Broncos WR Carlos Henderson Will Not Report for Start of Training Camp by Kyle Fredrickson & Ryan O’Halloran Denver Post July 26, 2018
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Broncos WR Carlos Henderson will not report for start of training camp By Kyle Fredrickson & Ryan O’Halloran Denver Post July 26, 2018 Broncos receiver Carlos Henderson, already facing a tough battle to make the 53-man roster, will not be reporting to training camp on Friday, according to a team source. The Broncos will place Henderson on the “Did Not Report” list. If they choose, the Broncos could fine Henderson $30,000 for every missed day of camp. Henderson’s agent, Erik Burkhardt, declined comment in a text message to The Denver Post. A third-round pick in 2017, Henderson missed all of his rookie year because of a thumb injury. In January, he was arrested in Louisiana for possession of marijuana. He entered a diversion program in June. The Broncos drafted Courtland Sutton (second round) and DaeSean Hamilton (fourth round), pushing Henderson further down the depth chart. A hamstring injury sidelined Henderson for mandatory minicamp last month and Broncos coach Vance Joseph said: “He’s got to get back on the field if he wants to make this football team.” Henderson would likely be without a roster spot If the Broncos keep six receivers, including Jordan Taylor (still rehabilitating a hip injury) and Isaiah McKenzie. Until Henderson shows up, the Broncos can sign another player since Henderson will not count toward the 90-man roster limit. TSN in Canada reported Wednesday that receiver Mark Chapman was en route to Denver. Chapman, who played at Central Michigan, was the first overall pick in the CFL draft by Hamilton, but has not played a game. Broncos RB De’Angelo Henderson, now fully healthy for training camp, recounts vehicle crash rehab By Kyle Fredrickson Denver Post July 26, 2018 Broncos running back De’Angelo Henderson showed up to the start of organized team activities in May only days after his Jeep Wrangler was t-boned and then flipped in the middle of a busy Parker intersection. Turns out, Henderson’s recovery was far from over. “I didn’t how much it was going to affect me afterward,” Henderson said. “I went to sleep that night, woke up and I was OK. But like a week later, I started to feel everything that happened. I got treated and stuff just kept coming back-to-back. I had an oblique and hamstring (issue) and some different things. “It hit me late and I wasn’t expecting it.” Henderson, selected No. 203 overall (sixth round) in the 2017 NFL draft, continued rehabilitation during the break in his home state of South Carolina where he formerly starred at Coastal Carolina. “You definitely want to clean your game up in all aspects, whether it’s eating clean or training every day,” Henderson said. “I had a chance this offseason to really focus on what I need to get done and recover well.” Henderson appeared in five games as a rookie last season with seven rushes for 13 yards. He caught two passes — including a 29-yard touchdown reception in the season finale home loss to the Chiefs. A greater role in Year 2 will require beating out returning tailback Devontae Booker and a trio of rookies: Royce Freeman, David Anderson and Phillip Lindsay. “With us being so young, so underrated and so unproven, it’s just going to bring out so much great stuff in all of us,” Henderson said. “I know we’re all excited to showcase what we really can do.” Thankfully, Henderson can also put his harrowing wreck in the rear-view mirror for good. Denver Sports Omelette: Broncos stats to watch in the 2018 season By Joe Nguyen Denver Post July 26, 2018 With Broncos training camp around the corner, here’s a look at some Denver players who could climb up the franchise’s record book this season. Chris Harris Jr.: Key stats — 16 interceptions (14th), 3 pick-sixes (T-fourth) The All-Pro cornerback is one interception away from tying for 12th with Ray Crockett and Charlie Greer, and four picks from climbing into the top 10. He is one pick-six away from tying Tyron Braxton and Mike Harden for second place. The leader? Former No-Fly Zone partner Aqib Talib with six. Von Miller: Key stats — 83.5 sacks (2nd), 22 forced fumbles (1st) A monster — or rather Von-ster — season could see Miller become the Broncos’ all-time sack leader. He trails only Simon Fletcher, who finished his career with 97.5. Demaryius Thomas: Key stats — 629 receptions (3rd), 8,653 yards receiving (2nd), 57 TD receptions (2nd) Denver’s No. 1 receiver has steadily climbed up the ranks over his first eight years with the team. If Thomas stays healthy, he will pass Shannon Sharpe (675) for second place in career receptions. A return to his 2013 run when he caught 14 TDs would put him in first place past Rod Smith (68). Emmanuel Sanders: Key stats — 303 receptions (10th), 4,126 yards receiving (13th), 22 TD receptions (T- 17th) Sanders should jump up several spots across all three categories this season. In catches, he has a strong chance of leaping over Brandon Marshall (327) and Steve Watson (353) into No. 8 all-time. A 600-yard season would propel him past Al Denson (4,150), Rick Upchurch (4,369) and Mark Jackson (4,746) into No. 10. And if he gets three or more touchdown catches, he’ll move into No. 12. Denver Broncos position preview: Nowhere to go but up for special teams unit By Kyle Fredrickson Denver Post July 26, 2018 When Tom McMahon accepted the role as Broncos special teams coordinator in January, the longtime NFL assistant coach inherited some less-than-impressive Denver game film from last season. Eight missed Brandon McManus field goals (two blocked). Six Isaiah McKenzie muffed punts (two lost). Return touchdowns by the Chargers (punt) and Patriots (kickoff). Two Riley Dixon punts blocked. The list goes on and on. So, why did it all go so wrong? “I’m not going to go back and try and say what somebody should have done,” McMahon told reporters during organized team activities. “I’ve made plenty of my own mistakes.” A forward-focused mentality would serve this beleaguered unit well. Change arrives at punter as the addition of the always-charismatic Marquette King from the Raiders, who ranked third in the league for net punting yardage last fall (42.7). Although McManus was inconsistent last season he has been among the league’s best before 2017 and is now a team leader. “I’ve been here five years now, so even though it’s still a young team, I’m one of the older guys here now,” McManus said. “I know that they respect me. They see me working hard in the weight room, running and competing with these guys. I’ll be able to speak up a little more this year than I have in the past.” The most glaring question mark concerning Broncos special teams play concerns the return game. McKenzie must work to regain the coaching staff’s trust on punts and has competition from wide receivers Jordan Taylor and DaeSean Hamilton, cornerback Brendan Langley, running back Phillip Lindsay and potentially others. Tailback Devontae Booker led the Broncos with 14 kickoff returns last fall, but the job is open until locked down by one of several speedy options on the roster. “I think the returners look good,” McMahon said. “I think we have a stable of guys that can do it for us. It’s going to be interesting to see who pops and who separates themselves. You really can’t do that until you get into preseason games and it’s a live ball, it’s coming down the field.” Broncos special teams No. Player Pos. Age Year Ht./Wt. College 1 Marquette King P 29 7th 6-0/195 Fort Valley State 2017 team: Raiders Signed through 2020 Cap number: $1,666,666 Released by the Raiders and signed in Denver. He pinned 28 punts inside the 20-yard line last fall. King is also expected to handle holding duties on field goals. 42 Casey Kreiter LS 27 3rd 6-1/250 Iowa 2017 team: Broncos Signed through 2018 Cap number: $630,000 Appeared in 26 games over the last two seasons with the Broncos and in every game during 2017. 8 Brandon McManus K 27 5th 6-3/301 Temple 2017 team: Broncos Signed through Cap number: $3,500,000 Missed five field goals over the Broncos first five games, but rebounded to finish the season 24-32 (75 percent). McManus will also handle placekicking duties. Single-game Broncos tickets are on sale, but only individual seats remain after pairs sell out By Ryan O’Halloran, Adrian Crawford & Joe Nguyen Denver Post July 26, 2018 Have an extra cup of coffee this morning, Broncos fans, and warm that computer up. Single-game tickets for the 2018 season were made available at 10 a.m., including 2,000 half-priced seats. The most cut-rate tickets will run you $16.50. Pairs of regular and half-price single-game Broncos tickets sold out in 12 minutes this morning, the team announced. According to the team, the most popular games requested were the season opener against Seattle (Sept. 9) and the Nov. 25 game against Pittsburgh. The Broncos said a Ticketmaster “Verified Fan” record of more than 37,000 customers pre-registered for the half-price tickets. To have a shot at the cheap seats, you had to register with Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan Program by late Monday night.