SHELBY HARRIS NEWS

Could play limited role Harris (illness) is expected to play Sunday at Kansas City but may be on a limited snap count, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Impact The 29-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 and hasn't seen the field since Week 8, so he may need a little time to get back in game shape. Harris averaged over 60 percent of the defensive snaps in his previous three games but should see a lower snap share Sunday.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from COVID-19 list The Broncos activated Harris (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Harris will suit up this Sunday against the Chiefs for the first time since Week 8. DeMarcus Walker and Dre'Mont Jones have served as the starting defensive ends with Harris out of the picture, both proving capable of holding down the edge moving forward. It's unclear whom Harris will replace upon return to the lineup.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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 list

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could return next week Harris (illness) won't play Week 12 but could be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list next week, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact The 29-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 a couple weeks ago and is still working his way back. Harris won't be playing Sunday against the Saints, but he could return from the reserve/COVID-19 list for Week 13.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

AP Source: kick returner Diontae Spencer has COVID-19

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Denver Broncos kick returner Deontae Spencer is the player who tested positive for the coronavirus on Frida...

NOVEMBER 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

Looking unlikely for Week 12 Harris (illness) appears to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's game against the Saints, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Impact Coach Vic Fangio said Wednesday that Harris has completed one day of physical testing and will need to pass "three or four more" before being allowed to resume practicing. As such, the veteran defensive ends appears likely to miss a fourth straight game while on the COVID-19 list.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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 quarterback

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

May return this week Harris (illness) may be able to return from the reserve/COVID-19 list this week, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact The 29-year-old was originally deemed a high-risk close contact in early November before ultimately testing positive for the virus, and he's been sidelined the past three games as a result. Dre'Mont Jones should continue to have an increased role if Harris is unable to play Week 12.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Cowboys win, NFC East teams all have 3 wins

The NFC East race has become even tighter and weirder

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

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 Tagovailoa

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos are 3-6 for fourth consecutive year, Drew Lock hurt

The Denver Broncos are 3-6 for the fourth consecutive season

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fangio: Drew Lock's bruised ribs might sideline him Sunday

Poor play won't get Drew Lock benched

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out Week 11 Harris (illness) won't play in Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Harris will miss a third straight game, as he was originally deemed a high-risk close contact before testing positive last week. Dre'Mont Jones and DeShawn Williams are the expected starting defensive ends until Harris returns.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Former Alabama WRs highlight Broncos-Raiders matchup

When it was time for the Las Vegas Raiders to make their first pick of the NFL draft this year they had their choice of all the receivers with the 12th selection

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lock laments loss of tight end as Broncos search for answers

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock is lamenting the loss of rookie tight end Albert Okwuegbunam to a season-ending torn knee ligament

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Harris (illness) tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, Benjamin Allbright of KOA NewsRadio 850 AM & 94.1 FMreports.

Impact Harris already resided on the reserve/COVID-19 list, but he'd previously been testing negative. Now that he's tested positive, however, he'll be required to miss at least another 10 days. Harris is currently asymptomatic.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Crawford joins Dalton on Cowboys’ COVID-19 list

The Dallas Cowboys have placed defensive end Tyrone Crawford on the COVID-19 reserve list

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slow-starting Denver Broncos aim to quit playing catch-up

The Denver Broncos have to figure out a way to start faster if they're going to have a chance to making a second-half push to the playoffs

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Should practice this week Coach Vic Fangio said Harris should be cleared from the reserve/COVID-19 list by Wednesday's practice, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Harris was placed on the list because he was considered a close contact to an infected person, but the 29-year-old defensive end has continued to test negative and should return to action this week. He's enjoyed a solid season so far, recording 23 tackles, 2.5 sacks and three pass breakups through seven games.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Can't play Sunday Harris (undisclosed) won't be cleared to return from the reserve/COVID-19 list in time for Sunday's game in Atlanta, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Impact The 29-year-old has tested negative for the virus after coming in close contact with an infected individual outside of the team, but he won't be able to play Sunday regardless. Harris should be able to rejoin the active roster next week, assuming he continues to test negative. Dre'Mont Jones and DeMarcus Walker should see increased roles during his absence.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons cancel practice after staffer tests positive

The Atlanta Falcons canceled practice and worked virtually after a member of the football staff tested positive for COVID-19

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Testing negative Harris (illness) confirmed Thursday that he has been testing negative for COVID-19 and is asymptomatic, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Harris will have to remain asymptomatic and test negative on five consecutive occasions before being eligible to suit up for a game, so his status for Sunday's contest in Atlanta remains murky. Dre'Mont Jones stands to be the primary beneficiary of increased snaps if Harris misses time, and DeMarcus Walker could also see a larger role.

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos' Lock, Falcons' Ryan try to continue season revivals

Drew Lock and Matt Ryan are trying to lead season revivals for the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons, respectively

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS