Author: George Stoia
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Former Broncos running back, Super Bowl 50 champion Ronnie Hillman dies at 31
Ronnie Hillman dies at 319News DENVER — Former Broncos running back and Super Bowl 50 champion Ronnie Hillman has died following a battle with a rare form of cancer, his family announced Wednesday night. Hillman was 31 years old. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and father,…
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Broncos corner Pat Surtain II selected to first career Pro Bowl
ENGLEWOOD — Pat Surtain II is headed to the Pro Bowl. The Broncos’ second-year cornerback has been selected as a starter in the 2023 Pro Bowl, the NFL announced Wednesday. This is Surtain’s first career Pro Bowl selection and he is the only Bronco to be selected to this year’s team. Last year, the Broncos did…
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Russell Wilson ready to return for Broncos after concussion
ENGLEWOOD — Russell Wilson wanted to play Sunday versus the Cardinals. The Broncos quarterback has only missed a handful of games in his 11-year career and was frustrated when the team held him out Sunday despite him clearing concussion protocol. But Wilson also understood the decision, and while he was forced to watch his team win…
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Nathaniel Hackett hopes Broncos offense can keep momentum on final 3 games
ENGLEWOOD — The past two weeks have been unusual for the Broncos offense — in a good way. They’re actually scoring points, totaling 28 against the Chiefs last week and 24 against the Cardinals on Sunday. It’s the best Denver’s offense has looked all season, having scored 20-plus points only twice in the previous 12 games. And…
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Latavius Murray leads Broncos to win over Cardinals, breaking 5-game losing streak
DENVER — Before Sunday, Latavius Murray had played in 137 NFL games and not once had he received a game ball. That changed Sunday against the Cardinals. The 32-year-old running back and 10-year NFL veteran was a workhorse for the Denver Broncos (4-10), rushing for 130 yards and a touchdown in the 24-15 win over the…
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3 takeaways from Broncos’ 24-15 win over Cardinals
DENVER — The five-game losing streak is over. The Broncos ended their losing skid Sunday, beating the Arizona Cardinals 24-15 at Empower Field at Mile High. Here are three takeaways from the game: Rypien’s best game Filling in for Russell Wilson, who suffered a concussion last week, backup quarterback Brett Rypien played the best game of…
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Broncos president Damani Leech details stadium renovations, expands on future
DENVER — Stadium renovations have been atop of the Broncos’ new owners to-do list since they bought the team in August. The Walton-Penner ownership group wanted to make an immediate impact on the fanbase, and what better than $100 million upgrades to Empower Field at Mile High? And leading the way on the efforts was CEO…
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Broncos place Dre’Mont Jones on season-ending IR
ENGLEWOOD — Dre’Mont Jones’ season is over. The Broncos defensive end has been placed on season-ending injured reserve after suffering a hip injury last week against the Chiefs. Jones did not practice this week. Instead, he saw multiple hip specialists in hopes of returning to the field this season. But Jones might have played his last…
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What makes Jerry Jeudy great? Broncos teammates tell all: ‘Call him, Mr. Get Open’
ENGLEWOOD — Montrell Washington has the perfect nickname for Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy. “Call him, ‘Mr. Get Open,’” the rookie receiver said of Jeudy. “For real. He’s a baller.” Now in his third NFL season, Jeudy is finally hitting his stride. The former 15th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft is coming off the…
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Stoia’s report card: Broncos vs. Cardinals
Offense The Cardinals may not have quarterback Kyler Murray for the rest of the season, but backup Colt McCoy has plenty of experience and weapons around him to be formidable. Receivers Deandre Hopkins, Marquise Brown and Robbie Anderson have all been top playmakers for Arizona this season. Meanwhile, the Broncos’ offense is banged up, with…