JOSEY JEWELL NEWS

Broncos LB Justin Strnad has 'great opportunity' with Josey Jewell sidelined Justin Strnad has been filling in with the Broncos’ first-team defense at training camp while Josey Jewell (groin) is sidelined.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Fangio: Mike Purcell, Josey Jewell could return soon Both players have been out since the early days of training camp.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Avoids serious injury Coach Vic Fangio said Monday that Jewell (groin) is expected to be sidelined about 10 days, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Jewell is dealing with groin tightness and will need to take it easy for the next week-plus. If all goes well in his recovery, the 26-year-old could be back at practice ahead of the preseason opener Aug. 14 at Minnesota.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Battling groin tightness Jewell sat out Saturday's practice with groin tightness, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Jewell was held out for precautionary reasons, so it doesn't appear to be a serious injury. He took a big step forward for the Broncos in 2020 and recorded 113 tackles (67 solo) and four sacks while starting all 16 games.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Kosmider: Linebacker Josey Jewell did not participate in... - The Athletic Linebacker Josey Jewell did not participate in 7-on-7 or 11-on-11 drills today, previously watching from the sideline. Now has gone into the...

JULY 31, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Denver Broncos: Josey Jewell is one of the team’s underrated players The Denver Broncos may have one of the league's more underrated duos of starting inside linebackers in Alexander Johnson and Josey Jewell. D...

JUNE 3, 2021 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Sets career high in tackles, sacks Jewell wrapped up the 2020 season with 112 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks and four passes defensed.

Impact Starting Jewell for the entire season probably wasn't Plan A for Denver's brass heading into the regular season but it worked out well. Following the teams' decision to cut Todd Davis, Mark Barron was signed to be the coverage linebacker complementing Alexander Johnson -- particularly after Jewell struggled in coverage during training camp. Injuries kept Barron off the field, and Jewell's play kept him on it as he set career highs in tackles, sacks and passes defensed all the while quarterbacking the defense. It wouldn't be a surprise for Denver to try to find a more athletic inside linebacker to better fit Vic Fangio's scheme, but Jewell held up well during the season and is unlikely to give up his job too easily.

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos off mark in 48-19 loss to AFC East-clinching Bills

The Denver Broncos were off the mark all afternoon in a 48-19 loss to the AFC East-clinching Buffalo Bills

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LB Josey Jewell ready for Rose Bowl rematch vs. Christian McCaffrey in #DENvsCAR Jewell and McCaffrey faced off in 2016 in a battle between Iowa and Stanford.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Stacks up 10 stops Jewell made 10 tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Jewell enjoyed his third double-digit tackling performance of the year, and now he's second on the team with 58 tackles (40 solo) through eight games. That ties the career high he set back in 2018. Jewell's a solid IDP asset based on those numbers, although he offers little in terms of pass rush or coverage.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Denver Broncos: Vic Fangio heaps praise on Josey Jewell Denver Broncos HC Vic Fangio heaped some praise on linebacker Josey Jewell. The decision by the Denver Broncos to release veteran linebacker...

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Patriots look to continue recent success at home vs. Broncos

The Patriots facility was closed for most of the week following a coronavirus outbreak on the team that saw quarterback Cam Newton and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Stephon...

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Denver Broncos: Josey Jewell is team’s biggest surprise through first 4 games Josey Jewell is off to a great start in 2020. That is something few fans expected to see as Josey Jewell has failed to live up to expectatio...

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Turns heads against Jets Jewell picked up 10 tackles, two sacks and a pass defensed during Thursday's 37-28 win over the Jets.

Impact Facing a third-and-six at midfield while down by eight late in the third quarter, Sam Darnold dropped back to try to spark the comeback, but he was swallowed up by Jewell for a nine-yard loss. Jewell's 10 tackles were his most since Week 1 of last season, and his two sacks represented a career high. Perhaps most impressive has been Jewell's play in coverage. Known mostly as an athletically-limited run-stuffer, Jewell had a pass defensed and made some solid plays in coverage. Jewell is playing more than most anticipated he would just a few weeks ago with the loss of coverage backer Mark Barron (hamstring), and he's making the most of his opportunities -- his 30 tackles through four games leads the team.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos' Bradley Chubb finally finds pre-injury form, sacks

The Denver Broncos finally won a close game and Bradley Chubb got the key sack to seal the victory over the New York Jets

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josey Jewell loops inside on the blitz to sack Darnold for big loss Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell loops inside on the blitz to sack Darnold for big loss.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • NFL.COM

Broncos cut ties with their leading tackler Todd Davis

The Denver Broncos are retooling their inside linebacker corps after all

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Has chance to start Following the release of starting inside linebacker Todd Davis, Jewell will have an opportunity to be the next man up, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Jewell got the start in three games in 2019 after nine as a rookie in 2018 -- totaling 96 tackles, two fumble recoveries and 1.5 sacks. He figures to be the Broncos' best option opposite Alexander Johnson to start the season, but the inside backer position is fluid in Denver. The team recently signed Mark Barron and traded for Austin Calitro. Neither has the familiarity with Vic Fangio's defense that Jewell has, but both are superior athletes -- which is notable given the struggles Jewell has had in coverage. If Jewell does hold onto the starting job for the bulk of the season, he is still likely to be spelled on passing downs.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos are pleased with LB Josey Jewell at training camp “He’s had a good camp,” Fangio said of Jewell.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Versatile Wilkinson shearing locks, protecting Drew Lock

Fourth-year Broncos tackle Elijah Wilkinson is very versatile

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watch: Josey Jewell on His Selection to the BTN All-Decade Team | #BTNAllDecade Former Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell sits down to talk about his selection to the BTN All-Decade Team. #IowaHawkeyes #JoseyJewell #Football

JUNE 29, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM