Broncos Trade Rumors

Orton misses second straight practice
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November 20
Colorado Springs Gazette
 
"Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton was a no-show at practice for the second straight day. Orton was not present for the portion of practice that is open to the media. Orton has a sprained left ankle, and has one more chance to practice this week. The Broncos have a practice on Friday, which is their final practice before Sunday's game. Usually Friday's practice is the lightest of the week. Most players don't play if they haven't practiced during the week, but McDaniels said he has no set rule on whether someone can play after not practicing. The Broncos are not giving up hope that Orton can play Sunday. The winner of the Broncos-Chargers game will be in sole possession of first place in ..."
Orton injures ankle
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November 16
Denver Post
 
"There is now a mirror image to the tortoise and the hare fable. It was the Broncos' Game 9 story of Kyle Orton. No rabbit, Orton started fast against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, but couldn't finish. Tackled from behind on essentially the final offensive play of the first half, Orton limped off with a sprained left ankle and didn't return. With backup quarterback Chris Simms struggling to shake off nearly 3 1/2 years of rust, the Broncos suffered a disheartening 27-17 loss to the Redskins before another sellout crowd at FedEx Field."
Former Bronco Sharpe going into D-II hall
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October 24
Denver Post
 
"Shannon Sharpe, who was part of the Broncos' two Super Bowl wins in the 1990s, will be the lone inductee this December to the Division II Football Hall of Fame, it was announced Thursday. Sharpe played at Savannah State and was taken in the seventh round (192nd overall) by the Broncos in 1990 NFL draft. The tight end played 14 seasons in the NFL. The induction is Dec. 11 in Florence, Ala., and is part of the ceremony for the Harlon Hill Trophy, which goes to the top Division II player each season."
Cowboys' Jones official out for Broncos game
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October 3
San Antonio Express-News
 
"The Dallas Cowboys official injury report for Sunday's game at Denver yielded no surprises. The team declared running back Felix Jones out after he suffered a knee injury in the 21-7 win over Carolina on Monday night. Rookie safety Mike Hamlin (arm) and linebacker Curtis Johnson (hamstring) are also out. Running back Marion Barber (thigh) is probable after missing the Carolina game. Coach Wade Phillips and team owner Jerry Jones said they expect Barber to play. Left tackle Flozell Adams (shoulder), rookie linebacker Jason Williams (ankle) and linebacker DeMarcus Ware (neck) are also probable. Adams, who has yet to give up a sack this season, returned to practice Friday after sitting out ..."
Sources: Shanahan planned to cut WR Marshall
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September 13
ESPN.com
 
"Brandon Marshall has had his troubles with new coach Josh McDaniels this year, but he wouldn't even be a Denver Bronco if Mike Shanahan had still been around. Shanahan was planning to cut Marshall after the receiver played in his first Pro Bowl in February, according to sources familiar with the former Broncos' coach postseason thoughts. The coach went so far to share his plans with quarterback Jay Cutler, a day before Shanahan himself was surprisingly fired. Cutler was later traded to the Chicago Bears. Sources said Shanahan had grown weary with Marshall off the field and felt he was unreliable on the field, despite leading all NFL receivers with 206 catches for 2,590 yards over the ..."
Orton to start Broncos' opener
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September 11
Denver Post
 
"Barring a stitch problem in pregame warmups, Kyle Orton will be the Broncos' starting quarterback Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Orton has been taking all the snaps from starting center Casey Wiegmann this week. He was the quarterback with the first-team offense today, as he was Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Wearing a glove on his right throwing hand to protect his bandage, which protects the stitches to close the gash on his right index finger, Orton is throwing the ball with his usual zip and depth. Orton, perhaps by coaches orders, said: "We'll see on Sunday.""
New deal for Marshall on hold
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September 10
Denver Post
 
"The Broncos are in a tough spot with Brandon Marshall. They could use his talent and productivity. They're paying $2.198 million this year in return for his talent and productivity. But they know Marshall is not happy with $2.198 million. He's asked to be traded. Can he be productive if unhappy? Earlier in training camp, the Broncos submitted at least one contract proposal to Marshall, according to two NFL sources. The proposal was considered to be team-favorable and was quickly rejected. Since that proposal, Marshall was suspended for conduct detrimental to the team."
Sources: Marshall, Broncos talking contract
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September 9
ESPN.com
 
"Despite their stormy relationship, the Denver Broncos are now exploring the possibility of giving a contract extension to wide receiver Brandon Marshall, two league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday. The potential new deal would put Marshall's salary more in line with some of the game's other highly-paid receivers. Due to the fact he has been unable to get a long-term deal, Marshall has been clinging to the hopes that Denver would deal him. But now, in a new approach, the deal Denver might make is not for Marshall, but rather with Marshall."
Brandstater's not ready yet
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September 8
Longmont Times-Call
 
"By Friday, sports talk radio was alive with calls for Tom Brandstater to be the starting quarterback of the Denver Broncos.It's understandable, I guess. After all, the night before, he did lead the Broncos to their only win of the preseason, 19--0 against the Arizona Cardinals.Of course, backup quarterbacks are often popular among the fans. Get the starter out of there, they say, and give this other guy a shot!Don't let the result of one preseason game cloud your judgement, however. Brandstater's not ready to be a starting quarterback in the NFL.Let's not forget: This is the same guy who nine months ago couldn't beat Colorado State in the New Mexico Bowl. And this is the same guy who was ..."
Jets' interest in Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall has waned
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September 8
New York Daily News
 
"It was all quiet on the Brandon Marshall front Monday - and it apparently will stay that way. Even though they're continuing to explore the wide-receiver market, the Jets have shifted their attention away from the Broncos' Pro Bowl wideout, according to league sources. The Jets have been interested in Marshall for several weeks, and the trade speculation was rampant Sunday when they acquired former Patriots QB Kevin O'Connell from the Lions. The Broncos are coached by Josh McDaniels, formerly the Patriots' offensive coordinator. There was some thought around the league that the Jets would use O'Connell as a bargaining chip for Marshall."
Broncos sign DE Vonnie Holliday
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September 6
Denver Post
 
"The Broncos completed a deal today for veteran defensive end Vonnie Holliday. The 6-foot-5, 288-pound Holliday was a solid defensive tackle/end for the Green Bay Packers from 1998-2002 before moving on to Kansas City and the Miami Dolphins. He will be expected to play both the 5-technique defensive end and nose tackle positions in the Broncos' 3-4 defensive alignment. "He's versatile so he can play wherever the team decides to play him," said Holliday's agent Cary Fabrikant. "He's an extremely talented football player who's been a starter for long periods of time. He's familar with the defense.""
Crowder goes, Moss stays for Broncos
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September 6
Denver Post
 
"Two years ago, the Broncos used their top two draft picks on Jarvis Moss and Tim Crowder, with the hope the defensive ends would energize the team's pass rush. For the 2009 season, both players were converted to outside linebacker, likely competing with each other for a roster spot. Saturday, Crowder was cut. Moss, meanwhile, was told he made the 53-man roster. Crowder, a second-round pick in 2007, failed to turn into a dominant pass rusher in two seasons in a 4-3 defense under Mike Shanahan, and the Broncos' new coaching staff apparently determined he wasn't a fit for a their new 3-4 scheme as well. Crowder could not be reached for comment. Moss also has struggled at times through his ..."
Plane with NY Giants logo in Denver apparently had nothing to do with Brandon Marshall
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September 3
The Times of Trenton
 
"The plane with the Giants logo that has sparked an overnight Internet frenzy of rumors of an impending trade of Brandon Marshall to the Giants appears to have been making nothing more than a coincidental trip to Denver. In talking with folks in the know Thursday, I'm told the plane was not there as part of a meeting between any team officials and Marshall. Plus, a team spokesman said the Giants do not own a private plane. None of the members of the Mara family owns a plane. There is a plane owned by the Tisch family, though it's unclear if it's marked with the Giants' "NY" logo."
Broncos accuse Jets of tampering with wide receiver Brandon Marshall
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September 3
New York Daily News
 
"A little bit of the Jets-Patriots rivalry has traveled west. After two weeks of hearing about the Jets' reported interest in disgruntled Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall, the Broncos apparently got fed up and dropped the "T" word - tampering. The Broncos are monitoring the Jets' comments to gauge whether they are tampering with Marshall, ESPN reported Wednesday. Marshall, currently suspended for conduct detrimental to the team, wants out of Denver, but the Broncos say they have no intention of trading him. Denver is coached by former Patriots assistant Josh McDaniels, a disciple of Bill Belichick. McDaniels was on Belichick's staff in 2006, when the Patriots filed formal charges ..."
Jets Not Eyeing Marshall
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September 3
New York Post
 
"A report yesterday said the Broncos are carefully monitoring any public comments made by the Jets that might indicate Gang Green is tampering with suspended Denver receiver Brandon Marshall. But don't expect the Broncos to be very busy in that area. The Jets have not made any public comments on Marshall. Nor will they. And, sources have told The Post, they're not interested trading for the disgruntled receiver because the Broncos are asking too much in return -- reportedly, a first-round pick and more. The Jets have publicly backed their receiving corps, which includes veteran Jerricho Cotchery and unproven Chansi Stuckey, David Clowney and Brad Smith. Meanwhile, Broncos coach Josh ..."
McDaniels: No Marshall trade talks underway
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September 2
Denver Post
 
"Broncos coach Josh McDaniels squashed rumors today that the team is looking to trade suspended wide receiver Brandon Marshall. "There is no discussions whatsoever taking place between Denver Broncos and any team in the National Football League regarding Brandon Marshall," McDaniels said. "We're looking forward to having Brandon back on the 6th of September and starting our (season-opening) preparation with him.""
Jets 'intrigued' by Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall but price tag too steep
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September 2
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"According to someone with knowledge of the situation, the Jets are "intrigued" by the possibility of acquiring disgruntled Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall, but right now the price tag is too high. The person requested anonymity because neither the Jets nor Broncos have publicly acknowledged talking about a trade involving Marshall. Currently, Denver is said to want a first- and third-round pick for Marshall and the receiver wants a lucrative new contract on top of that. He is making $2.2 million this season. Newsday initially reported that the Jets had interest in Marshall. Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum, who always does his due diligence in matters such as this, would ..."
Broncos monitor Jets for tampering
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September 2
ESPN.com
 
"The Denver Broncos are carefully monitoring any public comments made by the New York Jets that might indicate the team is tampering with suspended receiver Brandon Marshall, sources said Wednesday. Broncos coach Josh McDaniels has consistently stated the team intends for Marshall, who wants either a new contract or a trade, to play for Denver this season. On Friday, Denver suspended Marshall through Sept. 5 for "detrimental" conduct. The Broncos want Marshall to accept playing for them as the only outcome so that he will conform his behavior. The concern for the Broncos is those attempts could be undermined if the brooding Pro Bowl player becomes convinced a trade is possible."
Jets consider deal for unhappy receiver Marshall
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September 2
Newsday
 
"The Jets are seriously exploring the possibility of trading for Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall, according to a league source familiar with the Jets' situation. Marshall, who was suspended Friday by the Broncos for conduct detrimental to the team, is one of the most talented but troubled receivers in the game. He has expressed a desire for a new contract through much of the offseason and preseason and also has asked to be traded. Although coach Rex Ryan repeatedly has said he is satisfied with his receivers, the Jets have taken a look at acquiring an established receiver. Jerricho Cotchery is the Jets' only proven veteran receiver. It is believed the Broncos would want a first-round ..."
Orton's finger injury puts QB spot on the spot
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August 31
Denver Post
 
"Hurry up and heal, Chris Simms. As the Broncos' quarterback situation stood Sunday night, there was a chance Simms was in position to heal from his left ankle sprain before Kyle Orton was able to recover from his right index finger injury. Orton had a delayed reaction to his injury, which occurred following an incomplete pass on a third-and-2 play with 5:37 remaining in the first half. NBC cameras showed his right finger bleeding. It then appears his finger was yanked into place. Teammates could hear Orton scream in pain before he was escorted to the locker room. Afterwards, his right finger was heavily bandaged but he would not reveal specifics of his injury, per instructions of Broncos ..."
Marshall, Broncos nearing breaking point
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August 20
Longmont Times-Call
 
"Brandon Marshall could not have been happier last Friday.The Denver Broncos receiver called that day, when he was acquitted of misdemeanor battery charges, "one of the best days for the past three years of my life."He hasn't been so pleased the past few days, however, and on Wednesday, he admitted his relationship with the Broncos could be nearing a point of no repair."Unfortunately, sometimes it gets to that point," he said. "There are trust issues on both sides and it's understandable. We have to try our best to move forward."Marshall said he believed the two sides were moving forward, until Friday night.While Marshall was in an Atlanta courtroom that day, the rest of the Broncos were in ..."
Marshall rift with Broncos getting bigger
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August 20
Denver Post
 
"Brandon Marshall's behavior during practice Wednesday morning and his comments afterward make two things clear: The disgruntled wide receiver still wants out of Denver, and he is not ready to play in a game. In a candid interview after practice, Marshall admitted he has "trust issues" and is "not being close at all" to grasping the Broncos' offensive playbook. The result is that the rift between the Broncos and their star wideout that began in the spring appears to be growing wider as the regular season draws closer. Marshall, the Broncos' most productive receiver each of the past two years and a starter in the Pro Bowl last season, did not take any repetitions with the first- or ..."
Unhappy Marshall says breaking point could be near
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August 19
Denver Post
 
"Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall today admitted he is very behind in learning the offense and that he remains unhappy with team management. Marshall denied asking the team for more money, but said it is possible his relationship with the team could reach a breaking point. Marshall and his agent, Kennard McGuire, met with front office officials Monday afternoon. "Unfortunately, sometimes it gets to that point. There are trust issues on both sides and that's understandable," Marshall said. "We've got to try our best to move forward." Marshall has previously expressed - through a post on his blog - distrust with the team's medical staff over a nagging hip injury from last season, and ..."
Jets looking to make trade for wide receiver with Brandon Marshall, Dwanye Bowe on radar
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August 19
New York Daily News
 
"The Jets are known for making deals in August - remember some guy named Favre? - and they're thinking trade once again. They're exploring the wide-receiver market and have held preliminary discussions with a few teams, according to NFL sources. Although he's not officially on the trading block, the biggest name on the Jets' radar is the Broncos' Brandon Marshall, who has issued a pay me-or-trade me demand. The Broncos reportedly have no interest in trading Marshall, 25, one of the top young receivers in the league, but they also said the same thing about quarterback Jay Cutler - and now he's playing for the Bears. Because of off-the-field issues, a surgically repaired hip and enormous ..."
Broncos apologize to WR Brandon Marshall
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August 18
NFL.com
 
"The Denver Broncos apologized to disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Marshall this week for an incident involving their public relations staff, according to league and team sources, another unusual event in what has been a trying offseason between the sides. Broncos chief operating officer Joe Ellis apologized to Marshall on behalf of the organization after a junior member of the team's public relations staff was instructing players Friday on what to say after the team's preseason game that night, according to sources. The public relations staffer specifically was urging them not to express too much joy or emotion if questioned by the media about Marshall's acquittal on battery charges ..."
Again, Broncos' Marshall seeks pay boost
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August 18
Denver Post
 
"That didn't take long. On the first business day after Brandon Marshall was exonerated of battery charges following a trial Friday in Atlanta, his agent, Kennard McGuire, walked into Broncos headquarters at Dove Valley between training camp workout sessions Monday. Two NFL sources said McGuire sought out Broncos management to get a feel for the team's position on giving Marshall a contract extension. The Broncos told McGuire that at this time they were not willing to rework the wide receiver's deal, which has one year and $2.2 million remaining. Marshall then reiterated his trade demand that he first issued in June. The Broncos again told Marshall on Monday that they would not trade him. ..."
Bowlen mum on contract extension
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August 15
Denver Post
 
"Now that Brandon Marshall has his legal problems behind him, the question is whether he will move forward with his task of being a productive receiver for the Broncos. "I sure hope so," Broncos owner Pat Bowlen said prior to his team's preseason opener here Friday against the San Francisco 49ers. "He obviously will have to come down from what he's been through and get his head straight, but it's good for him that he was exonerated." As for the issue of Marshall's health, he is nearly fully recovered from the leg injury he suffered two weeks ago and should return to practice soon, maybe even Sunday. So if Marshall is no longer burdened by off-field issues and can quickly prove he has ..."
Broncos, Moreno close to deal
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August 7
Denver Post
 
"Significant progress has been made in contract negotiations between the Broncos and running back Knowshon Moreno, an NFL source said tonight. An agreement on what will be a 5-year deal has not yet been reached for the team's top draft pick, but it's getting close. Moreno was still in Georgia as the Broncos prepared for their scrimmage tonight at Invesco Field at Mile High. The worth of Moreno's deal is expected to be at least $22 million ($2 million more than No. 13 pick Brian Orakpo) with a guarantee in excess of $12.5 million."
Brandon Marshall no longer on Ravens' radar
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August 3
Baltimore Sun
 
"It appears the Ravens interest in disgruntled Denver receiver Brandon Marshall is just about over. It started disappearing the moment Derrick Mason appeared at training camp, and was just about gone once Mason stepped on the field Sunday morning. "Our interest in Brandon Marshall is between slim and none, and slim just walked out on the field," said one source, pointing to Mason."
Broncos' 2007 pick Moss may be considering retirement
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August 2
Denver Post
 
"Jarvis Moss, the Broncos' first-round draft pick just two years ago, left training camp Saturday to contemplate whether he wants to continue playing, several team sources confirmed. "He was excused for a very personal reason," said Broncos coach Josh McDaniels. "I am going to respect that, and I hope everybody else does, too." Moss has struggled almost from the time the Broncos selected him with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2007 draft and gave him a five-year, $14.95 million contract with an $8.06 million guarantee. If Moss retires, there's a chance he could have to refund nearly $3.6 million of his guarantee back to the Broncos. A defensive end out of Florida who made his mark by ..."
Bailey stays silent about injury status
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August 1
Denver Post
 
"See Champ run - at least some early-morning sprints anyway. See Champ walk - to the weight room. But folks who attended Broncos' training camp Friday did not see the eight-time Pro Bowl selection practice with the team. Bailey begins the team's preseason work on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, along with safety Renaldo Hill and defensive tackle Marcus Thomas. The list is a designation for players who cannot participate at the start of a team's training camp. Bailey had offseason elbow surgery and had suffered a torn groin muscle that kept him out of seven games last season, but Broncos coach Josh McDaniels refused to say whether Bailey was being held out of practice because of ..."
Broncos, Moreno are far apart in talks as camp kicks off
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July 31
Denver Post
 
"Call him fast. Call him talented. Call him soon-to-be wealthy. And beginning today, people can call him No-Show Moreno. The Broncos will open training camp today without their No. 1 draft pick, Knowshon Moreno. The team and its rookie running back are so far apart in contract negotiations, Moreno will wake up today in his college home state of Georgia. No sense rushing to Denver when a new contract isn't imminent. The Broncos are further along in negotiations with their second first-round choice, outside linebacker Robert Ayers. Still, the two sides would have had to work through Thursday night to keep Ayers from joining Moreno as the Broncos' first rookie holdouts since 2004. "I want to ..."
Ravens may explore trade for Broncos' Marshall
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July 29
Yahoo! Sports
 
"Two NFL sources said the Baltimore Ravens may revisit the idea of trading for unhappy Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall(notes) if veteran Derrick Mason(notes) doesn't return from his sudden retirement. This comes after the Ravens were unsuccessful in getting veteran Drew Bennett(notes) to return. Bennett passed a physical last week, but then complained about an old knee injury before deciding to not play. Bennett's decision and Mason's retirement earlier this month have left the Ravens in a lurch at wide receiver. The Ravens think Mason's retirement was partly a ploy to help get more money from the team. (Mason had asked to renegotiate his deal earlier in the offseason.) "The ..."
No room for Vick in Denver
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July 29
Denver Post
 
"Saying the Broncos are "content" with the 80 players on their current roster, coach Josh McDaniels said Tuesday the team would not be inclined to offer Michael Vick a chance to restart his NFL career. "We have looked at every player that we feel out there could help us at this time and we're very happy with the 80 guys we have going to camp right now. . . . we're very content with the situation we have," McDaniels said. Vick, 29, served 18 months in federal prison for running a dogfighting ring and was released from home confinement on July 20. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell awarded Vick a conditional re-instatement to the league Monday. The Broncos have a little more information to go on ..."
Sign of times: Moreno, Ayers fail to report
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July 28
Denver Post
 
"The Broncos continue to negotiate with their two first-round draft picks - running back Knowshon Moreno of Georgia and defensive end-linebacker Robert Ayers of Tennessee - but have yet to close the deals. In fact, few first- rounders in the NFL have signed. Moreno, selected 12th overall, and Ayers (18th) were the only rookies who did not report Monday to the team's Dove Valley complex. Moreno was at the Georgia campus Monday. Broncos coach Josh McDaniels said the largely rookies-only workouts this week are important, but that Moreno and Ayers would really start to lose ground if they missed time Friday and beyond. The Broncos will make daily installations on offense and defense starting ..."
Brandon Marshall reports to Broncos camp
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July 27
Denver Post
 
"Disgruntled Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall has reported to team headquarters along with the rest of Denver's injured players, rookies and quarterbacks this morning for the unofficial start of training camp. He is expected to address the media this afternoon. Because he wants a renegotiated contract, Marshall, who had offseason hip surgery, has not been with the team during the offseason and decided to receive personal treatment elsewhere. He also skipped the team's final minicamp, leaving himself vulnerable to $35,329 in fines and repayment of the signing bonus he received in 2006. The fine for skipping training camp is $15,888 a day. Marshall wants to renegotiate the $2.198 ..."
Moreno deal appears far from imminent
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July 27
Denver Post
 
"During an offseason when the iconic coach was fired, the young Pro Bowl quarterback was traded and the star wide receiver announced his displeasure by skipping the team's offseason rehabilitation program, why should the Broncos expect their No. 1 draft pick to show up for the first day of training camp? The Broncos and Knowshon Moreno were so far away from an agreement Sunday afternoon, one NFL source said there was "no way" the rookie running back from Georgia would show up today for the unofficial start of training camp. The Broncos made Moreno the first running back taken in the 2009 NFL draft when they selected him with the No. 12 overall choice. He is expected to eventually receive a ..."
Broncos sign rookie CB Alphonso Smith
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July 27
Denver Post
 
"The Broncos agreed to terms on a four-year contract Sunday with second-round draft pick Alphonso Smith, a cornerback from Wake Forest. Smith was the No. 37 overall selection in the 2009 draft, a pick the Broncos obtained from Seattle by dealing away one of their first-round picks in 2010. He was to formally sign Sunday evening a contract that guaranteed roughly $2.85 million. Smith is expected to eventually contribute as a nickelback behind starting corners Champ Bailey and Andre' Goodman. Smith is also considered an exceptional punt returner, a position currently held by Eddie Royal. Smith said he will begin camp conceding nothing, but accepting whatever role he receives. "I have a lot of ..."
A super secondary for Broncos?
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July 19
Denver Post
 
"Operating amid thunderous outrage of what was a tumultuous start to the offseason, the Broncos may have quietly gathered one of the NFL's best secondaries. "We should be the top secondary in the league," strong safety Renaldo Hill said. "I don't think anyone is expecting anything less." The boldness of Hill's statement was nearly concealed by his low-key delivery and unassuming nature. Later, Hill said he meant that through hard work, his unit can become the best. But, upon reflection, there may have been no reason for Hill to backpedal. Think about it: Name another secondary that has two Hall of Fame-caliber defensive backs with 15 combined Pro Bowls, as the Broncos do in cornerback Champ ..."
McDaniels: Dialogue part of Marshall plan
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June 17
Denver Post
 
"As the Brandon Marshall holdout saga becomes increasingly agitated, Broncos coach Josh McDaniels has attempted to send a message of peace. Marshall's agent, Kennard Mc-Guire, made an aggressive negotiating move Tuesday by telling Fox 31 News that Marshall requested a trade during the wide receiver's one-on-one meeting with Broncos owner Pat Bowlen last Friday afternoon. The meeting occurred after Marshall skipped the mandatory minicamp session that morning. Marshall later was spotted carrying packed boxes to his car before leaving the team's Dove Valley headquarters. "Mr. Bowlen has said that ownership will do everything in its power to accommodate his wishes," McGuire told the television ..."
Flush at LB, Broncos cut Greene
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June 17
Denver Post
 
"Louis Greene, a Broncos special teams standout the past five seasons, has been released. An undrafted free agent out of Alcorn State in 2004, Greene, 29, was a backup linebacker who made his mark by playing on all four of the Broncos' special-team units. It would have been difficult for the Broncos to keep Greene as an extra linebacker now that so many defensive ends like Tim Crowder, Elvis Dumervil, Jarvis Moss, Darrell Reid and first-round drafted rookie Robert Ayers are dropping back from defensive linemen to outside linebacker in the new 3-4 system."
McDaniels says Broncos will continue talking with Marshall
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June 16
Denver Post
 
"With the agent representing receiver Brandon Marshall coming out to speak on behalf of Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, the Broncos have responded with the message they can speak for themselves. "We met after Pat's meeting with Brandon and are going to continue our dialogue with Brandon and his representative," said Broncos coach Josh McDaniels. "We look forward to having Brandon at training camp." Marshall and his agent, Kennard McGuire, have taken the offensive. McGuire told Fox 31 News that "there was a request for a trade. Mr. Bowlen has said that ownership will do everything in its power to accommodate his wishes.""
Brandon Marshall to the Bears? Maybe
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June 15
NBC Sports
 
"If there's one thing Bears fans still want, it's a wide receiver. There's a belief, perhaps rooted in reality -- even if it's a little unrealistic, maybe -- that Cutler can only be as good as his wide receivers. If they're bad, he won't be able to overcome. Or vice versa. Whether or not this is actually true seems dubious. Cutler will likely improve the Bears in a variety of ways, even if his receivers aren't the standard he had in Denver. His feet -- his ability to keep plays alive outside of the pocket -- is one of his more underrated skills, something the Bears haven't had, like, ever. All the same, there's no arguing with the fact that the Bears wideouts are not particularly gifted. ..."
Broncos' Marshall misses workout, meets with Bowlen
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June 13
Denver Post
 
"Wearing a dark T-shirt and dark athletic shorts, Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall walked into Dove Valley headquarters Friday afternoon for a private meeting with team owner Pat Bowlen. Marshall walked out a little more than an hour later carrying packed boxes to his car before driving away from the players' parking lot without comment, leaving behind this dark possibility: Has he caught his last pass for the Broncos? Anything must be considered possible in an offseason in which the Broncos have already said goodbye to star quarterback Jay Cutler. Only this time, don't blame new Broncos coach Josh McDaniels if Cutler's former favorite receiver follows him through the exit doors. While ..."
Marshall a no-show at Broncos minicamp
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June 12
Denver Post
 
"Broncos star reciever Brandon Marshall did not show up for the team's mandatory minicamp this morning. Marshall is in the final year of a four-year contract that will pay him $2.198 million this year. Marshall, who is recovering from hip surgery, would not have been able to participate in the three practices this weekend, but was required to show up for rehab treatments."
Broncos WR Marshall likely to be back for minicamp
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June 11
Denver Post
 
"For all the offseason drama involving their top two offensive stars of the past two seasons, the Broncos have yet to encounter an official holdout. There's been a trade. There's been a rehabilitation out of state with an underlying feel of an unofficial holdout. But a holdout can't officially begin until Friday, when the Broncos hold their mandatory minicamp. There will not be a Jay Cutler watch. The once disgruntled quarterback has been traded to the Chicago Bears, where presumably he is no longer disgruntled. That leaves receiver Brandon Marshall, who three weeks ago decided to shift his rehab program for a surgically repaired hip to Orlando, Fla. Marshall is likely to return to the ..."