumble off wide receiver Michael Thomas, which was recovered by Stewart at the Saints' 27-yard line. Seven plays later, the Broncos tied the game, with a 2-yard touchdown pass from Siemian to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. After forcing the Saints to go three-and-out, the Broncos drove down the field, but had to settle on a 28-yard field goal by McManus. The Broncos' defense forced another fumble deep in Saints' territory, but had to settle on a 37-yard field goal by McManus with 2:50 remaining in the game, while forcing the Saints to burn the last two of their three team timeouts. The Saints then drove 75 yards in only six plays, culminating in Brees throwing a 32-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandin Cooks to tie the game at 23–23 with 1:30 remaining in the game. However, Lutz's extra point attempt was blocked by Justin Simmons, and Will Parks scooped up the football and ran to the end zone for a defensive two-point conversion. The Saints sideline claimed that Parks may have stepped out of bounds, but the initial ruling on the field was upheld after an instant replay review. The Saints' onside kick attempt was unsuccessful, sealing the controversial win for the Broncos.[131]

Notes

Darian Stewart became the Broncos' first defensive player since Deltha O'Neal in 2001 to record three takeaways in one game.[132]

Week 12: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

After a scoreless first quarter, the Chiefs took a 9–0 lead midway through the second quarter. After Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian was strip-sacked near the goal line, offensive tackle Russell Okung was tackled in the end zone trying to recover the fumble and the Chiefs were awarded a safety; running back Tyreek Hill then returned the ensuing free kick 86 yards for a touchdown. A 33-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus just after the two-minute warning put the Broncos on the scoreboard. The Broncos grabbed the lead midway through the third quarter, with a 6-yard touchdown pass from Siemian to wide receiver Jordan Taylor. The Chiefs responded on their next possession, with Hill rushing for a 3-yard touchdown. The drive was extended after the Chiefs accepted an illegal formation penalty on the Broncos that nullified a 35-yard field goal by placekicker Cairo Santos. The Broncos re-claimed the lead midway through the fourth quarter, with a 35-yard touchdown pass from Siemian to wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. After forcing a Chiefs' punt, the Broncos were attempting to run out the clock after earning a first down with 3:31 remaining in the game. Two plays later, and after the Chiefs had used all of their team timeouts, the Broncos extended their lead to 24–16, with a 76-yard touchdown pass from Siemian to wide receiver Bennie Fowler.[133]

However, the Broncos' defense was unable to keep the Chiefs out of the end zone. Quarterback Alex Smith methodically engineered a game-tying 13-play, 75-yard drive, with a 3-yard touchdown pass to Hill, coupled with a two-point conversion pass to tight end Demetrius Harris. The play was initially ruled down at the 1-yard line with 15 seconds remaining, but overturned by instant replay, sending the game to overtime. The Broncos won the overtime coin toss, and the teams exchanged field goals on their initial possessions: a 44-yarder by Brandon McManus followed by a 37-yarder by Santos. The Broncos' next overtime possession commenced with 4:19 remaining, and drove to as far as the Chiefs' 44-yard line. Instead of a short punt, Broncos' head coach Gary Kubiak elected to send McManus onto the field for a potential game-winning 62-yard field goal, however, McManus attempt was both short and wide left, giving the Chiefs possession at the Broncos' 48-yard line with 1:08 remaining. Four plays later, and with five seconds remaining, Santos kicked the game-winning 34-yard field goal for the Chiefs, which initially caromed off the left upright.[133]

Week 13: at Jacksonville Jaguars

For the second time this season, backup quarterback Paxton Lynch started in place of Trevor Siemian, who missed the game due to a sprained foot. Following a scoreless first quarter, a 47-yard field goal by placekicker Jason Myers gave the Jaguars the brief lead. The Broncos then reeled off 17 unanswered points, with a 6-yard touchdown run by running back Devontae Booker and a 32-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus just before halftime. Then, in the third quarter, cornerback Bradley Roby returned an interception off quarterback Blake Bortles 51 yards for a touchdown. The Jaguars narrowed the Broncos' lead to 17–10 early in the fourth quarter, when Bortles ran for a 22-yard touchdown. Following an exchange of punts throughout the majority of the fourth quarter, the Jaguars were attempting a rally just after the two-minute warning, when Broncos' linebacker Shane Ray forced a strip sack and fumble recovery off Bortles in Jaguars' territory. Four plays later, McManus added a 41-yard field goal with only 33 seconds remaining to put the game out of reach.[134]

Week 14: at Tennessee Titans

The Broncos' defense limited Titans' quarterback Marcus Mariota to only 88 yards passing on 6 of 20 attempts; however, the Titans controlled the first half time of possession by a 2–1 margin and led 10–0 in the first quarter. Running back DeMarco Murray rushed for a 1-yard touchdown and placekicker Ryan Succop kicked a 53-yard field goal; the latter scoring play occurred after the Titans' defense forced a fumble off Broncos' running back Justin Forsett. A 41-yard field goal by Succop just before halftime gave the Titans a 13–0 lead. The Broncos' offense did not cross midfield in the first half. After a scoreless third quarter, the Broncos were attempting to cut into the Titans' lead early in the fourth quarter, but the Titans' defense stopped the Broncos on a 4th-and-goal. After forcing a Titans' punt, the Broncos finally got on the scoreboard with ten minutes remaining in the game, with quarterback Trevor Siemian connecting on a 3-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. After forcing a three-and-out from the Titans, the Broncos marched down to as far as the Titans' 16-yard line, but had to settle on a 34-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus to narrow the Titans' lead to 13–10 with 4:33 remaining in the game. After forcing another Titans' punt, the Broncos had one last possession, hoping for a rally. With 1:04 remaining in the game, Siemian completed a pass to tight end A. J. Derby at the 41-yard line, however, Titans' linebacker Avery Williamson forced a fumble off Derby, which was recovered by safety Daimion Stafford to seal the win for the Titans.[135]

Week 15: vs. New England Patriots

The Broncos' defense limited Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady to 188 yards passing and no touchdowns, but their defensive effort was wasted by a poor performance from their inconsistent offense. The Broncos' only scoring play was a 33-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus. In the first quarter, a fumbled punt by Jordan Norwood led to a 45-yard field goal by Patriots' placekicker Stephen Gostkowski. An interception off Broncos' quarterback Trevor Siemian by cornerback Logan Ryan resulted in the only touchdown of the game—a 1-yard run by Patriots' running back LeGarrette Blount in the second quarter. Gostkowski added two more field goals—a 40-yarder in the third quarter and a 21-yarder in the fourth.[136]

Notes

The Broncos wore their alternate navy blue uniforms for this game.[136]

Week 16: at Kansas City Chiefs

NFL on Christmas Day

The Chiefs jumped out to a 21–7 lead at the end of the first quarter, consisting of a 10-yard touchdown run by quarterback Alex Smith, followed by Smith throwing a pair of touchdown passes—a 70-yarder to wide receiver Tyreek Hill and an 80-yarder to tight end Travis Kelce. The Broncos' only touchdown of the game was a 1-yard run by running back Justin Forsett, which occurred after a Justin Simmons' interception of Smith. A 52-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus midway through the second quarter was the Broncos' only other scoring play of the game; a fake field goal attempt just before halftime was unsuccessful. After a scoreless third quarter, the Chiefs pulled away in the fourth quarter, with two field goals by placekicker Cairo Santos—from 27 and 39 yards out—and nose tackle Dontari Poe throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Demetrius Harris (with a missed extra point). The latter field goal occurred after Broncos' return specialist Kalif Raymond muffed a punt return.[137]

Notes

With the loss, the Broncos were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2010, lost all three of their AFC West divisional road games for the first time since 2010 and suffered their first season sweep at the hands of the Chiefs since 2000. The Broncos' streak of five consecutive playoff appearances—the longest in franchise history—came to an end. For the first time since 1966, the Broncos' offense scored 10 of fewer points for a third consecutive game. The Broncos' defense surrendered 330 yards in the first half—the most the Broncos have surrendered in a half since 1981, and 484 for the entire game—the most since 2013.[138]

This would also be the final career game of outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware, who would have season-ending back surgery the next week.[139]

Week 17: vs. Oakland Raiders

The Broncos jumped out to a 24–0 lead midway through the third quarter and spoiled the Raiders' chances of earning the AFC West division title and a first-round bye. Running back Devontae Booker scored two touchdowns—an 11-yard run in the first quarter and on a 43-yard pass from quarterback Trevor Siemian, who also connected on a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Virgil Green in the third quarter. Placekicker Brandon McManus added a 22-yard field goal in the second quarter. The only scoring play allowed by the Broncos' defense was a 32-yard touchdown pass from Raiders' quarterback Connor Cook to wide receiver Amari Cooper. Cook substituted for starter Matt McGloin, who left the game in the second quarter with a shoulder injury. McGloin was named the Raiders' starting quarterback after Derek Carr suffered a season-ending leg fracture during the previous week.[140]

Notes

This was Gary Kubiak's final game as the Broncos' head coach, as he retired from coaching on the following day due to concerns over his health.[1]

Standings

Conference

Statistics

Team leaders

CategoryPlayer(s)Value
Passing yards 3,401
Passing touchdowns Trevor Siemian 18
Rushing yards 612
Rushing touchdowns C. J. Anderson
Devontae Booker 		4
Receptions 90
Receiving yards Demaryius Thomas 1,083
Receiving touchdowns 5
Points 119
Kickoff return yards 200
Punt return yards 204
Tackles 96
Sacks 13.5
Forced fumbles T. J. Ward
Von Miller 		3
Interceptions 3

League rankings

Offense
CategoryValue NFL rank
Total yards323.1 27th
Yards per play5.126th
Rushing yards92.8 YPG27th
Yards per rush3.628th
Passing yards230.3 YPG21st
Yards per pass6.920th
Total touchdowns35T–24th
Rushing touchdowns11T–20th
Receiving touchdowns20T–21st
Scoring20.8 22nd
Pass completions339/570 (.595)25th
Third downs75/219 (.342)31st
First downs per game18.1 28th
Possession average27th
Fewest sacks allowed4024th
Turnover differential+2T–13th
Fewest penalties11927th
Fewest penalty yardage98525th
Defense
CategoryValue NFL rank
Total yards316.1 YPG4th
Yards per play4.71st
Rushing yards130.3 YPG28th
Yards per rush4.318th
Passing yards185.8 YPG1st
Yards per pass5.81st
303rd
Rushing touchdowns15T–18th
Receiving touchdowns131st
Scoring18.6 PPG4th
Pass completions306/552 (.554)1st
Third downs86/236 (.364)5th
First downs per game19.19th
Sacks42T–3rd
Forced fumbles16T–7th
Fumble recoveries13T–4th
Interceptions14T–12th
Fewest penalties110T–21st
Fewest penalty yardage99026th
Special Teams
CategoryValue NFL rank
Kickoff returns22.9 11th
Punt returns8.5 YPR15th
Gross punting45.7 16th
Net punting41.3 YPP9th
20.2 YPR7th
6.8 YPR7th

Awards and honors

Recipientawards
Week 2: AFC Defensive Player of the Week[141]
September: AFC Defensive Player of the Month[142]
Week 8: AFC Defensive Player of the Week[143]
Week 3: AFC Offensive Player of the Week[144]
Week 10: AFC Special Teams Player of the Week[145]

Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections

Three Broncos were selected to the 2017 Pro Bowl: Linebacker Von Miller and cornerbacks Chris Harris, Jr. and Aqib Talib.[146] All three were also voted to the All-Pro Team and named to the First Team.[147] Safety Darian Stewart[148] and wide receivers Emmanuel Sanders[149] and Demaryius Thomas[150] were later added to the Pro Bowl roster as replacements.

Other news and notes

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Gary Kubiak resigns as Denver Broncos' head coach . The Denver Post . January 2, 2017 . January 2, 2017.
  2. News: Renck, Troy . Brian Callahan, Broncos offensive quality control coach, hired by Lions . The Denver Post . February 12, 2016 . February 12, 2016.
  3. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Klint Kubiak leaves post at Kansas to be Broncos offensive assistant . The Denver Post . February 16, 2016 . February 16, 2016.
  4. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Gary Kubiak diagnosed with "complex migraine," will not coach Thursday in San Diego . The Denver Post . October 10, 2016 . October 10, 2016.
  5. News: Renck, Troy . Broncos' Omar Bolden agrees to deal with Chicago Bears . The Denver Post . March 31, 2016 . March 31, 2016.
  6. News: Safety David Bruton signs three-year deal with Washington . The Denver Post . March 15, 2016 . March 15, 2016.
  7. Web site: Rothstein, Michael . Lions sign former Broncos receiver Andre Caldwell to one-year deal . . May 4, 2016 . May 4, 2016.
  8. News: Renck, Troy . Vernon Davis signs with Washington Redskins in an expected departure . The Denver Post . March 31, 2016 . March 31, 2016.
  9. News: Renck, Troy . Ryan Harris joining Pittsburgh Steelers on two-year deal . The Denver Post . March 15, 2016 . March 15, 2016.
  10. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Ronnie Hillman, Broncos agree to one-year contract . The Denver Post . April 18, 2016 . April 18, 2016.
  11. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Broncos make 23 moves to pare roster at the deadline . Denver Broncos . September 2, 2016 . September 2, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160905140450/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-make-23-moves-to-pare-roster-at-the-deadline/13177d79-b2fb-44da-b2db-8a604e8e6dec . September 5, 2016 . dead . mdy-all .
  12. Web site: Wesseling, Chris . Vikings sign former Broncos RB Ronnie Hillman . NFL . September 21, 2016 . September 21, 2016.
  13. News: Renck, Troy . Malik Jackson agrees to 6-year deal with Jacksonville Jaguars . The Denver Post . March 8, 2016 . March 8, 2016.
  14. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos sign safeties Shiloh Keo, Brandian Ross to one-year contracts . The Denver Post . April 18, 2016 . April 18, 2016.
  15. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos safety Shiloh Keo suspended by NFL for two games . The Denver Post . August 12, 2016 . August 12, 2016.
  16. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos acquire tight end A.J. Derby in trade with Patriots . The Denver Post . October 25, 2016 . October 25, 2016.
  17. News: Katzenstein, Josh . New Orleans Saints sign safety Shiloh Keo, Sean Payton says . . November 9, 2016 . November 9, 2016.
  18. News: Renck, Troy . Russell Okung agrees to five-year deal with Broncos to bolster O-line . The Denver Post . March 17, 2016 . March 17, 2016.
  19. News: Wolfe, Cameron . Lerentee McCray leaves Broncos, signs with Green Bay Packers . The Denver Post . April 18, 2016 . April 18, 2016.
  20. News: Renck, Troy . Von Miller receives exclusive franchise tag from Broncos . The Denver Post . March 1, 2016 . March 1, 2016.
  21. News: Renck, Troy . Von Miller agrees to six-year, $114.5 million contract with Broncos . The Denver Post . July 15, 2016 . July 15, 2016.
  22. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Jordan Norwood returning to Broncos on one-year deal . The Denver Post . March 23, 2016 . March 23, 2016.
  23. News: Renck, Troy . Brock Osweiler agrees to four-year deal with Houston Texans; Broncos could eye Colin Kaepernick . The Denver Post . March 9, 2016 . March 9, 2016.
  24. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Tyler Polumbus, former Broncos tackle, announces retirement from NFL . The Denver Post . April 5, 2016 . April 5, 2016.
  25. Web site: Sidhu, Deepi . Antonio Smith on new role and returning "home" . Houston Texans . September 28, 2016 . September 28, 2016.
  26. News: Trevathan signs deal with Bears . The Denver Post . March 9, 2016 . March 9, 2016.
  27. Web site: Alper, Josh . Jets sign former 49ers wideout Kyle Williams . . June 17, 2016 . June 17, 2016.
  28. News: Renck, Troy . Broncos sign DE Derek Wolfe to four-year contract extension . The Denver Post . January 15, 2016 . January 15, 2016.
  29. Web site: Smith, Michael David . Dolphins sign C.J. Anderson to offer sheet . . March 10, 2016 . March 10, 2016.
  30. News: Renck, Troy . C.J. Anderson stays put as Broncos match Dolphins' offer sheet . The Denver Post . March 15, 2016 . March 15, 2016.
  31. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos sign RB Juwan Thompson from practice squad . The Denver Post . October 29, 2016 . October 29, 2016.
  32. News: Renck, Troy . Brandon Marshall could be long-term keeper at linebacker . The Denver Post . March 21, 2016 . March 21, 2016.
  33. News: Renck, Troy . Broncos agree to four-year extension with LB Brandon Marshall . The Denver Post . June 14, 2016 . June 14, 2016.
  34. News: Wolfe, Cameron . Bennie Fowler, Sam Brenner sign tenders to return to Broncos for 2016 season . The Denver Post . April 15, 2016 . April 15, 2016.
  35. News: Wolfe, Cameron . Broncos waive Sam Brenner; sign rookie OL to bolster depth for second straight day . The Denver Post . August 5, 2016 . August 5, 2016.
  36. Web site: Swanson, Ben . K Brandon McManus signs exclusive rights free-agent tender . Denver Broncos . April 19, 2016 . April 19, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160420134700/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/K-Brandon-McManus-signs-exclusive-rights-free-agent-tender/098ea38d-f4be-447b-8f89-0abe2a0f8c46 . April 20, 2016 . dead .
  37. News: Wolfe, Cameron . Matt Paradis signs tender with Broncos; Nick Kasa waived . The Denver Post . April 15, 2016 . April 15, 2016.
  38. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos sign WR Marlon Brown, waive RB Cyrus Gray . The Denver Post . July 27, 2016 . July 27, 2016.
  39. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos sign former CSU OL Sam Carlson, waive injured WR Marlon Brown . The Denver Post . August 4, 2016 . August 4, 2016.
  40. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos re-sign WR Marlon Brown, waive CB Taurean Nixon . The Denver Post . November 21, 2016 . November 21, 2016.
  41. News: Wolfe, Cameron . Broncos promote LB Quentin Gause to active roster; Marlon Brown to IR . The Denver Post . December 10, 2016 . December 10, 2016.
  42. News: Wolfe, Cameron . Broncos agree to two-year deal with defensive end Jared Crick . The Denver Post . April 6, 2016 . April 6, 2016.
  43. News: Groke, Nick . Broncos add RB Justin Forsett to fill out backfield after Kapri Bibbs put on IR . The Denver Post . December 6, 2016 . December 6, 2016.
  44. Web site: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos sign long snapper Thomas Gafford, waive nose tackle Darius Kilgo . The Denver Post . November 25, 2016 . November 25, 2016.
  45. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Denver Broncos sign three more players to future contracts . The Denver Post . January 12, 2016 . January 12, 2016.
  46. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Broncos sign TE John Phillips, waive TE Manasseh Garner . The Denver Post . July 28, 2016 . July 28, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160730162248/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-TE-John-Phillips-waive-TE-Manasseh-Garner/6b0499d1-7b01-4d24-a430-afeebdaa68d2 . July 30, 2016 . dead .
  47. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos place DE Vance Walker on IR, re-sign TE Manasseh Garner . The Denver Post . August 19, 2016 . August 19, 2016.
  48. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Broncos part ways with 11 as 75-man deadline nears . Denver Broncos . August 29, 2016 . August 29, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160830164615/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-part-ways-with-11-as-75-man-deadline-nears/7a1023ab-d4db-4257-9511-54e79fa9d990 . August 30, 2016 . dead .
  49. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Broncos add DT Phil Taylor and TE Richard Gordon . Denver Broncos . February 22, 2016 . February 22, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160224083746/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-add-DT-Phil-Taylor-and-TE-Richard-Gordon/778c2801-c322-4fea-b929-526dc0187bfc . February 24, 2016 . dead .
  50. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos waive tight end Richard Gordon. Again. . The Denver Post . May 4, 2016 . May 4, 2016.
  51. News: Renck, Troy . Broncos sign Garrett Graham, adding experience at tight end . The Denver Post . April 25, 2016 . April 25, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160420191406/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-add-DT-Phil-Taylor-and-TE-Richard-Gordon/778c2801-c322-4fea-b929-526dc0187bfc . April 20, 2016 . dead .
  52. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Broncos release Britton Colquitt, make three other moves to get down to 75 . Denver Broncos . August 30, 2016 . August 30, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160831145744/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-release-Britton-Colquitt-make-three-other-moves-to-get-down-to-75/506103de-172e-40eb-af2f-ea17ee7076e3 . August 31, 2016 . dead . mdy-all .
  53. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Broncos add long snapper Casey Kreiter . Denver Broncos . April 7, 2016 . April 7, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160410023832/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-add-long-snapper-Casey-Kreiter/96ffab16-a6db-4dea-a068-97a1da5b544e . April 10, 2016 . dead . mdy-all .
  54. News: Wolfe, Cameron . Broncos promote OLB Vontarrius Dora to active roster; LS Casey Kreiter to IR . The Denver Post . December 16, 2016 . December 16, 2016.
  55. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos add long snapper Casey Kreiter . The Denver Post . August 22, 2016 . August 22, 2016.
  56. News: Wolfe, Cameron . Broncos waive oft-injured DE Kenny Anunike; re-sign safety Ryan Murphy . The Denver Post . August 8, 2016 . August 8, 2016.
  57. Web site: Swanson, Ben . Broncos add eight to practice squad . Denver Broncos . September 4, 2016 . September 4, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160905140527/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-add-eight-to-practice-squad/af27aea1-4063-478e-99d2-0c47ef144a4e . September 5, 2016 . dead . mdy-all .
  58. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Broncos awarded fullback Toben Opurum via waivers . Denver Broncos . May 10, 2016 . May 10, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160512111634/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-awarded-fullback-Toben-Opurum-via-waivers/22e74caf-0fc6-4ae9-9e0e-bf3a68da84d1 . May 12, 2016 . dead . mdy-all .
  59. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos sign sixth-round draft picks Andy Janovich, Will Parks . The Denver Post . May 12, 2016 . May 12, 2016.
  60. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos promote CB Taurean Nixon, release TE John Phillips . The Denver Post . November 5, 2016 . November 5, 2016.
  61. Web site: Swanson, Ben . Broncos agree to terms with T Donald Stephenson on three-year contract . Denver Broncos . March 10, 2016 . March 10, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160310141855/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-agree-to-terms-with-T-Donald-Stephenson-on-three-year-contract/8ee793d1-5da5-4c79-916e-ded28d12e0be . March 10, 2016 . dead .
  62. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Broncos place NT Phil Taylor on injured reserve; sign DE Billy Winn . Denver Broncos . July 31, 2016 . July 31, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160802190020/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-place-NT-Phil-Taylor-on-injured-reserve-sign-DE-Billy-Winn/8a853d9c-d13c-432a-9125-03d58aca7729 . August 2, 2016 . dead .
  63. News: Wolfe, Cameron . Broncos claim OL Billy Turner; waive OL Darrion Weems . The Denver Post . October 17, 2016 . October 17, 2016.
  64. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos sign veteran unrestricted free-agent Dekoda Watson . The Denver Post . May 16, 2016 . May 16, 2016.
  65. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Broncos release Louis Vasquez, Owen Daniels and Aaron Brewer . Denver Broncos . March 8, 2016 . March 8, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160309024821/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-release-Louis-Vasquez-Owen-Daniels-and-Aaron-Brewer/070ed5d9-69c5-430a-a8b3-4750ea56554c . 2016-03-09 . dead .
  66. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos CB Kayvon Webster also headed to IR, more roster moves . The Denver Post . December 28, 2016 . December 28, 2016.
  67. News: Renck, Troy . Peyton Manning retires from football: "I love the game...I will miss it." . The Denver Post . March 7, 2016 . September 8, 2016 . March 9, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160309045655/http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29606293/peyton-manning-retires-from-football-i-fought-good-fight . dead.
  68. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Peyton Manning: A career by the numbers . Denver Broncos . March 6, 2016 . March 6, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160307104134/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Peyton-Manning-A-career-by-the-numbers/23864071-79f8-4abb-a1fd-f1ce7d6eed57 . March 7, 2016 . dead .
  69. Web site: Tom Brady sets record for all-time QB victories . NFL . December 4, 2016 . December 4, 2016.
  70. Web site: Reiss, Mike . Tom Brady passes Brett Favre, Peyton Manning with 187th win . . October 15, 2017 . October 15, 2017.
  71. Web site: Knoblauch, Austin . Drew Brees becomes NFL's all-time passing leader . NFL.com . October 8, 2018 . October 8, 2018.
  72. Web site: Bergman, Jeremy . Drew Brees passes Peyton for most career TD passes . NFL . December 17, 2019 . December 17, 2019.
  73. News: Terranova, Justin . Is this the end for Mark Sanchez? . . August 23, 2016 . August 23, 2016.
  74. News: Renck, Troy . Mark Sanchez acquired by Denver Broncos for 2017 draft pick . The Denver Post . March 11, 2016 . March 11, 2016.
  75. News: Renck, Troy . Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos trade Ryan Clady, 7th-rounder to Jets for 5th-round pick . The Denver Post . April 9, 2016 . April 9, 2016.
  76. News: Wolfe, Cameron . Broncos, Paxton Lynch agree to four-year deal . The Denver Post . June 9, 2016 . June 9, 2016.
  77. Web site: Swanson, Ben . Broncos sign second-round pick Adam Gotsis . Denver Broncos . May 25, 2016 . May 25, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160526122545/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-second-round-pick-Adam-Gotsis/fb434039-5ef5-4fec-866f-9ddc3c65a781 . May 26, 2016 . dead .
  78. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Broncos sign draft picks Devontae Booker and Justin Simmons . Denver Broncos . May 13, 2016 . May 13, 2016.
  79. Web site: DiLalla, Aric . McGovern inks rookie deal . Denver Broncos . May 16, 2016 . May 16, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160517122608/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/McGovern-inks-rookie-deal/d00d6127-a2b2-4c3b-9d03-08f35c00cdc8 . May 17, 2016 . dead .
  80. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Broncos sign sixth-round picks Andy Janovich, Will Parks . Denver Broncos . May 12, 2016 . May 12, 2016.
  81. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Andy Janovich has season-ending ankle surgery, will go on IR . The Denver Post . December 1, 2016 . December 1, 2016.
  82. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Broncos' draft pick signings begin with Riley Dixon . Denver Broncos . May 11, 2016 . May 11, 2016.
  83. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Broncos get three compensatory picks, including third-rounder . Denver Broncos . March 11, 2016 . March 11, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160312095509/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-get-three-compensatory-picks-including-third-rounder/8520d3e4-6c71-47b8-baab-70b74392d1f9 . 2016-03-12 . dead .
  84. News: Renck, Troy . Broncos acquire center Gino Gradkowski in trade with Ravens . The Denver Post . April 1, 2015 . April 1, 2015.
  85. Web site: DeChant, David . Broncos trade up for Missouri LB Shane Ray in first round of 2015 NFL Draft . Denver Broncos . April 30, 2015 . April 30, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150502022813/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-trade-up-for-Missouri-LB-Shane-Ray-in-first-round-of-2015-NFL-Draft/06396ca0-917a-4932-bb23-4713af78acf5 . May 2, 2015 . dead .
  86. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Chris Clark, Broncos OL, traded to Texans for 2016 draft pick . The Denver Post . August 31, 2015 . August 31, 2015.
  87. News: Renck, Troy . Vernon Davis traded to Denver Broncos from San Francisco . The Denver Post . November 2, 2015 . November 2, 2015.
  88. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos trade up, take QB Paxton Lynch at No. 26 . The Denver Post . April 28, 2016 . April 28, 2016.
  89. Web site: NFL draft trade tracker . . April 30, 2016 . April 30, 2016.
  90. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Get to know the Broncos' 21 college free agents . Denver Broncos . May 2, 2016 . May 2, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160504130448/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Get-to-know-the-Broncos-21-college-free-agents/897d0855-5f4e-4e2e-9bb9-9e13300eaf2e . May 4, 2016 . dead .
  91. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos sign rookie DL Lars Koht, waive DE Shaneil Jenkins . The Denver Post . August 2, 2016 . August 2, 2016.
  92. Web site: Swanson, Ben . Broncos add LB Kyle Kragen to practice squad . Denver Broncos . September 4, 2016 . September 4, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160906171711/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-add-LB-Kyle-Kragen-to-practice-squad/bd7e8886-eac6-4fce-a556-cc6f9d0c8c1d . September 6, 2016 . dead .
  93. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Depleted Broncos rule out T.J. Ward, promote TE from practice squad . The Denver Post . December 23, 2016 . December 23, 2016.
  94. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos to bring back S Shiloh Keo, waive DL Kyle Peko . The Denver Post . September 20, 2016 . September 20, 2016.
  95. Web site: Swanson, Ben . Broncos sign NT Kyle Peko to practice squad, waive S Ryan Murphy . Denver Broncos . September 22, 2016 . September 22, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160923063925/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-NT-Kyle-Peko-to-practice-squad-waive-S-Ryan-Murphy/436942e3-5339-4699-9bab-56fdfb253164 . September 23, 2016 . dead .
  96. Web site: Swanson, Ben . Broncos round out practice squad with Kalif Raymond . Denver Broncos . September 5, 2016 . September 5, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160906154332/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-round-out-practice-squad-with-Kalif-Raymond/a424b96e-ce93-47c7-85d2-44f3c5093a3b . September 6, 2016 . dead .
  97. News: Wolfe, Cameron . Broncos promote Kalif Raymond to 53-man roster as new punt returner; Andy Janovich to IR . The Denver Post . December 2, 2016 . December 2, 2016.
  98. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Broncos sign rookie LB Darnell Sankey; waive long snapper Nathan Theus . Denver Broncos . July 26, 2016 . July 26, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160727140541/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-rookie-LB-Darnell-Sankey-waive-long-snapper-Nathan-Theus/90086e2a-65f9-4c6b-a442-92e0077b099a . July 27, 2016 . dead .
  99. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos WR Bennie Fowler to miss time with elbow fracture . The Denver Post . August 12, 2016 . August 12, 2016.
  100. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos DE Vance Walker done for season with torn ACL . The Denver Post . August 15, 2016 . August 15, 2016.
  101. Web site: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos' Aqib Talib, Brandon Marshall out; DeMarcus Ware to play vs. Chargers . The Denver Post . October 30, 2016 . October 30, 2016.
  102. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos' DeMarcus Ware to have surgery on forearm; out 4-5 weeks . The Denver Post . September 19, 2016 . September 19, 2016.
  103. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos RB C.J. Anderson undergoing further tests, strong possibility of missing time . The Denver Post . October 27, 2016 . October 27, 2016.
  104. Web site: Broncos RB C.J. Anderson has meniscus damage, out indefinitely . . October 27, 2016 . October 27, 2016.
  105. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos' C.J. Anderson has meniscus repaired and is placed on IR . The Denver Post . October 28, 2016 . October 28, 2016.
  106. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos receive "encouraging news" about Derek Wolfe's elbow injury; Aqib Talib day-to-day . The Denver Post . November 7, 2016 . November 7, 2016.
  107. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos CB Aqib Talib declares he'll return for Broncos' Nov. 27 game vs. Chiefs . The Denver Post . November 13, 2016 . November 13, 2016.
  108. News: Wolfe, Cameron . Injuries to Brandon Marshall, Todd Davis are Broncos' biggest concerns headed into Patriots week . The Denver Post . December 12, 2016 . December 12, 2016.
  109. News: Paige, Woody . Paige: Denver Broncos find themselves in yet another quarterback controversy . The Denver Post . May 27, 2016 . May 27, 2016.
  110. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Trevor Siemian named Broncos' starting quarterback for season opener . The Denver Post . August 29, 2016 . August 29, 2016.
  111. Web site: Swanson, Ben . Broncos' 2016 regular-season schedule released . Denver Broncos . April 14, 2016 . April 14, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160418074016/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-2016-regular-season-schedule-released/a3ab5905-6944-4d1d-8ac7-e2efe36a315f . April 18, 2016 . dead .
  112. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Defense's big plays key Broncos victory in season opener vs. Panthers . The Denver Post . September 8, 2016 . September 8, 2016.
  113. News: Groke, Nick . Wolfe, Cameron . Jhabvala, Nicki . Andy Janovich is 3rd Broncos rookie to score on first career rushing attempt . The Denver Post . September 8, 2016 . September 8, 2016.
  114. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Denver Broncos defense fends off Indianapolis Colts for 34-20 win . The Denver Post . September 18, 2016 . September 18, 2016.
  115. Web site: Denver Broncos Career Receiving Leaders . pro-football-reference.com . September 18, 2016 . September 18, 2016.
  116. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos lose 3 defensive starters to injury, ejection; Demaryius Thomas reaches milestone; more notes . The Denver Post . November 26, 2017 . November 26, 2017.
  117. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Trevor Siemian, Broncos' star receiving duo shine in road win against Bengals . The Denver Post . September 25, 2016 . September 25, 2016.
  118. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Fun facts, key stats from Denver Broncos' victory at Cincinnati Bengals . The Denver Post . September 25, 2016 . September 25, 2016.
  119. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Aqib Talib, rookie QB Paxton Lynch star in Broncos' storm-delayed win vs. Bucs . The Denver Post . October 2, 2016 . October 2, 2016.
  120. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Denver Broncos dealt first loss in Paxton Lynch's first NFL start . The Denver Post . October 9, 2016 . October 9, 2016.
  121. Web site: DiLalla, Aric . Next-Day Notebook: Demaryius Thomas reaches key mark . https://web.archive.org/web/20161011172317/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-nextdaynotebook/Next-Day-Notebook-Demaryius-Thomas-reaches-key-mark/d4b1327b-9201-42c3-92e2-d4c58384877b . dead . October 11, 2016 . Denver Broncos . October 9, 2016 . October 9, 2016 .
  122. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Denver Broncos come unglued in loss to San Diego Chargers on the road . The Denver Post . October 13, 2016 . October 13, 2016.
  123. News: Chargers announce they're bolting to Los Angeles . The Denver Post . January 12, 2017 . January 12, 2017.
  124. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . As promised, Broncos ruin Brock Osweiler's return to Denver in win over Texans . The Denver Post . October 24, 2016 . October 24, 2016.
  125. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos to wear alternate all-blue uniforms against Texans . The Denver Post . October 18, 2016 . October 18, 2016.
  126. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Aqib Talib presents Gary Kubiak with game ball after Broncos' win vs. Texans . The Denver Post . October 24, 2016 . October 24, 2016.
  127. News: Saunders, Patrick . Broncos Ring of Fame inductees Simon Fletcher, Jason Elam, John Lynch salute fans, owner Pat Bowlen . The Denver Post . October 24, 2016 . October 24, 2016.
  128. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Defense's big plays key Denver Broncos' victory over San Diego Chargers . The Denver Post . October 30, 2016 . October 30, 2016.
  129. News: Groke, Nick . Wade Phillips leaves Broncos game on a stretcher after in-game collision . The Denver Post . October 30, 2016 . October 30, 2016.
  130. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Denver Broncos lose ugly to Oakland Raiders, fall to third place in AFC West . The Denver Post . November 6, 2016 . November 6, 2016.
  131. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos' secondary provides sparks in thrilling victory over Saints . The Denver Post . November 13, 2016 . November 13, 2016.
  132. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos agree to 4-year extension with safety Darian Stewart . The Denver Post . November 26, 2016 . November 26, 2016.
  133. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos blow lead late in regulation, lose to Chiefs in overtime . The Denver Post . November 27, 2016 . November 27, 2016.
  134. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . With Paxton Lynch at helm, Broncos hang on for win over Jaguars . The Denver Post . December 4, 2016 . December 4, 2016.
  135. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos' playoff hopes in doubt after troubling loss to Titans . The Denver Post . December 11, 2016 . December 11, 2016.
  136. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Broncos' offense goes cold, playoff hopes dwindle with loss to Patriots . The Denver Post . December 18, 2016 . December 18, 2016.
  137. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . Denver Broncos miss playoffs with blowout loss to Kansas City Chiefs . The Denver Post . December 25, 2016 . December 25, 2016.
  138. News: Jhabvala, Nicki . By the Numbers: Broncos' playoff hopes dashed in record-setting loss . The Denver Post . December 26, 2016 . December 26, 2016.
  139. Web site: DeMarcus Ware, Kayvon Webster headed to IR. https://web.archive.org/web/20170825094131/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/DeMarcus-Ware-Kayvon-Webster-headed-to-IR/45d2f7ee-7ad9-4c1d-8385-7fdab69417a7. dead. August 25, 2017. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. December 28, 2016.
  140. News: Groke, Nick . Broncos, at a coaching crossroads, stick with Trevor Siemian in blowout win over Raiders . The Denver Post . January 1, 2017 . January 1, 2017.
  141. Web site: Deisley, Caroline . Von Miller named AFC Defensive Player of the Week . https://web.archive.org/web/20160922130007/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Von-Miller-named-AFC-Defensive-Player-of-the-Week/2f71da53-910c-480c-add7-58b5c10855dc . dead . September 22, 2016 . Denver Broncos . September 21, 2016 . September 21, 2016 .
  142. Web site: Von Miller named AFC Defensive Player of the Month . https://web.archive.org/web/20160930164333/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Von-Miller-named-AFC-Defensive-Player-of-the-Month/baa39603-0fdd-4361-bc42-87c1111fb4e6 . dead . September 30, 2016 . Denver Broncos . September 29, 2016 . September 29, 2016 .
  143. Web site: Deisley, Caroline . Bradley Roby named AFC Defensive Player of the Week . https://web.archive.org/web/20161103132349/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Bradley-Roby-named-AFC-Defensive-Player-of-the-Week/6034ff3d-110b-4a67-8085-4eec4add3715 . dead . November 3, 2016 . Denver Broncos . November 2, 2016 . November 2, 2016 .
  144. Web site: DiLalla, Aric . Trevor Siemian named AFC Offensive Player of the Week . https://web.archive.org/web/20160929140737/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Trevor-Siemian-named-AFC-Offensive-Player-of-the-Week/de7671be-01e8-489f-9045-5440a2b1421d . dead . September 29, 2016 . Denver Broncos . September 28, 2016 . September 28, 2016 .
  145. Web site: DiLalla, Aric . Justin Simmons named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week . https://web.archive.org/web/20161117070940/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Justin-Simmons-named-AFC-Special-Teams-Player-of-the-Week/f21e2103-4611-4980-af53-84a33befb89d . dead . November 17, 2016 . Denver Broncos . November 16, 2016 . November 16, 2016 .
  146. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Three for the show: Chris Harris Jr., Von Miller, Aqib Talib selected for Pro Bowl . Denver Broncos . December 20, 2016 . December 20, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161221175854/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Three-for-the-show-Chris-Harris-Jr-Von-Miller-Aqib-Talib-selected-for-Pro-Bowl/1a62be33-00db-4d2c-b0bb-865ab7a81f3d . December 21, 2016 . dead .
  147. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Chris Harris Jr., Von Miller, Aqib Talib earn first-team All-Pro nods . Denver Broncos . January 6, 2017 . January 6, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170107174951/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Chris-Harris-Jr-Von-Miller-Aqib-Talib-earn-first-team-All-Pro-nods/709a51f5-a180-4dee-a4ea-21d5935c4b66 . January 7, 2017 . dead .
  148. Web site: DiLalla, Aric . Darian Stewart named to 2017 NFL Pro Bowl . Denver Broncos . January 17, 2017 . January 17, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170118164921/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Darian-Stewart-named-to-2017-NFL-Pro-Bowl/faa37db8-2ee9-4d47-a36c-7bc947cc1815 . 2017-01-18 . dead .
  149. Web site: DiLalla, Aric . Emmanuel Sanders named to Pro Bowl . Denver Broncos . January 18, 2017 . January 18, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170119064018/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Emmanuel-Sanders-named-to-Pro-Bowl/581697be-aa05-4f38-b4ea-a46f581d1e2a . 2017-01-19 . dead .
  150. Web site: Swanson, Ben . Demaryius Thomas named to 2017 Pro Bowl . Denver Broncos . January 23, 2017 . January 23, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170127040128/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Demaryius-Thomas-named-to-2017-Pro-Bowl/16cd5f5c-e54a-41f9-8971-d0d632e71f55 . January 27, 2017 . dead . mdy-all .
  151. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Joe Ellis, John Elway join prestigious league committees . Denver Broncos . August 25, 2016 . August 25, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160826203126/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Joe-Ellis-John-Elway-join-prestigious-league-committees/5a26a820-20be-496c-bde3-62f5d780f813 . August 26, 2016 . dead .
  152. Web site: Mason, Andrew . Broncos agree to terms with WR Emmanuel Sanders on a contract extension . Denver Broncos . September 7, 2016 . September 7, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171216041738/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-agree-to-terms-with-WR-Emmanuel-Sanders-on-a-contract-extension/a63ad64b-3b2e-4b9d-aed6-bbc4a6646372 . December 16, 2017 . dead . mdy-all .
  153. Web site: Mason, Andrew . NFL reveals Color Rush jersey for the Broncos . Denver Broncos . September 13, 2016 . September 13, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170902105427/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/NFL-reveals-Color-Rush-jersey-for-the-Broncos/e11d54a3-3b9d-4e90-8078-3157abaf0482 . 2017-09-02 . dead .

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "2016 Denver Broncos season".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.