10 Copyright (c) 2012 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif Latest news and information about the Denver Broncos. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/den http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12qso5qbf/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/beason-comes-teammate-newtons-defense-233124264--nfl.html CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Jon Beason may not play offensive tackle, but he's certainly not afraid to protect his quarterback. Fri, 25 May 2012 16:59:46 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,7220dd22-7dc9-3787-a6c7-245dba13fa38-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12oa84ti8/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/manning-takes-teaching-role-broncos-200127590--nfl.html Peyton Manning already is having a great impact on the Broncos, though more so as a teacher than as a quarterback. Fri, 25 May 2012 13:01:27 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,a6246f50-bf81-370a-a39c-877ff04df4b1-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12obg3mdb/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/pasquarelli-tip-sheet-around-league-182015417--nfl.html ATLANTA -- During more than a quarter-century in which Jim Steeg worked at the league offices, and for three dozen years in the NFL overall, owners and executives doubtless learned never to underestimate the management abilities of the man arguably most responsible for elevating the Super Bowl to a national holiday. Fri, 25 May 2012 11:20:15 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,a11fc082-84a2-3e4f-9109-3a888e84d7fa-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12l4ovakd/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/2012-nfl-thursday-night-schedule-165700034--nfl.html The 2012 Thursday night football schedule has quite a few exciting games, with many of them consisting of division rivalries. The way that the Thursday night games play out could shape the divisional races, possibly bringing NFL fans a very exciting docket. Fri, 25 May 2012 09:57:00 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,da30f64b-b1fe-31ee-b015-bc2680d4c945-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12hg7p54f/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/saturday-starts-anew-packers-164017938--nfl.html GREEN BAY, Wisc. -- Aaron Rodgers is starting over in one regard this year. Fri, 25 May 2012 09:40:17 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,8e4a6fe2-363e-3949-b4fe-1bc8d0ed6c6d-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12h59enu5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/sanchez-sharp-tebow-tosses-2-193346625--nfl.html FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Mark Sanchez smiled for a split-second when a reporter labeled him as the most scrutinized guy in the New York Jets' locker room. Thu, 24 May 2012 16:10:34 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,c2f91ded-5218-31f2-8ff6-0bc571c5fe6d-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12gkn6ki5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/vegas-spoken-nfl-season-win-200606885--nfl.html Four picks to keep an eye on this summer as we approach the start of the 2012 season. Thu, 24 May 2012 13:06:06 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,a5d91721-3c4a-3284-9ea0-0adc1836a3e3-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12oa5fqsh/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/dumervil-miller-watch-weight-better-173529276--nfl.html ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Pass rushers Elvis Dumervil and Von Miller are carefully counting calories in their hunger to chase down quarterbacks. Thu, 24 May 2012 10:34:26 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,ebd2bf00-c7d0-3392-8fca-8538198cf5cf-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12m0casse/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/chargers-smith-labels-broncos-afc-130605815--nfl.html San Diego GM hopes Denver doesn't 'run away with the division.' Thu, 24 May 2012 06:06:05 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,a715aa88-81ec-36d9-b9eb-ab85a4578415-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12f8rivmo/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/49ers-qb-alex-smith-facing-231958308--nfl.html SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Alex Smith looked one way, then another, finding open receivers with such ease that the toughest part might've been deciding whose turn it was in the rotation. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:24:17 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,4408fd09-17d0-3c58-a511-825036ab032e-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12jnoq3hl/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/steelers-rb-redman-ready-carry-181758445--nfl.html PITTSBURGH (AP) They don't celebrate NFL backups in southern New Jersey. Trust Isaac Redman on this. Wed, 23 May 2012 16:39:56 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,0b52bbf1-c99f-3707-b703-0c516ad0cbce-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12r11dfoo/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/thomas-decker-building-rapport-manning-231752153--nfl.html ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Peyton Manning's two biggest targets are a pair of promising young receivers who have already made their mark in the NFL despite spending lots of time on the sideline. Wed, 23 May 2012 16:37:50 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,0093edc0-10b3-334f-8305-2763f7f416b4-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12kmsp332/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-roundup-players-union-files-233014126--nfl.html The NFL Players Association filed a lawsuit on Wednesday that accused NFL owners and the league of collusion during the 2010 NFL season. Wed, 23 May 2012 16:30:14 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,d271b72b-a2a0-3fc0-a4d0-63ab35a56540-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12h6gi696/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/broncos-deal-cb-vaughn-colts-184135780--nfl.html Denver acquired fullback Chris Gronkowski from the Indianapolis Colts for cornerback Cassius Vaughn, the Broncos announced. Wed, 23 May 2012 12:48:42 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,0f7f2d6d-4d1d-3d33-a07e-899034a482ea-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12qcv1q1a/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/colts-swap-linebackers-part-defensive-191235617--nfl.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts have signed outside linebacker Jerry Browns and waived outside linebacker Brandon Peguese. Wed, 23 May 2012 12:12:35 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,65f2cc84-7835-3e3e-8b3e-1d7f1c9315d3-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12tv1livr/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/colts-acquire-vaughn-exchange-gronkowski-190602504--nfl.html Cornerback heads to Indy in exchange for fullback. Wed, 23 May 2012 12:06:02 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,ed7a5c5a-1734-3bb7-9ea0-030b61f72b28-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12jgfnjt3/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/broncos-trade-chris-gronkowski-172527754--nfl.html ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos have traded defensive back Cassius Vaughn to the Indianapolis Colts for fullback Chris Gronkowski. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:25:27 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,21e3b3ec-0a0d-3ede-940e-7bc44f7c14eb-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12o9gk7ru/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/broncos-acquire-fb-gronkowski-colts-170727739--nfl.html The Broncos acquired FB Chris Gronkowski from the Colts for CB Cassius Vaughn. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:07:27 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,8eb67f9a-a918-310c-8c35-67417629aea1-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12fs8aon5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-making-thigh-knee-pads-083641020--nfl.html ATLANTA (AP) The NFL's move to make thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season already has drawn criticism from the guys who will have to wear them. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:09:07 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,53d0db1c-48e7-333e-b1be-7f9c2ae6ea22-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12kca9gn8/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/quick-playbook-session-nfl-boot-093611313--nfl.html Chalkboard breakdown, coaching points, keys, etc. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:36:11 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,65afda68-0574-3d7d-bc13-cb7b52071187-l:1 Fri, 25 May 2012 16:59:46 PDT