BRETT RYPIEN NEWS

Lesson learned: Broncos make Rypien their quarantined QB

The Denver Broncos aren't about to put themselves in the quarterback quagmire they found themselves in last year when all their QBs were disqualified from a game against the Saints...

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't suit up Sunday Rypien (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact With Drew Lock back off the reserve/COVID-19 list, Rypien slides back down the depth chart. He has not appeared in a game this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fangio keeps status quo though winds of change in forecast

The Denver Broncos have myriad problems as they try to rally over the final two months to end a six-year playoff drought

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Packers blank Seahawks, retake 1st place in NFC

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are back on top of the NFC

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos OC Shurmur on COVID-19 list, likely out vs Eagles

Denver offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur has contracted COVID-19 and is all but certain to miss Sunday's game between the Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ascends to No. 2 role Week 9 Rypien will serve as the backup quarterback behind starter Teddy Bridgewater in Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

Impact Aside from exiting early in Week 4 with a concussion, Bridgewater has been healthy and has started every game this season, resulting in Rypien being a fixture on the inactive list as the team's No. 3 quarterback. However, with top backup Drew Lock moving to the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday, Rypien will get the chance to dress Week 9. The Broncos haven't revealed whether Lock tested positive for the virus or if he was ruled out for contact tracing, making it unclear if Rypien will remain the No. 2 signal-caller beyond this week.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lock struggles after Bridgewater knocked out with concussion

Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was knocked out of the Broncos' 23-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens with a concussion

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos put Hamler on IR, sign WR off Raiders practice squad

The Denver Broncos have signed a veteran receiver off the rival Las Vegas Raiders' practice squad with KJ Hamler going on injured reserve with a torn ligament in his left knee

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos sign WR David Moore off Raiders' practice squad, promote QB Brett Rypien to active roster Denver also placed KJ Hamler and Jonas Griffith on IR.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Joins active roster The Broncos signed Rypien to their 53-man roster Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of Denver's official site reports.

Impact Rypien appeared in three games for the Broncos last season and won his only start. When Teddy Bridgewater was acquired in the offseason, it was almost a foregone conclusion that the 25-year-old wouldn't earn a spot on the initial 53-man roster. He signed with Denver's practice squad to start the season, but he has been called up to the active roster to avoid another team signing him.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos place starters Jerry Jeudy, Ronald Darby on IR

The Denver Broncos had an abundance of talent at two positions heading into the season

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to practice squad The Broncos signed Rypien to the practice squad Wednesday, Howard Balzer of SI.com reports.

Impact Rypien appeared in three games for Denver last season, but with Teddy Bridgewater starting the 2021 season and Drew Lock available behind him, there wasn't room for a third quarterback on the initial 53-man roster. He will continue his development on the practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on waivers Rypien was waived by the Broncos on Monday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Teddy Bridgewater will start at quarterback for the Broncos while Drew Lock serves as the backup. Rypien played in three games last season with one start, completing 68 percent of his passes for 295 yards (7.4 YPA), two touchdowns and four interceptions. If he clears waivers, he'll land on the practice squad.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fangio still unsure who to name as his starting quarterback

Broncos coach Vic Fangio is extending his audition for his starting quarterback indefinitely

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos release No. 3 QB Jeff Driskel, sign tight end

The Denver Broncos have released quarterback Jeff Driskel and signed free agent tight end Eric Saubert

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets one start in sophomore season Rypien completed 27 of 40 passes for 295 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions during the 2020 season. He lost five yards on five carries.

Impact Rypien started the season as QB3 but impressed enough in relief in Week 3's loss to Tampa Bay to get the start for the injured Drew Lock in Week 4's win versus the Jets. Rypien kept New York in that game with a handful of poor decisions but he also made some big plays downfield, most notably a 48-yard deep shot to Jerry Jeudy for a touchdown. At that point, Rypien became Denver's QB2. Whether he stays there depends on the offseason. The Broncos are almost certainly going to look for competition for Lock either in free agency or the draft. That could push Rypien down a slot heading into 2021.

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL has pulled off improbable task of playing amid pandemic

It took playing games on all seven days of the week, a wide receiver starting at quarterback, numerous schedule changes and constant revisions to health and safety protocols for th...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kendall Hinton's QB moment marked in Canton, across the NFL

Kendall Hinton's moment in the spotlight last month was pretty forgettable

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos cancel practice after strength coach's COVID-19 test

The Denver Broncos have canceled their walkthrough ahead of Saturday's game against Buffalo after strength and conditioning coach Loren Landow tested positive for the coronavirus

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lock ditches daredevil ways, rides patience, poise to win

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock's career-best game followed advice from both his backup Brett Rypien and his boss John Elway

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos' Donatell: COVID-19 both weakened and awakened him

Denver defensive coordinator Ed Donatell is planning to attend his first game since Oct. 25 when the Broncos travel to face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos show plenty of moxie in 22-16 loss to Chiefs

The Denver Broncos just about followed the blueprint for beating the Kansas City Chiefs to perfection

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs have Edwards-Helaire, Broncos get Lindsay for matchup

Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is active for Sunday night’s game against the AFC West-rival Denver Broncos after missing some practice time with an illness unrelated to COVID-1...

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos' Harris: weird nerve pain was worst part of COVID-19

Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris is back after missing four games when the coronavirus swept through his household

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos bringing QBs to KC to face Mahomes and Chiefs

The Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes is putting together one of the best seasons of any quarterback in NFL history

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS