MIKE BOONE NEWS

Broncos sign DL Shamar Stephen, T Cam Fleming, place RB Mike Boone, CB Michael Ojemudia on IR The Broncos announced the roster moves on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Denver Broncos trade WR Trinity Benson to Detroit Lions

The Denver Broncos have traded speedy wide receiver Trinity Benson to the Detroit Lions in exchange for fifth- and seventh-round picks in the 2022 draft

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

IR stint planned Boone (quad) is expected to be placed on IR, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Klis notes that the plan is for Boone to remain on the team's 53-man roster Tuesday, before landing on IR on Wednesday. In that context, Boone could be back in action as soon as Week 4. In the meantime, Royce Freeman is slated to handle the Broncos' No. 3 RB role behind Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Banged-up Broncos sign running back Adrian Killins

The Denver Broncos bolstered their banged-up backfield by signing running back Adrian Killins and making several moves to trim their roster to the 85-man limit

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Following RB Mike Boone's injury, Royce Freeman 'ready to step in and make it happen' Plus, find out which player GM George Paton said "looks like a different guy" this year.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Nick Kosmider: Broncos running back Mike Boone will miss... - The Athletic Broncos running back Mike Boone will miss “multiple weeks” after suffering a quad injury during Thursday’s joint practice, a source told The...

AUGUST 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Set to miss 4-6 weeks Boone (quadriceps) is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks after undergoing an MRI on Friday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Boone injured his quad during joint practice with the Vikings on Thursday. Surgery won't be required to address the injury, but Boone's recovery timetable does make him uncertain for the Sept. 12 regular-season opener against the Giants. The 26-year-old was putting together a strong camp and looks set for the No. 3 role behind Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams when healthy.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to play Saturday Boone (quadriceps) won't practice Friday and is unlikely to suit up for Saturday's preseason contest at Minnesota, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Boone pulled his quad during Thursday's joint session against the Vikings, his former employer. With his new squad, he's expected to serve as a complementary back to top options Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams, when healthy. Now that Boone is sidelined, he likely will yield that role to Royce Freeman for the time being.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dalton Risner, Mike Boone exit Thursday's practice early with injuries Head Coach Vic Fangio had brief updates on each player after the session.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Pulls quad Boone suffered a pulled quad during Thursday's practice, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact When healthy, Boone is in line to work in a complementary role behind Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams. If his quad issue lingers, however, Royce Freeman would be a candidate to step into the Broncos' No. 3 RB role for any length of time Boone misses.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Thursday's practice Boone was carted off the the field Thursday after he appeared to pull something in his left leg, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact It remains to be seen if Boone needing a cart to get off the field was precautionary or indicative of an injury that could cost him regular-season time. Klis notes that the running back was having a strong training camp, and if healthy Boone is slated to work in a complementary role behind Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams. If he misses any length of time, Royce Freeman would be a candidate for added opportunities in Denver's offense.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'Blessed' Bridgewater reunites with Vikings as Broncos visit

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has returned to Minnesota this week for joint practices with the Vikings in advance of their preseason game

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Don't forget about Mike Boone in Broncos' running back rotation “I think he’s a very capable running back,” Broncos coach Vic Fangio said of Mike Boone.

JULY 26, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Denver Broncos: How does Mike Boone factor into the offense? The Denver Broncos made a relatively unpopular decision at the running back position in the 2021 offseason. The departure of Phillip Lindsay...

JUNE 23, 2021 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Melvin Gordon III showing off new physique, hairdo, attitude

Running back Melvin Gordon looks buffer and happier going into his second season in Denver

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buried on post-draft depth chart Boone appears set for a rotational depth role in Denver's backfield after the selection of Javonte Williams in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos'...

Impact Boone initially seemed to be in the mix for the No. 2 role behind Melvin Gordon in Denver, at least after the team's decision to cut Phillip Lindsay, but Javonte Williams boasts the talent and draft capital to push for touches right away. On the bright side, coach Vic Fangio did say he hopes to make use of "[the Broncos'] three backs" -- Boone, Gordon and Williams -- and "get a nice flow and get a good understanding and philosophy of the system which we'll take from week to week to utilize all three of them." Even if such a rotation does come to fruition, Boone will no doubt be third in the pecking order. He'd likely need either Gordon or Williams to miss time in 2021 in order to be fantasy relevant.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In mix for No. 2 RB role Boone is expected to compete for the Broncos' No. 2 running back role behind Melvin Gordon, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact The March 17 signing of Boone immediately boosted Denver's special teams units. With 2018 Pro Bowler Phillip Lindsay (hip) having since moved on to Houston via a one-year contract, Boone now finds himself in the conversation for a meaningful role within the Broncos backfield. The former Cincinnati Bearcat has been effective when granted opportunities over his three-year NFL career, racking up 5.3 yards per carry on 71 attempts as a member of the Vikings. For the time being, Boone's primary competitor for the No. 2 role is Royce Freeman, a 2018 third-round pick who last year accumulated 170 yards over 35 carries for the Broncos' 13th-ranked rush offense.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

How RB Mike Boone fits with the Broncos The Broncos' newest running back could make an impact on offense and special teams.

MARCH 28, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Vikings maintain depth by re-signing RB Ameer Abdullah

The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed running back Ameer Abdullah

MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patriots, Bucs among those making biggest waves so far

Tom Brady is turning out to be at the center of the offseason, too

MARCH 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DE Ifeadi Odenigbo, RB Mike Boone in line to leave Vikings after not being tendered The Vikings will end up not tendering any of their three restricted free agents. Sources said Tuesday that the Vikings will not tender defen...

MARCH 17, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Vikings won’t tender restricted free agents Ifeadi Odenigbo, Mike Boone The Vikings will end up not tendering any of their three restricted free agents. Sources said Tuesday that the Vikings will not tender defen...

MARCH 16, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Won't be tendered Boone isn't receiving a tender from the Vikings, making him an unrestricted free agent, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Tomasson notes that the Vikings are interested in retaining Boone, but the team deemed the price to tender him too high for a third-string running back and special teams contributor. Boone will likely test the market in hopes of finding a No. 2 running back job, but if none materializes, it's possible he opts to return to Minnesota and retain his previous role.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

May not get RFA tender The Vikings want to keep Boone, but it isn't clear if they're willing to pay him $2.13 million, the minimum tender for a restricted free agent, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pione...

Impact The team could try to sign him for less than the tender costs, but in the process might end up losing Boone to another franchise. While the 25-year-old is best known in fantasy circles for his disappointing performance in Week 16 of 2019, the Vikings seem to value his contributions on special teams. That's where Boone got 231 of his 250 snaps in 2020, logging just 19 plays and 13 touches on offense.

MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 13 touches in 2020 Boone completed his season with 11 carries for 59 yards and one touchdown through 16 games. He also caught both of his targets for 10 yards.

Impact In a much quieter season for Boone compared to his last, the 25-year-old wasn't utilized in the offense much with Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison dominating the backfield. After competing with Ameer Abdullah (16 touches) for the No. 3 spot in Minnesota this year, both running backs have finished their contracts, and neither of their roles are guaranteed heading into 2021.

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE