March 2016 - Denver Broncos Wiretap

Jets, Browns No Longer Interested In Colin Kaepernick

Mar 27, 2016 1:44 PM

The New York Jets and Cleveland Browns are no longer pursuing Colin Kaepernick.

The Browns signed Robert Griffin III this week.

Kaepernick is left with the Denver Broncos as his only remaining logical suitor.

Kaepernick's $11.9 million salary becomes fully guaranteed on April 1 and the San Francisco 49ers do not plan to cut him before that date.

The Broncos would have to trade for Kaepernick and the 49ers have so far been unwilling to deal him without a substantial return.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Tags: Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Broncos Sign Russell Okung, Expected To Trade Ryan Clady

Mar 17, 2016 6:00 PM

The Denver Broncos have agreed upon a five-year deal with Russell Okung of the Seattle Seahawks.

The Broncos are now expected to trade Ryan Clady.

A source told ESPN's Josina Anderson the contract is worth an average of $10.6 million per season ($11.2 million maximum if he reaches incentives).

Okung, who comes to the Broncos after six seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, was the first pick (sixth overall) of the Pete Carroll/John Schneider era back in 2010.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Tags: Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Broncos Match Dolphins' Offer Sheet For C.J. Anderson

Mar 16, 2016 12:57 PM

The Denver Broncos have matched the Miami Dolphins' offer sheet for C.J. Anderson.

Anderson signed a four-year, $18 million offer sheet with the Dolphins.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Tags: Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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DeMarcus Ware Agrees To Restructured Deal With Broncos

Mar 12, 2016 9:23 PM

DeMarcus Ware has agreed to restructure his contract to remain with the Denver Broncos.

The Broncos were considering cutting Ware to save on cap space.

Ware was scheduled to to earn a $3 million bonus Sunday and count $11.6 million against the salary cap in 2016. 

Ware had 7.5 sacks in his second season with the Broncos and added 3.5 more in the postseason as they went on to win Super Bowl 50.

ESPN

Tags: Denver Broncos, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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49ers Comfortable Keeping Colin Kaepernick

Mar 11, 2016 5:17 PM

The San Francisco 49ers have no issue with retaining Colin Kaepernick for the 2016 season and allowing him to compete for their starting job.

The Denver Broncos and Cleveland Browns have been pursuing a trade for Kaepernick, who would prefer to move on from the 49ers.

Kaepernick's agents requested a trade during the combine.

Michael Silver/NFL.com

Tags: Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Broncos Acquire Mark Sanchez From Eagles

Mar 11, 2016 1:32 PM

The Denver Broncos have traded for Mark Sanchez from the Philadelphia Eagles for a second round pick.

The Broncos will continue to pursue Colin Kaepernick despite trading for Sanchez.

Mike Kils/NBC Denver

Tags: Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Colin Kaepernick Seeking Trade To Browns

Mar 12, 2016 9:06 PM

Colin Kaepernick would like to be traded to the Cleveland Browns to play for Hue Jackson.

The Browns have so far expressed stronger interest in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers for Kaepernick than the Denver Broncos.

The Browns and 49ers have had trade conversations.

Jackson was the Oakland Raiders' head coach in 2011 when the 49ers drafted Kaepernick. The Raiders attempted to trade up to select Kaepernick.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Tags: Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Broncos Pursuing Ryan Fitzpatrick As Plan B

Mar 11, 2016 1:14 AM

The Denver Broncos are targeting Colin Kaepernick but they've also reached out to Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Fitzpatrick had an impressive 2015 with the New York Jets, but he remains a free agent.

"I believe that Colin Kaepernick is the target for the Denver Broncos," Silver said on NFL Network. "I believe the 49ers are amendable to trading him. Whether it is a (third-round pick) a (second-round pick) if that's what it takes. I think right now they're doing a dance. But I expect the Denver Broncos to go out and get Colin Kaepernick as their top option."

Michael Silver/NFL.com

Tags: Denver Broncos, New York Jets, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Dolphins Sign C.J. Anderson To Four-Year, $18M Offer Sheet

Mar 10, 2016 4:58 PM

The Miami Dolphins have agreed to sign C.J. Anderson to a four-year, $18 million offer sheet.

The Denver Broncos have five days to match the offer sheet or lose Anderson without any compensation.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Tags: Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Broncos, Jets, Browns Express Interest In Trade For Colin Kaepernick

Mar 11, 2016 1:12 AM

The Denver Broncos, New York Jets and Cleveland Browns have all expressed interest to the San Francisco 49ers in trading for Colin Kaepernick.

Nothing is imminent at this point.

The Broncos have a void at quarterback after the free-agent defection of Brock Osweiler to the Houston Texans and the retirement of Peyton Manning.

The Jets are in a stalemate with Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Kaepernick's agents requested permission from the 49ers on Feb. 26 to seek a trade for their client.

Kaepernick is recovering from surgeries to his left shoulder, right thumb and left knee, and on April 1 his $11.9 million base salary for 2016 becomes guaranteed.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Tags: Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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C.J. Anderson Receiving Interest From Dolphins, Bears, Pats, 49ers
The Broncos can match an offer but rival teams won't have to worry about giving up a draft pick in a deal for C.J. Anderson.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Brock Osweiler Agrees To Sign With Texans On Four-Year, $72M Deal
Brock Osweiler has agreed in principle to sign with the Texans.

Rand Getlin/NFL.com

Broncos Expected To Pursue Colin Kaepernick If Osweiler Leaves
The 49ers intend to pick up their team option on Colin Kaepernick, which means the Broncos would have to trade for him.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Malik Jackson Agrees To Six-Year, $90M Deal With Jaguars
The contract for Malik Jackson includes $42 million in guaranteed money.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Broncos, Texans Considered Favorites For Brock Osweiler
The Broncos didn't use a tag on Brock Osweiler, meaning he can sign with any team of his choosing.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Gary Kubiak Revels Tension Over Peyton Manning's Return
Peyton Manning conducted private workouts that were filmed and later reviewed by Gary Kubiak.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Brock Osweiler Offered Three-Year, $45M Deal By Broncos
Brock Osweiler's average annual figure would rank around 20th among NFL starters.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Peyton Manning Decides To Retire
Peyton Manning called the Broncos on Saturday evening to inform them of his decision.

Chris Mortensen/ESPN

Peyton Manning Sounds Like He'd Like To Keep Playing
Peyton Manning spoke about his playing career in the present tense during a public appearance this week.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Peyton Manning Remains Undecided On Retirement
The Broncos need to release Peyton Manning, trade him or guarantee his $19 million contract by Tuesday.

Cameron Wolfe/Denver Post

New Witness Comes Forward In Peyton Manning-Jamie Naughright Case
A former Tennessee teammate and roommate of Peyton Manning named Greg Johnson has gone on the record about what happened between Manning and Jamie Naughright in 2006.

Robert Klemko/Sports Illustrated