Lock returns to practice, apologizes again for COVID-19 slip
Drew Lock and Brett Rypien returned to the Denver Broncos' practice after coming off the reserve/COVID-19 listDECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Broncos activate 3 QBs following COVID-19 rules violations ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Quarterbacks Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles will be allowed to rejoin their teammates at practice Wednesday af...
DECEMBER 2, 2020 • THESTAR.COM
Broncos activate 3 QBs following COVID-19 rules violations
The Denver Broncos are getting their QBs back on WednesdayDECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns from COVID-19 list Rypien was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact Following an unprecedented situation that led to practice squad wide receiver Kendall Hinton playing quarterback in Sunday's loss to the Saints, things are back to normal in Denver. Rypien, Drew Lock and Blake Bortles have all been restored from the COVID-19 list. Lock will start under center in the Week 13 matchup against the Chiefs.
DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Lock could end up paying biggest price for QB quagmire
Drew Lock might end up paying the biggest price for the quarterback quagmire he and the Broncos' other passers put the team in by violating COVID-19 safety protocolsNOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hill leads Saints to 31-3 rout of QB-challenged Broncos
Taysom Hill ran for two touchdowns and led the New Orleans Saints to a 31-3 rout of the Denver Broncos who were without any of their four quarterbacks over coronavirus concernsNOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kendall Hinton crushed as Broncos' emergency quarterback
The Broncos promoted a rookie practice squad receiver to play quarterback Sunday against the New Orleans SaintsNOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: 49ers, Rams tied at 20 late
Robbie Gould kicked a 44-yard field goal to pull San Francisco into a 20-all tie with the Los Angeles Rams with 3:11 left in the fourth quarterNOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hinton promoted with all 4 Denver QBs out
With their four quarterbacks all out, the Denver Broncos have promoted rookie receiver Kendall Hinton from their practice squad Sunday to play QB against the New Orleans SaintsNOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: NFL fines Saints $500,000, Patriots $350,000
A person with direct knowledge of the discipline tells The Associated Press that the NFL fined the New Orleans Saints $500,000 and took away a seventh-round draft pick in 2021 for...NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP sources: NFL DQs Broncos QBs for not wearing masks
The Denver Broncos are left with a practice squad rookie receiver and a backup running back to take snaps against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday after losing all four of their qu...NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes to COVID-19 list Rypien was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Starting quarterback Drew Lock was also placed on the list, joining Jeff Driskel and practice squad member Blake Bortles. All of the quarterbacks were considered high-risk close contacts to an infected person. According to Mike Klis of 9News Denver, Royce Freeman is an option to play quarterback Sunday against the Saints, and the Broncos will need to get creative nonetheless.
NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No QBs in Denver, no home for SF as COVID-19 sows NFL chaos
The Denver Broncos have no quarterbacksNOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Broncos: Saints' Hill at QB both a blessing and a curse
The Denver Broncos see Taysom Hill at quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and consider that both a blessing and a curseNOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Broncos: Lock safe after QB Driskel goes on COVID-19 list
The Denver Broncos consulted with the NFL's medical staff before getting the go-ahead to practice on Thanksgiving after third quarterback Jeff Driskel was placed on the league's CO...NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: No. 2 Baylor hoops makes surprise trip to Vegas
No. 2 Baylor made an unexpected Thanksgiving night flight to Las Vegas, where the Bears now hope to open their men’s basketball schedule with two games this weekendNOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fangio's patience with Lock pays off in big win for Broncos
Broncos coach Vic Fangio doesn't have a quick hook for his struggling second-year quarterbackNOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains backup Sunday Rypien will be the backup quarterback Sunday against the Dolphins with Drew Lock (ribs) active and starting, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
Impact The 24-year-old split reps with Lock at practice throughout the week, but he'll remain in the backup role with the regular starter cleared to play. Rypien hasn't seen the field since playing one offensive snap Week 7 against the Chiefs.
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Lock gets start at QB for Broncos vs. Dolphins
Drew Lock will get the start at quarterback when the Denver Broncos host the Miami Dolphins despite missing practice Wednesday with bruised ribs and a strained oblique he sustained...NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Broncos rookie receivers a bright spot in difficult season
The Broncos' first two draft picks are providing a glimpse of a bright future in another difficult seasonNOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tagovailoa seeks only second 4-0 start by rookie in 40 years
The Miami Dolphins are playoff contenders once again after turning to rookie quarterback Tua TagovailoaNOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Staying ready for possible start Rypien split reps in Thursday's practice with top quarterback Drew Lock (ribs), who was listed as a limited participant in the session, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact As Sunday's game against the Dolphins approaches, the Broncos are viewing Lock as day-to-day after he came out of the Week 10 loss to the Raiders with a muscle strain and bruising to his ribs. The fact that Lock returned to the field in some fashion Thursday is an encouraging sign that he'll be ready to play once the weekend arrives, but head coach Vic Fangio is keeping Rypien prepared in the event Lock's condition takes a turn for the worse. Rypien previously picked up a start Week 4 while Lock was out with a shoulder injury, completing 19 of 31 attempts for 242 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions in a 37-28 win over the Jets.
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lock misses practice, Rypien might get second career start Drew Lock’s bruised ribs prevented him from practicing Wednesday when the Denver Broncos installed their game plan for Miami with backup Bre...
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Lock misses practice, Rypien might get second career start
Coach Vic Fangio says Drew Lock has made progress this week as he deals with bruised ribsNOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Broncos are 3-6 for fourth consecutive year, Drew Lock hurt
The Denver Broncos are 3-6 for the fourth consecutive seasonNOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
