Giants déjà vu; Mike McCarthy's legacy; Broncos' new brass
Peter Schrager tells you why New York has embraced the Giants, what a Cowboys win would mean for Mike McCarthy's legacy, what's new in Denve...JANUARY 19, 2023
DENVER BRONCOS 7-5 · 3RD IN AFC WEST
7-5 · 3RD IN AFC WEST
Next Game vs Browns · Tue 1:15AM
DEN -5.5 TOTAL 41.5
Broncos' have six down, two to go in head coach interviews
The Denver Broncos are nearing the end of their interviews for their head coaching vacancyJANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP sources: Panthers interview Evero for head coaching job
A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers interviewed Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero for their head coaching position on WednesdayJANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chase Edmonds - Scores three touchdowns in 2022 Edmonds appeared in 13 games during the 2022 season, rushing 68 times for 245 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught 16 of 24 targets for 157 yards and one touchdown.
Impact Edmonds found a new home during the 2022 season after being traded from Miami to Denver on Nov. 1, a deal sending linebacker Bradley Chubb to the Dolphins. The veteran running back scored all three of his touchdowns while in Miami for the first eight weeks of the season. Following the trade, Edmonds appeared in just five games with the Broncos, rushing 26 times for 125 yards and catching six of seven targets for 61 yards. The 26-year-old missed four games after being placed on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain, further limiting his time on the field. Edmonds saw double-digit carries just once this season back in Week 1 with the Dolphins. Looking ahead to the 2023 campaign, Edmonds remains under contract and is set to become a free agent in 2024. With teammate Javonte Williams (knee) recovering from a season-ending right ACL tear, Edmonds could find himself in an increased role out of the backfield to start the season if Williams is not ready to go. With fellow running backs Latavius Murray, Marlon Mack (hamstring) and Mike Boone (ankle) all hitting free agency this offseason, it will be interesting to see what the Broncos decide to do in the backfield given Williams' injury status.
JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Montrell Washington - Completes quiet first season Washington caught four of nine targets for two yards in 15 games this season. He also rushed five times for 30 yards.
Impact Washington finished his rookie campaign with minimal production despite playing in all but two games. The 23-year-old wideout saw limited playing time throughout the season as he remained buried on the depth chart. Heading into the 2023 season, Washington will look to make an impression on Denver's new coaching staff. However, the 5-foot-10, 170-pound receiver will likely face another uphill battle for playing time with fellow wideouts Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick (knee) and KJ Hamler (hamstring) all under contract for next season. As Washington continues to develop, he will likely operate in a depth role going forward.
JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Johnson - Scores once in rookie season Johnson caught six of 14 targets for 42 yards and one touchdown while playing seven games in the 2022 season.
Impact Signed as an undrafted free agent before the season, Johnson did not see a significant amount of a playing time during the 2022 campaign. With that said, the rookie was one of only four wide receivers to record a touchdown grab for the Broncos this season. Johnson is under contract through the 2024 season before becoming a restricted free agent in 2025. The 24-year-old will look to retain a spot on the roster this offseason with a new coaching staff coming to Denver. Assuming he sticks with the Broncos, Johnson will likely find himself in an uphill battle for playing time once again in 2023, as fellow wideouts Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick (knee) and KJ Hamler (hamstring) are all under contract for next season. Proving to have some chemistry with Russell Wilson, Johnson could provide some solid depth at the position if and when injuries become an issue going forward.
JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Tomlinson - Two touchdowns in 2022 Tomlinson caught nine of 13 targets for 79 yards and two touchdowns while playing all 17 games of the 2022 season.
Impact Known mostly for his skills as a blocker, Tomlinson operated in a depth role at tight end and saw just 13 targets across 17 games. With that said, he was surprisingly tied for second on the Broncos with two receiving touchdowns. The veteran played at least 50 percent of offensive snaps just once during the 2022 campaign, as rookie Greg Dulcich eventually stepped up as the leader of Denver's tight end corps for most of the season. Tomlinson is set to be a free agent this offseason, so the 30-year-old will likely audition for a spot on the roster with a new coaching staff in the coming months. Nonetheless, Tomlinson's skills as a blocker will likely help him secure his next contract, even if the Broncos decide to move on.
JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jim Harbaugh calls Michigan president to say he's staying
Jim Harbaugh is staying at Michigan, a decision he personally gave the school president on Monday to end another round of speculation that he would return to the NFLJANUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sean Payton: Saints want mid-to-late first-round pick for me
NFL coaching candidate Sean Payton revealed what the Saints are asking for in trade compensation, and what's appealing about the Texans open...JANUARY 16, 2023
Jim Harbaugh to remain coach at Michigan, school president announces
Michigan president Santa Ono announced Monday that Jim Harbaugh told him he would remain the school's football coach.JANUARY 16, 2023
Joel Klatt: Jim Harbaugh could be pushing Michigan to 'evolve' by flirting with NFL
Joel Klatt believes Harbaugh is "doing everything he can to push his program, Michigan, in a positive direction" so the school keeps up with...JANUARY 16, 2023
Eric Saubert - Scores once in 2022 Saubert caught 15 of 24 targets for 148 yards and one touchdown while playing all 17 games in the 2022 season.
Impact Saubert finished a relatively quiet 2022 season, as he played at least 50 percent of offensive snaps just three times across 17 games. The veteran tight end provided solid depth at the position, while rookie Greg Dulcich emerged as the leader of the Broncos' tight-end corps for most of the season. Saubert is set to be free agent this offseason, but his dynamic skill set may be attractive to a new coaching staff in Denver ahead of the 2023 campaign. If the 28-year-old decides to return to the Broncos, he would likely continue to contribute in a depth role next season.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Albert Okwuegbunam - Finishes disappointing third season Okwuegbunam caught 10 of 18 targets for 95 yards and one touchdown while playing eight games in the 2022 season.
Impact Okwuegbunam entered the 2022 campaign with high expectations following the departure of Noah Fant and arrival of quarterback Russell Wilson in the offseason. However, the veteran tight end was a complete afterthought in the Broncos' struggling passing attack throughout the season, as he appeared in only eight games. Okwuegbunam eventually ceded No. 1 tight end duties to rookie Greg Dulcich (hamstring), who became a reliable option for Wilson during stretches of the season. Looking ahead to next year, Dulcich figures to lead Denver's tight end corps, but the 24-year-old Okwuegbunam may have a chance to prove himself. A new coaching staff should offer him a fresh start with the chance to earn more playing time in 2023. Okwuegbunam is entering the final year of his rookie deal and is set to become a free agent in 2024.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pat Surtain II - Impressive in sophomore season Surtain made 60 tackles (45 solo) to go with 10 passes defended, two interceptions and one forced fumble while playing in all 17 games across the 2022 season.
Impact Surtain completed a strong second season in the Broncos' formidable secondary, leading the team in passes defended. The 22-year-old continues to prove why he was worth the ninth overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Surtain is still on his four-year rookie deal, so he remains under contract with the Broncos through the 2024 season. One of the league's young stars at cornerback, Surtain will look to build upon the impressive start to his career when he takes the field for the 2023 campaign.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dre'Mont Jones - Finishes season with 6.5 sacks Jones (hip) made a career-high 47 tackles (24 solo) to go with 6.5 sacks and one forced fumble while playing 13 games in the 2022 season.
Impact Jones led the Broncos in sacks for the 2022 campaign despite playing in just 13 games. The veteran defensive end missed the final four games of the season after landing on injured reserve with a hip injury. It appears Jones won't require surgery, and he should be good to go in the offseason as he approaches the free-agent market. One of the Broncos' most solid young players on defense, Jones is likely to see many suitors around the league looking to bolster their defense with a young and rising star. It's possible the 26-year-old could sign a new deal with Denver, but he will likely command a sizable contract.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Simmons - Career high in interceptions Simmons made 69 tackles (42 solo) to go with six interceptions, seven passes defended, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery while playing 12 games across the 2022 season.
Impact Simmons finished his strong 2022 campaign tied for the most interceptions in the league. The veteran safety had a solid year on what proved to be a formidable defensive unit in Denver. The 29-year-old set career highs in both interceptions and forced fumbles, though he could've had a bigger year had he not missed five games due to quadriceps and knee injuries. Simmons is under contract with the Broncos through the 2024 season, so he'll likely return for an eighth season in Denver and try to build upon his impressive performance.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kareem Jackson - Sets career high in stops Jackson made a career-high 94 tackles (55 solo) to go with three passes defended and two fumble recoveries while playing all 17 games of the 2022 season.
Impact Jackson finished third in tackles among Broncos' defenders, showing that he could still make an impact as part of a strong defensive unit. Despite setting a career high in tackles, the veteran safety is not quite the difference-maker in the passing game that he once was. After racking up 10 passes defended in his first season with the Broncos in 2019, Jackson has totaled just nine passes defended over the last three seasons combined. The 34-year-old is set to become a free agent in 2023, so Denver will have to decide if it wants to stick with Jackson as a veteran presence or move on. Either way, Jackson could be an interesting player to target in 2023 for teams seeking experience in their defensive backfield on what would likely be a short-term deal.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josey Jewell - Completes career year Jewell recorded 128 tackles (70 solo) to go with 2.5 sacks, two interceptions, four passes defended, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries while playing 13 games in the 2022...
Impact Jewell set career highs in tackles, sacks and interceptions in the 2022 campaign as he proved to be an integral part of a strong Denver defense this season. The veteran linebacker played an every-down role this season and made the most of his opportunities. Jewell finished second in tackles behind fellow linebacker Alex Singleton, and he could've had an even bigger year had he not missed four games due to calf and knee injuries. The 28-year-old is heading into the final year of the two-year contract worth $11 million that he signed last offseason, so Jewell will likely continue to play an important role in the Broncos' defensive attack in 2023.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Singleton - Career high in tackles Singleton made a career-high 163 tackles (100 solo) to go with one forced fumble and three passes defended while playing all 17 games of the 2022 season.
Impact Singleton was a dominant force on Denver's defense, having his best season of his four-year career. The 29-year-old linebacker was signed last offseason to a one-year deal worth $1.12 million, and he is set to be a free agent in 2023. Singleton turned out to be a stellar acquisition by the Broncos, and the team will now have to decide if it wants to bring the veteran back after he outplayed his contract. The Broncos' season leader in tackles will likely garner interest from teams around the league, so it would make sense if the Broncos do their best to keep him as an integral member of Denver's formidable defense.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers' WR Williams downgraded to out with back fracture
Mike Williams will miss the Los Angeles Chargers’ AFC wild-card round game against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a lower back fractureJANUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL All-Pros: Kelce, Jefferson unanimous; 16 first-timers
Travis Kelce and Justin Jefferson are unanimous choices for The Associated Press 2022 NFL All-Pro Team, and Sauce Gardner is the first rookie cornerback selected in 41 yearsJANUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chargers' Williams questionable for playoff game vs. Jaguars
Mike Williams’ status for the Los Angeles Chargers' AFC wild-card round game against the Jacksonville Jaguars will be a game-time decisionJANUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
