denver broncos 2015 weekly press release

Denver Broncos Football Media Relations Staff: Patrick Smyth, Vice President of Public Relations • (303-264-5536) • [email protected] Erich Schubert, Senior Manager of Media Relations • (303-264-5503) • [email protected] Seth Medvin, Media Relations Coordinator • (303-264-5608) • [email protected] 2 World Championships • 7 Super Bowls • 9 AFC Title Games • 14 AFC West Titles • 21 Playoff Berths • 27 Winning Seasons

DENVER BRONCOS QUICK HITS PRESEASON game #2 Denver last week tied for the NFL lead with seven sacks from seven different players during its 22-20 win against Seattle in its preseason opener. See Page 2 The Broncos lead the all-time preseason series with Houston 4-2 (2-1 in Denver Broncos (1-0) at (1-0) road games). See Page 4 Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 • 7 p.m. CDT For the 13th consecutive year, the Broncos are holding training camp at their practice facility, the UCHealth Training Center, in Englewood, Colo. See Page 6 NRG Stadium (71,795) • Houston The Broncos, who won the AFC West for the 14th time in their history in BROADCAST INFORMATION 2014, own the most titles among division members. See Page 6 Owner Pat Bowlen, who was elected to the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame TELEVISION: KTVD-20 Ron Zappolo (play-by-play) in 2015, has experienced more appearances (6) than losing Alfred Williams (color analyst) seasons (5) in his 31 years with the team. See Pages 7-8 Rod Mackey (sideline) E.V.P. of Football Ops./GM John Elway has signed or extended the con- LOCAL RADIO: KOA (850 AM) Dave Logan (play-by-play) tracts of 14 players who have combined for 20 selections with The Fox (103.5 FM) Ed McCaffrey (color analyst) the Broncos. See Page 9 Andy Lindahl (sideline) Since Elway was hired in 2011 (and coming off a 4-12 record in 2010), SPANISH RADIO: KMXA (1090 AM) Luis Canela (play-by-play) the Broncos have tied for the second-most wins (46) in the NFL. See Page 9 KJMN (92.1 FM) Rafael Medina (color analyst) , who is in his first season as of the Broncos, is a 22-year NFL coaching veteran and a three-time Super Bowl champion. See Page 10 BRONCOS 2015 SCHEDULE In his 30 years in the NFL, including his nine years as a player, Kubiak has been PRESEASON a part of the second-most total wins among active NFL head coaches. See Page 10 Wk. Day Date Opponent Site Time/Result TV/Rec. Broncos Offensive Coordinator (12 yrs.), Defensive 1 Fri. Aug. 14 at Seattle CenturyLink Field W, 22-20 1-0 Coordinator (24 yrs.) and Special Teams Coordinator Joe 2 Sat. Aug. 22 at Houston NRG Stadium 7 p.m. CDT KTVD-20 DeCamillis (23 yrs.) represent the most experienced trio of coordinators in 3 Sat. Aug. 29 SAN FRANCISCO Sports Authority Field at Mile High 7 p.m. MDT KTVD-20 the league with 59 combined years of coordinator experience. See Page 11 4 Thu. Sept. 3 ARIZONA Sports Authority Field at Mile High 7 p.m. MDT KTVD-20 REGULAR SEASON Dennison’s 15-year tenure on the Broncos’ coaching staff is tied for the Wk. Day Date Opponent Site Time TV fourth longest in franchise history, and his 26 total years with Denver rep- 1 Sun. Sept. 13 BALTIMORE Sports Authority Field at Mile High 2:25 p.m. MDT CBS resent the most in team history for a player/coach. See Page 13 2 Thu. Sept. 17 at Kansas City Arrowhead Stadium 7:25 p.m. CDT NFLN/CBS Since Phillips’ first stint as the Broncos’ beginning 3 Sun. Sept. 27 at Detroit Ford Field 8:30 p.m. EDT NBC in 1989, every team Phillips has coached for has made the postseason 4 Sun. Oct. 4 MINNESOTA Sports Authority Field at Mile High 2:25 p.m. MDT FOX during his first season on staff. See Page 22 5 Sun. Oct. 11 at Oakland O.co Coliseum 1:25 p.m. PDT CBS* 6 Sun. Oct. 18 at Cleveland FirstEnergy Stadium 1 p.m. EDT CBS* Nine of the Broncos’ NFL-high and team-record 11 Pro Bowl players from 7 BYE a year ago are on the club’s active roster. See Page 7 8 Sun. Nov. 1 GREEN BAY Sports Authority Field at Mile High 6:30 p.m. MST NBC* Five-time MVP QB ’s 94 passes from 2013-14 rep- 9 Sun. Nov. 8 at Indianapolis Lucas Oil Stadium 4:25 p.m. EST CBS* resent the most in pro football history in a two-year span and more than double 10 Sun. Nov. 15 KANSAS CITY Sports Authority Field at Mile High 2:25 p.m. MST CBS* the output by any other player in Years 16 & 17 of their careers. See Page 18 11 Sun. Nov. 22 at Chicago Soldier Field 12 p.m. CST CBS* 12 Sun. Nov. 29 NEW ENGLAND Sports Authority Field at Mile High 6:30 p.m. MST NBC* WR is joined by (4) and (3) 13 Sun. Dec. 6 at San Diego Qualcomm Stadium 1:05 p.m. PST CBS* as the only players in league history with three consecutive seasons totaling 14 Sun. Dec. 13 OAKLAND Sports Authority Field at Mile High 2:05 p.m. MST CBS* at least 1,400 yards receiving and 10 receiving scores. See Page 18 15 Sun. Dec. 20 at Pittsburgh Heinz Field 4:25 p.m. EST CBS* Broncos OLB DeMarcus Ware ranks 14th in NFL history with 127 career 16 Mon. Dec. 28 CINCINNATI Sports Authority Field at Mile High 6:30 p.m. MST ESPN sacks and needs seven sacks to move into the Top 10 all-time. See Page 22 17 Sun. Jan. 3 SAN DIEGO Sports Authority Field at Mile High 2:25 p.m. MST CBS* * - All Sunday games from Weeks 5-17 are eligible to be moved Denver OLB ’s 49 career sacks are tied for the sixth most in NFL to a different time as part of the NFL’s flex scheduling format. history through a player’s first four seasons. See Page 22

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2014 TEAM COMPARISONS

­BRONCOS/TEXANS 2014 TEAM COMPARISON BRONCOS/TEXANS 2014 INDIVIDUAL COMPARISON BRONCOS TEXANS Record...... 12-4...... 9-7 BRONCOS TEXANS Turnover Margin (NFL Rank). . . .+5 (T-11th) . .+12 (T-2nd) PASSING YARDS Manning ...... 4,727 Fitzpatrick*. . . . .2,483 OFFENSE Osweiler...... 52 Keenum*...... 435 Net Yards Per Game (NFL Rank). . 402.9 (4th). . 344.6 (17th) ...... Mallett...... 400 Yards Per Play (NFL Rank) . . . . . 6.0 (3rd). . . 5.2 (24th) RUSHING YARDS Points Per Game (NFL Rank). . . . 30.1 (2nd). . .23.3 (14th) Anderson...... 849 Foster...... 1,246 Possession Average...... 30:35. . . . .30:53 Hillman ...... 434 Blue...... 528 Net Rushing Yards Per Game. . . 111.6 (15th). . .135.1 (5th) RECEIVING YARDS Net Passing Yards Per Game. . . .291.3 (4th). . 209.5 (24th) D. Thomas...... 1,619 Hopkins...... 1,210 Sanders...... 1,404 A. Johnson*. . . . . 936 Had Intercepted/Yards ...... 15/228. . . . 13/120 J. Thomas*...... 489 D. Johnson . . . . . 331 Sacks Allowed/Yards ...... 17/118. . . . 26/108 POINTS SCORED /Lost...... 16/5. . . . . 19/9 J. Thomas*...... 72 Bullock...... 130 Third Down Pct. (NFL Rank). . . . 44.1% (8th). .38.7% (22nd) McManus...... 68 Foster...... 78 Red Zone TD Pct. (NFL Rank). . . 62.9% (4th).54.2% (T-13th) D. Thomas...... 68 Hopkins...... 36 Giveaways...... 20...... 22 ...... Watt...... 32

DEFENSE Moore*...... 4 Bouye...... 3 Net Yards Per Game (NFL Rank). . 305.2 (3rd). . 348.2 (16st) Talib...... 4 Jackson...... 3 Yards Per Play (NFL Rank) . . . . . 4.7 (2nd). . . .5.2 (6th) ...... Rolle...... 3 Points Per Game (NFL Rank). . . 22.1 (T-16th). . . 19.2 (7th) SACKS Net Rushing Yards Per Game. . . . 79.8 (2nd). . 105.1 (10th) Miller...... 14.0 Watt...... 20.5 Net Passing Yards Per Game. . . .225.4 (9th). . 243.1 (21st) Ware...... 10.0 Mercilus...... 5.0 Intercepted By/Yards...... 18/213. . . . 20/483 DEFENSIVE TACKLES (PRESS BOX TOTALS) Sacks For/Yards ...... 41/252. . . . 38/251 Marshall...... 110 Lewis*...... 84 Opponent Fumbles/Lost...... 21/7. . . . .24/14 Ward...... 74 Watt ...... 78 Roby...... 64 Joseph ...... 75 Third Down Pct. (NFL Rank). . . . 36.5% (5th). . 37.1% (8th) Talib...... 64 Swearinger ...... 73 Red Zone TD Pct. (NFL Rank). . 57.7% (22nd). . 33.9% (3rd) Takeaways...... 25...... 34 KICKOFF RETURNS (AVG.) Bolden...... 12 (33.0) D. Manning* . . 13 (20.5) SPECIAL TEAMS Caldwell. . . . . 12 (23.2) D. Johnson . . . 6 (22.7) Punts-Average Yards (Gross)...... 44.2. . . . . 45.8 PUNT RETURNS (AVG.) Punts-Average Yards (Net)...... 37.6. . . . . 38.7 Burse...... 29 (7.3) Martin. . . . . 25 (6.2) Punt Returns-Average Per ...... 7.2...... 6.1 Welker*...... 11 (6.7) D. Johnson. . . .9 (6.0) Punt Returns-Average Per Allowed . . . . 11.2. . . . . 12.4 FIELD GOALS Kickoff Returns-Average Per ...... 25.1. . . . . 21.1 Barth. . . . . 15/16 (.938) Bullock. . . .30/35 (.857) Kickoff Returns-Average Per Allowed . . . 25.9. . . . . 26.0 McManus. . . . 9/13 (.692) Field Goals Made/Attempted...... 24/29. . . . .30/35 PUNTS (GROSS/NET AVG.) PENALTIES Colquitt. . . 69 (44.2/37.6) Lechler. . .83 (46.3/38.7) Penalties Against/Yards...... 120/1,045. . . . 94/834 * - player not currently on active roster Opponent Penalties Against/Yards. . . 103/816. . . . 99/786

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2015 PRESEASON TEAM COMPARISONS

­­BRONCOS/TEXANS 2015 PRESEASON TEAM COMPARISON BRONCOS/TEXANS 2015 PRESEASON INDIVIDUAL COMPARISON BRONCOS TEXANS Record...... 1-0...... 1-0 BRONCOS TEXANS Turnover Margin (NFL Rank). . . . +1 (T-8th) . . .+1 (T-8th) PASSING YARDS Osweiler...... 151 Savage...... 97 OFFENSE Siemian...... 90 Mallett...... 90 Net Yards Per Game (NFL Rank). .356.0 (13th). . .400.0 (9th) ...... Hoyer...... 67 Yards Per Play (NFL Rank) . . . . . 5.5 (3rd). . . .5.4 (5th) RUSHING YARDS Points Per Game (NFL Rank). . . 22.0 (T-14th). .23.0 (T-10th) Hillman ...... 66 Blue...... 59 Possession Average...... 33:45. . . . .40:06 Ball ...... 26 Hilliard...... 39 Net Rushing Yards Per Game. . . . 113 (12th). . .146.0 (6th) Thompson...... 12 Polk...... 29 Net Passing Yards Per Game. . . . 243 (9th). .254.0 (T-7th) RECEIVING YARDS Had Intercepted/Yards ...... 0/0...... 0/0 Fowler...... 67 Shorts ...... 58 Latimer ...... 49 Polk...... 36 Sacks Allowed/Yards ...... 2/12...... 0/0 Green...... 45 Lee...... 27 Fumbles/Lost...... 3/1...... 2/0 POINTS SCORED Third Down Pct. (NFL Rank). . . 28.6% (24th). . 52.9% (5th) McManus...... 9 Bullcok...... 7 Red Zone TD Pct. (NFL Rank). .25.0% (T-24th).33.3% (T-22nd) Barth...... 7 Shorts ...... 6 Giveaways...... 1...... 0 Green...... 6 Strong...... 6

DEFENSE INTERCEPTIONS Net Yards Per Game (NFL Rank). . 181.0 (3rd). .199.0 (T-4th) None...... 0 Drummond...... 1 Yards Per Play (NFL Rank) . . . . . 3.1 (2nd). . . 5.0 (16th) SACKS Points Per Game (NFL Rank). . . 20.0 (T-16th). . . 10.0 (1st) Seven players . . . . . 1.0 K. Brown...... 2.0 Barrett...... 1.0 Ankrah...... 1.0 Net Rushing Yards Per Game. . . .89.0 (12th). 102.0 (T-15th) Furman ...... 1.0 Finau ...... 1.0 Net Passing Yards Per Game. . . . 92.0 (3rd). . . 97.0 (4th) Intercepted By/Yards...... 0/0...... 1/0 DEFENSIVE TACKLES (PRESS BOX TOTALS) Anunike...... 8 McKinney ...... 4 Sacks For/Yards ...... 7/38. . . . . 4/18 Nelson...... 4 Mohamed ...... 4 Opponent Fumbles/Lost...... 4/2...... 0/0 Nixon...... 4 K. Brown...... 3 Third Down Pct. (NFL Rank). . .35.7% (T-14th). . 11.1% (1st) Kilgo...... 4 Bullough...... 3 Red Zone TD Pct. (NFL Rank). . 25.0% (T-6th).50.0% (T-14th) KICKOFF RETURNS (AVG.) Takeaways...... 2...... 1 Norwood. . . . . 2 (26.5) Worthy. . . . . 2 (25.0) Patton...... 1 (19.0) Bonner. . . . . 1 (15.0) SPECIAL TEAMS Casey...... 1 (12.0) Mumphery. . . .1 (14.0) Punts-Average Yards (Gross)...... 39.3. . . . . 42.3 PUNT RETURNS (AVG.) Punts-Average Yards (Net)...... 34.8. . . . . 34.3 Patton...... 1 (0.0) Worthy . . . . . 2 (17.0) Punt Returns-Average Per ...... 0.0. . . . . 12.8 Norwood...... 1 (0.0) Bonner . . . . . 2 (7.5) Punt Returns-Average Per Allowed . . . . 6.0. . . . . 12.0 ...... Mumphery. . . . 1 (15.0) Kickoff Returns-Average Per ...... 16.8. . . . . 19.8 FIELD GOALS Kickoff Returns-Average Per Allowed . . . 39.3. . . . . 22.8 McManus. . . . .3/3 (1.00) Bullock. . . . .2/2 (1.00) Field Goals Made/Attempted...... 5/5...... 2/2 Barth...... 2/2 (1.00)

PENALTIES PUNTS (GROSS/NET AVG.) Penalties Against/Yards...... 9/55. . . . . 6/37 Colquitt. . . .4 (39.3/34.8) Lechler. . . 2 (42.0/30.0) Opponent Penalties Against/Yards. . . . 10/71. . . . . 8/65 ...... W. Johnson. . 1 (43.0/43.0)

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BRONCOS-TEXANS SERIES BREAKDOWN/ALL-TIME RESULTS

BRONCOS/TEXANS SERIES BREAKDOWN BRONCOS/TEXANS ALL-TIME RESULTS (PRESEASON) (PRESEASON)

Series Meetings: 6 Season (Date) W/L Result Site Broncos Record: 4-2-0 (Home: 2-1 / Away: 2-1) 2003 (8/9) W Denver 20, @Houston 12 Reliant Stadium First Game: Den. 20, at Hou. 12 (8/9/03) 2004 (8/27) W @Denver 31, Houston 17 INVESCO Field at Mile High Last Game: Hou. 18, at Den. 17 (8/23/14) 2005 (8/13) W Denver 20, @Houston 14 Reliant Stadium Current Streak: Lost 2 2006 (8/27) W @Denver 17, Houston 14 INVESCO Field at Mile High Longest Den. Win Streak: 4 (8/9/03-8/27/06) 2008 (8/9) L @Houston 19, Denver 16 Reliant Stadium Longest Hou. Win Streak: 2 (8/9/08-present) 2014 (8/23) L Houston 18, @Denver 17 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Last Den. Home Win: at Den. 17, Hou. 14 (8/27/06) Last Den. Home Loss: Hou. 18, at Den. 17 (8/23/14) BRONCOS/TEXANS ALL-TIME RESULTS Last Den. Road Win: Den. 20, at Hou. 14 (8/13/05) (REGULAR SEASON/POSTSEASON) Last Den. Road Loss: at Hou. 19, Den. 16 (8/9/08) Season (Date) W/L Result Site Den. Shutouts: None 2004 (11/7) W @Denver 31, Houston 13 INVESCO Field at Mile High Hou. Shutouts: None 2007 (12/13) L @Houston 31, Denver 13 Reliant Stadium Most Den. Points: 31, Den. 31, at Hou. 17 (8/27/04) 2010 (12/26) W @Denver 24, Houston 23 INVESCO Field at Mile High Most Hou. Points: 19, 2x, last time (8/23/14) 2012 (9/23) L Houston 31, @Denver 25 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Total Den. Points: 121 2013 (12/22) W Denver 37, @Houston 13 Reliant Stadium Total Hou. Points: 94 Average Den. Points: 20.2 Average Hou. Points: 15.7 KEY UPCOMING DATES Largest Den. Win: 14, Den. 31, at Hou. 17 (8/27/04) Tuesday, Sept. 1: Roster cut to maximum of 75 players on active list Largest Hou. Win: 3, at Hou. 19, Den. 16 (8/9/08) by 2 p.m. MDT. Most Points, Both Teams: 48, Den. 31, at Hou. 17 (8/27/04) Fewest Points, Both Teams: 31, at Den. 17, Hou. 14 (8/27/06) Saturday, Sept. 5: Roster cut to maximum of 53 players on active/inac- tive lists by 2 p.m. MDT. BRONCOS/TEXANS SERIES BREAKDOWN Sunday, Sept. 6: Clubs may establish practice squad of up to 10 players (REGULAR SEASON) after 11 a.m. MDT. Sept. 10-14: Regular season begins. Series Meetings: 5 Broncos Record: 3-2-0 (Home: 2-1 / Away: 1-1) First Game: at Den. 31, Hou. 13 (11/7/04) NFL SCHEDULE - PRESEASON WEEK 2 Last Game: Den. 37, at Hou. 13 (12/22/13) Thursday, Aug. 20 Current Streak: Won 1 Detroit at Washington...... 7:30p (ET) Longest Den. Win Streak: 1, 3x (11/7/04; 12/26/10; 12/22/13) Buffalo at Cleveland...... 8:00p (ET) Longest Hou. Win Streak: 1, 2x (12/13/07; 9/23/12) Friday, Aug. 21 Last Den. Home Win: at Den. 24, Hou. 23 (12/26/10) Atlanta at N.Y. Jets ...... 7:30p (ET) Last Den. Home Loss: Hou. 31, at Den. 25 (9/23/12) Seattle at Kansas City ...... 7:00p (CT) Last Den. Road Win: Den. 37, at Hou. 13 (12/22/13) Saturday, Aug. 22 Last Den. Road Loss: at Hou. 31, Den. 13 (12/13/07) Miami at Carolina...... 7:00p (ET) Den. Shutouts: None Baltimore at Philadelphia...... 7:00p (ET) Chicago at Indianapolis...... 7:30p (ET) Hou. Shutouts: None Jacksonville at N.Y. Giants...... 7:30p (ET) Most Den. Points: 37, Den. 37, at Hou. 13 (12/22/13) New England at New Orleans...... 6:30p (CT) Most Hou. Points: 31, 2x, last Hou. 31, at Den. 25 (9/23/12) Oakland at Minnesota ...... 7:00p (CT) Total Den. Points: 130 Denver at Houston...... 7:00p (CT) Total Hou. Points: 111 San Diego at Arizona...... 7:00p (PT) Average Den. Points: 26.0 Sunday, Aug. 23 Average Hou. Points: 22.2 Green Bay at Pittsburgh...... 1:00p (ET) St. Louis at Tennessee...... 7:00p (CT) Largest Den. Win: 24, Den. 37, at Hou. 13 (12/22/13) Dallas at San Francisco...... 5:00p (PT) Largest Hou. Win: 18, at Hou. 31, Den. 13 (12/13/07) Monday, Aug. 24 Most Points, Both Teams: 56, Hou. 31, at Den. 25 (9/23/12) Cincinnati at Tampa Bay ...... 8:00p (ET) Fewest Points, Both Teams: 44 2X, last at Hou. 31, Den. 13 (12/13/07)

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BRONCOS-TEXANS CONNECTIONS

BRONCOS/TEXANS CONNECTIONS Johnathan Joseph in Cincinnati for three seasons (2008-10)... Broncos S played one season with the in 2012 with Texans RB Jonathan Grimes... Denver ILB was a teammate of CROSSING PATHS (COLLEGE) Grimes in Jacksonville (2012)... Marshall and Broncos TE Marcel Jensen Denver ILB Lamin Barrow was teammates with Houston RB Alfred Blue played in Jacksonville with Texans WR Cecil Shorts III (2014)... Shorts (2010-13) and RB (2011-13) and led Louisiana State to a was coached in Jacksonville in 2011 by Denver Strength and Conditioning one-loss 2011 season and a BCS National Championship Game appear- Coach Luke Richesson along with Broncos Assistant Strength and ance... Denver RB Montee Ball played one season (2009) with Texans TE Conditioning Coaches Mike Eubanks and Anthony Lomando... Denver Garrett Graham and two seasons with Houston DE J.J. Watt (2009-10) TE/FB James Casey played in Philadelphia with Texans WR Damaris at Wisconsin... Broncos OLB Von Miller was teammates with Houston K Johnson (2013) and RB Chris Polk (2013-14)... Broncos CB Curtis Marsh Randy Bullock (2008-10) and WR Uzoma Nwachukwu (2009-10) at Texas also was a teammate of Johnson and Polk for two seasons (2012-13) in A&M... Denver WR was teammates with Houston ILB Philadelphia... Broncos RB Jeremy Stewart was a teammate of Houston (2010-13), S Kurtis Drummond (2010-13), WR Keshawn P Shane Lechler in Oakland for one season (2012)... Denver Defensive Martin (2009-11) and WR Keith Mumphery (2011-13) at Michigan State... Coordinator Wade Phillips, Special Teams Coordinator Joe DeCamillis Broncos CB Tony Carter played the 2008 season with Texans DB Terrance and Coach coached the 2010 season with Parks at Florida State... Broncos DE Josh Watson was a teammate at Texans Defensive Line Coach Paul Pasqualoni in Dallas... Phillips also Clemson with Houston LB Kourtnei Brown (2010-11) and WR DeAndre coached in Dallas with Pasqualoni in 2007... Broncos Wide Receivers Hopkins (2010-12)... Broncos QB Zac Dysert and Houston G Brandon Coach and Houston Offensive Line Coach Mike Devlin Books played together at Miami (Ohio) for three seasons (2009-11)... coached together in Arizona in the 2003 season... Broncos Assistant Denver T Michael Schofield played the 2009 season at Michigan with Secondary Coach Samson Brown was a coach with Texans Offensive Line Texans FS Stevie Brown... Broncos OLB Gerald Rivers and Texans OLB Coach Mike Devlin with the New York Jets for two seasons (2010-11). Carlos Thompson played together at Mississippi from 2010-12... Broncos FORMER BRONCOS ON THE TEXANS C Dillon Day was a teammate with Houston ILB Benardrick McKinney at Mississippi State (2011-14)... Before Denver CB Tevrin Brandon Houston Special Teams Coordinator Bob Ligashesky coached tight ends transferred to Monmouth (N.J.), he played at Connecticut with Houston for the Broncos in 2010... Texans FS Rahim Moore, a former Broncos sec- TE Ryan Griffin from 2009-11... Brandon’s Head Coach at Connecticut ond round pick, played in Denver for four seasons (2011-14)... Houston LB in 2011 was Texans Defensive Line Coach Paul Pasqualoni... Broncos Mike Mohamed was a member of the Broncos from 2011-12. LB and Houston LB Jason Ankrah played together for FORMER TEXANS ON THE BRONCOS two seasons at Nebraska (2012-13)... Denver CB played at Denver Head Coach Gary Kubiak was the Head Coach of Houston from Ohio State with Texans LB John Simon (2010-12)... Broncos S T.J. Ward 2006-13... Broncos Offensive Coordinator Rick Dennison (Offensive and Texans S Eddie Pleasant were teammates at Oregon from 2007-09, Coordinator 2010-13), Defensive Coordinator Wade Phillips (Defensive helping the Ducks to a Rose Bowl appearance in 2009... Denver CB Kayvon Coordinator 2011-13), Linebackers Coach Reggie Herring (Linebackers Webster and Houston OLB played together at South Florida 2011-13), Coach and Passing Game Coordinator Greg from 2010-12... Denver P was a teammate from 2004-08 Knapp (Quarterbacks 2010-11), Defensive Line Coach with Houston RB Arian Foster at Tennessee... Broncos DE Malik Jackson (Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Line 2009-13), Assistant Wide played with Texans ILB Brian Cushing at Southern California (2008)... Receivers Coach (Offensive Assistant 2010-11 and Assistant Denver S Ross Madison and Houston C Greg Mancz played together at Wide Receivers 2012-13) and Tight Ends Coach (Tight Ends Toledo from 2010-13... Before transferring to Tulane, Denver CB Taurean 2006-13) were all coaches under Kubiak with Houston... Phillips was the Nixon played two seasons (2010-11) at Memphis with Texans S Lonnie Interim Head Coach for the Texans at the end of the 2013 season... Herring Ballentine... Denver S Josh Bush played at Wake Forest with Houston CB (Linebackers 2002-03) and Kollar (Defensive Line 2014) also coached in Kevin Johnson (2010-11)... Broncos P Spencer Lanning (2009-10) and S Houston outside of the Kubiak era... Broncos TE/FB James Casey (2009- (2009) were coached at South Carolina by Houston Head 12), TE (2006-13), T Ryan Harris (2012-13) and DE Antonio Strength and Conditioning Coach Craig Fitzgerald... Denver Strength and Smith (2009-13) all played in Houston under Kubiak. Conditioning Coach Luke Richesson coached at Arizona State in 1999 with Fitzgerald... Denver Assistant Secondary Coach Samson Brown was HOMETOWN CONNECTIONS a colleague of Houston Tight Ends Coach John Perry in 2006 at Hofstra. Denver Head Coach Gary Kubiak is a native of Houston and attended CROSSING PATHS (PRO) St. Pius X High... Kubiak’s son Klein, a Player Personnel Assistant, was born in Houston and attended Strake Jesuit High... Broncos Defensive Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning was a teammate in Indianapolis for Coordinator Wade Phillips was a graduate assistant at the University of the 2011 season with Houston FS Stevie Brown... Denver S T.J. Ward and Houston in 1969... Broncos Offensive Line Coach was P Spencer Lanning played one season (2013) in Cleveland with Texans QB the Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach at the University of ... Broncos CB Tony Carter played in New England during the Houston from 2000-02... Denver ILB Lamin Barrow and Texans RB Alfred 2010 season with Houston DE Brandon Deaderick, Hoyer and DT Vince Blue both grew up in Marrero, La. Wilfork... Denver CB also played in New England with QB Ryan Mallett (2012-13), LB Jeff Tarpinian (2012) and Wilfork (2012-13)... Broncos ILB Todd Davis played one season (2014) in New Orleans with Deaderick... Denver WR was a teammate with Houston CB

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TEAM NOTES

BRONCOS HOLD TRAINING CAMP AT DENVER BRONCOS’ AFC WEST TITLE SEASONS Year W L T Coach Postseason (Rec.) FACILITY FOR 13th YEAR IN A ROW 1977 12 2 0 Red Miller Super Bowl (2-1) 1978 10 6 0 Red Miller Playoffs (0-1) For the 13th consecutive year, the Broncos are holding training camp at 1984 13 3 0 Dan Reeves Playoffs (0-1) their practice facility, the UCHealth Training Center, in Englewood, Colo. 1986 11 5 0 Dan Reeves Super Bowl (2-1) Below is a look at where the team has conducted its training camp since 1987 10 4 1 Dan Reeves Super Bowl (2-1) the franchise’s first year in 1960. 1989 11 5 0 Dan Reeves Super Bowl (2-1) BRONCOS ALL-TIME TRAINING CAMP SITES 1991 12 4 0 Dan Reeves AFC Champ. (1-1) Years Site Location 1996 13 3 0 Mike Shanahan Playoffs (0-1) 1960-61 Colorado School of Mines Golden, Colo. 1998 14 2 0 Mike Shanahan S.B. Champs (3-0) 1962-64 Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colo. 2005 13 3 0 Mike Shanahan AFC Champ. (1-1) 1965-66 Colorado School of Mines Golden, Colo. 2011 8 8 0 John Fox Playoffs (1-1) 1967-71 Broncos headquarters Adams County, Colo. 2012 13 3 0 John Fox Playoffs (0-1) 1972-75 California Poly-Pomona Pomona, Calif. 2013 13 3 0 John Fox Super Bowl (2-1) 1976-81 Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colo. 2014 12 4 0 John Fox Playoffs (0-1) 1982-2002 University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Colo. 2003-15 UCHealth Training Center Englewood, Colo. BRONCOS UNBEATEN IN AFC WEST PLAY IN ‘14 BRONCOS LOOKING FOR ANOTHER SUPER SEASON Denver finished 6-0 against divisional opponents in 2014 to represent its third unbeaten AFC West slate in team history. Denver’s seven Super Bowl appearances are the fourth-most in NFL BRONCOS SEASONS WITH A PERFECT AFC WEST RECORD history. Year W L T Coach Postseason (Rec.) MOST SUPER BOWL APPEARANCES, NFL HISTORY 1998 8 0 0 Mike Shanahan S.B. Champs (3-0) Team No. 2012 6 0 0 John Fox Playoffs (0-1) 1. Dallas 8 2014 6 0 0 John Fox Playoffs (0-1) New England 8 Pittsburgh 8 4. Denver 7 BRONCOS DOMINANT IN RECENT DIVISIONAL PLAY 5. San Francisco 6 During the last four seasons, the Broncos have compiled a 20-4 (.833) DENVER BRONCOS SUPER BOWL SEASONS record in divisional play to represent the highest win percentage against Season Coach Opponent Result their own division in the NFL during that span. 1977 Red Miller Dallas L, 27-10 BEST RECORDS AGAINST DIVISIONAL OPPONENTS, NFL, 2011-PRES. 1986 Dan Reeves N.Y. Giants L, 39-20 Team W L T Pct. 1987 Dan Reeves Washington L, 42-10 1. Denver 20 4 0 .833 1989 Dan Reeves San Francisco L, 55-10 2. Green Bay 19 4 1 .813 1997 Mike Shanahan Green Bay W, 31-24 3. New England 19 5 0 .792 1998 Mike Shanahan Atlanta W, 34-19 4. Indianapolis 18 6 0 .750 2013 John Fox Seattle L, 43-8 5. Baltimore 16 8 0 .667 2014 AFC WEST CHAMPIONS New Orleans 16 8 0 .667 The Broncos, who won the AFC West for the 14th time in their history in DENVER’S DIVISIONAL ROAD WIN STREAK 2014, own the most titles among division members. The Broncos have won 12 consecutive divisional road games dating to MOST AFC WEST DIVISION TITLES, NFL HISTORY 2011 to tie for the longest streak in NFL history. Team No. 1. Denver 14 MOST CONSECUTIVE DIVISIONAL ROAD WINS, NFL HISTORY 2. Oakland 12 Team No. Year Head Coach 3. San Diego 10 1. Denver 12 2011-pres. John Fox 4. Kansas City 6 San Francisco 12 1987-90 Bill Walsh/George Seifert 5. Seattle 2 3. Carolina 10 2004-07 John Fox Chicago 10 1983-86 Mike Ditka MOST CONSECUTIVE AFC WEST TITLES, NFL HISTORY Cleveland 10 1964-66 Blanton Collier Team No. Years Cleveland 10 1950-52 Paul Brown 1. Oakland 5 1972-76 2. Denver 4 2011-14 San Diego 4 2006-09 4. Oakland 3 2000-02 San Diego 3 1979-81 San Diego 3 1963-65

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TEAM NOTES / OWNER PAT BOWLEN

BRONCOS COMING OFF PERFECT HOME RECORD BRONCOS COLLEGE FREE AGENT TRADITION The Broncos finished with an 8-0 record at home during the regular sea- At least one rookie college free agent has made the Broncos’ active roster son in 2014 to represent the sixth perfect mark in team history. out of training camp every year since 2004. Denver’s six all-time unblemished home records tie for the second-most Denver’s streak of 11 consecutive years with a college free agent on the perfect home slates in pro football history. Week 1 active roster is tied for the third-longest active streak in the NFL. BRONCOS SEASONS WITH A PERFECT HOME RECORD COLLEGE FREE AGENTS TO MAKE DENVER’S Year W L T Coach Postseason (Rec.) 53-MAN ROSTER OUT OF TRAINING CAMP, SINCE 2004 1981 10 6 0 Dan Reeves N/A (Current Broncos in bold) 1996 13 3 0 Mike Shanahan Playoffs (0-1) Year Player College 1997 12 4 0 Mike Shanahan S.B. Champs (4-0) 2004 CB Roc Alexander Washington 1998 14 2 0 Mike Shanahan S.B. Champs (3-0) 2005 TE Wesley Duke Mercer 2005 13 3 0 Mike Shanahan AFC Champ. (1-1) 2006 RB Mike Bell Arizona 2014 12 4 0 John Fox Playoffs (0-1) 2007 RB Selvin Young Texas MOST SEASONS WITH PERFECT HOME RECORDS, PRO FOOTBALL HISTORY 2008 P Brett Kern Toledo Team No. Years 2008 T Colorado 1. 7 1969-70, ‘73, ‘75, ‘89, ‘98, ‘09 2008 ILB Wesley Woodyard Kentucky 2. Denver Broncos 6 1981, ‘96-98, ‘05, ‘14 2009 DL Chris Baker Hampton 6 1962, ‘66, ‘96, ‘02, ‘11, ‘14 2010 CB Cassius Vaughn Mississippi 6 2003-04, ‘07, ‘09, ‘10, ‘13 2011 CB Chris Harris Kansas 5. 5 1972-74, ‘82, ‘85 2012 LS Aaron Brewer San Diego State 5 1963, ‘72, ‘79, ‘82, ‘04 2012 LB Steven Johnson Kansas 2013 RB C.J. Anderson California BRONCOS SEND 11 PLAYERS TO PRO BOWL IN ‘14 2014 WR Isaiah Burse Fresno State 2014 RB Duke The Broncos sent an NFL-high and team-record 11 players to the Pro CONSECUTIVE SEASONS WITH A ROOKIE CFA ON WEEK 1 ROSTER Bowl following the 2014 season. (Current NFL Streaks) Nine of Denver’s 11 selections from last year are on the team’s current Team No. roster, the two exceptions being (IR) and Julius 1. Indianapolis 16 Thomas (UFA-Jac.). 2. Kansas City 12 MOST PRO BOWL SELECTIONS, BRONCOS HISTORY 3. Denver 11 Year No. Baltimore 11 1. 2014 11 New England 11 2. 1998 10 3. 1996 9 PAT BOWLEN ELECTED TO RING OF FAME 4. 2012 7 2001 7 Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen was elected as the 28th member of the 1978 7 team’s Ring of Fame in 2015. He will be officially enshrined into the Ring during a halftime ceremony on Nov. 1 when the Broncos host the Green MOST PRO BOWL SELECTIONS, NFL, 2014 Bay Packers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on NBC’s Sunday Night Year No. Football. 1. Denver 11 Mr. Bowlen’s indelible contributions to the Broncos, the community and 2. Philadelphia 9 the NFL have established him as one of the greatest contributors in profes- 3. Dallas 8 sional football history. 4. Green Bay 7 Indianapolis 7 PAT BOWLEN’S ALL-TIME RANKINGS AMONG PRO FOOTBALL PRIMARY OWNERS/CHAIRPERSONS DENVER BRONCOS 2014 PRO BOWL SELECTIONS Category No. All-Time Rk. Since ‘84 Player Pos. Selection Regular-Season Wins 301 9th 1st C.J. Anderson RB 1st Overall Wins 319 8th 1st Ryan Clady T 4th Winning Seasons 19 T-9th 1st Chris Harris Jr. CB 1st Playoff Appearances 17 T-3rd 1st Peyton Manning QB 14th Playoff Wins 17 6th 4th Von Miller LB 3rd Conference Championship Berths 8 5th T-2nd WR 1st Super Bowl Appearances 6 2nd 2nd Aqib Talib CB 2nd Super Bowl Wins 2 T-7th T-4th Demaryius Thomas WR 3rd TE 2nd T.J. Ward S 2nd DeMarcus Ware DE 8th DENVER at houston — 7 — saturday, aug. 22, 2015 denver broncos weekly release

PAT BOWLEN

PAT BOWLEN OWNERSHIP PROFILE BOWLEN ERA MARKED BY ACHIEVEMENT

Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen, who is entering his 32nd year with the team Introduced as the majority owner of the Denver Broncos on March 23, in 2015, has guided the franchise to an unprecedented run of success since 1984, Pat Bowlen has positioned the Broncos among the league’s top purchasing the team in 1984. franchises during the last three decades. Below is a summary of Mr. Bowlen’s accomplishments during his 31 REGULAR-SEASON WINS, NFL, 1984-PRES. years with the Broncos. Team No. 1. San Francisco 303 * - Ranks as the second-longest tenured current owner in the NFL. 2. Denver 301 * - First owner in professional football history to win 300 games in his 3. New England 296 first 30 seasons. 4. Pittsburgh 291 * - Appeared in six Super Bowls (2nd most in history) during three dif- 5. Green Bay 283 ferent decades, capturing AFC Championships in 1986, 1987, 1989, 1997, OVERALL WINS, NFL, 1984-PRES. 1998 and 2013. Team No. * - One of five owners in history to win back-to-back Super Bowls (1997-98). 1. San Francisco 327 * - Broncos have won the second most regular-season games (301) 2. New England 321 and have experienced the fewest losing seasons (5) during Mr. Bowlen’s 3. Denver 319 ownership tenure. 4. Pittsburgh 310 5. Green Bay 301 * - Denver is the only NFL team to win 90-plus games in each of the last three decades with Mr. Bowlen as the owner. DIVISION TITLES, NFL, 1984-PRES. * - During Mr. Bowlen’s ownership, every Broncos regular season and Team No. playoff contest has been sold out as part of the club’s 45-year, 369-game 1. New England 15 sellout streak that is the longest in the NFL. 2. Pittsburgh 13 San Francisco 13 * - The Broncos own the NFL’s best home record (181-67 / .730) in the 4. Denver 12 NFL during Mr. Bowlen’s ownership (1984-pres.). 5. Green Bay 11 * - Denver has led the NFL in attendance during Mr. Bowlen’s tenure, Indianapolis 11 drawing nearly 20 million fans to their home games from 1984-2014. * - The Broncos have dominated the AFC West Division under Mr. SEASONS WITH A .500 OR BETTER RECORD Bowlen, posting more division titles (12), conference championship game Team No. appearances (8) and Super Bowl appearances (6) than any other club in 1. Denver 26 the division. 2. New England 24 3. Green Bay 23 * - The Broncos have played in an NFL-high 315 nationally televised Miami 23 games during Mr. Bowlen’s ownership, a total that includes a league-best Pittsburgh 23 176 primetime games. * - Contributed more than $150 million to the construction of Sports CONFERENCE CHAMP. GAMES, NFL, 1984-PRES. Authority Field at Mile High, which opened in 2001, and commissioned Team No. $30 million worth of stadium upgrades during the 2013 offseason to 1. San Francisco 11 improve the fan experience. New England 11 3. Pittsburgh 9 * - Mr. Bowlen has served on nine league committees during his 4. Denver 8 ownership of the Broncos, including chair of the Broadcast Committee (2001-06) and co-chair of the Compensation Committee (2007-09) and the SUPER BOWL APPEARANCES, NFL, 1984-PRES. Management Council Executive Committee (2007-10). Team No. * - Helped negotiate the NFL’s $18 billion television contract in 1998, the 1. New England 7 most lucrative single-sport contract in history. 2. Denver 6 3. N.Y. Giants 5 * - Played a key role in several extensions of the NFL’s Collective San Francisco 5 Bargaining Agreement. 5. Buffalo 4 * - The Broncos have played eight international games in six different Pittsburgh 4 countries under Mr. Bowlen’s ownership (7 American Bowls, 1 regular sea- son game in London), marking the third-most such games in the league. SUPER BOWL WINS, NFL, 1984-PRES. Team No. * - Mr. Bowlen has maintained a substantial profile in the community 1. San Francisco 4 during his three decades as the Denver Broncos’ owner, including donating 2. Dallas 3 more than $25 million to charitable organizations in the last 20 years. New England 3 * - Introduced as the majority owner of the Broncos on March 23, 1984; N.Y. Giants 3 Mr. Bowlen and the Bowlen family acquired 100 percent ownership of the 5. Den., G.B., Pit., Was. 2 Broncos in July 1985.

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PAT BOWLEN / JOHN ELWAY / GARY KUBIAK

PAT BOWLEN HAS SIX SUPER BOWL APPEARANCES ELWAY HAS AN EYE FOR TALENT Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen, who has more Super Bowl appearances (6) During John Elway’s four seasons as an executive, he has signed or than losing seasons (5) during his 31 years with the team, has been to the extended the contracts of 14 players who have combined for 20 Pro Bowl second-most title games among owners in NFL history. selections with the Broncos. MOST SUPER BOWL APPEARANCES BY A TEAM OWNER, Elway is the only NFL general manager during the last four years to PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL HISTORY acquire future Pro Bowl players through the draft, street free agency, unre- stricted free agency and college free agency. Owner Team No. 1. Robert Kraft New England 7 BRONCOS TO MAKE THE PRO BOWL AFTER BEING ACQUIRED OR 2. Pat Bowlen Denver 6 HAVING CONTRACT EXTENDED BY JOHN ELWAY 3. Edward DeBartolo Jr. San Francisco 5 Year Player Pro Bowls Clint Murchison Jr. Dallas 5 2011 CB Champ Bailey (extension) 2 Joe Robbie Miami 5 CB Chris Harris Jr. (CFA) 1 LB Von Miller (Draft) 3 RB Willis McGahee (FA) 1 PAT BOWLEN REACHES 300 WINS TE Julius Thomas (Draft) 2 2012 QB Peyton Manning (FA) 3 Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen earned his 300th win in Week 10 against San K (extension) 1 Diego in 2013 to become the first owner in professional football history to 2013 RB C.J. Anderson (CFA) 1 reach 300 wins in 30 years. T Ryan Clady (extension) 1 Mr. Bowlen also was the second-fastest owner to 300 wins in terms of G Louis Vasquez (UFA) 1 games. 2014 WR Emmanuel Sanders (UFA) 1 CB Aqib Talib (UFA) 1 FEWEST YEARS TO REACH 300 OVERALL WINS BY AN OWNER, S T.J. Ward (UFA) 1 PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL HISTORY OLB DeMarcus Ware (FA) 1 Owner Years 1. Pat Bowlen, Den. 30 KUBIAK’S YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING BREAKDOWN 2. Al Davis, Oak. 31 3. Lamar Hunt, K.C. 38 Year Position Team/School Rec. Postseason 4. Art Modell, Cle./Bal. 39 1992 Running Backs Texas A&M University 12-0 Cotton Bowl (0-1) 5. Ralph Wilson, Buf. 40 1993 Running Backs Texas A&M University 10-1 Cotton Bowl (0-1) 1994 Quarterbacks 13-3 World Champions (3-0) FEWEST GAMES TO REACH 300 OVERALL WINS BY AN OWNER, 1995 O.C./QBs Denver Broncos 8-8 PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL HISTORY 1996 O.C./QBs Denver Broncos 13-3 Playoffs (0-1) Owner Games 1997 O.C./QBs Denver Broncos 12-4 World Champions (4-0) 1. Al Davis, Oak. 495 1998 O.C./QBs Denver Broncos 14-2 World Champions (3-0) 2. Pat Bowlen, Den. 501 1999 O.C./QBs Denver Broncos 6-10 3. George Halas, Chi. 536 2000 O.C./QBs Denver Broncos 11-5 Playoffs (0-1) 2001 O.C./QBs Denver Broncos 8-8 4. Art Modell, Cle./Bal. 570 2002 O.C./QBs Denver Broncos 9-7 5. Lamar Hunt, K.C. 574 2003 O.C. Denver Broncos 10-6 Playoffs (0-1) 2004 O.C. Denver Broncos 10-6 Playoffs (0-1) ELWAY HAS BRONCOS BACK TO WINNING WAYS 2005 O.C. Denver Broncos 13-3 Playoffs (1-1) 2006 Head Coach Houston Texans 6-10 Since John Elway was hired in 2011 (and coming off a 4-12 record in 2007 Head Coach Houston Texans 8-8 2010), the Broncos have tied for the second-most wins (46) in the NFL. 2008 Head Coach Houston Texans 8-8 2009 Head Coach Houston Texans 9-7 MOST REGULAR-SEASON WINS, NFL, 2011-PRES. 2010 Head Coach Houston Texans 6-10 Team W L T Playoff App. 2011 Head Coach Houston Texans 10-6 Playoffs (1-1) 1. New England 49 15 0 4 2012 Head Coach Houston Texans 12-4 Playoffs (1-1) 2. Denver 46 18 0 4 2013 Head Coach Houston Texans 2-11 3. Green Bay 46 17 1 4 2014 O.C. 10-6 Playoffs (1-1) 4. San Francisco 44 19 1 3 BREAKDOWN OF GARY KUBIAK’S RECORD COACHING FOOTBALL 5. Seattle 43 21 0 3 Category W L T Pct. BRONCOS NFL RANKS UNDER JOHN ELWAY (2011-PRES.) Regular season record as an NFL head coach 61 64 0 .488 Statistic No. Rk. Postseason record as an NFL head coach 2 2 -- .500 Overall record as an NFL head coach 63 66 0 .488 Reg. Season Wins 46 T-2nd Regular season record as an NFL assistant coach 137 71 0 .659 Overall Wins 49 T-2nd Postseason record as an NFL assistant coach 14 8 -- .636 Playoff Berths 4 T-1st Overall record as an NFL assistant coach 151 79 0 .657 Division Titles 4 T-1st Overall record as an NFL coach 214 145 0 .596 Regular season record as a collegiate assistant coach 22 1 0 .957 Postseason record as a collegiate assistant coach 1 2 -- .000 Overall record as a collegiate assistant coach 22 3 0 .880 Overall record coaching football 236 148 0 .615

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GARY KUBIAK / ASSISTANT COACHES

KUBIAK ENTERS FIRST SEASON AS BRONCOS H.C. BRONCOS COACHING RECORDS Gary Kubiak, who was hired as the 15th head coach in Denver Broncos Below is a look at the overall records (regular season and playoffs) for all history on Jan. 19, is a 22-year NFL coaching veteran and a three-time of Denver’s head coaches in the club’s 55-year history. Super Bowl champion. BRONCOS ALL-TIME HEAD COACHES’ OVERALL RECORDS In his 30 years in the NFL, including his nine years as a player, Kubiak has Head Coach Years W L T Pct. been a part of the second-most total wins among active NFL head coaches. Frank Filchock 1960-61 7 20 1 .268 ACTIVE NFL HEAD COACHES WHO HAVE BEEN A PART OF THE MOST NFL Jack Faulkner 1962-64 9 22 1 .297 TOTAL WINS (REG. SEASON + POSTSEASON) Mac Speedie* 1964-66 6 19 1 .250 Coach Player Assistant Head Coach Total Ray Malavasi* 1966 4 8 0 .333 1. Bill Belichick 0 195 233 428 Lou Saban 1967-71 20 42 3 .331 2. Gary Kubiak 81 151 63 295 Jerry Smith* 1971 2 3 0 .400 3. 23 92 167 282 John Ralston 1972-76 34 33 3 .507 4. 94 139 33 266 Red Miller 1977-80 42 25 0 .627 5. Andy Reid 0 84 160 244 Dan Reeves 1981-92 117 79 1 .596 6. 0 60 176 236 Wade Phillips 1993-94 16 17 0 .485 7. John Fox 0 109 127 236 Mike Shanahan 1995-2008 146 91 0 .616 8. Jack Del Rio 72 94 69 235 Josh McDaniels 2009-10 11 17 0 .393 9. Mike McCarthy 0 114 101 215 * 2010 1 3 0 .250 10. Marvin Lewis 0 104 100 204 John Fox 2011-14 49 22 0 .690 Gary Kubiak 2015-pres. - - - - PRO BOWL PLAYERS COACHED BY KUBIAK *Interim Head Coach Broncos Head Coach Gary Kubiak has coached 29 players who have earned a total of 57 Pro Bowl selections at 12 different positions during his coaching career. 2015 BRONCOS ASSISTANT COACHING STAFF PRO BOWL PLAYERS COACHED BY KUBIAK AS A POSITION COACH, COORDINATOR OR HEAD COACH (S) - Sideline; (B) Coaching Booth Player Position Pro Bowls Years T 2 2012-13 OFFENSE Dwayne Carswell TE 1 2001 Rick Dennison (B)...... Offensive Coordinator Brian Cushing LB 1 2010 Clancy Barone (S)...... Offensive Line Owen Daniels TE 2 2009, ‘12 (B)...... Offensive Assistant/Quarterbacks Terrell Davis RB 3 1996-98 John Elway QB 3 1996-98 (B)...... Assistant Offensive Line Justin Forsett RB 1 2014 (S)...... Quarterbacks/Passing Game/Coord. Arian Foster RB 3 2010-12 Marc Lubick (B)...... Assistant Wide Receivers Brian Greise QB 1 2000 Brian Pariani (S)...... Tight Ends WR 6 2007, ‘09-13 Tony Jones T 1 1998 Eric Studesville (S)...... Running Backs Jonathan Joseph CB 1 2012 Tyke Tolbert (S)...... Wide Receivers FB 1 2011 Jerome Mathis WR 1 2006 DEFENSE Ed McCaffrey WR 1 1998 Wade Phillips (S)...... Defensive Coordinator Anthony Miller WR 1 1995 Chris Beake (B)...... Defensive Assistant Chris Myers C 1 2012 Samson Brown (B)...... Assistant Defensive Backs Tom Nalen C 5 1997-2000, ‘03 Clinton Portis RB 1 2003 Reggie Herring (S)...... Linebackers DeMeco Ryans LB 2 2008, ‘10 Bill Kollar (S)...... Defensive Line Matt Schaub QB 2 2010, ‘12 (B)...... Outside Linebackers Mark Schlereth G 1 1998 Joe Woods (S)...... Defensive Backs Shannon Sharpe TE 4 1995-98 Rod Smith WR 3 2000-01, ‘05 SPECIAL TEAMS Wade Smith G 1 2012 Joe DeCamillis (S)...... Special Teams Coordinator QB 1 1994 Tony Coaxum (B)...... Assistant Special Teams J.J. Watt DE 2 2012-13 DE 2 2009-10 STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING G 1 2014 Luke Richesson (S)...... Strength and Conditioning Gary Zimmerman T 2 1995-96 Totals 29 plrs./12 pos. 57 Mike Eubanks (S)...... Assistant Strength and Conditioning Anthony Lomando (S)..... Assistant Strength and Conditioning Dennis Love (S)...... Assistant Strength and Conditioning

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COORDINATORS / NEWCOMERS

BRONCOS BOAST EXPERIENCED COORDINATORS BRONCOS NEWCOMERS

Broncos Offensive Coordinator Rick Dennison (12 yrs.), Defensive Name Pos. School Acquired No. Coordinator Wade Phillips (24 yrs.) and Special Teams Coordinator Joe Zaire Anderson ILB Nebraska CFA 47 DeCamillis (23 yrs.) represent the most experienced trio of coordinators in Started 18-of-28 games in three seasons at Nebraska… Registered 159 the league with 59 combined years of coordinator experience. tackles (77 solo) and 5 sacks (38 yds.) in his career… Led team with 103 TEAMS WITH MOST EXPERIENCED COORDINATOR GROUP, NFL, 2015 tackles (48 solo) in final season. (Totals include 2015 season) Team Coordinator Exp. Tevrin Brandon CB Monmouth CFA 33 1. Denver Rick Dennison (OC)* 12 Started 12 games for Monmouth after starting career at Connecticut… Wade Phillips (DC) 24 Appeared in 22 games for UConn… Played for the Brooklyn Bolts of the Joe DeCamillis (STC) 23 Fall Experimental Football League in 2014. Total 59 2. Carolina Mike Shula (OC) 7 James Casey FB/TE Rice FA 80 Sean McDermott (DC) 7 Seventh-year player who started 23-of-92 games for Houston (2009-12) Bruce DeHaven (STC) 27 and Philadelphia (2013-14)… Has 72 catches for 842 yards with six Total 41 in addition to 47 special teams tackles in his career… Led 3. Atlanta Kyle Shanahan (OC) 8 NFL with 439 special-teams snaps in 2014… Played two years at Rice Richard Smith (DC) 5 (2007-08) after playing professional baseball for three years. Keith Armstrong (STC) 19 Total 32 Owen Daniels TE Wisconsin UFA 81 Baltimore (OC) 9 10th-year player who started 109-of-115 games for Houston (2006-13) (DC) 8 and Baltimore (2014)…Two-time Pro Bowler (2008, ’12)… Posted 433 Jerry Rosburg (STC) 15 catches for 5,144 yards (11.9 avg.) with 33 touchdowns… Has a recep- Total 32 tion in 103 straight games… Spent entire career with HC Gary Kubiak and N.Y. Jets Chan Gailey (OC) 7 TE Coach Brian Pariani... Played collegiately at Wisconsin. Kacy Rodgers (DC) 1 Bobby April (STC) 24 Andre Davis G Buffalo CFA 60 Total 32 Started 48 games during his career at Buffalo… Paved way for Branden *Spent four seasons as special teams coordinator Oliver’s school record 4,094 career rushing yards… Began career as NEW ADDITIONS TO DENVER ROSTER defensive lineman before switching after freshman season. Dillon Day C Mississippi State CFA 62 The Broncos’ current active roster features 35 players who were not Opened 46-of-51 games at center for Mississippi State… Anchored with the club in 2014. offensive line that set 15 school records… Helped team win 10 games for CURRENT PLAYERS NOT WITH THE BRONCOS IN 2014 1st time in 15 years in 2014. How Acquired Total CB Tulane D-5 37 NFL Draft 8 College Free Agent 11 Three-year starter at Tulane… Picked off 15 passes in his career… Also Trade 1 ran track in college with Broncos teammate . Waivers 3 Joe Don Duncan FB/TE Dixie State CFA 42 Free Agency 12 TOTALS 35 Started all 20 games played at Dixie State from 2011-13… Totaled 135 catches for 1,994 yards with 22 TDs… Missed 2012 season with knee UNRESTRICTED FREE-AGENT SIGNINGS/LOSSES injury… Led all TEs in bench press reps (35) at the 2014 Combine. Sione Fua NT Stanford FA 69 Below is a look at the Broncos’ offseason unrestricted free-agent signings Fifth-year nose tackle... Played 40 games (12 starts) with Carolina (2011- and losses in 2015. 13), Denver (2013) and Cleveland (2014)... Spent the 2014 training camp UNRESTRICTED FREE-AGENT SIGNINGS, 2015 with the Broncos... Recorded 12 tackles (6 solo) for the Browns in 11 Player Pos. Former Club games in 2014. Owen Daniels TE Baltimore Darian Stewart S Baltimore Josh Furman S Oklahoma State D-7c 41 UNRESTRICTED FREE-AGENT LOSSES, 2015 Started 12-of-13 games at Oklahoma State after beginning career at Michigan… Player Pos. New Club Played LB at OSU… Posted 64 tackles and 7 sacks his senior season. Quinton Carter S - C/G Florida D-4 73 Orlando Franklin G San Diego Nate Irving LB Indianapolis Two-year starter at Florida at left tackle, left guard and center… Began Terrance Knighton DT Washington career at Maryland… Named All-SEC his redshirt senior year after start- Will Montgomery C Chicago ing 13 games at center. Rahim Moore S Houston C/G Delaware T 77 Jacob Tamme TE Atlanta Julius Thomas TE Jacksonville Fourth-year center who started 16-of-40 games played with Baltimore Mitch Unrein DT San Diego (2012-14)… Acquired from Baltimore in a trade on April 1… Opened all Wes Welker WR - 16 games in 2013… Fourth round pick (98th) out of Delaware in 2012.

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NEWCOMERS

BRONCOS NEWCOMERS, cont. Name Pos. School Acquired No. T Nevada CFA 66 Name Pos. School Acquired No. Started 24-of-35 games played for Nevada… Made 24 starts at right Ryan Harris T Notre Dame FA 68 tackle between junior and senior year… Competed in the 2015 NFLPA Eighth-year offensive tackle with previous stops in Denver (2007-10), Collegiate Bowl. Houston (2012-13) and Kansas City (2014)… Started 54-of-94 games, T Colorado State D-2 74 including 15-of-16 for the Chiefs in 2014… Drafted by Denver in the third Started 42 games at Colorado State at all five sports on offensive line… round (70th overall) out of Notre Dame. 1st-Team All-MWC as a senior… Earned USSA titles age-group titles in TE Ohio State D-3 82 three ski events in his youth. Started 36-of-51 games at Ohio State… Helped Buckeyes to national Antonio Smith DE Oklahoma State FA 90 title in 2015… Over 600 receiving yards combined his junior and senior 12th-year defensive lineman who has played 156 games (133 starts) for year… Torn ACL in rookie mini camp. Arizona (2004-08), Houston (2009-13) and Oakland (2014)… Named to Marcel Jensen TE Fresno State W 89 the … Has only missed one game in the last nine seasons, Appeared in one game and spent five weeks on the practice squad for the second best active streak among defensive players… Has posted Jacksonville in 2014… Claimed off waivers May 12… Started 18-of-38 multiple sacks in the last 10 seasons. games at Fresno State. Shelley Smith G Colorado State FA 64 NT Maryland D-6 98 Played in 36 games (11 starts) in his first six years for Houston (2010- Three-year starter at nose tackle at Maryland… Posted 35 or more tack- 11), St. Louis (2012-13) and Miami (2014) at both guard spots… Started les in three straight years… Honorable-mention All-Big Ten as a senior. 3-of-11 games for Miami in 2014… Played 36 games (31 starts) for Colorado State. Spencer Lanning P South Carolina W 5 QB Northwestern D-7a 3 Punted in 32 games for Cleveland from 2013-14 and posted a 44.1 aver- Started 14-of-44 games at Northwestern…Completed 550-of-934 passes age (38.6 net)... Played kicker and at South Carolina. (58.9%) for 5,931 yards with 27 touchdowns and 24 interceptions… Corbin Louks WR Nevada FA 6 Missed end of senior year with torn ACL. First-year who spent time competing on practice squads Darian Stewart S South Carolina UFA 26 with Kansas City (2014) and Seattle (2012)... Played the 2013 season in Started 33-of-69 games for St. Louis (2010-13) and Baltimore (2014) in the Arena Football League for the San Jose Sabercats... Played quarter- his first five years in the league… Saw action in 16 games (14 starts) for back at Utah (2007-08) before competing at WR and S at Nevada. Baltimore in 2014… Finished with 53 tackles (37 solo) and four passes Ross Madison S Toledo FA 34 defensed… Played in 50 games (36 starts) collegiately at South Carolina. First-year player out of Toledo who appeared in 48 collegiate games… Charles Sweeton T Tennessee-Martin CFA 71 Spent the 2014 preseason with Washington. Entered the NFL with Kansas City on May 11, 2015... Signed by Denver Curtis Marsh CB Utah State FA 38 on Aug. 2... Started 45-of-46 games at UT-Martin. Saw action in 26 games with Philadelphia (2011-13) and Cincinnati Jordan Taylor WR Rice CFA 87 (2013)… Recorded five tackles and nine special-teams stops in his Started 37-of-42 games at wide receiver for Rice… Hauled in at least 54 career… Played 52 games (22 starts) at Utah State. catches and 800 yards during his final three seasons at Rice… Recorded Danny Mason OLB Texas A&M-Comm. CFA 45 four 100-yard games in 2014 despite missing three games with an injury. Appeared in 37 games (30 starts) during his collegiate career at Texas Reggie Walker ILB Kansas State FA 50 A&M-Commerce… Named a finalist for the Indoor Football League Seventh-year who appeared in 75 games (6 starts) with Arizona Rookie of the Year in 2014 while playing with the Colorado Ice. (2009-12) and San Diego (2013-14)… Played 11 games in 2014 for the Chargers… Started 22-of-46 games collegiately at Kansas State. Chuka Ndulue DE Oklahoma CFA 93 DE Georgia Tech FA 96 Started 32-of-45 games at for Oklahoma… Posted 140 Appeared in 89 games (28 starts) for Atlanta (2009-12), Oakland (2013) tackles (67 solo) and 12 sacks (46 yds.) in his career… Speaks three lan- and Kansas City (2014) in six seasons… Multiple sacks in four straight guages: English, French and Ibo, a Nigerian dialect. seasons… Started 2-of-16 games for the Chiefs in 2014... 2008 finalist for Taurean Nixon CB Tulane D-7b 39 the Bednarik Award while at Georgia Tech. Played two years at Tulane after beginning career at Memphis… Made 92 Josh Watson DE Clemson CFA 70 tackles in his career… Ran track with teammate Lorenzo Doss in college. Appeared in 44 games (19 starts) for Clemson… Rated as the No. 1 defen- Solomon Patton WR Florida W 84 sive tackle in the nation by Rivals.com out of high school. Saw action in seven games for Tampa Bay as a rookie… Returned 18 Kyle Williams WR Arizona State FA 15 kickoffs for 416 yards (23.1 avg.) and 10 punts for 112 yards (11.2 Fifth-year wide receiver and kick returner who started 9-of-39 games for avg.)… Lettered four years at Florida (2010-13). San Francisco (2010-13) and Kansas City (2013)… Did not play in the NFL in 2014… Played 10 games (5 starts) in 2013… Played 15 games at OLB Missouri D-1 56 Arizona State University… Son of Chicago White Sox G.M. Ken Williams... Started 14-of-40 games in 3 years at Missouri... Named SEC Defensive Placed on IR on Aug. 3. POY after finishing with 14.5 sacks… Making transition to OLB from DE.

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DENNISON HAS STRONG BRONCOS ROOTS OFFENSIVE LINE PROVIDES PROTECTION Rick Dennison enters his 27th overall year with the Broncos and his The Broncos have allowed the fewest sacks (58) in the NFL since 2012, fourth as the club’s offensive coordinator. He previously served as including a league-low 17 takedowns in 2014. Denver’s offensive coordinator from 2006-08. FEWEST SACKS ALLOWED, NFL, 2012-PRES. A linebacker for the Broncos for 11 seasons (1982-90), Dennison has Team No. also worked for the club as an offensive assistant (1995-96), special teams 1. Denver 58 coach (1997-2000) and offensive line coach (2001-05, ‘09). 2. N.Y. Giants 90 Dennison’s 15 years of service on the Broncos’ coaching staff is tied for 3. New England 93 the fourth most in franchise history. His 26 total years with Denver rep- New Orleans 93 resents the most in team history for a player/coach. 5. Houston 96 MOST YEARS OF COACHING EXPERIENCE WITH THE BRONCOS DENVER’S SACKS ALLOWED SINCE 2012 Coach Position Year(s) Year No. NFL Rk. 1. Mike Shanahan Wide Receivers 1984 (1) 2012 21 2nd Offensive Coord. 1985-87 (3) 2013 20 1st Quarterbacks 1989-90 (2) 2014 17 1st Offensive Coord. 1991 (1) TOTAL 58 1st Head Coach 1995-2008 (14) Total 21 2. Joe Collier Defensive Backfield 1969-71 (3) MANNING A FIVE-TIME NFL MVP Defensive Coord. 1972-81 (10) Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning won his NFL-record fifth MVP Asst. Head Coach/Defense 1982-88 (7) award in 2013 after leading the NFL in nearly every significant passing Total 20 category. 3. Stan Jones Defensive Line 1967-71, ‘76-88 (18) A runner-up for league MVP following his first season with Denver in Total 18 2012, Manning has finished first or second in MVP voting in eight of the 4. Rick Dennison Offensive Assistant 1995-96 (2) 16 seasons he has played. Special Teams 1997-2000 (4) Offensive Line 2001-05 (5) MOST NFL MVP AWARDS, NFL HISTORY Offensive Coord. 2006 (1) Player MVPs Years Selected Offensive Coord./Off. Line 2007-08 (2) 1. Peyton Manning 5 2003-04, ‘08-09, ‘13 Offensive Line 2009 (1) 2. 3 1995-97 Total 15 Johnny Unitas 3 1959, ‘64, ‘67 Bobby Turner Running Backs 1995-2009 (15) Jim Brown 3 1957-58, ‘65 Total 15 5. 2 2007, ‘10 2 1999, ‘01 MOST YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH THE BRONCOS AS A COACH/PLAYER Steve Young 2 1992, ‘94 Name Player Coach Total 2 1989-90 1. Rick Dennison 11 15 26 2. Barney Chavous 13 11 24 MOST MVP AWARDS, MAJOR SPORTS LEAGUE HISTORY 3. Mike Shanahan 0 21 21 Player League MVPs 4. Gary Kubiak 9 11 20 1. Wayne Gretsky NHL 9 Joe Collier 0 20 20 2. Barry Bonds MLB 7 3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar NBA 6 DENNISON’S YEAR-BY-YEAR COORDINATOR TOTALS Gordie Howe NHL 6 5. Peyton Manning NFL 5 Rick Dennison’s units have averaged a No. 10 total ranking during his Michael Jordan NBA 5 seven seasons as an NFL offensive coordinator. Bill Russell NBA 5 RICK DENNISON’S YEARLY OFFENSIVE TOTALS/RANKINGS AS OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR MANNING NAMED TO 14TH PRO BOWL IN 2014 Year Team Pass Off. Rush Off. Total Off. Scoring Off. Quarterback Peyton Manning was named to his 14th Pro Bowl in 2014 to 2006 Denver 174.9 (25) 134.5 (8) 309.4 (21) 19.9 (17) tie for the most selections in NFL history. 2007 Denver 224.0 (13) 122.3 (9) 346.3 (11) 20.0 (21) 2008 Denver 279.4 (3) 116.4 (12) 395.8 (2) 23.1 (16) MOST PRO BOWL SELECTIONS, NFL HISTORY 2010 Houston 259.0 (4) 127.6 (7) 400.8 (3) 24.4 (9) Player No. 2011 Houston 219.1 (18) 153.9 (2) 384.0 (13) 23.9 (10) 1. Peyton Manning 14 2012 Houston 239.4 (11) 132.7 (8) 385.6 (7) 26.0 (8) 14 2013 Houston 238.3 (15) 108.9 (20) 370.4 (11) 17.3 (31) Bruce Matthews 14 Averages 233.4 (13) 128.0 (9) 370.3 (10) 22.1 (16) 4. 13 Jerry Rice 13 Reggie White 13

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MANNING HAS APPEARED IN THREE SUPER BOWLS MANNING HAS EARNED WIN vs. EVERY NFL TEAM Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning played in his third career Super Quarterback Peyton Manning is joined by Brett Favre as the only two Bowl following the 2013 season. quarterbacks in NFL history to beat each of the 32 current NFL franchises. Manning joined Craig Morton and Kurt Warner as the only three quarter- MOST NFL TEAMS A QUARTERBACK HAS DEFEATED, NFL HISTORY backs in league history to lead multiple teams to the Super Bowl. Player No. QB PEYTON MANNING’S SUPER BOWL GAME LOGS 1. Peyton Manning 32 Opp. (Date) Res. Att. Cmp. Yds. TD INT Rtg. Brett Favre 32 Chi. (2/4/07) W, 29-17 38 25 247 1 1 81.8 3. Tom Brady 31 N.O. (2/7/10) L, 31-17 45 31 333 1 1 88.5 31 Sea. (2/2/14) L, 43-8 49 34 280 1 2 73.5 Kerry Collins 31 TOTALS 1-2 132 90 860 3 4 81.0 6. Ben Roethlisberger 30 STARTING QBs TO LEAD MULTIPLE TEAMS TO THE SUPER BOWL MANNING SETS NFL PASSING TD MARK Quarterback First Team Second Team Craig Morton Dallas (1970) Denver (1977) Quarterback Peyton Manning passed Brett Favre for the most passing Kurt Warner St. Louis (1999, 2001) Arizona (2008) touchdowns (509) in pro football history in Denver’s 42-17 win against San Peyton Manning Indianapolis (2006, ‘09) Denver (2013) Francisco in Week 7 of the 2014 season. Manning equaled Favre’s previous record of 508 touchdowns in 56 fewer MANNING ACCUSTOMED TO WINNING games and 1,514 fewer attempts. Quarterback Peyton Manning owns the second-most regular-season wins PEYTON MANNING’S TOUCHDOWN MILESTONES (179) by a starting quarterback in NFL history, trailing only Brett Favre in TD Opp. (Date) Scoring Play that category. 1 vs. Mia. (9/6/98) Marvin Harrison (6 yds.) MOST VICTORIES BY A STARTING QB, REGULAR SEASON, NFL HISTORY 100 vs. Mia. (11/11/01) Marvin Harrison (11 yds.) Player W L T Pct. 200 at Chi. (11/21/04) (35 yds.) 1. Brett Favre 186 112 0 .624 300 at Bal. (12/9/07) (19 yds.) 2. Peyton Manning* 179 77 0 .699 400 vs. Pit. (9/9/12) Demaryius Thomas (71 yds.) 3. Tom Brady* 160 47 0 .773 500 vs. Ari. (10/5/14) Julius Thomas (7 yds.) 4. John Elway 148 82 1 .643 509* vs. S.F. (10/19/14) Demaryius Thomas (8 yds.) 5. Dan Marino 147 93 0 .613 *NFL record *active player FASTEST TO 508 CAREER PASSING TOUCHDOWNS MOST VICTORIES BY A STARTING QB, REGULAR SEASON, ACTIVE PLAYERS Player GP Att. Player W L T Pct. Manning 246 8,650 1. Peyton Manning 179 77 0 .699 Favre 302 10,164 2. Tom Brady 160 47 0 .773 NFL CAREER PASSING TOUCHDOWN RECORDS SET (Since 1943) 3. Drew Brees 117 83 0 .585 Record Final Career 4. Ben Roethlisberger 105 50 0 .677 Player TD Year GP TD/G TD GP TD/G 5. 91 75 0 .548 Peyton Manning 509 2014 246 2.07 530* 256* 2.07* MANNING’S SITUATIONAL RECORDS Brett Favre 421 2007 237 1.78 508 302 1.68 Dan Marino 343 1995 182 1.88 420 242 1.74 Below is a look at Peyton Manning’s career situational records. He owns 291 1975 205 1.42 342 246 1.39 a career 179-77 (.699) regular-season record. Johnny Unitas 213 1966 125 1.70 290 211 1.37 PEYTON MANNING CAREER SITUATIONAL RECORDS Y.A. Tittle 197 1963 166 1.19 212 178 1.19 188 1962 148 1.27 196 175 1.12 Throws 0 TD passes...... 14-13 on Sunday. . . . 156-69 Sammy Baugh 67 1943 44 1.52 187 165 1.13 Throws 1+TD passes...... 163-63 on Monday . . . . .13-5 *Active totals Throws 2+TD passes...... 122-40 on Thursday . . . . 10-2 MANNING’S TOUCHDOWN RANKS Throws 3+TD passes...... 76-16 on Saturday. . . . . 0-1 Throws 4+TD passes...... 32-3 in September. . . .38-15 Below is a look at where Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning ranks among players in terms of single-game touchdown passes: Throws for <200 yds...... 25-16 in October. . . . .42-16 PEYTON MANNING’S CAREER TD PASS RANKINGS Throws for 200+yds...... 154-61 in November. . . .47-22 Games with... No. Rk. Throws for 300+yds...... 59-33 in Dec./Jan. . . . .52-24 1+ touchdowns 228 2 was not intercepted...... 103-14 at home...... 98-30 2+ touchdowns 162 1 was intercepted...... 76-63 on road ...... 81-47 3+ touchdowns 92 1 4+ touchdowns 35 1 was not sacked...... 73-24 in division. . . . .73-31 5+ touchdowns 9 1t was sacked...... 106-53 in conference . . .136-56 6+ touchdowns 3 1 Posts 100+rating...... 88-10 out of conference . .43-21 7+ touchdowns 1 1t

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MANNING’S TOUCHDOWN TARGETS MANNING FASTEST TO 100 TDs WITH A TEAM A total of 47 players have combined to catch Peyton Manning’s NFL- Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning threw his 100th touchdown as a record 530 career touchdown passes. Bronco in his 35th game with the club to become the fastest player in NFL PEYTON MANNING’S CAREER TOUCHDOWN TARGETS history to reach 100 touchdown passes with a team. (Current Broncos in bold) FEWEST GAMES TO RECORD 100 TD PASSES WITH A TEAM, NFL HISTORY Player No. Player No. Player No. Marvin Harrison 112 4 1. Peyton Manning, Den. 35 Reggie Wayne 67 Marshall Faulk 4 2. Dan Marino, Mia. 44 44 Troy Walters 4 3. Daryle Lamonica, LAA 46 Demaryius Thomas 35 Qadry Ismail 3 4. Kurt Warner, Stl. 50 Marcus Pollard 34 3 George Blanda, Hou. 50 Julius Thomas 24 Andre Caldwell 3 Eric Decker 24 Knowshon Moreno 3 20 C.J. Anderson 2 MANNING’S SINGLE-GAME TD MARK Austin Collie 15 E.G. Green 2 Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning threw for an NFL record-tying seven Wes Welker 12 Ricky Williams 2 touchdowns against Baltimore in Week 1 of the 2013 season. Edgerrin James 11 2 Pierre Garcon 10 Jim Finn 1 His seven touchdown passes were the most in a single game since Emmanuel Sanders 9 Mitch Unrein 1 accomplished the feat a year before the 1970 NFL-AFL merger. Joseph Addai 9 Gijon Robinson 1 MOST PASSING TOUCHDOWNS, SINGLE GAME, NFL HISTORY Jacob Tamme 9 1 Player Opponent (Date) No. Anthony Gonzalez 7 1 1. Peyton Manning, Den. vs. Bal. (9/5/13) 7 7 Lance Ball 1 , Phi. at Oak. (11/3/13) 7 Torrance Small 7 1 Joe Kapp, Min. vs. Bal. (9/28/69) 7 Ken Dilger 7 1 Y.A. Tittle, NYG vs. Was. (10/28/62) 7 Jerome Pathon 6 Trevor Insley 1 George Blanda, Hou. vs. NYT (11/19/61) 7 Joel Dreessen 6 Mike Roberg 1 Adrian Burk, Phi. vs. Was. (10/17/54) 7 Bryan Fletcher 5 Tom Santi 1 Sid Luckman, Chi. vs. NYG (11/14/43) 7 Blair White 5 Lamont Warren 1 Kenton Keith 1 MANNING’S 3,000/4,000-YARD PASSING SEASONS MANNING’S TOUCHDOWN STREAKS Quarterback Peyton Manning has totaled 14 4,000-yard passing seasons Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning’s streak of 51 games with at least to represent the most in NFL history. one touchdown pass—the third-longest streak all-time—came to an end in Manning also owns 16 seasons with 3,000 passing yards to mark the Denver’s Week 14 win against Buffalo in 2014. second-most in NFL history (Brett Favre, 18). Manning’s NFL-record streak of 15 consecutive games with at least two MOST 4,000-YARD PASSING SEASONS, NFL HISTORY touchdown passes was snapped last season in Week 11 against St. Louis. Player No. Years MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A TD PASS, NFL HISTORY 1. Peyton Manning* 14 1999-2004, ‘06-10, ‘12-14 Player No. Years 2. Drew Brees* 9 2006-14 1. Drew Brees 54 2009-12 3. Tom Brady* 7 2005, ‘07, ‘09, ‘11-14 2. Tom Brady 52 2010-13 4. * 6 2008-11, ‘13-14 3. Peyton Manning 51 2010-14 Brett Favre 6 1995, ‘98-99, 2004, ‘07, ‘09 4. Johnny Unitas 47 1956-60 Dan Marino 6 1984-86, ‘88, ‘92, ‘94 5. Tony Romo 38 2012-14 *active MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A TD PASS, BRONCOS HISTORY MOST 3,000-YARD PASSING SEASONS, NFL HISTORY Player No. Years Player No. Years 1. Peyton Manning 43 2012-14 1. Brett Favre 18 1992-2009 2. Brian Griese 23 2001-02 2. Peyton Manning* 16 1998-2010, ‘12-14 3. Kyle Orton 17 2009-10 3. Dan Marino 13 1984-92, ‘94-95, ‘97-98 4. John Elway 15 1995-96 4. John Elway 12 1985-91, ‘93-97 5. John Elway 13 1985-86 Tom Brady* 12 2002-07, ‘09-14 MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH MULTIPLE Drew Brees* 12 2002, ‘04-14 TOUCHDOWN PASSES, NFL HISTORY *active Player No. Year(s) 1. Peyton Manning 15 2013-14 2. Aaron Rodgers 13 2011 Tom Brady 13 2010-11 Peyton Manning 13 2004 Don Meredith 13 1965-66

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MANNING’S REGULAR-SEASON STATISTICAL RANKINGS MANNING CLIMBS DENVER RECORD BOOKS Below is a look at where Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning ranks all- In just three seasons, Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning already time in major regular-season statistical passing categories. ranks second in franchise history in touchdown passes and passing yards. PEYTON MANNING’S REGULAR SEASON STATISTICAL PASSING RANKS MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES, BRONCOS HISTORY Career Statistic No. Active Rk. All-Time Rk. Player No. Wins (QBs) 179 1 2 1. John Elway 300 Attempts 9,049 1 2 2. Peyton Manning 131 Completions 5,927 1 2 3. Craig Morton 74 Passing Yards 69,691 1 2 4. Jake Plummer 71 Passing TDs 530 1 1 Brian Griese 71 Passer Rtg. (min. 1,500 att.) 97.5 3 3 300-yard Passing Games 91 1 1 MOST PASSING YARDS, BRONCOS HISTORY Games with 3+ Passing TDs 92 1 1 Player No. Games with 100+ Passer Rtg. 111 1 1 1. John Elway 51,475 3,000-yard passing seasons 15 1 2 2. Peyton Manning 14,863 4,000-yard passing seasons 14 1 1 3. Craig Morton 11,895 Seasons with 25+ Passing TDs 15 1 1 4. Brian Griese 11,763 MOST PASSING ATTEMPTS, NFL HISTORY 5. Jake Plummer 11,631 Player No. 1. Brett Favre 10,169 2. Peyton Manning 9,049 MANNING’S RECORD-BREAKING 2013 SEASON 3. Dan Marino 8,358 Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning broke multiple NFL passing 4. Drew Brees 7,458 records in 2013, most notably the single-season marks for touchdowns 5. John Elway 7,250 (55) and yards (5,477). MOST PASSING COMPLETIONS, NFL HISTORY Player No. PEYTON MANNING’S SINGLE-SEASON STATISTICAL RECORDS, 2013 1. Brett Favre 6,300 Statistic No. Old Record 2. Peyton Manning 5,927 Passing Yards 5,477 5,476 (Drew Brees, 2011) 3. Dan Marino 4,967 Passing TDs 55 51 (Tom Brady, 2007) 4. Drew Brees 4,937 Passing First Downs 289 278 (Drew Brees, 2011) 5. Tom Brady 4,551 MOST PASSING TOUCHDOWNS, SINGLE SEASON, NFL HISTORY MOST PASSING YARDS, NFL HISTORY Player Year No. Player No. 1. Brett Favre 71,838 1. Peyton Manning, Den. 2013 55 2. Peyton Manning 69,691 2. Tom Brady, N.E. 2007 50 3. Dan Marino 61,361 3. Peyton Manning, Ind. 2004 49 4. Drew Brees 56,033 4. Dan Marino, Mia. 1984 48 5. Tom Brady 53,258 5. Drew Brees, N.O. 2011 46 MOST PASSING TOUCHDOWNS, NFL HISTORY MOST PASSING YARDS, SINGLE SEASON, NFL HISTORY Player No. Player Year No. 1. Peyton Manning 530 1. Peyton Manning, Den. 2013 5,477 2. Brett Favre 508 2. Drew Brees, N.O. 2011 5,476 3. Dan Marino 420 3. Tom Brady, N.E. 2011 5,235 4. Drew Brees 396 5. Tom Brady 392 4. Drew Brees, N.O. 2012 5,177 5. Dan Marino, Mia. 1984 5,084 MANNING’S 2012-14 STATISTICAL RANKINGS MANNING NO STRANGER TO POSTSEASON Below is a look at where Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning ranks among NFL quarterbacks since he signed with the Broncos prior to the Peyton Manning has led his teams to 14 postseason berths in his career 2012 season: to represent the most by a quarterback in NFL history. PEYTON MANNING’S STATISTICAL PASSING RANKS, 2012-14 MOST SEASONS LEADING A TEAM TO THE PLAYOFFS, Statistic No. Rk. QUARTERBACKS, NFL HISTORY Wins 38 1 Attempts 1,839 5 Player No. Completions 1,245 3 1. Peyton Manning 14 Passing Yards 14,863 2 2. Tom Brady 12 Passing TDs 131 1 Brett Favre 12 Completion Pct. 67.7 1 4. Joe Montana 11 Passer Rtg. 107.8 2 5. Dan Marino 10 300-yard Passing Games 28 2 Games with 3+ Passing TDs 28 1 Games with 100+ Passer Rtg. 29 1

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MANNING’S POSTSEASON STATISTICAL RANKINGS MANNING’S 300-YARD PASSING GAMES Below is a look at where Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning ranks all- Peyton Manning owns the most 300-yard passing games (91) in NFL his- time in major postseason statistical passing categories. tory during the regular season after passing Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino with his 330-yard effort against Houston in Week 3 of 2012. PEYTON MANNING’S POSTSEASON STATISTICAL PASSING RANKS Career Statistic No. Active Rk. All-Time Rk. Including his eight 300-yard passing games in the postseason, Manning Postseason Berths (QBs) 14 1 1 also owns the most overall 300-yard games (99) in NFL history. Wins (QBs) 11 2 8t MOST 300-YARD PASSING GAMES, REGULAR SEASON NFL HISTORY Attempts 935 2 2 Player No. Completions 598 2 2 1. Peyton Manning* 91 Passing Yards 6,800 1 1 2. Drew Brees* 86 Passing TDs 38 2 4 3. Tom Brady* 64 Passer Rtg. (min. 100 att.) 88.5 8 13 4. Dan Marino 63 300-yard Passing Games 9 1 1 5. Brett Favre 62 Games with 3+ Passing TDs 5 1 2t *active Games with 100+ Passer Rtg. 6 2t 7t MOST POSTSEASON PASSING ATTEMPTS, NFL HISTORY MANNING’S PLAYER OF THE WEEK/MONTH HONORS Player No. 1. Tom Brady 1,000 Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning owns the most conference Player 2. Peyton Manning 935 of the Week honors (27) since the award was initiated by the NFL in 1984. 3. Brett Favre 791 He also owns the most AFC Offensive Player of the Month honors (8) 4. Joe Montana 734 since the award’s inception in 1986. 5. Dan Marino 687 MOST CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARDS, NFL HISTORY MOST POSTSEASON PASSING COMPLETIONS, NFL HISTORY Player No. Player No. 1. Peyton Manning* 27 1. Tom Brady 623 2. Tom Brady* 24 2. Peyton Manning 598 3. Dan Marino 18 3. Brett Favre 481 4. Drew Brees* 16 4. Joe Montana 460 Brett Favre 16 5. Dan Marino 385 6. John Elway 15 MOST POSTSEASON PASSING YARDS, NFL HISTORY *active Player No. MOST CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE MONTH AWARDS, NFL HISTORY 1. Peyton Manning 6,800 Player No. 2. Tom Brady 6,791 1. Peyton Manning* 8 3. Brett Favre 5,855 2. Tom Brady* 7 4. Joe Montana 5,772 Aaron Rodgers* 6 5. John Elway 4,964 Brett Favre 6 MOST POSTSEASON PASSING TOUCHDOWNS, NFL HISTORY Bruce Smith 6 Player No. Steve Young 6 1. Tom Brady 46 Barry Sanders 6 2. Joe Montana 45 *active 2. Brett Favre 44 4. Peyton Manning 38 MANNING’S GAME-WINNING DRIVES 5. Dan Marino 32 Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning owns the most game-winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime (51) since the 1970 NFL merger, MANNING’S ACCURACY ON DISPLAY according to Elias Sports Bureau. Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning owns an NFL-record 88 career regu- Included in his career total are seven game-winning drives during the lar-season games completing at least 70 percent of his passes. 1999 and 2009 seasons that are tied for the NFL single-season record. MOST GAMES COMPLETING 70 PERCENT OF PASSES, MOST CAREER GAME-WINNING DRIVES IN FOURTH QUARTER OR NFL HISTORY OVERTIME, SINCE 1970 NFL MERGER Player No. Player No. 1. Peyton Manning* 88 1. Peyton Manning, Den./Ind. 51 2. Drew Brees* 72 2. Dan Marino, Mia. 47 3. Brett Favre 59 3. Brett Favre, Min./NYJ/G.B./Atl. 43 4. Philip Rivers* 51 4. John Elway, Den. 40 5. Steve Young 50 5. , K.C./Sea./Min./Hou. 35 *active

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Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning’s 94 touchdown passes from Demaryius Thomas ranks among the NFL’s top receivers by any measure 2013-14 were the most in pro football history in a two-year span and during the last three seasons (2012-present). more than double the output by any other player in Years 16 & 17 of their Thomas is the only player to rank in the league’s Top 3 in receptions careers. (297 - 3rd), receiving yards (4,483 - 2nd) and receiving touchdowns (35 The 38-year-old Manning also owns the top three single-season passing - 2nd) since 2012. Additionally, Thomas ranks first in the NFL in 25+yard touchdown totals by a player 35 years or older. receptions (50) and yards after the catch (1,959) during that span. MOST PASSING TDs IN A TWO-YEAR SPAN, PRO FOOTBALL HISTORY WHERE THOMAS RANKS AMONG NFL’S TOP RECEIVERS SINCE 2012 Player Year No. (Sorted by most receptions) 1. Peyton Manning 94 2013-14 Player Rec. Yds. Rec. TD 25+ YAC 2. Peyton Manning 92 2012-13 Andre Johnson 306 (1) 3,941 (4) 12 (T-37) 29 (T-14) 1,368 (5) 3. Drew Brees 89 2011-12 305 (2) 3,984 (3) 26 (8) 30 (T-11) 1,597 (2) 4. Aaron Rodgers 84 2011-12 Demaryius Thomas 297 (3) 4,483 (2) 35 (2) 50 (1) 1,959 (1) 5. Drew Brees 82 2012-13 Brandon Marshall 279 (4) 3,524 (9) 31 (3) 24 (T-20) 923 (26) 277 (5) 4,533 (1) 25 (8) 38 (T-2) 1,284 (10) MOST PASSING TDs IN 16th & 17th SEASONS COMBINED 273 (6) 3,935 (5) 41 (1) 38 (T-2) 1,418 (4) Player No. A.J. Green 264 (7) 3,817 (6) 28 (T-5) 30 (T-11) 1,204 (14) 1. Peyton Manning 94 Eric Decker 246 (8) 3,314 (11) 29 (4) 27 (16) 1,043 (19) 2. Brett Favre 46 Wes Welker 240 (9) 2,596 (27) 18 (T-16) 17 (T-40) 1,268 (11) Y.A. Tittle 46 Roddy White 235 (10) 2,983 (17) 17 (T-18) 18 (T-37) 694 (45) 4. George Blanda 37 5. Dan Marino 35 MOST PASSING TDs IN A SEASON BY A QB 35 YEARS OR OLDER THOMAS SETS TEAM RECEIVING MARK Player TD Age Year Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas set a franchise single-season 1. Peyton Manning 55 37 2013 record with 1,619 receiving yards in 2014 and ranked second in team annals 2. Peyton Manning 39 38 2014 with 111 catches on the year. 3. Peyton Manning 37 36 2012 4. Y.A. Tittle 36 37 1963 MOST RECEIVING YARDS, SINGLE SEASON, BRONCOS HISTORY 5. Steve Young 36 37 1998 Player Year Yds. 1. Demaryius Thomas 2014 1,619 2. Rod Smith 2000 1,602 THOMAS MAKES THIRD PRO BOWL 3. Brandon Lloyd 2010 1,448 4. Demaryius Thomas 2012 1,434 Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas was named to his third con- 5. Demaryius Thomas 2013 1,430 secutive Pro Bowl in 2014 to tie Ring of Famer Rod Smith for the most Pro MOST RECEPTIONS, SINGLE SEASON, BRONCOS HISTORY Bowl selections by a receiver in team history. Player Year Rec. MOST PRO BOWL SELECTIONS BY A WIDE RECEIVER, BRONCOS HISTORY 1. Rod Smith 2000 113 Player No. 2. Demaryius Thomas 2014 111 1. Demaryius Thomas 3 3. Brandon Marshall 2008 104 Rod Smith 3 4. Brandon Marshall 2007 102 3. Brandon Marshall 2 5. Emmanuel Sanders 2014 101 4. Several players 1 Brandon Marshall 2009 101 Ed McCaffrey 2000 101 THOMAS IN ELITE COMPANY THOMAS SETS BRONCOS SINGLE-GAME MARK Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas posted 111 receptions for 1,619 yards with 11 touchdowns in 2014 to join Marvin Harrison (4) and Jerry Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas set a Broncos record with 226 receiving Rice (3) as the only players in league history with three consecutive seasons yards and two touchdowns on eight catches (28.3 avg.) in Denver’s Week 5 totaling at least 1,400 yards receiving and 10 receiving scores. win against the in 2014. MOST CONSECUTIVE SEASONS WITH 1,400 RECEIVING YARDS MOST RECEIVING YARDS, SINGLE GAME BRONCOS HISTORY AND 10 RECEIVING TDs, NFL HISTORY Player Opponent (Date) Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Player No. Year(s) 1. Demaryius Thomas vs. Ari. (10/5/14) 8 226 28.3 2 1. Marvin Harrison, Ind. 4 1999-2002 2. Shannon Sharpe at K.C. (10/20/02) 12 214 17.8 2 2. Demaryius Thomas, Den. 3 2012-14 3. Jabar Gaffney vs. K.C. (1/3/10) 14 213 15.2 0 Jerry Rice, S.F. 3 1993-95 4. Rod Smith vs. Atl. (10/31/04) 9 208 23.1 1 5. Brandon Marshall at Ind. (12/13/09) 21 200 9.5 2

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THOMAS’ 100-YARD GAME STREAK THOMAS’ 1,000-YARD SEASONS Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas posted at least 100 receiving Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is one of just four players in fran- yards in Games 4-10 in 2014 to tie for the second-longest 100-yard streak chise history to post 1,000 receiving yards in at least three consecutive seasons. in league history. MOST CONSECUTIVE SEASONS WITH 1,000 RECEIVING YARDS, He became just the fifth player in pro football history to post a seven-game BRONCOS HISTORY streak of at least 100 receiving yards (one of three players to accomplish that Player No. Year(s) feat since the 1970 NFL merger). 1. Rod Smith 6 1997-2002 2. Demaryius Thomas 3* 2012-14 MOST CONSECUTIVE 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES, NFL HISTORY Brandon Marshall 3 2007-09 Player No. Year(s) Ed McCaffrey 3 1998-2000 1. Calvin Johnson, Det. 8 2012 *active streak 2. Demaryius Thomas, Den. 7 2014 Michael Irvin, Dal. 7 1995 THOMAS/SANDERS AMONG NFL RECEIVING LEADERS Bill Groman, Hou. 7 1961 Charley Hennigan, Hou. 7 1961 Broncos wide receivers Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders each finished the 2014 season ranked in the top five in both receptions and MOST CONSECUTIVE 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES, BRONCOS HISTORY receiving yards to represent the top receiving tandem in the NFL. Player No. Year(s) 1. Demaryius Thomas 7 2014 The 2014 season marked the ninth time a Broncos tandem has each 2. Emmanuel Sanders 3 2014 topped 1,000 yards in a season and the second time two Broncos have reach 100 catches in the same year. Demaryius Thomas 3 2012-13 Brandon Lloyd 3 2010 MOST RECEPTIONS, NFL, 2014 Brandon Marshall 3 2007-08 Player No. Rod Smith 3 2000 1. Antonio Brown, Pit. 129 Anthony Miller 3 1994 2. Demaryius Thomas, Den. 111 Mark Jackson 3 1988 3. Julio Jones, Atl. 104 Lionel Taylor 3 1961 4. , Chi. 102 5. Emmanuel Sanders, Den. 101 THOMAS’ 100-YARD GAMES MOST RECEIVING YARDS, NFL, 2014 Player No. Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has produced 28 career 100- 1. Antonio Brown, Pit. 1,698 yard receiving game (including playoffs) to rank second in Broncos history 2. Demaryius Thomas, Den. 1,619 and second in the NFL since 2011 when he recorded his first 100-yard output. 3. Julio Jones, Atl. 1,593 His 10 individual 100-yard receiving games in 2014 represented the most in 4. Jordy Nelson, G.B. 1,519 a single season in Broncos history and made him one of just seven players in 5. Emmanuel Sanders, Den. 1,404 pro football history with at least 10 100-yard games in a single year. MOST COMBINED RECEPTIONS BY AN OFFENSIVE TANDEM, NFL, 2014 MOST 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES, BRONCOS HISTORY (incl. playoffs) Team Tandem Rec. Player No. 1. Denver D. Thomas (111) / E. Sanders (101) 212 1. Rod Smith 31 Pittsburgh A. Brown (129) / L. Bell (83) 212 2. Demaryius Thomas 28 3. Chicago M. Forte (102) / M. Bennett (90) 192 3. Lionel Taylor 24 4. Green Bay J. Nelson (98) / R. Cobb (91) 189 4. Ed McCaffrey 18 5. Atlanta J. Jones (104) / R. White (80) 184 Shannon Sharpe 18 MOST COMBINED RECEIVING YDS. BY AN OFFENSIVE TANDEM, NFL, 2014 Team Tandem Yds. MOST 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES, NFL, 2011-PRES. (incl. playoffs) 1. Denver D. Thomas (1,619) / E. Sanders (1,404) 3,023 Player No. 2. Green Bay J. Nelson (1,519) / R. Cobb (1,287) 2,806 1. Calvin Johnson, Det. 32 3. Pittsburgh A. Brown (1,698) / L. Bell (854) 2,552 2. Demaryius Thomas, Den. 28 4. Atlanta J. Jones (1,593) / R. White (921) 2,514 3. A.J. Green, Cin. 20 5. Detroit G. Tate (1,331) / C. Johnson (1,077) 2,408 Julio Jones, Atl. 20 Brandon Marshall, Mia./Chi. 20 1,000-YARD RECEIVING TANDEMS, BRONCOS HISTORY Year Tandem (Yds.) MOST 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES, SINGLE SEASON, BRONCOS HISTORY 1994 Anthony Miller (1,107) / Shannon Sharpe (1,010) Player Year No. 1997 Rod Smith (1,180) / Shannon Sharpe (1,107) 1. Demaryius Thomas 2014 10 1998 Rod Smith (1,222) / Ed McCaffrey (1,053) 2. Rod Smith 2000 8 1999 Rod Smith (1,020) / Ed McCaffrey (1,018) 3. Emmanuel Sanders 2014 7 2000 Rod Smith (1,602) / Ed McCaffrey (1,317) Demaryius Thomas 2012 7 2004 Rod Smith (1,144) / Ashley Lelie (1,084) Lionel Taylor 1960 7 2012 Demaryius Thomas (1,434) / Eric Decker (1,064) 2013 Demaryius Thomas (1,430) / Eric Decker (1,288) MOST 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES, SINGLE SEASON, PRO FOOTBALL HISTORY 2014 Demaryius Thomas (1,619) / Emmanuel Sanders (1,404) Player Year No. 1. Michael Irvin, Dal. 1995 11 100-CATCH RECEIVING TANDEMS, BRONCOS HISTORY Calvin Johnson, Det. 2012 11 Year Tandem (Rec.) 3. Demaryius Thomas, Den. 2014 10 2000 Rod Smith (113) / Ed McCaffrey (101) Four players - 10 2014 Demaryius Thomas (111) / Emmanuel Sanders (101) DENVER at houston — 19 — saturday, aug. 22, 2015 denver broncos weekly release

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SANDERS A NICE ADDITION ANDERSON MAKES FIRST CAREER PRO BOWL Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, who was signed by the Broncos C.J. Anderson, who rushed for 849 yards and Broncos as an unrestricted free agent in 2014, ranked fourth and fifth, eight touchdowns in 2014, became just the fifth undrafted running back in respectively, in league history in receiving yards (1,404) and receptions league history to make the Pro Bowl. (101) by a player with a new team. Anderson is the only undrafted running back in league annals to make the MOST RECEIVING YARDS BY A PLAYER WITH A NEW TEAM Pro Bowl in his first year as a starter. Player Year No. UNDRAFTED RUNNING BACKS TO MAKE THE PRO BOWL, NFL HISTORY 1. Brandon Marshall, Chi. 2012 1,508 Player Team Season(s) 2. Randy Moss, N.E. 2007 1,493 John Settle Atlanta 1988 3. Santana Moss, Was. 2005 1,483 Priest Holmes Kansas City 2001-03 4. Emmanuel Sanders, Den. 2014 1,404 Willie Parker Pittsburgh 2006-07 5. Henry Ellard, Was. 1994 1,397 Arian Foster Houston 2010-12, ‘14 C.J. Anderson Denver 2014 MOST RECEPTIONS BY A PLAYER WITH A NEW TEAM Player Year No. 1. Brandon Marshall, Chi. 2012 118 ANDERSON’S BIG 2014 FINISH 2. Wes Welker, N.E. 2007 112 Broncos running back C.J. Anderson led the NFL with seven rushing 3. Terance Mathis, Atl. 1994 111 touchdowns in December last season to tie for the third-most rushing 4. Eric Metcalf, Atl. 1995 104 5. Emmanuel Sanders, Den. 2014 101 scores by an undrafted player in a single month in NFL history. MOST RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS IN DECEMBER, NFL, 2014 SANDERS RACKS UP THE BIG PLAYS Player No. 1. C.J. Anderson, Den. 7 Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, who established career 2. Le’Veon Bell, Pit. 5 highs in receptions (101), receiving yards (1,404) and touchdowns (9) DeMarco Murray, Dal. 5 in 2014, ranked second in the NFL with 16 catches of 25-plus yards. 4. , Sea. 4 Included in that total was three scoring catches covering 30+ yards. 5. Seven players 3 MOST 25+YARD RECEPTIONS, NFL, 2014 MOST RUSHING TDs BY AN UNDRAFTED PLAYER IN A SINGLE MONTH Player No. Player Month (Year) No. 1. T.Y. Hilton, Ind. 17 1. Priest Holmes, K.C. Dec. (2003) 10 2. Emmanuel Sanders, Den. 16 2. Priest Holmes, K.C. Oct. (2004) 9 3. Demaryius Thomas, Den. 15 3. C.J. Anderson, Den. Dec. (2014) 7 DeSean Jackson, Was. 15 Priest Holmes, K.C. Sept. (2003) 7 5. Antonio Brown, Pit. 14 Priest Holmes, K.C. Sept. (2002) 7 6. Arian Foster, Hou. Oct. (2014) 6 DANIELS OWNS IMPRESSIVE RECEPTION STREAK Arian Foster, Hou. Nov. (2010) 6 Broncos tight end Owen Daniels, who was signed by the Broncos as an Priest Holmes, K.C. Oct. (2002) 6 unrestricted free agent (Baltimore) in 2015, has posted a reception in 103 consecutive games, tying Dallas’ for the NFL’s longest active ANDERSON: UNDRAFTED TO STARTER streak among tight ends. Broncos running back C.J. Anderson’s 10 total touchdowns in 2014 were LONGEST ACTIVE STREAK OF GAMES WITH A RECEPTION, NFL TIGHT ENDS the most by an undrafted running back in Broncos history. Player No. 1. Owen Daniels, Den. 103 MOST TOUCHDOWNS BY A BRONCOS UNDRAFTED RUNNING BACK Jason Witten, Dal. 103 Player Year No. 3. Heath Miller, Pit. 97 1. C.J. Anderson 2014 10 4. , N.E. 65 2. Mike Bell 2006 8 5. Antonio Gates, S.D. 58 3. Larry Canada 1981 4 Reggie Rivers 1992 4 DANIELS A CONSISTENT TARGET 5. Larry Canada 1978 3 Derrick Clark 1994 3 Broncos tight end Owen Daniels ranks third among active NFL tight ends Cecil Sapp 2007 3 with 44.7 receiving yards per game since he entered the league in 2006. MOST RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME BY AN ACTIVE TIGHT END, SINCE 2006 Player No. 1. Jason Witten, Dal. 58.5 2. Antonio Gates, S.D. 56.4 3. Owen Daniels, Den. 44.7 4. Greg Olsen, Car. 41.2 5. , S.F. 40.9 DENVER at houston — 20 — saturday, aug. 22, 2015 denver broncos weekly release

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ANDERSON CARRIES THE LOAD IN NOVEMBER ANDERSON BREAKS OUT vs. RAIDERS Despite only starting 3-of-5 games in Weeks 9-13 last season, Broncos Broncos running back C.J. Anderson rushed for 90 yards on 13 carries running back C.J. Anderson led all NFL players with 709 total yards in five (6.9 avg.) against the Raiders in Week 10 last year in addition to catching games during the month of November. four passes for 73 yards, including a 51-yard touchdown reception. That total represents the third-most yards from scrimmage in franchise history during a single month. He became just the fifth running back in team history to post at least 70 yards rushing and 70 yards receiving in a single game. In Weeks 11 & 12, Anderson rushed for 167 and 168 yards, respectively, to represent the top two rushing performances by an undrafted player in BRONCOS RUNNING BACKS WITH AT LEAST 70 YDS. RUSHING team history. He also became the first Bronco since Reuben Droughns in & 70 YDS. RECEIVING IN A SINGLE GAME 2004 to rush for at least 150 yards in consecutive games. Player Opp. (Date) Rush Yds. Rec. Yds. MOST YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE IN NOVEMBER, NFL, 2014 Floyd Little vs. Buf. (11/24/68) 71 165 Player Rush Rec. Total Floyd Little vs. S.D. (11/11/73) 109 76 1. C.J. Anderson, Den. 472 237 709 Otis Armstrong vs. Pit. (9/22/74) 131 86 2. Marshawn Lynch, Sea. 474 150 624 3. Odell Beckham Jr., NYG 13 593 606 Terrell Davis at Oak. (10/19/97) 85 70 4. Le’Veon Bell, Pit. 355 248 603 Terrell Davis vs. Jac. (10/25/98) 136 76 5. , K.C. 450 115 565 Clinton Portis vs. K.C. (12/15/02) 130 75 MOST YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE IN A SINGLE MONTH, Clinton Portis at K.C. (10/5/03) 141 79 BRONCOS HISTORY C.J. Anderson at Oak. (11/9/14) 90 73 Player Month/Year Rush Rec. Total 1. Clinton Portis Dec./2002 672 154 826 VASQUEZ ANCHORS DENVER’S YOUNG LINE 2. Otis Armstrong Nov./1974 543 192 735 3. C.J. Anderson Nov./2014 472 237 709 Broncos guard Louis Vasquez has started every game for the Broncos 4. Terrell Davis Nov./1997 579 124 703 since being signed by the club as an unrestricted free agent (San Diego) 5. Reuben Droughns Oct./2004 548 117 665 prior to the 2013 season. MOST RUSHING YARDS BY AN UNDRAFTED PLAYER, SINGLE GAME, BRONCOS HISTORY Following his first season with the Broncos in 2013, Vasquez became the Player Opponent (Date) Att. Yds. Avg. TD first guard and just the fourth offensive lineman in team history to earn 1. C.J. Anderson at K.C. (11/30/14) 32 168 5.3 0 first-team All-Pro recognition from the Associated Press. 2. C.J. Anderson vs. Mia. (11/23/14) 27 167 6.2 1 BRONCOS OFFENSIVE LINEMEN TO RECEIVE 3. Selvin Young vs. K.C. (12/9/07) 17 156 9.2 0 ASSOCIATED PRESS FIRST-TEAM ALL-PRO HONORS 4. Mike Bell vs. Ind. (10/29/06) 15 136 9.1 2 5. Selvin Young at K.C. (11/11/07) 20 109 5.5 1 Player Pos. Season(s) Gary Zimmerman T 1993, ‘96 ANDERSON’S THREE-TOUCHDOWN GAMES Tom Nalen C 2000, ‘03 Ryan Clady T 2009, ‘12 Broncos running back C.J. Anderson totaled two games with three rush- Louis Vasquez G 2013 ing touchdowns in 2014. He joined Terrell Davis (3 - 1998) as the only players in team annals with multiple games in a season posting at least three rushing scores. PHILLIPS RETURNS TO BRONCOS MOST RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS, SINGLE GAME, BRONCOS HISTORY Broncos Defensive Coordinator Wade Phillips has been a part of 19 differ- Player Opp. (Date) No. ent top-10 defensive units during his NFL career and has coached a total of 1. Clinton Portis vs. K.C. (12/7/03) 5 27 Pro Bowlers, including Pro Football Hall of Fame defenders Elvin Bethea, 2. Mike Anderson at N.O. (12/3/00) 4 Curley Culp, Rickey Jackson, Bruce Smith and Reggie White. 3. C.J. Anderson vs. Oak. (12/28/14) 3 C.J. Anderson vs. Buf. (12/7/14) 3 Since Phillips’ first stint as the Broncos’ defensive coordinator beginning Knowshon Moreno vs. Jac. (10/13/13) 3 in 1989, every team Phillips has coached for has made the postseason Tatum Bell at S.D. (12/31/05) 3 during his first season on staff. Mike Anderson vs. NYJ (11/20/05) 3 WADE PHILLIPS’ POSTSEASON STREAK IN FIRST YEAR WITH A NEW TEAM Clinton Portis vs. K.C. (12/15/02) 3 Terrell Davis vs. K.C. (12/6/98) 3 Year Team Position Def. Rk. Rec. Terrell Davis vs. Jac. (10/25/98) 3 1989 Denver Defensive Coordinator 3 11-5 Terrell Davis vs. Dal. (9/13/98) 3 1995 Buffalo Defensive Coordinator 13 10-6 Terrell Davis vs. Oak. (11/24/97) 3 2002 Atlanta Defensive Coordinator 19 9-6 Gaston Green vs. S.D. (9/22/91) 3 2004 San Diego Defensive Coordinator 18 12-4 Otis Armostrong vs. Hou. (12/8/74) 3 2007 Dallas Head Coach 9 13-3 Jon Keyworth vs. K.C. (11/18/74) 3 2011 Houston Defensive Coordinator 2 10-6 Floyd Little vs. Cin. (9/16/73) 3

MOST GAMES BY A BRONCO WITH AT LEAST THREE RUSHING TDs Player No. 1. Terrell Davis 4 2. C.J. Anderson 2 Mike Anderson 2 Clinton Portis 2 5. Six players 1

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PHILLIPS’ YEAR-BY-YEAR COORDINATOR TOTALS WARE EARNS EIGHTH PRO BOWL SELECTION Wade Phillips owns 23 years of experience as an NFL defensive coordi- Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware was named to his eighth nator with seven different teams. Pro Bowl in 2014 to tie for the most selections by an active NFL defensive player. WADE PHILLIPS’ YEARLY DEFENSIVE TOTALS/RANKINGS AS DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR MOST PRO BOWL SELECTIONS AMONG ACTIVE NFL DEFENSIVE PLAYERS Player Pos. No. Year Team Pass Def. Rush Def. Total Def. Scoring Def. 1. DeMarcus Ware OLB/DE 8 1981 N.O. 208.6 (20) 119.8 (11) 328.3 (11) 23.6 (24) Charles Woodson S/CB 8 1982 N.O. 181.4 (8) 108.2 (10) 289.7 (5) 17.8 (8) Julius Peppers OLB/DE 8 1983 N.O. 168.2 (1) 125.0 (11) 293.2 (2) 21.1 (12) 4. Lance Briggs LB 7 1984 N.O. 153.3 (1) 153.8 (26) 307.1 (4) 22.6 (19) OLB/DE 7 1985 N.O. 228.3 (23) 135.1 (19) 363.4 (24) 25.1 (22) 1986 Phi. 202.2 (14) 124.3 (19) 326.5 (17) 19.5 (12) WARE AMONG NFL’S TOP PASS RUSHERS 1987 Phi. 240.4 (28) 109.5 (9) 349.9 (23) 25.3 (25) Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware owns 127 career sacks to 1988 Phi. 259.2 (28) 103.3 (6) 362.4 (27) 19.9 (14) rank 14th in NFL history (3rd among active players). 1989 Denver 176.7 (3) 98.8 (6) 275.4 (3) 14.1 (1) Ware needs seven sacks to move into the Top 10 and 15 sacks to move 1990 Denver 211.4 (21) 122.7 (17) 334.1 (20) 23.4 (23) into the Top 5 all-time. 1991 Denver 172.2 (3) 112.1 (19) 284.3 (5) 14.7 (3) MOST SACKS IN NFL HISTORY (Since 1982) 1992 Denver 195.0 (18) 122.7 (23) 317.7 (22) 20.6 (19) Player No. 1995 Buffalo 218.9 (16) 101.6 (11) 320.5 (13) 20.9 (12) 1. Bruce Smith 200.0 1996 Buffalo 191.8 (8) 104.3 (14) 296.1 (9) 16.6 (6) 2. Reggie White 198.0 1997 Buffalo 191.3 (12) 112.0 (15) 303.3 (9) 22.9 (23) 3. Kevin Greene 160.0 2002 Atlanta 205.4 (16) 127.9 (23) 333.4 (19) 19.6 (8) 4. Chris Doleman 150.5 2003 Atlanta 237.5 (32) 144.3 (29) 381.8 (32) 26.4 (30) 5. Michael Strahan 141.5 2004 S.D. 253.3 (31) 81.7 (3) 335.0 (18) 19.6 (11) 6. Jason Taylor 139.5 2005 S.D. 224.9 (28) 84.3 (1) 309.3 (13) 19.5 (13) 7. Richard Dent 137.5 2006 S.D. 200.8 (13) 100.8 (7) 301.6 (10) 18.9 (7) John Randle 137.5 2011 Houston 189.7 (3) 96.0 (4) 285.7 (2) 17.4 (4) 9. Jared Allen* 134.0 10. John Abraham* 133.5 2012 Houston 225.8 (16) 97.5 (7) 323.3 (7) 20.7 (9) 11. Leslie O’Neal 132.5 2013 Houston 195.2 (3) 122.4 (23) 317.6 (7) 26.8 (24) Lawrence Taylor 132.5 Averages 205.7 (15) 113.4 (14) 319.1 (13) 20.7 (14) 13. Rickey Jackson 128.0 14. DeMarcus Ware* 127.0 DENVER STOUT AGAINST THE RUN IN 2014 15. Derrick Thomas 126.5 *active player The Broncos allowed just 79.8 rushing yards per game in 2014—the lowest figure in team history for a single season and the second-best mark MILLER/WARE A DANGEROUS DUO in the NFL last year. Broncos outside linebackers Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware each rank The Broncos also allowed just 29 runs covering double-digits in yard- in the Top 6 in NFL history (since 1982) in sacks per game among players age—the second-fewest in the league in 2014. who have appeared in 40 or more contests. FEWEST RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED PER GAME, BRONCOS HISTORY MOST SACKS PER GAME, NFL HISTORY (Since 1982 / min. 40 GP) Year Yds./G Player GP Sk Sk/G 1. 2014 79.8 1. J.J. Watt* 64 57.0 0.89 2. 1998 80.4 2. Aldon Smith* 50 44.0 0.88 3. 1996 83.2 3. Von Miller* 56 49.0 0.88 4. 2005 85.2 4. Reggie White 232 198.0 0.85 5. 1993 88.6 5. , K.C. 59 49.0 0.82 6. DeMarcus Ware* 157 127.0 0.81 FEWEST RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED PER GAME, NFL, 2014 *active player Team Yds./G 1. Detroit 69.3 MILLER OFF TO A FAST START 2. Denver 79.8 Denver outside linebacker Von Miller has totaled the sixth-most sacks 3. Seattle 81.5 (49) in league history through a player’s first four seasons. 4. Baltimore 88.3 5. N.Y. Jets 93.1 MOST SACKS THROUGH FIRST FOUR SEASONS, NFL HISTORY (Since sacks were tracked beginning in 1982) FEWEST 10+YARD RUNS ALLOWED, NFL, 2014 Player GP Sk. Team No. 1. Reggie White, Phi. 57 70.0 1. Detroit 26 2. Derrick Thomas, K.C. 63 58.0 2. Denver 29 3. J.J. Watt, Hou. 64 57.0 3. Baltimore 30 4. DeMarcus Ware, Dal. 64 53.5 Seattle 30 5. Dwight Freeney, Ind. 63 51.0 5. N.Y. Jets 35 6. Von Miller, Den. 56 49.0 Richard Dent, Chi. 63 49.0 DENVER at houston — 22 — saturday, aug. 22, 2015 denver broncos weekly release

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MILLER’S 10-SACK SEASONS HARRIS JR.: UNDRAFTED TO PRO BOWLER Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller totaled 14 sacks in 2014 to rep- Signed by the Broncos as a college free agent in 2011, Chris resent the third double-digit sack season in his first four years in the NFL. Harris Jr. is one of just six undrafted in pro football history to His three seasons with 10 or more sacks are tied for the third-most in make a Pro Bowl with his original team. Broncos history. UNDRAFTED CBs TO MAKE A PRO BOWL WITH THEIR ORIGINAL TEAM MOST SEASONS WITH 10+ SACKS, BRONCOS HISTORY Player Team Rookie Yr. First Pro Bowl Player No. Years Cornell Green Dallas 1962 1971* 1. Simon Fletcher 5 1989-93 Emmitt Thomas Kansas City 1966 1971* 2. Paul Smith 4 1970-73 Robert James Buffalo 1969 1972 3. Von Miller 3 2011-12, ‘14 Rolland Lawrence Atlanta 1973 1977 Elvis Dumervil 3 2007, ‘09, ‘12 Everson Walls Dallas 1981 1981 Rulon Jones 3 1980, ‘84-85 Chris Harris Jr. Denver 2011 2014 Rich Jackson 3 1968-70 *Named an AFL All-Star before being selected to the Pro Bowl

MARSHALL EMERGES AS KEY CONTRIBUTOR HARRIS JR./TALIB FORM NICE DUO Broncos inside linebacker Brandon Marshall opened 13-of-14 games Broncos cornerbacks Chris Harris Jr. and Aqib Talib ranked first and played in 2014 and led Denver with 110 tackles (88 solo) to represent the third, respectively, in opponent quarterback rating when targeting them second-most defensive stops by an NFL player last season among first- defensively, according to Pro Football Focus (min. 75% of defensive snaps year starters. played). MOST TACKLES BY A FIRST-YEAR STARTER, NFL, 2014 They represent the first pair of cornerbacks to make the Pro Bowl for the Player No. Broncos in the same season. 1. C.J. Mosley, Bal.* 129 LOWEST OPPONENT QB RATING, NFL, 2014 (Source: Pro Football Focus) 2. Brandon Marshall, Den. 110 Player Rec. Yds. Rtg. 3. Preston Brown, Buf. 108 1. Chris Harris Jr., Den. 46 356 47.8 Jelani Jenkins, Mia. 108 2. Richard Sherman, Sea. 31 422 48.4 Keenan Robinson, Was. 108 3. Aqib Talib, Den. 55 578 72.2 *Denotes rookie 4. , N.E. 41 557 72.6 5. Desmond Trufant, Atl. 54 649 74.0 WARD A FORCE IN THE BACKFIELD TALIB FINDS THE END ZONE Broncos safety T.J. Ward, who has earned a Pro Bowl selection in each of the last two seasons, leads all NFL defensive backs with 15 tackles for Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib’s six interceptions returned for a touch- a loss during that span—a total that includes 3.5 quarterback sacks and down are tied for the most in the league since he became a regular starter 11.5 run stuffs. in 2009. His two such plays in 2014 tied for the most in team history for MOST TACKLES FOR A LOSS BY A , NFL, 2013-14 a single season. Player Sk. Stuff TFL MOST INTERCEPTIONS FOR TOUCHDOWNS, NFL, 2009-PRES. 1. T.J. Ward, Cle./Den. 3.5 11.5 15.0 Player No. 2. T.J. McDonald, Stl. 3.0 9.0 12.0 1. Aqib Talib 6 3. , Bal./Det. 2.0 9.5 11.5 Charles Tillman 6 4. , Pit. 2.0 8.5 10.5 3. Captain Munnerlyn 5 5. Harrison Smith, Min. 3.0 6.5 9.5 Charles Woodson 5 5 HARRIS JR. IN ELITE COMPANY BRONCOS WITH MULTIPLE INTERCEPTIONS RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWNS IN A SEASON Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. is one of just five NFL players to Player Year No. record three or more interceptions in each of the last three seasons. Nemiah Wilson 1967 2 MOST CONSECUTIVE SEASONS WITH AT LEAST THREE INTs (active streaks) John Rowser 1976 2 Player No. Mike Harden 1986 2 1. , S.D./NYJ/Ari. 6 Jimmy Spencer 2000 2 2. Richard Sherman, Sea. 4 Deltha O’Neal 2002 2 3. Chris Harris Jr., Den. 3 Champ Bailey 2005 2 , Cle. 3 Chris Harris Jr. 2012 2 , Ari. 3 Aqib Talib 2014 2

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TALIB HAS A KNACK FOR THE BALL McMANUS STRONG ON KICKOFFS Aqib Talib, who was selected to his second consecutive Pro Bowl in 2014, Broncos kicker Brandon McManus ranked fourth in the NFL with a 70.3 is tied for the second-most interceptions (27) by a cornerback in the NFL touchback percentage (64-of-91) in 2014. since he entered the NFL in 2008. MOST TOUCHBACKS ON KICKOFFS, NFL, 2014 MOST INTERCEPTIONS BY A CORNERBACK, NFL, 2008-PRES. Player KOs TBs Pct. Player GP No. 1. , Car. 79 61 77.2 1. Asante Samuel 82 29 2. Pat McAfee, Ind. 96 70 72.9 2. Aqib Talib 92 27 3. Sam Martin, Det. 74 53 71.6 Tramon Williams 111 27 4. Brandon McManus, Den. 91 64 70.3 4. DeAngelo Hall 95 26 5. , Bal. 86 60 69.8 5. Richard Sherman 64 24 DECADES OF SUCCESS ROBY MAKES IMMEDIATE IMPACT The Broncos are in their sixth decade of professional football, looking to Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby, who was selected by Denver with the build off a body of work that ranks as the most consistent in the NFL in 31st overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, tied for the second-most passes terms of winning over the last three decades. defensed (13) among rookies in his debut season. He also tied for the most tackles (64) among cornerbacks in his rookie class. Denver is one of just four teams to record three 90+ win decades since 1960 and the only organization to do so in each of the last three decades. Though he started only two games, Roby played more than 75 percent of Denver’s defensive snaps alongside Pro Bowl cornerbacks Chris Harris Below is a look at the Broncos’ record by the decade. In its 50-plus sea- Jr. and Aqib Talib. sons of football, Denver has totaled the seventh-most regular-season wins MOST PASSES DEFENSED BY A ROOKIE, NFL, 2014 (444 / 444-381-10) in the NFL and advanced to the postseason 20 times. Player GP GS PD BRONCOS REGULAR-SEASON RECORD BY DECADE 1. E.J. Gaines, Stl. 15 15 15 Decade W L T Pct. Playoff Berths Win Rk. 2. Bradley Roby, Den. 16 2 13 1960s 39 97 4 .287 0 22nd Bashaud Breeland, Was. 16 15 13 1970s 75 64 5 .539 3 8th 4. Kyle Fuller, Chi. 16 14 10 1980s 93 58 1 .615 5 4th 5. Travis Carrie, Oak. 13 4 8 1990s 94 66 0 .588 5 7th MOST TACKLES BY A ROOKIE CORNERBACK, NFL, 2014 2000s 93 67 0 .581 4 6th Player GP GS TT 2010s 50 30 0 .625 4 T-5th 1. E.J. Gaines, Stl. 15 15 70 TOTALS 444 382 10 .537 22 7th 2. Bradley Roby, Den. 16 2 64 3. Bashaud Breeland, Was. 16 15 58 MOST DECADES WITH 90+ REGULAR SEASON WINS, SINCE 1960 4. Kyle Fuller, Chi. 16 14 50 Team 90+ Win Decades Decades (Win Total) 5. Travis Carrie, Oak. 13 4 37 1. Denver 3 1980s (93), 1990s (94), 2000s (93) Green Bay 3 1960s (96), 1990s (93), 2000s (95) BARTH PROVIDES BOOST IN KICKING GAME Miami 3 1970s (104), 1980s (94), 1990s (95) Pittsburgh 3 1970s (99), 1990s (93), 2000s (103) Broncos kicker Connor Barth, who was signed by the team on Nov. 25, 2014, connected on his first 11 attempts last season to tie the team record for most consecutive field goals made to begin a Broncos career. BRONCOS SUCCESSFUL IN OVERTIME Despite playing in just five games for Denver, Barth already owns two of The Denver Broncos rank third in the NFL with a 25-17-2 (.591) record the four games in team history with five field goals made without a miss. in regular-season overtime games since the system was instituted in 1974. MOST CONSECUTIVE FIELD GOALS MADE TO BEGIN A BRONCOS CAREER BEST RECORDS IN OVERTIMES GAMES, REGULAR SEASON, NFL HISTORY Player No. Year Team W L T Pct. 1. Connor Barth 11 2014 1. Washington 25 14 1 .638 David Treadwell 11 1989 2. Arizona 24 16 2 .595 Rich Karlis 11 1982 3. Denver 25 17 2 .591 4. 6 2000 4. Buffalo 20 14 0 .588 6 1993 5. Pittsburgh 21 15 2 .579 Fred Steinfort 6 1980 MOST FIELD GOALS MADE, SINGLE GAME, BRONCOS HISTORY Player Opp. (Date) FGM FGA 1. Connor Barth at S.D. (12/14/14) 5 5 Connor Barth at K.C. (11/30/14) 5 5 Jason Elam vs. Mia. (10/13/02) 5 5 Jason Elam at K.C. (11/16/97) 5 6 Jason Elam vs. Buf. (9/3/95) 5 6 Rich Karlis vs. Sea. (11/20/83) 5 5 Gene Mingo vs. S.D. (10/6/63) 5 7 DENVER at houston — 24 — saturday, aug. 22, 2015 denver broncos weekly release

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BRONCOS OWN NFL’S LONGEST SCORING STREAK BRONCOS ALL-TIME YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS The Broncos’ 357-game scoring streak is the longest active streak in the YEAR PRESEASON REG. SEASON PLAYOFFS league. The streak, which began on with a 16-13 1960. . . . .0-5...... 4-9-1...... 0-0 overtime loss at Seattle on Nov. 30, 1992, is the second-longest such 1961. . . . .1-4...... 3-11...... 0-0 streak in NFL history. 1962. . . . .2-2...... 7-7 ...... 0-0 In the impressive run, the Broncos have scored on their first possession 1963. . . . .2-3...... 2-11-1...... 0-0 140 times. Denver has scored in the first quarter 231 times during the 1964. . . . .2-3...... 2-11-1...... 0-0 streak and has had it extended by halftime 330 times. 1965. . . . .1-4...... 4-10...... 0-0 Denver has had to wait until the fourth quarter to extend the streak just 1966. . . . .1-3...... 4-10...... 0-0 five times. 1967. . . . .3-1...... 3-11...... 0-0 1968. . . . .1-4...... 5-9 ...... 0-0 LONGEST SCORING STREAKS, NFL HISTORY (Regular Season only) 1969. . . . .1-4...... 5-8-1...... 0-0 Team Games Years 1970. . . . .3-2...... 5-8-1...... 0-0 1. San Francisco 420 1977-2004 1971. . . . .1-4...... 4-9-1...... 0-0 2. Denver 357* 1992-Pres. 1972. . . . .2-3...... 5-9 ...... 0-0 3. Indianapolis 337* 1993-Pres. 1973. . . . .2-3...... 7-5-2...... 0-0 4. Cleveland 274 1950-71 1974. . . . .4-2...... 7-6-1...... 0-0 5. Minnesota 260 1991-2007 1975. . . . .3-3...... 6-8 ...... 0-0 *Active Streaks 1976. . . . .5-2...... 9-5 ...... 0-0 BREAKDOWN OF THE BRONCOS’ 246-GAME SCORING STREAK 1977. . . . .5-1...... 12-2. . . . 2-1 (S.B. loss) SCORED ON/IN: 1978. . . . .2-2...... 10-6...... 0-1 Year Games 1st Pos. 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1979. . . . .3-1...... 10-6...... 0-1 1992 5 0 3 0 2 0 1980. . . . .2-2...... 8-8 ...... 0-0 1993 16 7 8 6 1 1 1981. . . . .2-2...... 10-6...... 0-0 1994 16 3 7 9 0 0 1982. . . . .4-0...... 2-7 ...... 0-0 1995 16 7 10 5 1 0 1983. . . . .3-1...... 9-7 ...... 0-1 1996 16 9 15 1 0 0 1984. . . . .3-1...... 13-3...... 0-1 1997 16 5 12 4 0 0 1985. . . . .2-2...... 11-5...... 0-0 1998 16 9 15 1 0 0 1986. . . . .2-2...... 11-5. . . . 2-1 (S.B. loss) 1999 16 8* 11 2 3 0 1987. . . . .3-2...... 10-4-1. . . . 2-1 (S.B. loss) 2000 16 8 11 5 0 0 1988. . . . .3-1...... 8-8 ...... 0-0 2001 16 4 9 7 0 0 1989. . . . .2-2...... 11-5. . . . 2-1 (S.B. loss) 2002 16 7 11 5 0 0 1990. . . . .3-2...... 5-11...... 0-0 2003 16 8 12 3 1 0 1991. . . . .2-3...... 12-4...... 1-1 2004 16 6 11 5 0 0 1992. . . . .1-4...... 8-8 ...... 0-0 2005 16 7 10 6 0 0 1993. . . . .2-2...... 9-7 ...... 0-1 2006 16 2 6 9 1 0 1994. . . . .2-3...... 7-9 ...... 0-0 2007 16 6 10 4 1 1 1995. . . . .3-2...... 8-8 ...... 0-0 2008 1 1 1 0 0 0 1996. . . . .3-1...... 13-3...... 0-1 2009 16 3 8 6 2 0 1997. . . . .3-2...... 12-4. . . . .4-0 (S.B. win) 2010 16 4 7 7 2 0 1998. . . . .3-1...... 14-2. . . . .3-0 (S.B. win) 2011 16 6 6 1 1 2 1999. . . . .3-2...... 6-10...... 0-0 2012 16 6 10 5 1 0 2000. . . . .4-0...... 11-5...... 0-1 2013 16 10 13 3 0 0 2001. . . . .3-1...... 8-8 ...... 0-0 2014 16 8 14 2 0 0 2002. . . . .3-1...... 9-7 ...... 0-0 TOTALS 357 140 231 99 16 5 2003. . . . .3-1...... 10-6...... 0-1 2004. . . . .2-3...... 10-6...... 0-1 * - Includes one punt return 2005. . . . .4-0...... 13-3...... 1-1 2006. . . . .3-1...... 9-7 ...... 0-0 HOME, SWEET HOME 2007. . . . .2-2...... 7-9 ...... 0-0 2008. . . . .2-2...... 8-8 ...... 0-0 The Broncos own the NFL’s best home record since 1975 in the regular 2009. . . . .1-3...... 8-8 ...... 0-0 season and postseason with a 244-90 (.731) mark. 2010. . . . .1-3...... 4-12...... 0-0 TOP HOME RECORDS, NFL, 1975-PRES. 2011. . . . .2-2...... 8-8 ...... 1-1 Team Regular Season Postseason Total Pct. 2012. . . . .2-2...... 13-3...... 0-1 1. Denver 229-85-0 (.729) 15-5 (.750) 244-90-0 .731 2013. . . . .2-2...... 13-3...... 2-1 2. Pittsburgh 222-89-1 (.713) 18-8 (.692) 240-97-1 .712 2014. . . . .3-1...... 12-4...... 0-1 3. Baltimore 106-45-1 (.701) 3-2 (.600) 109-47-1 .697 2015. . . . .1-0...... 0-0 ...... 0-0 4. New England 208-105-0 (.665) 16-4 (.800) 224-109-0 .673 TOTAL . .133-117 (.532) . . 444-382-10 (.537). . .20-19 (.513) 5. Minnesota 206-106-1 (.658) 8-5 (.615) 214-112-1 .656 DENVER at houston — 25 — saturday, aug. 22, 2015 2015 DENVER BRONCOS NUMERICAL ROSTER

Updated: August 18, 2015 2014 PARTICIPATION No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College Hometown How Acq. GP GS DNP INA 1 Connor Barth K 5-11 200 29 8 North Carolina Wilmington, N.C. FA-'14 5 0 0 0 2 Zac Dysert QB 6-3 221 25 2 Miami-Ohio Ada, Ohio D7-'13 0 0 0 0 3 Trevor Siemian QB 6-3 220 23 R Northwestern Windermere, Fla. D7a-'15 0 0 0 0 4 Britton Colquitt P 6-3 205 30 7 Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn. FA-'09 16 0 0 0 5 Spencer Lanning P 5-11 200 27 3 South Carolina York, S.C. W-'15 16 0 0 0 6 Corbin Louks WR 6-0 200 26 1 Nevada Danville, Calif. FA-'15 0 0 0 0 8 Brandon McManus K 6-3 201 24 2 Temple Lansdale, Pa. FA-'14 15 0 0 0 10 Emmanuel Sanders WR 5-11 180 28 6 Southern Methodist Bellville, Texas UFA-'14 16 16 0 0 11 WR 5-11 180 28 6 Penn State State College, Pa. FA-'14 0 0 0 0 12 Andre Caldwell WR 6-0 200 30 8 Florida Tampa, Fla. UFA-'12 16 2 0 0 13 Nathan Palmer WR 5-11 198 26 3 Northern Illinois Elkhart, Ind. FA-'14 0 0 0 1 14 WR 6-2 215 22 2 Indiana Dayton, Ohio D2-'14 8 0 0 8 16 Bennie Fowler WR 6-1 212 24 1 Michigan State Bloomfield, Mich. CFA-'14 0 0 0 0 17 QB 6-8 240 24 4 Arizona State Kalispell, Mont. D2b-'12 4 0 12 0 18 Peyton Manning QB 6-5 230 39 18 Tennessee New Orleans FA-'12 16 16 0 0 19 Isaiah Burse WR 5-10 187 23 2 Fresno State Modesto, Calif. CFA-'14 12 0 0 0 20 Josh Bush S 5-11 205 26 4 Wake Forest Lexington, N.C. FA-'14 5 0 0 3 21 Aqib Talib CB 6-1 205 29 8 Kansas Richardson, Texas UFA-'14 15 15 0 1 22 C.J. Anderson RB 5-8 224 24 3 California Vallejo, Calif. CFA-'13 15 7 0 1 23 Ronnie Hillman RB 5-10 195 23 4 San Diego State La Habra, Calif. D3-'12 8 4 1 7 25 Chris Harris Jr. CB 5-10 199 26 4 Kansas Bixby, Okla. CFA-'11 16 16 0 0 26 Darian Stewart S 5-11 214 27 6 South Carolina Huntsville, Ala. UFA-'15 16 14 0 0 27 Jeremy Stewart RB 5-11 215 26 4 Stanford Baton Rouge, La. FA-'14 6 0 0 0 28 Montee Ball RB 5-10 215 24 3 Wisconsin Wentzville, Mo. D2-'13 5 4 0 8 29 Bradley Roby CB 5-11 194 23 2 Ohio State Suwanee, Ga. D1-'14 16 2 0 0 30 David Bruton Jr. S 6-2 217 28 7 Notre Dame Miamisburg, Ohio D4a-'09 14 1 0 2 31 S 5-10 195 26 4 Arizona State Ontario, Calif. D4a-'12 15 0 0 1 32 Tony Carter CB 5-9 175 29 7 Florida State Jacksonville, Fla. FA-'11 8 0 0 8 33 Tevrin Brandon CB 5-10 180 24 R Monmouth Bethlehem, Pa. FA-'15 0 0 0 0 34 Ross Madison S 5-11 200 24 1 Toledo Leesburg, Va. FA-'15 0 0 0 0 35 RB 5-11 203 22 2 Colorado State Plainfield, Ill. CFA-'14 0 0 0 4 36 CB 5-11 198 24 3 South Florida Opa-locka, Fla. D3-'13 12 0 0 4 37 Lorenzo Doss CB 5-11 187 21 R Tulane New Orleans D5-'15 0 0 0 0 38 Curtis Marsh CB 6-1 197 27 4 Utah State West Hills, Calif. FA-'15 0 0 0 0 39 Taurean Nixon CB 5-10 187 24 R Tulane Baton Rouge, La. D7b-'15 0 0 0 0 40 Juwan Thompson RB 5-11 225 23 2 Duke Fairburn, Ga. CFA-'14 15 0 0 1 41 Josh Furman S 6-1 210 23 R Oklahoma State Annapolis, Md. D7c-'15 0 0 0 0 42 Joe Don Duncan TE/FB 6-4 270 24 R Dixie State Corona, Calif. CFA-'15 0 0 0 0 43 T.J. Ward S 5-10 200 28 6 Oregon Concord, Calif. UFA-'14 16 16 0 0 45 Danny Mason OLB 6-3 235 24 R Texas A&M-Commerce Louisville, Ky. FA-'15 0 0 0 0 46 Aaron Brewer LS 6-5 230 25 4 San Diego State Fullerton, Calif. CFA-'12 16 0 0 0 47 Zaire Anderson ILB 5-11 220 22 R Nebraska Philadelphia CFA-'15 0 0 0 0 48 OLB 6-2 250 22 2 Colorado State Baltimore, Md. CFA-'14 0 0 0 1 49 Chase Vaughn OLB 6-2 248 26 1 Colorado State-Pueblo Aurora, Colo. FA-'15 0 0 0 0 50 Reggie Walker ILB 6-0 244 28 7 Kansas State Sacramento, Calif. FA-'15 11 0 0 5 51 Todd Davis ILB 6-1 230 23 2 Sacramento State Lancaster, Calif. W-'14 9 2 0 1 52 ILB 6-1 226 23 2 Oklahoma Dallas D7-'14 16 0 0 0 53 Steven Johnson ILB 6-1 237 27 4 Kansas Wallingford, Pa. CFA-'12 14 7 0 2 54 Brandon Marshall ILB 6-1 250 25 4 Nevada Las Vegas FA-'13 14 13 0 2 55 Lerentee McCray OLB 6-3 249 24 3 Florida Ocala, Fla. CFA-'13 13 0 0 3 56 Shane Ray OLB 6-3 245 22 R Missouri Shawnee Mission, Kan. D1-'15 0 0 0 0 57 Lamin Barrow ILB 6-1 237 24 2 Louisiana State Marrero, La. D5-'14 16 1 0 0 58 Von Miller OLB 6-3 250 26 5 Texas A&M DeSoto, Texas D1-'11 16 16 0 0 59 ILB 6-1 240 25 4 Kentucky Leesburg, Fla. D6-'12 3 1 0 3 60 Andre Davis G 6-4 320 23 R Buffalo Cheektowaga, N.Y. CFA-'15 0 0 0 0 61 C 6-3 300 25 1 Boise State Council, Idaho D6-'14 0 0 0 0 62 Dillon Day C 6-4 299 23 R Mississippi State West Monroe, La. CFA-'15 0 0 0 0 63 Ben Garland G 6-5 308 27 2 Air Force Grand Junction, Colo. CFA-'10 8 0 0 8 64 Shelley Smith G 6-4 310 28 6 Colorado State Avondale, Ariz. FA-'15 11 3 0 5 65 Louis Vasquez G 6-5 335 28 7 Texas Tech Corsicana, Texas UFA-'13 16 16 0 0 66 Kyle Roberts T 6-6 305 23 R Nevada Sparks, Nev. CFA-'15 0 0 0 0 68 Ryan Harris T 6-5 302 30 8 Notre Dame Minneapolis, Minn. FA-'15 16 15 0 0 69 Sione Fua NT 6-1 310 27 5 Stanford Encino, CA FA- '15 11 0 0 0 70 Josh Watson DE 6-4 290 25 R Clemson Wilmington, Del. CFA-'15 0 0 0 0 71 Charles Sweeton T 6-5 291 22 R Tennessee-Martin Lawrenceburg, Tenn. CFA-'15 0 0 0 0 73 Max Garcia C/G 6-4 309 23 R Florida Norcross, Ga. D4-'15 0 0 0 0 74 Ty Sambrailo T 6-5 315 23 R Colorado State Watsonville, Calif. D2-'15 0 0 0 0 75 Chris Clark T 6-5 305 29 7 Southern Mississippi New Orleans W-'10 13 8 0 3 76 Marvin Austin Jr. NT 6-2 312 26 5 North Carolina Washington D.C. FA-'14 15 0 0 1 77 Gino Gradkowski C/G 6-3 300 26 4 Delaware Pittsburgh T-'15 8 0 0 8 79 Michael Schofield T 6-6 301 24 2 Michigan Orland Park, Ill. D3-'14 0 0 0 16 80 James Casey TE/FB 6-3 240 30 7 Rice Azle, Texas FA-'15 16 2 0 0 81 Owen Daniels TE 6-3 245 32 10 Wisconsin Naperville, Ill. UFA-'15 15 13 0 1 82 Jeff Heuerman TE 6-5 255 22 R Ohio State Naples, Fla. D3-'15 0 0 0 0 84 Solomon Patton WR 5-9 177 24 2 Florida Mobile, Ala. W-'15 7 0 0 3 85 TE 6-5 255 27 5 Nevada Tulare, Calif. D7a-'11 13 9 0 3 86 Dominique Jones TE 6-3 270 28 4 Shepherd San Diego FA-'14 1 0 0 2 87 Jordan Taylor WR 6-5 210 23 R Rice Sherman, Texas CFA-'15 0 0 0 0 88 Demaryius Thomas WR 6-3 229 27 6 Georgia Tech Montrose, Ga. D1a-'10 16 16 0 0 89 Marcel Jensen TE 6-6 270 25 2 Fresno State Fairfield, Calif. W-'15 1 0 0 0 90 Antonio Smith DE 6-3 290 33 12 Oklahoma State Oklahoma City FA-'15 16 16 0 0 91 DE 6-5 275 25 2 Duke Galena, Ohio CFA-'14 0 0 0 0 92 Sylvester Williams NT 6-2 313 26 3 North Carolina Jefferson City, Mo. D1-'13 16 13 0 0 93 Chuka Ndulue NT 6-3 289 23 R Oklahoma Dallas CFA-'15 0 0 0 0 94 DeMarcus Ware OLB 6-4 258 33 11 Troy Auburn, Ala. UFA-'14 16 15 0 0 95 DE 6-5 285 25 4 Cincinnati Lisbon, Ohio D2a-'12 16 16 0 0 96 Vance Walker DE 6-2 305 28 7 Georgia Tech Fort Mill, S.C. FA-'15 16 2 0 0 97 Malik Jackson DE 6-5 293 25 4 Tennessee Van Nuys, Calif. D5-'12 16 2 0 0 98 Darius Kilgo NT 6-3 319 23 R Maryland Charlotte, N.C. D6-'15 0 0 0 0 99 Gerald Rivers OLB 6-2 250 25 2 Mississippi Cedar Grove, Ga. FA-'14 0 0 0 0 INJURED RESERVE 15 Kyle Williams WR 5-10 186 28 5 Arizona State San Jose, Calif. FA-'15 0 0 0 0 78 Ryan Clady T 6-6 315 28 8 Boise State Rialto, Calif. D1-'08 16 16 0 0 COACHING STAFF Gary Kubiak - Head Coach; Rick Dennison - Offensive Coordinator; Wade Phillips - Defensive Coordinator; Joe DeCamillis - Special Teams Coordinator; Clancy Barone - Offensive Line; Chris Beake - Defensive Assistant; Samson Brown - Assistant Secondary; Brian Callahan - Offensive Assistant/QBs; Tony Coaxum - Assistant Special Teams; James Cregg - Assistant Offensive Line; Mike Eubanks - Assistant Strength and Conditioning; Reggie Herring - Linebackers; Greg Knapp - Quarterbacks/Passing Game Coordinator; Bill Kollar - Defensive Line; Anthony Lomando - Assistant Strength & Conditioning; Dennis Love - Assistant Strength & Conditioning; Marc Lubick - Assistant Wide Receivers; Fred Pagac - Outside Linebackers; Brian Pariani - Tight Ends; Luke Richesson - Strength & Conditioning; Eric Studesville - Running Backs; Tyke Tolbert - Wide Receivers; Joe Woods - Defensive Backs 2015 DENVER BRONCOS ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

Updated: August 18, 2015 2014 PARTICIPATION No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College Hometown How Acq. GP GS DNP INA 22 Anderson, C.J. RB 5-8 224 24 3 California Vallejo, Calif. CFA-'13 15 7 0 1 47 Anderson, Zaire ILB 5-11 220 22 R Nebraska Philadelphia CFA-'15 0 0 0 0 91 Anunike, Kenny DE 6-5 275 25 2 Duke Galena, Ohio CFA-'14 0 0 0 0 76 Austin Jr., Marvin NT 6-2 312 26 5 North Carolina Washington D.C. FA-'14 15 0 0 1 28 Ball, Montee RB 5-10 215 24 3 Wisconsin Wentzville, Mo. D2-'13 5 4 0 8 48 Barrett, Shaquil OLB 6-2 250 22 2 Colorado State Baltimore, Md. CFA-'14 0 0 0 1 57 Barrow, Lamin ILB 6-1 237 24 2 Louisiana State Marrero, La. D5-'14 16 1 0 0 1 Barth, Connor K 5-11 200 29 8 North Carolina Wilmington, N.C. FA-'14 5 0 0 0 35 Bibbs, Kapri RB 5-11 203 22 2 Colorado State Plainfield, Ill. CFA-'14 0 0 0 4 31 Bolden, Omar S 5-10 195 26 4 Arizona State Ontario, Calif. D4a-'12 15 0 0 1 33 Brandon, Tevrin CB 5-10 180 24 R Monmouth Bethlehem, Pa. FA-'15 0 0 0 0 46 Brewer, Aaron LS 6-5 230 25 4 San Diego State Fullerton, Calif. CFA-'12 16 0 0 0 30 Bruton Jr., David S 6-2 217 28 7 Notre Dame Miamisburg, Ohio D4a-'09 14 1 0 2 19 Burse, Isaiah WR 5-10 187 23 2 Fresno State Modesto, Calif. CFA-'14 12 0 0 0 20 Bush, Josh S 5-11 205 26 4 Wake Forest Lexington, N.C. FA-'14 5 0 0 3 12 Caldwell, Andre WR 6-0 200 30 8 Florida Tampa, Fla. UFA-'12 16 2 0 0 32 Carter, Tony CB 5-9 175 29 7 Florida State Jacksonville, Fla. FA-'11 8 0 0 8 80 Casey, James TE/FB 6-3 240 30 7 Rice Azle, Texas FA-'15 16 2 0 0 75 Clark, Chris T 6-5 305 29 7 Southern Mississippi New Orleans W-'10 13 8 0 3 4 Colquitt, Britton P 6-3 205 30 7 Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn. FA-'09 16 0 0 0 81 Daniels, Owen TE 6-3 245 32 10 Wisconsin Naperville, Ill. UFA-'15 15 13 0 1 60 Davis, Andre G 6-4 320 23 R Buffalo Cheektowaga, N.Y. CFA-'15 0 0 0 0 51 Davis, Todd ILB 6-1 230 23 2 Sacramento State Lancaster, Calif. W-'14 9 2 0 1 62 Day, Dillon C 6-4 299 23 R Mississippi State West Monroe, La. CFA-'15 0 0 0 0 37 Doss, Lorenzo CB 5-11 187 21 R Tulane New Orleans D5-'15 0 0 0 0 42 Duncan, Joe Don TE/FB 6-4 270 24 R Dixie State Corona, Calif. CFA-'15 0 0 0 0 2 Dysert, Zac QB 6-3 221 25 2 Miami-Ohio Ada, Ohio D7-'13 0 0 0 0 16 Fowler, Bennie WR 6-1 212 24 1 Michigan State Bloomfield, Mich. CFA-'14 0 0 0 0 69 Fua, Sione NT 6-1 310 27 5 Stanford Encino, CA FA- '15 11 0 0 0 41 Furman, Josh S 6-1 210 23 R Oklahoma State Annapolis, Md. D7c-'15 0 0 0 0 73 Garcia, Max C/G 6-4 309 23 R Florida Norcross, Ga. D4-'15 0 0 0 0 63 Garland, Ben G 6-5 308 27 2 Air Force Grand Junction, Colo. CFA-'10 8 0 0 8 77 Gradkowski, Gino C/G 6-3 300 26 4 Delaware Pittsburgh T-'15 8 0 0 8 85 Green, Virgil TE 6-5 255 27 5 Nevada Tulare, Calif. D7a-'11 13 9 0 3 25 Harris Jr., Chris CB 5-10 199 26 4 Kansas Bixby, Okla. CFA-'11 16 16 0 0 68 Harris, Ryan T 6-5 302 30 8 Notre Dame Minneapolis, Minn. FA-'15 16 15 0 0 82 Heuerman, Jeff TE 6-5 255 22 R Ohio State Naples, Fla. D3-'15 0 0 0 0 23 Hillman, Ronnie RB 5-10 195 23 4 San Diego State La Habra, Calif. D3-'12 8 4 1 7 97 Jackson, Malik DE 6-5 293 25 4 Tennessee Van Nuys, Calif. D5-'12 16 2 0 0 89 Jensen, Marcel TE 6-6 270 25 2 Fresno State Fairfield, Calif. W-'15 1 0 0 0 53 Johnson, Steven ILB 6-1 237 27 4 Kansas Wallingford, Pa. CFA-'12 14 7 0 2 86 Jones, Dominique TE 6-3 270 28 4 Shepherd San Diego FA-'14 1 0 0 2 98 Kilgo, Darius NT 6-3 319 23 R Maryland Charlotte, N.C. D6-'15 0 0 0 0 5 Lanning, Spencer P 5-11 200 27 3 South Carolina York, S.C. W-'15 16 0 0 0 14 Latimer, Cody WR 6-2 215 22 2 Indiana Dayton, Ohio D2-'14 8 0 0 8 6 Louks, Corbin WR 6-0 200 26 1 Nevada Danville, Calif. FA-'15 0 0 0 0 34 Madison, Ross S 5-11 200 24 1 Toledo Leesburg, Va. FA-'15 0 0 0 0 18 Manning, Peyton QB 6-5 230 39 18 Tennessee New Orleans FA-'12 16 16 0 0 38 Marsh, Curtis CB 6-1 197 27 4 Utah State West Hills, Calif. FA-'15 0 0 0 0 54 Marshall, Brandon ILB 6-1 250 25 4 Nevada Las Vegas FA-'13 14 13 0 2 45 Mason, Danny OLB 6-3 235 24 R Texas A&M-Commerce Louisville, Ky. FA-'15 0 0 0 0 55 McCray, Lerentee OLB 6-3 249 24 3 Florida Ocala, Fla. CFA-'13 13 0 0 3 8 McManus, Brandon K 6-3 201 24 2 Temple Lansdale, Pa. FA-'14 15 0 0 0 58 Miller, Von OLB 6-3 250 26 5 Texas A&M DeSoto, Texas D1-'11 16 16 0 0 93 Ndulue, Chuka NT 6-3 289 23 R Oklahoma Dallas CFA-'15 0 0 0 0 52 Nelson, Corey ILB 6-1 226 23 2 Oklahoma Dallas D7-'14 16 0 0 0 39 Nixon, Taurean CB 5-10 187 24 R Tulane Baton Rouge, La. D7b-'15 0 0 0 0 11 Norwood, Jordan WR 5-11 180 28 6 Penn State State College, Pa. FA-'14 0 0 0 0 17 Osweiler, Brock QB 6-8 240 24 4 Arizona State Kalispell, Mont. D2b-'12 4 0 12 0 13 Palmer, Nathan WR 5-11 198 26 2 Northern Illinois Elkhart, Ind. FA-'14 0 0 0 0 61 Paradis, Matt C 6-3 300 25 1 Boise State Council, Idaho D6-'14 0 0 0 0 84 Patton, Solomon WR 5-9 177 24 2 Florida Mobile, Ala. W-'15 7 0 0 3 56 Ray, Shane OLB 6-3 245 22 R Missouri Shawnee Mission, Kan. D1-'15 0 0 0 0 99 Rivers, Gerald OLB 6-2 250 25 2 Mississippi Cedar Grove, Ga. FA-'14 0 0 0 0 66 Roberts, Kyle T 6-6 305 23 R Nevada Sparks, Nev. CFA-'15 0 0 0 0 29 Roby, Bradley CB 5-11 194 23 2 Ohio State Suwanee, Ga. D1-'14 16 2 0 0 74 Sambrailo, Ty T 6-5 315 23 R Colorado State Watsonville, Calif. D2-'15 0 0 0 0 10 Sanders, Emmanuel WR 5-11 180 28 6 Southern Methodist Bellville, Texas UFA-'14 16 16 0 0 79 Schofield, Michael T 6-6 301 24 2 Michigan Orland Park, Ill. D3-'14 0 0 0 16 3 Siemian, Trevor QB 6-3 220 23 R Northwestern Windermere, Fla. D7a-'15 0 0 0 0 90 Smith, Antonio DE 6-3 290 33 12 Oklahoma State Oklahoma City FA-'15 16 16 0 0 64 Smith, Shelley G 6-4 310 28 6 Colorado State Avondale, Ariz. FA-'15 11 3 0 5 26 Stewart, Darian S 5-11 214 27 6 South Carolina Huntsville, Ala. UFA-'15 16 14 0 0 27 Stewart, Jeremy RB 5-11 215 26 4 Stanford Baton Rouge, La. FA-'14 6 0 0 0 71 Sweeton, Charles T 6-5 291 22 R Tennessee-Martin Lawrencebug, Tenn. CFA-'15 0 0 0 0 21 Talib, Aqib CB 6-1 205 29 8 Kansas Richardson, Texas UFA-'14 15 15 0 1 87 Taylor, Jordan WR 6-5 210 23 R Rice Sherman, Texas CFA-'15 0 0 0 0 88 Thomas, Demaryius WR 6-3 229 27 6 Georgia Tech Montrose, Ga. D1a-'10 16 16 0 0 40 Thompson, Juwan RB 5-11 225 23 2 Duke Fairburn, Ga. CFA-'14 15 0 0 1 59 Trevathan, Danny ILB 6-1 240 25 4 Kentucky Leesburg, Fla. D6-'12 3 1 0 3 65 Vasquez, Louis G 6-5 335 28 7 Texas Tech Corsicana, Texas UFA-'13 16 16 0 0 49 Vaughn, Chase OLB 6-2 248 26 1 Colorado State-Puelbo Aurora, Colo. FA-'15 0 0 0 0 50 Walker, Reggie ILB 6-0 244 28 7 Kansas State Sacramento, Calif. FA-'15 11 0 0 5 96 Walker, Vance DE 6-2 305 28 7 Georgia Tech Fort Mill, S.C. FA-'15 16 2 0 0 43 Ward, T.J. S 5-10 200 28 6 Oregon Concord, Calif. UFA-'14 16 16 0 0 94 Ware, DeMarcus OLB 6-4 258 33 11 Troy Auburn, Ala. UFA-'14 16 15 0 0 70 Watson, Josh DE 6-4 290 25 R Clemson Wilmington, Del. CFA-'15 0 0 0 0 36 Webster, Kayvon CB 5-11 198 24 3 South Florida Opa-locka, Fla. D3-'13 12 0 0 4 92 Williams, Sylvester NT 6-2 313 26 3 North Carolina Jefferson City, Mo. D1-'13 16 13 0 0 95 Wolfe, Derek DE 6-5 285 25 4 Cincinnati Lisbon, Ohio D2a-'12 16 16 0 0 INJURED RESERVE 78 Clady, Ryan T 6-6 315 28 8 Boise State Rialto, Calif. D1-'08 16 16 0 0 15 Williams, Kyle WR 5-10 186 28 5 Arizona State San Jose, Calif. FA-'15 0 0 0 0 Gary Kubiak - Head Coach; Rick Dennison - Offensive Coordinator; Wade Phillips - Defensive Coordinator; Joe DeCamillis - Special Teams Coordinator; Clancy Barone - Offensive Line; Chris Beake - Defensive Assistant; Samson Brown - Assistant Secondary; Brian Callahan - Offensive Assistant/QBs; Tony Coaxum - Assistant Special Teams; James Cregg - Assistant Offensive Line; Mike Eubanks - Assistant Strength and Conditioning; Reggie Herring - Linebackers; Greg Knapp - Quarterbacks/Passing Game Coordinator; Bill Kollar - Defensive Line; Anthony Lomando - Assistant Strength & Conditioning; Dennis Love - Assistant Strength & Conditioning; Marc Lubick - Assistant Wide Receivers; Fred Pagac - Outside Linebackers; Brian Pariani - Tight Ends; Luke Richesson - Strength & Conditioning; Eric Studesville - Running Backs; Tyke Tolbert - Wide Receivers; Joe Woods - Defensive Backs HOW THE 2015 BRONCOS WERE BUILT

Updated: August 18, 2015 YEAR DRAFT/CFA FREE AGENT TRADE WAIVERS

2008 T Ryan Clady (Rd. 1) 2009 S David Bruton Jr. (Rd. 4a) P Britton Colquitt 2010 G Ben Garland (CFA) T Chris Clark (Min.) WR Demaryius Thomas (Rd. 1a) 2011 TE Virgil Green (Rd. 7a) CB Tony Carter CB Chris Harris Jr. (CFA) OLB Von Miller (Rd. 1) 2012 CB Omar Bolden (Rd. 4a) WR Andre Caldwell (UFA-Cin.) LS Aaron Brewer (CFA) QB Peyton Manning RB Ronnie Hillman (Rd. 3) DE Malik Jackson (Rd. 5) ILB Steven Johnson (CFA) QB Brock Osweiler (Rd. 2b) ILB Danny Trevathan (Rd. 6) DE Derek Wolfe (Rd. 2a) 2013 RB C.J. Anderson (CFA) ILB Brandon Marshall RB Montee Ball (Rd. 2) G Louis Vasquez (UFA-S.D.) QB Zac Dysert (Rd. 7) OLB Lerentee McCray (CFA) CB Kayvon Webster (Rd. 3) NT Sylvester Williams (Rd. 1) 2014 DE Kenny Anunike (CFA) NT Marvin Austin Jr. K Brandon McManus (NYG) LB Todd Davis (N.O.) OLB Shaquil Barrett (CFA) K Connor Barth ILB Lamin Barrow (Rd. 5) S Josh Bush RB Kapri Bibbs (CFA) TE Dominique Jones WR Isaiah Burse (CFA) WR Jordan Norwood WR Bennie Fowler (CFA) WR Nathan Palmer WR Cody Latimer (Rd. 2) OLB Gerald Rivers ILB Corey Nelson (Rd. 7) WR Emmanuel Sanders (UFA-Pit.) C Matt Paradis (Rd. 6) RB Jeremy Stewart CB Bradley Roby (Rd. 1) CB Aqib Talib (UFA-N.E.) T Michael Schofield (Rd. 3) S T.J. Ward (UFA-Cle.) RB Juwan Thompson (CFA) OLB DeMarcus Ware OLB Chase Vaughn (CFA)

2015 ILB Zaire Anderson (CFA) TE/FB James Casey C/G Gino Gradkowski (Bal.) TE Marcel Jensen (Jac.) CB Tevrin Brandon (CFA) TE Owen Daniels (UFA-Bal.) WR Solomon Patton (T.B.) G Andre Davis (CFA) NT Sione Fua P Spencer Lanning (T.B.) C Dillon Day (CFA) T Ryan Harris CB Lorenzo Doss (Rd. 5) WR Corbin Louks TE/FB Joe Don Duncan (CFA) S Ross Madison S Josh Furman (Rd. 7c) CB Curtis Marsh G/C Max Garcia (Rd. 4) DE Antonio Smith TE Jeff Heuerman (Rd. 3) G Shelley Smith NT Darius Kilgo (Rd. 6) S Darian Stewart (UFA-Bal.) OLB Danny Mason (CFA) LB Reggie Walker NT Chuka Ndule (CFA) DE Vance Walker CB Taurean Nixon (Rd. 7b) WR Kyle Williams OLB Shane Ray (Rd. 1) T Kyle Robers (CFA) T Ty Sambrailo (Rd. 2) QB Trevor Siemian (Rd. 7a) T Charles Sweeton (CFA) WR Jordan Taylor (CFA) DE Josh Watson (CFA) Italics denote players on injured reserve 2015 DENVER BRONCOS POSITION-BY-POSITION ROSTER

Updated: August 18, 2015 OFFENSE DEFENSE QUARTERBACKS (4) DEFENSIVE LINE (11) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College 2 Dysert, Zac QB 6-3 221 25 2 Miami-Ohio 91 Anunike, Kenny DE 6-5 275 25 2 Duke 18 Manning, Peyton QB 6-5 230 39 18 Tennessee 76 Austin Jr., Marvin NT 6-2 312 26 5 North Carolina 17 Osweiler, Brock QB 6-8 240 24 4 Arizona State 69 Fua, Sione NT 6-1 310 27 4 Stanford 3 Siemian, Trevor QB 6-3 220 23 R Northwestern 97 Jackson, Malik DE 6-5 293 25 4 Tennessee 98 Kilgo, Darius NT 6-3 319 23 R Maryland RUNNING BACKS (6) 93 Ndulue, Chuka NT 6-3 289 23 R Oklahoma No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College 90 Smith, Antonio DE 6-3 290 33 12 Oklahoma State 22 Anderson, C.J. RB 5-8 224 24 3 California 96 Walker, Vance DE 6-2 305 28 7 Georgia Tech 28 Ball, Montee RB 5-10 215 24 4 Wisconsin 70 Watson, Josh DE 6-4 290 25 R Clemson 35 Bibbs, Kapri RB 5-11 203 22 2 Colorado State 92 Williams, Sylvester NT 6-2 313 26 3 North Carolina 23 Hillman, Ronnie RB 5-10 195 23 4 San Diego State 95 Wolfe, Derek DE 6-5 285 25 4 Cincinnati 27 Stewart, Jeremy RB 5-11 215 26 4 Stanford 40 Thompson, Juwan RB 5-11 225 23 2 Duke LINEBACKERS (16) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College WIDE RECEIVERS (11) 47 Anderson, Zaire ILB 5-11 220 22 R Nebraska No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College 48 Barrett, Shaquil OLB 6-2 250 22 2 Colorado State 19 Burse, Isaiah WR 5-10 187 23 2 Fresno State 57 Barrow, Lamin ILB 6-1 237 24 2 Louisiana State 12 Caldwell, Andre WR 6-0 200 30 8 Florida 51 Davis, Todd ILB 6-1 230 23 2 Sacramento State 16 Fowler, Bennie WR 6-1 212 24 1 Michigan State 53 Johnson, Steven ILB 6-1 237 27 4 Kansas 14 Latimer, Cody WR 6-2 215 22 2 Indiana 54 Marshall, Brandon ILB 6-1 250 25 4 Nevada 6 Louks, Corbin WR 6-0 200 26 1 Nevada 45 Mason, Danny OLB 6-2 235 24 R Texas A&M-Commerce 11 Norwood, Jordan WR 5-11 180 28 6 Penn State 55 McCray, Lerentee OLB 6-3 249 24 3 Florida 13 Palmer, Nathan WR 5-11 198 26 3 Northern Illinois 58 Miller, Von OLB 6-4 250 26 5 Texas A&M 84 Patton, Solomon WR 5-9 177 24 2 Florida 52 Nelson, Corey ILB 6-5 226 23 2 Oklahoma 10 Sanders, Emmanuel WR 5-11 180 28 6 Southern Methodist 56 Ray, Shane OLB 6-3 245 22 R Missouri 87 Taylor, Jordan WR 6-5 210 23 R Rice 99 Rivers, Gerald OLB 6-7 250 25 2 Mississippi 88 Thomas, Demaryius WR 6-3 229 27 6 Georgia Tech 59 Trevathan, Danny ILB 6-1 240 25 5 Kentucky 49 Vaughn, Chase OLB 6-2 248 26 1 Colorado State-Puelbo TIGHT ENDS (7) 50 Walker, Reggie ILB 6-0 244 28 7 Kansas State No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College 94 Ware, DeMarcus OLB 6-4 258 33 11 Troy 80 Casey, James TE/FB 6-3 240 30 7 Rice 81 Daniels, Owen TE 6-3 245 32 10 Wisconsin SECONDARY (16) 42 Duncan, Joe Don TE/FB 6-4 270 24 R Dixie State No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College 85 Green, Virgil TE 6-5 255 27 5 Nevada 31 Bolden, Omar S 5-10 195 26 4 Arizona State 82 Heuerman, Jeff TE 6-4 255 27 R Ohio State 33 Brandon, Tevrin CB 5-10 180 24 R Monmouth 89 Jensen, Marcel TE 6-6 270 25 2 Fresno State 30 Bruton Jr., David S 6-2 217 28 7 Notre Dame 86 Jones, Dominique TE 6-3 270 28 4 Shepherd 20 Bush, Josh S 5-11 205 26 4 Wake Forest 32 Carter, Tony CB 5-9 175 29 7 Florida State OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (14) 37 Doss, Lorenzo CB 5-11 187 21 R Tulane No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College 41 Furman, Josh S 6-1 210 23 R Oklahoma State 75 Clark, Chris T 6-5 305 29 7 Southern Mississippi 25 Harris Jr., Chris CB 5-10 199 26 4 Kansas 62 Day, Dillon C 6-4 299 23 R Mississippi State 34 Madison, Ross S 5-11 200 24 1 Toledo 60 Davis, Andre G 6-4 320 23 R Buffalo 38 Marsh, Curtis CB 6-1 197 27 4 Utah State 73 Garcia, Max C/G 6-4 309 23 R Florida 39 Nixon, Taurean CB 5-10 187 24 R Tulane 63 Garland, Ben G 6-5 308 27 2 Air Force 29 Roby, Bradley CB 5-11 194 23 2 Ohio State 77 Gradkowski, Gino C/G 6-3 300 26 4 Delaware 26 Stewart, Darian S 5-11 214 27 6 South Carolina 68 Harris, Ryan T 6-5 302 30 8 Notre Dame 21 Talib, Aqib CB 6-1 205 29 8 Kansas 61 Paradis, Matt C 6-3 300 25 1 Boise State 43 Ward, T.J. S 5-10 200 28 6 Oregon 66 Roberts, Kyle T 6-6 305 23 R Nevada 36 Webster, Kayvon CB 5-11 198 24 3 South Florida 74 Sambrailo, Ty T 6-5 315 23 R Colorado State 79 Schofield, Michael T 6-6 301 24 2 Michigan SPECIALISTS (5) 64 Smith, Shelley G 6-4 310 28 6 Colorado State No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College 71 Sweeton, Charles T 6-5 291 22 R Tennessee-Martin 1 Barth, Connor K 5-11 200 29 8 North Carolina 65 Vasquez, Louis G 6-5 335 28 7 Texas Tech 46 Brewer, Aaron LS 6-5 230 25 4 San Diego State 4 Colquitt, Britton P 6-3 205 30 7 Tennessee 5 Lanning, Spencer P 5-11 200 27 3 South Carolina 8 McManus, Brandon K 6-3 201 24 2 Temple

POSITION-BY-POSITION BREAKDOWN

Position No. Position No. Quarterbacks 4 Defensive Linemen 11 Running Backs 6 Defensive Ends 6 Wide Receivers 11 Nose Tackles 5 Tight Ends 7 Linebackers 16 Offensive Linemen 14 Defensive Backs 16 Centers 3 Cornerbacks 9 Guards 5 Safeties 7 Tackles 6 Specialists 5 2015 DENVER BRONCOS ROSTER BY EXPERIENCE

Updated: August 18, 2015 No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College Hometown How Acq. 18 Peyton Manning QB 6-5 230 39 18 Tennessee New Orleans FA-'12 90 Antonio Smith DE 6-3 290 33 12 Oklahoma State Oklahoma City FA-'15 94 DeMarcus Ware OLB 6-4 258 33 11 Troy Auburn, Ala. UFA-'14 81 Owen Daniels TE 6-3 245 32 10 Wisconsin Naperville, Ill. UFA-'15 1 Connor Barth K 5-11 200 29 8 North Carolina Wilmington, N.C. FA-'14 12 Andre Caldwell WR 6-0 200 30 8 Florida Tampa, Fla. UFA-'12 21 Aqib Talib CB 6-1 205 29 8 Kansas Richardson, Texas UFA-'14 68 Ryan Harris T 6-5 302 30 8 Notre Dame Minneapolis, Minn. FA-'14 4 Britton Colquitt P 6-3 205 30 7 Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn. FA-'09 30 David Bruton Jr. S 6-2 217 28 7 Notre Dame Miamisburg, Ohio D4a-'09 32 Tony Carter CB 5-9 175 29 7 Florida State Jacksonville, Fla. FA-'11 50 Reggie Walker ILB 6-0 244 28 7 Kansas State Sacramento, Calif. FA-'15 65 Louis Vasquez G 6-5 335 28 7 Texas Tech Corsicana, Texas UFA-'13 75 Chris Clark T 6-5 305 29 7 Southern Mississippi New Orleans W-'10 80 James Casey TE/FB 6-3 240 30 7 Rice Azle, Texas FA-'15 96 Vance Walker DE 6-2 305 28 7 Georgia Tech Fort Mill, S.C. FA-'15 10 Emmanuel Sanders WR 5-11 180 28 6 Southern Methodist Bellville, Texas UFA-'14 11 Jordan Norwood WR 5-11 180 28 6 Penn State State College, Pa. FA-'14 26 Darian Stewart S 5-11 214 27 6 South Carolina Huntsville, Ala. UFA-'15 43 T.J. Ward S 5-10 200 28 6 Oregon Concord, Calif. UFA-'14 64 Shelley Smith G 6-4 310 28 6 Colorado State Avondale, Ariz. FA-'15 88 Demaryius Thomas WR 6-3 229 27 6 Georgia Tech Montrose, Ga. D1a-'10 58 Von Miller OLB 6-3 250 26 5 Texas A&M DeSoto, Texas D1-'11 69 Sione Fua NT 6-1 310 27 4 Stanford Encino, CA FA- '15 76 Marvin Austin Jr. NT 6-2 312 26 5 North Carolina Washington D.C. FA-'14 85 Virgil Green TE 6-5 255 27 5 Nevada Tulare, Calif. D7a-'11 17 Brock Osweiler QB 6-8 240 24 4 Arizona State Kalispell, Mont. D2b-'12 20 Josh Bush S 5-11 205 26 4 Wake Forest Lexington, N.C. FA-'14 23 Ronnie Hillman RB 5-10 195 23 4 San Diego State La Habra, Calif. D3-'12 25 Chris Harris Jr. CB 5-10 199 26 4 Kansas Bixby, Okla. CFA-'11 27 Jeremy Stewart RB 5-11 215 26 4 Stanford Baton Rouge, La. FA-'14 31 Omar Bolden S 5-10 195 26 4 Arizona State Ontario, Calif. D4a-'12 38 Curtis Marsh CB 6-1 197 27 4 Utah State West Hills, Calif. FA-'15 46 Aaron Brewer LS 6-5 230 25 4 San Diego State Fullerton, Calif. CFA-'12 53 Steven Johnson ILB 6-1 237 27 4 Kansas Wallingford, Pa. CFA-'12 54 Brandon Marshall ILB 6-1 250 25 4 Nevada Las Vegas FA-'13 59 Danny Trevathan ILB 6-1 240 25 4 Kentucky Leesburg, Fla. D6-'12 77 Gino Gradkowski C 6-3 300 26 4 Delaware Pittsburgh T-'15 86 Dominique Jones TE 6-3 270 28 4 Shepherd San Diego FA-'14 95 Derek Wolfe DE 6-5 285 25 4 Cincinnati Lisbon, Ohio D2a-'12 97 Malik Jackson DE 6-5 293 25 4 Tennessee Van Nuys, Calif. D5-'12 22 C.J. Anderson RB 5-8 224 24 3 California Vallejo, Calif. CFA-'13 28 Montee Ball RB 5-10 215 24 3 Wisconsin Wentzville, Mo. D2-'13 5 Spencer Lanning P 5-11 200 27 3 South Carolina York, S.C. W-'15 36 Kayvon Webster CB 5-11 198 24 3 South Florida Opa-locka, Fla. D3-'13 55 Lerentee McCray OLB 6-3 249 24 3 Florida Ocala, Fla. CFA-'13 92 Sylvester Williams NT 6-2 313 26 3 North Carolina Jefferson City, Mo. D1-'13 2 Zac Dysert QB 6-3 221 25 2 Miami-Ohio Ada, Ohio D7-'13 8 Brandon McManus K 6-3 201 24 2 Temple Lansdale, Pa. FA-'14 13 Nathan Palmer WR 5-11 198 26 2 Northern Illinois Elkhart, Ind. FA-'14 14 Cody Latimer WR 6-2 215 22 2 Indiana Dayton, Ohio D2-'14 19 Isaiah Burse WR 5-10 187 23 2 Fresno State Modesto, Calif. CFA-'14 29 Bradley Roby CB 5-11 194 23 2 Ohio State Suwanee, Ga. D1-'14 35 Kapri Bibbs RB 5-11 203 22 2 Colorado State Plainfield, Ill. CFA-'14 40 Juwan Thompson RB 5-11 225 23 2 Duke Fairburn, Ga. CFA-'14 48 Shaquil Barrett OLB 6-2 250 22 2 Colorado State Baltimore, Md. CFA-'14 51 Todd Davis ILB 6-1 230 23 2 Sacramento State Lancaster, Calif. W-'14 52 Corey Nelson ILB 6-1 226 23 2 Oklahoma Dallas D7-'14 57 Lamin Barrow ILB 6-1 237 24 2 Louisiana State Marrero, La. D5-'14 63 Ben Garland G 6-5 308 27 2 Air Force Grand Junction, Colo. CFA-'10 79 Michael Schofield T 6-6 301 24 2 Michigan Orland Park, Ill. D3-'14 84 Solomon Patton WR 5-9 177 24 2 Florida Mobile, Ala. W-'15 89 Marcel Jensen TE 6-6 270 25 2 Fresno State Fairfield, Calif. W-'15 91 Kenny Anunike DE 6-5 260 25 2 Duke Galena, Ohio CFA-'14 99 Gerald Rivers OLB 6-2 250 25 2 Mississippi Cedar Grove, Ga. FA-'14 16 Bennie Fowler WR 6-1 212 24 1 Michigan State Bloomfield, Mich. CFA-'14 34 Ross Madison S 5-11 200 24 1 Toledo Leesburg, Va. FA-'15 49 Chase Vaughn OLB 6-2 248 26 1 Colorado State-Puelbo Aurora, Colo. FA-'15 61 Matt Paradis C 6-3 300 25 1 Boise State Council, Idaho D6-'14 6 Corbin Louks WR 6-0 200 115 1 Nevada Danville, Calif. FA-'15 3 Trevor Siemian QB 6-3 220 23 R Northwestern Windermere, Fla. D7a-'15 33 Tevrin Brandon CB 5-10 180 24 R Monmouth Bethlehem, Pa. FA-'15 37 Lorenzo Doss CB 5-11 187 21 R Tulane New Orleans D5-'15 39 Taurean Nixon CB 5-10 187 24 R Tulane Baton Rouge, La. D7b-'15 41 Josh Furman S 6-1 210 23 R Oklahoma State Annapolis, Md. D7c-'15 42 Joe Don Duncan TE/FB 6-4 270 24 R Dixie State Corona, Calif. CFA-'15 45 Danny Mason OLB 6-3 235 24 R Texas A&M-Commerce Louisville, Ky. FA-'15 47 Zaire Anderson ILB 5-11 220 22 R Nebraska Philadelphia CFA-'15 56 Shane Ray OLB 6-3 245 22 R Missouri Shawnee Mission, Kan. D1-'15 60 Andre Davis G 6-4 320 23 R Buffalo Cheektowaga, N.Y. CFA-'15 62 Dillon Day C 6-4 299 23 R Mississippi State West Monroe, La. CFA-'15 66 Kyle Roberts T 6-6 305 23 R Nevada Sparks, Nev. CFA-'15 70 Josh Watson DE 6-4 290 25 R Clemson Wilmington, Del. CFA-'15 72 Connor Rains T 6-7 309 23 R Wyoming Placerville, Calif. CFA-'15 73 Max Garcia C/G 6-4 309 23 R Florida Norcross, Ga. D4-'15 74 Ty Sambrailo T 6-5 315 23 R Colorado State Watsonville, Calif. D2-'15 87 Jordan Taylor WR 6-5 210 23 R Rice Sherman, Texas CFA-'15 93 Chuka Ndulue NT 6-3 289 23 R Oklahoma Dallas CFA-'15 98 Darius Kilgo NT 6-3 319 23 R Maryland Charlotte, N.C. D6-'15 71 Charles Sweeton T 6-5 291 22 R Tennessee-Martin Lawrenceburg, Tenn. CFA-'15 COACHING STAFF Gary Kubiak - Head Coach; Rick Dennison - Offensive Coordinator; Wade Phillips - Defensive Coordinator; Joe DeCamillis - Special Teams Coordinator; Clancy Barone - Offensive Line; Chris Beake - Defensive Assistant; Samson Brown - Assistant Secondary; Brian Callahan - Offensive Assistant/QBs; Tony Coaxum - Assistant Special Teams; James Cregg - Assistant Offensive Line; Mike Eubanks - Assistant Strength; Reggie Herring - Linebackers; Greg Knapp - Quarterbacks/Passing Game Coordinator; Bill Kollar - Defensive Line; Anthony Lomando - Assistant Strength & Conditioning; Dennis Love - Assistant Strength & Conditioning; Marc Lubick - Assistant Wide Receivers; Fred Pagac - Outside Linebackers; Brian 2015 DENVER BRONCOS ROSTER BY dRAFT POS.

Updated: August 18, 2015 No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College Round (Ovr.) Original Team (Yr.) 18 Peyton Manning QB 6-5 230 39 18 Tennessee 1 (1) Indianapolis (1998) 58 Von Miller OLB 6-3 250 26 5 Texas A&M 1 (2) Denver (2011) 94 DeMarcus Ware OLB 6-4 258 33 11 Troy 1 (11) Dallas (2005) 21 Aqib Talib CB 6-1 205 29 8 Kansas 1 (20) Tampa Bay (2008) 88 Demaryius Thomas WR 6-3 229 27 6 Georgia Tech 1 (22) Denver (2010) 56 Shane Ray OLB 6-3 245 22 R Missouri 1 (23) Denver (2015) 92 Sylvester Williams NT 6-2 313 26 3 North Carolina 1 (28) Denver (2013) 29 Bradley Roby CB 5-11 194 23 2 Ohio State 1 (31) Denver (2014) 95 Derek Wolfe DE 6-5 285 25 4 Cincinnati 2 (36) Denver (2012) 43 T.J. Ward S 5-10 200 28 6 Oregon 2 (38) Cleveland (2010) 76 Marvin Austin Jr. NT 6-2 312 26 5 North Carolina 2 (52) N.Y. Giants (2011) 14 Cody Latimer WR 6-2 215 22 2 Indiana 2 (56) Denver (2014) 17 Brock Osweiler QB 6-8 240 24 4 Arizona State 2 (57) Denver (2012) 28 Ball, Montee RB 5-10 215 24 3 Wisconsin 2 (58) Denver (2013) 74 Ty Sambrailo T 6-5 315 23 R Colorado State 2 (59) Denver (2015) 23 Ronnie Hillman RB 5-10 195 23 4 San Diego State 3 (67) Denver (2012) 68 Ryan Harris T 6-5 302 30 8 Notre Dame 3 (70) Denver (2007) 65 Louis Vasquez G 6-5 335 28 7 Texas Tech 3 (78) San Diego (2009) 10 Emmanuel Sanders WR 5-11 180 28 6 Southern Methodist 3 (82) Pittsburgh (2010) 38 Curtis Marsh CB 6-1 197 27 4 Utah State 3 (90) Philadelphia (2011) 36 Kayvon Webster CB 5-11 198 24 3 South Florida 3 (90) Denver (2013) 82 Jeff Heuerman TE 6-5 255 22 R Ohio State 9 (92) Denver (2015) 79 Michael Schofield T 6-6 301 24 2 Michigan 3 (95) Denver (2014) 12 Andre Caldwell WR 6-0 200 30 8 Florida 3 (97) Cincinnati (2008) 69 Sione Fua NT 6-1 310 27 5 Stanford 3 (97) Carolina (2011) 81 Owen Daniels TE 6-3 245 32 10 Wisconsin 4 (98) Houston (2006) 77 Gino Gradkowski C 6-3 300 26 4 Delaware 4 (98) Baltimore (2012) 31 Omar Bolden S 5-10 195 26 4 Arizona State 4 (101) Denver (2012) 30 David Bruton Jr. S 6-2 217 28 7 Notre Dame 4 (114) Denver (2009) 73 Max Garcia C/G 6-4 309 23 R Florida 4 (133) Denver (2015) 90 Antonio Smith DE 6-3 290 33 12 Oklahoma State 5 (135) Arizona (2004) 97 Malik Jackson DE 6-5 293 25 4 Tennessee 5 (137) Denver (2012) 54 Brandon Marshall ILB 6-1 250 25 4 Nevada 5 (142) Jacksonville (2012) 80 James Casey TE/FB 6-3 240 30 7 Rice 5 (152) Houston (2009) 57 Lamin Barrow ILB 6-1 237 24 2 Louisiana State 5 (156) Denver (2014) 37 Lorenzo Doss CB 5-11 187 21 R Tulane 5 (164) Denver (2015) 20 Josh Bush S 5-11 205 26 4 Wake Forest 6 (187) N.Y. Jets (2012) 64 Shelley Smith G 6-4 310 28 6 Colorado State 6 (187) Houston (2010) 59 Danny Trevathan ILB 6-1 240 25 4 Kentucky 6 (188) Denver (2012) 98 Darius Kilgo NT 6-3 319 23 R Maryland 6 (203) Denver (2015) 61 Matt Paradis C 6-3 300 25 1 Boise State 6 (207) Denver (2014) 85 Virgil Green TE 6-5 255 27 5 Nevada 7 (204) Denver (2011) 2 Zac Dysert QB 6-3 221 25 2 Miami-Ohio 7 (234) Denver (2013) 52 Corey Nelson ILB 6-1 226 23 2 Oklahoma 7 (242) Denver (2014) 3 Trevor Siemian QB 6-3 220 23 R Northwestern 7 (250) Denver (2015) 39 Taurean Nixon CB 5-10 187 24 R Tulane 7 (251) Denver (2015) 41 Josh Furman S 6-1 210 23 R Oklahoma State 7 (252) Denver (2015) 22 C.J. Anderson RB 5-8 224 24 3 California CFA Denver (2013) 47 Zaire Anderson ILB 5-11 220 22 R Nebraska CFA Denver (2015) 91 Kenny Anunike DE 6-5 275 25 2 Duke CFA Denver (2014) 48 Shaquil Barrett OLB 6-2 250 22 2 Colorado State CFA Denver (2014) 1 Connor Barth K 5-11 200 29 8 North Carolina CFA Kansas City (2009) 35 Kapri Bibbs RB 5-11 203 22 2 Colorado State CFA Denver (2014) 33 Tevrin Brandon CB 5-10 180 24 R Monmouth CFA Denver (2015) 46 Aaron Brewer LS 6-5 230 25 4 San Diego State CFA Denver (2012) 19 Isaiah Burse WR 5-10 187 23 2 Fresno State CFA Denver (2014) 32 Tony Carter CB 5-9 175 29 7 Florida State CFA Denver (2009) 75 Chris Clark T 6-5 305 29 7 Southern Mississippi CFA Minnesota (2008) 4 Britton Colquitt P 6-3 205 30 7 Tennessee CFA Denver (2009) 60 Andre Davis G 6-4 320 23 R Buffalo CFA Denver (2015) 51 Todd Davis ILB 6-1 230 23 2 Sacramento State CFA New Orleans (2014) 62 Dillon Day C 6-4 299 23 R Mississippi State CFA Denver (2015) 42 Joe Don Duncan TE/FB 6-4 270 24 R Dixie State CFA Denver (2015) 16 Bennie Fowler WR 6-1 212 24 1 Michigan State CFA Denver (2014) 63 Ben Garland G 6-5 308 27 2 Air Force CFA Denver (2010) 25 Chris Harris Jr. CB 5-10 199 26 4 Kansas CFA Denver (2011) 5 Spencer Lanning P 5-11 200 27 3 South Carolina CFA Chicago (2011) 89 Marcel Jensen TE 6-6 270 25 2 Fresno State CFA Jacksonville (2014) 53 Steven Johnson ILB 6-1 237 27 4 Kansas CFA Denver (2012) 86 Dominique Jones TE 6-3 270 28 4 Shepherd CFA Indianapolis (2012) 6 Corbin Louks WR 6-0 200 26 1 Nevada CFA Seattle (2012) 34 Ross Madison S 5-11 200 24 1 Toledo CFA Washington (2014) 45 Danny Mason OLB 6-3 235 24 R Texas A&M-Commerce CFA Denver (2015) 55 Lerentee McCray OLB 6-3 249 24 3 Florida CFA Denver (2013) 8 Brandon McManus K 6-3 201 24 2 Temple CFA Indianapolis (2013) 11 Jordan Norwood WR 5-11 180 28 6 Penn State CFA Cleveland (2009) 93 Chuka Ndulue NT 6-3 289 23 R Oklahoma CFA Denver (2015) 13 Nathan Palmer WR 5-11 198 26 2 Northern Illinois CFA San Francisco (2012) 84 Solomon Patton WR 5-9 177 24 2 Florida CFA Tampa Bay (2014) 72 Connor Rains T 6-7 309 23 R Wyoming CFA Denver (2015) 99 Gerald Rivers OLB 6-2 250 25 2 Mississippi CFA St. Louis (2013) 66 Kyle Roberts T 6-6 305 23 R Nevada CFA Denver (2015) 9 Karl Schmitz P 6-4 210 28 R Jacksonville CFA Denver (2015) 26 Darian Stewart S 5-11 214 27 6 South Carolina CFA St. Louis (2010) 27 Jeremy Stewart RB 5-11 215 26 4 Stanford CFA Philadelphia (2012) 71 Charles Sweeton T 6-5 291 22 R Tennessee-Martin CFA Kansas City (2015) 87 Jordan Taylor WR 6-5 210 23 R Rice CFA Denver (2015) 40 Juwan Thompson RB 5-11 225 23 2 Duke CFA Denver (2014) 49 Chase Vaughn OLB 6-2 248 26 1 Colorado State-Puelbo CFA Denver (2014) 50 Reggie Walker ILB 6-0 244 28 7 Kansas State CFA Arizona (2009) 96 Vance Walker DE 6-2 305 28 7 Georgia Tech CFA Atlanta (2009) 70 Josh Watson DE 6-4 290 25 R Clemson CFA Denver (2015) 2015 DENVER BRONCOS DEPTH CHART

Updated: August 18, 2015 OFFENSE WR 88 Demaryius Thomas 12 Andre Caldwell 13 Nathan Palmer 16 Bennie Fowler 6 Corbin Louks LT 74 Ty Sambrailo 75 Chris Clark 66 Kyle Roberts LG 73 Max Garcia 63 Ben Garland 62 Dillon Day or 60 Andre Davis C 61 Matt Paradis 77 Gino Gradkowski 62 Dillon Day RG 65 Louis Vasquez 64 Shelley Smith 60 Andre Davis RT 68 Ryan Harris 79 Michael Schofield 71 Charles Sweeton TE 81 Owen Daniels 85 Virgil Green 86 Dominique Jones 89 Marcel Jensen 82 [Jeff Heuerman] WR 10 Emmanuel Sanders 14 Cody Latimer 11 Jordan Norwood 19 Isaiah Burse 87 Jordan Taylor 84 Solomon Patton RB 22 C.J. Anderson 28 Montee Ball 23 Ronnie Hillman 40 Juwan Thompson 27 Jeremy Stewart 35 Kapri Bibbs QB 18 Peyton Manning 17 Brock Osweiler 2 Zac Dysert 3 Trevor Siemian FB 80 James Casey 42 Joe Don Duncan

DEFENSE DE 95 Derek Wolfe 96 Vance Walker 93 Chuka Ndulue 70 Josh Watson NT 92 Sylvester Williams 98 Darius Kilgo 69 Sione Fua 76 Marvin Austin Jr. DE 97 Malik Jackson 90 Antonio Smith 91 Kenny Anunike SLB 58 Von Miller 55 Lerentee McCray 48 Shaquil Barrett 45 Danny Mason WLB 94 DeMarcus Ware 56 Shane Ray 99 Gerald Rivers 49 Chase Vaughn ILB 54 Brandon Marshall 51 Todd Davis 57 Lamin Barrow 47 Zaire Anderson ILB 59 Danny Trevathan 53 Steven Johnson 52 Corey Nelson 50 Reggie Walker LCB 21 Aqib Talib 36 Kayvon Webster 32 Tony Carter 33 Tevrin Brandon 39 Taurean Nixon RCB 25 Chris Harris Jr. 29 Bradley Roby 38 Curtis Marsh 37 Lorenzo Doss SS 43 T.J. Ward 30 David Bruton Jr. 20 Josh Bush 41 Josh Furman FS 26 Darian Stewart 31 Omar Bolden 34 Ross Madison

SPECIAL TEAMS PK 1 Connor Barth KO 8 Brandon McManus P 4 Britton Colquitt 5 Spencer Lanning H 4 Britton Colquitt LS 46 Aaron Brewer PR 31 Omar Bolden 84 Solomon Patton 19 Isaiah Burse 11 Jordan Norwood 6 Corbin Louks 87 Jordan Taylor KR 31 Omar Bolden 12 Andre Caldwell 84 Solomon Patton 11 Jordan Norwood 19 Isaiah Burse 6 Corbin Louks

Rookies Underlined

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

Kenny Anunike (AN-uh-nick-ee) Taurean Nixon (TORE-ee-an) Montee Ball (MON-tay) Chuka Ndulue (CHOO-kuh en-DOO-loo-ay) Lamin Barrow (la-MEAN) Brock Osweiler (OSS-why-lur) Kapri Bibbs (kuh-PREE) Matt Paradis (PARE-uh-diss) David Bruton (BRUTE-in) Michael Schofield (SKO-field) ) Ryan Clady (CLAY-dee) Ty Sambrailo (sam-BRYE-lo) Zac Dysert (DYE-sert) Trevor Siemian (sim-EE-in) Sione Fua (See-OH-nay FOO-uh) Aqib Talib (UH-keeb TUH-leeb) Jeff Heuerman (HIGHER-man) Demaryius Thomas (duh-MARE-ee-us) Malik Jackson (muh-LEEK) Danny Trevathan (trev-AY-than) Corbin Louks (LAUKS) Louis Vasquez (Lewis vas-KEZ) DENVER BRONCOS

C.J. ANDERSON 22 running back 5-8 • 224 • 3RD YR. • CALIFORNIA BORN: Feb. 10, 1991, in Vallejo, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: Bethel High School, Vallejo, Calif. ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2013 NFL YEAR: 3rd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 3rd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 20/7 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 2/1 ANDERSON AT A GLANCE: • A third-year player who in 2014 became just the fifth 22’S TROPHY CASE undrafted running back in NFL history to make the Pro Bowl. • Appeared in 20 regular-season games (7 starts) and Pro Bowls (1) ...... 2014 two postseason contests (1 start) for the Broncos during the last two years after making the 53-man roster as a college free agent in 2013. • Emerged as a starter for the Broncos midway through the 2014 season and totaled 179 carries for 849 yards (4.7 avg.) with eight rushing touchdowns. • Finished the 2014 season with 10 total touchdowns (8 rush, 2 rec.), marking the most by an undrafted Broncos running back in a single season. • Led the NFL with seven rushing touchdowns in December 2014 to tie for the third-most rushing scores by an undrafted player in a single month in NFL history. • Posted the top two rushing performances by an undrafted player in team history in back-to- back weeks in 2014 (167 and 168 yds., Weeks 11 and 12). • Totaled two games with three rushing touchdowns in 2014, becoming only the second player in team annals (Terrell Davis, 3-1998) with multiple games in a season posting at least three rushing scores. • Finished his rookie season with seven carries for 38 yards (5.4 avg.) while contributing in 22 offensive plays and 36 special-teams snaps for Denver. • Saw action in all 25 games (2 starts) in two seasons at the University of California-Berkley and rushed for 1,135 yards and 12 touchdowns on 198 carries (5.7 avg.) after transferring from Laney College. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on May 1, 2013. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 5/1/13.

2014: Anderson started 7-of-15 regular-season games for the Broncos and totaled 849 yards on 179 rushes (4.7 avg.) with eight touchdowns in addition to catching 34 passes for 324 yards (9.5 avg.) with two scores... Selected to his first Pro Bowl to become just the fifth undrafted running back in NFL history to receive that honor... Finished the regular season with 10 total touchdowns (8 rush, 2 rec.) to represent the most by an undrafted Broncos running back in a single season... Racked up 163 yards from scrimmage (90 rush, 73 rec.) at Oak (11/9) after relieving injured starter Ronnie Hillman... Made his first career start at Stl. (11/16)... Posted the top two rushing performances by an undrafted player in team history in back-to-back weeks (167 vs. Mia. (11/23) and 168 yards at K.C. (11/30))... Earned FedEx Ground Player of the Week honors for his performance against the Chiefs... Led all NFL players with 709 total yards (472 rush, 237 rec.) in November, good for third in franchise history for yards from scrimmage in a single month... Paced the NFL with seven rushing touchdowns in December to tie for the third-most rushing scores by an undrafted player in a single month in NFL history... Tallied a career-high three rushing touchdowns vs. Buf. (12/7) and Oak. (12/28) to tie for third most in a game in club history... Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his three-touchdown performance against the Raiders. 2013: Anderson, who entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on May 1, appeared in five regu-

ANDERSON ONE OF FIVE UNDRAFTED PRO BOWL RUNNING BACKS UNDRAFTED RUNNING BACKS TO MAKE THE PRO BOWL, NFL HISTORY Player Team Season(s) John Settle Atlanta 1988 Priest Holmes Kansas City 2001-03 Willie Parker Pittsburgh 2006-07 Arian Foster Houston 2010-12, ‘14 C.J. Anderson Denver 2014 DENVER BRONCOS

ANDERSON GOES FROM UNDRAFTED TO STARTER

MOST TOUCHDOWNS BY A BRONCOS UNDRAFTED RUNNING BACK Player Year No. C.J. Anderson 2014 10 Mike Bell 2006 8 Larry Canada 1981 4 Reggie Rivers 1992 4 Larry Canada 1978 3 Derrick Clark 1994 3 Cecil Sapp 2007 3 MOST RUSHING YARDS BY AN UNDRAFTED PLAYER, SINGLE GAME, BRONCOS HISTORY Player Opponent (Date) Att. Yds. Avg. TD 1. C.J. Anderson at K.C. (11/30/14) 32 168 5.3 0 2. C.J. Anderson vs. Mia. (11/23/14) 27 167 6.2 1 3. Selvin Young vs. K.C. (12/9/07) 17 156 9.2 0 4. Mike Bell vs. Ind. (10/29/06) 15 136 9.1 2 5. Selvin Young at K.C. (11/11/07) 20 109 5.5 1 lar-season games, finishing his rookie season with 38 yards rushing on seven carries (5.4 avg.)... Missed the final three preseason games and the first seven contests of the regular season with a knee injury sustained during training camp... Made his NFL debut vs. Was. (10/27)... Rushed twice for nine yards (4.5 avg.) and caught his first career pass for 14 yards in Super Bowl XLVIII vs. Sea. (2/2). COLLEGE: Anderson appeared in all 25 games (2 starts) in two seasons at the University of California-Berkley after transferring from Laney College... Rushed for 1,135 yards and 12 touchdowns on 198 carries (5.7 avg.) for the Golden Bears and added 22 receptions for 350 yards and two scores... Totaled 126 rushes for 790 yards (6.3 avg.) and four touchdowns as a senior while topping the 100-yard mark on three occasions... Earned first-team All-America honors and led the NorCal Conference in rushing during his final season at Laney College in 2010, racking up 1,644 yards and 13 touchdowns on 206 attempts (8.0 avg.). PERSONAL: Anderson attended Bethel High School in Vallejo, Calif., where he rushed for nearly 4,000 yards during his prep career and led his team to four consecutive playoff appearances... Majored in interdisciplinary studies at Cal... Cortrelle Javon Anderson was born on Feb. 10, 1991. ANDERSON’s REGULAR SEASON RECORD RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2013 Denver 5 0 7 38 5.4 11 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 15 7 179 849 4.7 27 8 34 324 9.5 51t 2 10 8 2 0 0 60 CAREER TOTALS 20 7 186 887 4.8 27 8 34 324 9.5 51t 2 10 8 2 0 0 60 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Miscellaneous tackles — 2014 (1), TOTAL (1). anderson’s POSTSEASON RECORD RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2013 Denver 1 0 2 9 4.5 6 0 1 14 14.0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 1 1 18 80 4.4 22 0 6 29 4.8 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 2 1 20 89 4.5 22 0 7 43 6.1 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 anderson’s Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Rushes — 32, at Kansas City, 11/30/14 (18 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Rushing yards — 168 at Kansas City, 11/30/14 (80 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Longest rush — 27 at Cincinnati, 12/22/14 (22 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Rushing touchdowns — 3, twice, last vs. Oakland, 12/28/14 (none). Receptions — 8, twice, last at Cincinnati, 12/22/14 (6 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Receiving yards — 86 at St. Louis, 11/16/14 (29 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Longest reception — 51t at Oakland, 11/9/14 (15 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Receiving touchdowns — 1, twice, last at Kansas City, 11/30/14 (none). Rushing yards in one quarter — 71 (3rd) vs. Miami, 11/23/14 (36 (1st) vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Rushing yards in one half — 114 (2nd) vs. Miami, 11/23/14 (66 (1st) vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Total yards — 195 (167 rush, 28 rec.) vs. Miami, 11/23/14 (109 (80 rush., 29 rec.) vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Total touchdowns — 3, twice, last vs. Oakland, 12/28/14 (none).

anderson’s 100-yard rushing games (2) *denotes win (Anderson’s teams are 2-0 when he records 100 or more yards rushing in a game.) Date Opponent No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 11/23/14 vs. Miami* 27 167 6.2 26 1 11/30/14 at Kansas City* 32 168 5.3 20 0 DENVER BRONCOS

C.J. ANDERSON’s 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* S 3 8 2.7 11 0 0 0 — — 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/1 3 8 2.7 11 0 0 0 — — 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

KENNY ANUNIKE 91 6-5 • 275 • 2ND YR. • DUKE BORN: May 22, 1990, in Galena, Ohio HIGH SCHOOL: Olentangy High School, Lewis Center, Ohio ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 0/0 ANUNIKE AT A GLANCE: • A second-year defensive end who spent his rookie year in 2014 on injured reserve (elbow) after competing with the Broncos during the preseason. • Played 54 career games (29 starts) for Duke University and totaled 148 tackles (50 solo), 15 sacks (96 yds.), two passes defensed and four forced fumbles. • Opened all 14 games as a senior for the Blue Devils and collected 67 tackles (22 solo), six sacks (44 yds.), two passes defensed, one forced and one blocked kick to earn second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on May 12, 2014. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 5/12/14.

2015: Anunike led the club with eight tackles (6 solo) and recorded one sack (9 yds.) and one forced fumble in the preseason opening victory over Sea. (8/14). 2014: Anunike, who entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent on May 12, played all four pre- season games for Denver before being placed on injured reserve (elbow) on Aug. 30. COLLEGE: Played 54 career games (29 starts) for Duke University and totaled 148 tackles (50 solo), 15 sacks (96 yds.), two passes defensed and four forced fumbles... Opened all 14 games as a senior and collected 67 tackles (22 solo), six sacks (44 yds.), two passes defensed, one forced fumble and one blocked kick to earn second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors. PERSONAL: Attended Olentangy High School in Lewis Center, Ohio, where he was a first-team all-conference and honorable mention all-state selection as a senior... Graduated from Duke in 2012 with a degree in biological anthropology and anatomy... Kenny Anunike was born on May 22, 1990. anunike’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2014 Denver INJURED RESERVE CAREER TOTALS 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KENNY ANUNIKE’s 2015 PRESEASOn Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 Denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* P 6 2 8 1-9 0-0 0 1 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 6 2 8 1-9 0-0 0 1 0 DENVER BRONCOS

MARVIN AUSTIN JR. 76 NOSE Tackle 6-2 • 312 • 5TH YR. • NORTH CAROLINA BORN: Jan. 1, 1989, in Washington D.C. HIGH SCHOOL: , Washington D.C. ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: 5th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 26/0 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 1/0 AUSTIN JR. AT A GLANCE: • A fifth-year nose tackle who appeared in 26 games during his first four NFL seasons with the N.Y. Giants (2011-12), Miami (2013), Dallas (2013) and Denver (2014). • Saw action in a career-best 15 games for the Broncos in 2014 and totaled 12 tackles (8 solo) while playing on defense and special teams. • Spent his first two NFL seasons with the Giants on injured reserve (pectoral) after initially hurting his left pectoral in a preseason game vs. Chicago (8/22/11). • Started 25-of-38 career games at the University of North Carolina, where he earned second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference recognition following his junior campaign. • Joined the Broncos as a free agent on May 5, 2014. • Selected by the N.Y. Giants in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by N.Y. Giants as a draft choice 7/29/11; Placed on injured reserve (pectoral) by N.Y. Giants 8/30/11; Waived by N.Y. Giants 8/31/13; Signed by Miami 9/24/13; Waived by Miami 10/15/13; Signed by Dallas 10/21/13; Waived by Dallas 11/5/13; Signed by Denver 5/5/14.

2014: Austin Jr. played a career-high 15 regular-season games in his first year with Denver and totaled 12 tackles (8 solo) for the club... Contributed to a defensive line that allowed just 79.8 rushing yards per game—the lowest single-season figure in team history and second-best mark in the NFL... Notched a career-high five solo tackles at Stl. (11/16).... Made three tackles (2 solo) in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Ind. (1/11). 2013: Austin Jr. appeared in three games and totaled two solo tackles for Miami and Dallas after being waived by the Giants at the end of the preseason... Signed by Miami on Sept. 24 and made his debut with the Dolphins at N.O. (9/30), contributing one tackle on defense... Waived by Miami on Oct. 15 and was signed by Dallas on Oct. 21... Recorded one tackle in his only appearance for the Cowboys at Det. (10/27)... Was inactive vs. Min. (11/3) before being waived by Dallas on Nov. 5. 2012: Austin Jr. played eight games for the Giants on defense and special teams and registered five tackles (3 solo)... Made his NFL debut at Car. (9/20). 2011: Austin Jr. spent the season on injured reserve (pectoral). 2010: Selected by the N.Y. Giants in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft, Austin Jr. spent his rookie season on injured reserve after tearing his pectoral during the preseason. COLLEGE: Austin Jr. saw action in 38 games (25 starts) at North Carolina and totaled 106 career tackles (59 solo), nine sacks (76 yds.), one (23 yds.), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery... Earned second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors following his junior season in 2009 after tallying 42 tackles (22 solo) and four sacks (40 yds.) for the Tar Heels. PERSONAL: Austin Jr. graduated from Ballou High School in Washington D.C., where he was the consensus No. 1 defensive tackle in the nation after recording 85 tackles and 17 sacks as a senior... Began his prep career at Coolidge High School in Washington D.C., totaling 12 sacks as a junior... Marvin Austin Jr. was born on Jan. 1, 1989. AUSTIN jr.’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2010 N.Y. Giants INJURED RESERVE 2011 N.Y. Giants INJURED RESERVE 2012 N.Y. Giants 8 0 5 3 8 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Mia./Dal. 3 0 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 15 0 8 4 12 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 26 0 15 6 21 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AUSTIN jr.’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2014 Denver 1 0 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 1 0 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

AUSTIN jr.’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 5 at St. Louis, 11/16/14 (3 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). MARVIN AUSTIN jr.’s PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 Denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* DNP Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona DENVER BRONCOS

MONTEE BALL 28 running back 5-10 • 215 • 3RD YR. • WISCONSIN BORN: Dec. 5, 1990, in Wentzville, Mo. HIGH SCHOOL: Timberland High School, Wentzville, Mo. ACQUIRED: Draft #2 (58th overall), 2013 NFL YEAR: 3rd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 3rd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 21/3 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 3/0 BALL AT A GLANCE: • A third-year running back who has appeared in 21 regular-season games (3 starts) and three playoff contests for the Broncos during his first two NFL seasons, totaling 731 yards and five touchdowns on 175 carries (4.2 avg.). • Saw action in every game as a rookie in 2013 and ranked second on the club with 559 yards and four touchdowns on 120 carries (4.7 avg.) to go along with 20 catches for 145 yards (7.3 avg.). • Ranked second in the NFL with a 6.5-yard rushing average (52-337) during the last six weeks of the regular season in 2013 while gaining a first down on 21-of-52 attempts during that span. • Named Pepsi Next Rookie of the Week after registering his first career 100-yard rushing game (13-117) at Kansas City (12/1/13). • Started 32-of-49 games at the University of Wisconsin and totaled 5,140 rushing yards while setting the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision career scoring (500 pts.) and rushing touchdown (77) marks. • Finished his collegiate career as the NCAA FBS active leader in carries (924), rushing yards (5,140), rushing touchdowns (77) and total touchdowns (82). • Named the 2012 Doak Walker Award winner after finishing sixth in the nation with 130.7 rushing yards per game and earned first-team All-America and All- recog- nition for the second consecutive season. • Recognized as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy in 2011 after leading the nation with 1,923 rushing yards and tying Barry Sanders’ NCAA single-season record with 39 total touchdowns (33 rushing, 6 receiving). • Selected by the Broncos in the second round (58th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 6/13/13.

2014: Ball appeared in five games (3 starts) for the Broncos and totaled 172 yards rushing on 55 carries (3.1 avg.) with one touchdown and nine receptions for 62 yards (6.9 avg.)... Was inactive for eight games before eventually being placed on injured reserve (groin) on Dec. 13... Made his first career start and rushed for 67 yards on a career-high 23 carries in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7). 2013: Selected by the Broncos in the second round (58th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft, Ball played all 16 regular-season games and finished second on the team with 559 rushing yards on 120 carries (4.7 avg.) with four touchdowns as a rookie... Also caught 20 passes for 145 yards (7.3 avg.) and ranked fifth on the team with six special-teams tackles... Saw action in all three postseason games, totaling 28 attempts for 96 yards (3.4 avg.) and five receptions for 15 yards (3.0 avg.)... Scored his first career touchdown on a 4-yard run vs. Was. (10/27)... Posted his first multiple-touchdown game with a pair of scoring runs vs. K.C. (11/17)... Named Pepsi Next Rookie of the Week after registering 117 yards on 13 carries (9.0 avg.) at K.C. (12/1)... Ran for a 5-yard touchdown and finished with 77 yards on a career-high 15 carries vs. Ten. (12/8). COLLEGE: Ball appeared in 49 games (32 starts) at the University of Wisconsin and totaled 5,140 rushing yards while setting the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision career scoring (500 pts.) and rushing touchdown (77) records... Finished his career as the NCAA FBS active leader in carries (924), rushing yards (5,140), rushing touchdowns (77) and total touchdowns (82)... Named the 2012 Doak Walker Award winner after finishing sixth

BALL COMES ON STRONG LATE IN ROOKIE SEASON HIGHEST RUSHING AVERAGE, NFL, WEEKS 12-17, 2013 Player Att. Yds. Avg. 1. Jamaal Charles, K.C. 73 484 6.6 2. Montee Ball, Den. 52 337 6.5 3. , Car. 41 257 6.3 4. LeSean McCoy, Phi. 101 598 5.9 5. James Starks, G.B. 36 205 5.7 DENVER BRONCOS in the nation with 130.7 rushing yards per game and earned first-team All-America and All-Big Ten Conference recognition for the second consecutive season... Recognized as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy in 2011 after leading the nation with 1,923 rushing yards and tying Barry Sanders’ NCAA single-season record with 39 total touchdowns (33 rushing, 6 receiving). PERSONAL: Ball attended Timberland High School in Wentzville, Mo., where he amassed 8,222 career rushing yards and 107 rushing touchdowns, capping his prep career by being voted Class 5A Player of the Year as a senior by the Missouri Football Coaches Association... Majored in sociology at Wisconsin... First name is pro- nounced mon-TAY... Montee Ball was born on Dec. 5, 1990, in Wentzville, Mo. ball’s REGULAR SEASON Record RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2013 Denver 16 0 120 559 4.7 45 4 20 145 7.3 31 0 4 4 0 0 0 24 2014 Denver 5 3 55 172 3.1 23 1 9 62 6.9 16 0 1 1 0 0 0 6 CAREER TOTALS 21 3 175 731 4.2 45 5 29 207 7.1 31 0 5 5 0 0 0 30 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2013 (6), TOTAL (6). ball’s postSEASON Record RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2013 Denver 3 0 28 96 3.4 9 0 5 15 3.0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 3 0 28 96 3.4 9 0 5 15 3.0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BALL’s Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Rushes — 23 vs. Indianapolis, 9/7/14 (12 vs. New England, 1/19/14). Rushing yards — 117 at Kansas City, 12/1/13 (52 vs. San Diego, 1/12/14). Longest rush — 45 at Kansas City, 12/1/13 (9, twice, last vs. New England, 1/19/14). Rushing touchdowns — 2 vs. Kansas City, 11/17/13 (none). Receptions — 5 vs. San Diego, 12/12/13 (3 vs. New England, 1/19/14). Receiving yards — 49 vs. San Diego, 12/12/13 (13 vs. New England, 1/19/14). Longest reception — 31 at New England, 11/24/13 (12 vs. New England, 1/19/14). Receiving touchdowns — None (none). Rushing yards in one quarter — 74 (3rd) at Kansas City, 12/1/13 (21 (2nd) vs. San Diego, 1/12/14). Rushing yards in one half — 104 (2nd) at Kansas City, 12/1/13 (39 (1st) vs. San Diego, 1/12/14). Total yards — 121 (117 rush, 4 rec.) at Kansas City, 12/1/13 (56 (43 rush, 13 rec.) vs. New England, 1/19/14). Total touchdowns — 2 vs. Kansas City, 11/17/13 (none).

ball’s 100-yard rushing games (1) *denotes win (Ball’s teams are 1-0 when he records 100 or more yards rushing in a game.) Date Opponent No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 12/1/13 at Kansas City* 13 117 9.0 45 0 montee ball’s 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* P 8 26 3.3 12 0 1 7 7.0 7 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 8 26 3.3 12 0 1 7 7.0 7 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

SHAQUIL BARRETT 56 OUTSIDE LINEBACKER 6-1 • 237 • 2ND YR. • COLORADO STATE BORN: Nov. 17, 1992, in Baltimore, Md. HIGH SCHOOL: Boys Town (Neb.) High School ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 0/0 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 0/0 BARRETT AT A GLANCE: • A second-year outside linebacker who spent the majority of his 2014 rookie season on the Broncos’ practice squad in addition to being on the active roster for two weeks. • Dressed but did not play in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Indianapolis (1/11/15). • Appeared in 38 career games (35 starts) for Colorado State University and totaled 246 tackles (116 solo), 18 sacks (119 yds.), 32.5 tackles for a loss (149 yds.) and three interceptions (101 yds.). • Finished his career at CSU with seven forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and three blocked kicks. • Named Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior for the Rams in 2013 after ranking fifth in the nation with 12 sacks (77 yds.) and 20.5 tackles for a loss (98 yds.). • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on May 16, 2014. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 5/16/14; Waived by Denver 8/30/14; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 9/1/14; Signed by Denver (active roster) 10/15/14; Waived by Denver 10/20/14; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 10/22/14; Signed by Denver (active roster) on 1/10/15.

2015: Barrett recorded three tackles (1 solo) and added one sack (5 yds.) and a team-high four quarterback hits in the preseason victory over Sea. (8/14). 2014: Barrett, who entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent, spent 16 weeks of the regular season competing on the club’s practice squad... Was on the 53-man roster for the club’s Week 7 game vs. S.F. (10/19) but was not activated... Active but did not play in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Ind. (1/11). COLLEGE: Barrett played three seasons (2011-13) for Colorado State University after transferring from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, which dropped its football program... Started 35-of-38 games for CSU and totaled 246 tackles (116 solo), 18 sacks (119 yds.), 32.5 tackles for a loss (149 yds.), three interceptions (101 yds.), six passes defensed, seven forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and three blocked kicks... Named Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior in 2013 after ranking fifth in the nation with 12 sacks (77 yds.) and 20.5 tackles for a loss (98 yds.). PERSONAL: Attended Boys Town (Neb.) High School, where he was an all-state defensive lineman... Named Athlete of the Year at Boys Town... Shaquil Akeem Barrett was born on Nov. 17, 1992, in Baltimore, Md. barrett’s REGULAR SEASON Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2014 Denver 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 barrett’s postSEASON Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2014 Denver 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SHAQUIL BARRETt’s PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 DENVER TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* P 3 1 2 1-5 0-0 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 3 1 2 1-5 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

LAMIN BARROW 57 INSIDE Linebacker 6-1 • 237 • 2ND YR. • LOUISIANA STATE BORN: Nov. 29, 1990, in Marrero, La. HIGH SCHOOL: John Ehret High School, Monroe, La. AQUIRED: Draft #5 (156th overall), 2014 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 16/1 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 1/0 BARROW AT A GLANCE: • A second-year inside linebacker who saw action in all 16 games (1 start) his first NFL season in 2014, totaling one defensive stop and ranking third on the Broncos with eight special-teams tackles. • Appeared in 51 games (28 starts) during his four-year playing career at Louisiana State University, totaling 230 tackles (87 solo), 1.5 sacks (9 yds.), seven passes defensed, one forced fumble and four fumble recoveries. • Opened all 26 games for the Tigers during his final two seasons as the school’s starting weakside linebacker and tallied a team-high 195 tackles during that stretch. • Named a second-team All-Southeastern Conference selection following his final collegiate cam- paign after collecting 91 defensive stops and posting three games with double-digit tackle totals. • Issued No. 18 prior to his senior season in 2013 as a tribute to him being the consummate LSU Tiger. • Selected by the Broncos in the fifth round (156th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 6/3/14.

2014: Barrow played in 16 regular-season games (1 start), totaling one defensive tackle and ranking eighth on the team with eight special-teams tackles... Made his Broncos debut in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7)... Recorded two special-teams tackles at Sea. (9/21)... Made his first career start vs. Mia. (11/23). COLLEGE: Barrow opened all 26 games for Louisiana State University during his final two seasons as the school’s starting weakside linebacker and tallied a team-high 195 tackles during that stretch... Earned sec- ond-team All-Southeastern Conference honors after leading LSU with 91 tackles (23 solo) to go along with 1.5 sacks (9 yds.), two passes defensed and one fumble recovery as a senior... Voted as the LSU player to wear the traditional No. 18 jersey representing an individual that leads on and off the field and embodies what it means to be a Tiger. HIGH SCHOOL: Barrow attended John Ehret High School in Monroe, La., where he was named District 8-5A Most Valuable Player and earned first-team Class 5A all-state recognition as a senior after posting 71 tackles, two interceptions, five forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries... Selected to the Louisiana Top 40 by SuperPrep and was named to the Blue-Chip list by the New Orleans Times-Picayune. PERSONAL: Barrow’s first name is pronounced la-MEAN... Lamin Samboujang Barrow, who is of Ethiopian descent, was born on Nov. 29, 1990. BARROW’S REGULAR SEASON Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2014 Denver 16 1 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 16 1 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2014 (8), TOTAL (8). BARROW’S postsEASON Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2014 Denver 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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LAMIN BARROW’s 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 DENVER TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* P 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

CONNOR BARTH 1 kicker 5-11 • 200 • 8TH YR • NORTH CAROLINA BORN: April 11, 1986, in Arlington, Va. HIGH SCHOOL: Hoggard High School, Wilmington, N.C. AQUIRED: Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: 8th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 71/0 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 1/0 BARTH AT A GLANCE: • An eighth-year kicker who saw action in 71 games during his first five NFL seasons with Kansas City (2008), Tampa Bay (2009-12) and Denver (2014). • Connected on his first 11 field goal attempts after signing with Denver in 2014 to tie the team record for most consecutive field goals made to begin a Broncos career. • Owns two of four games in Broncos history with five field goals made without a miss, despite only playing in five games for Denver. • Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for December 2014 after making 10-of-11 field goals (90.9%) and all 13 extra point attempts. • Converted 91-of-108 (84.3%) field goal attempts in his four seasons playing in Tampa Bay, making him the most accurate kicker in Buccaneers history. • Finished his four-year run in Tampa Bay ranked fifth in team history for field goals (91), PATs (110) and points (383). • Set a Tampa Bay single-season record with a 92.9 field goal percentage (26-28) in 2011. • Established a Buccaneers franchise record for consecutive field goals made, connecting on 25 straight kicks from 2011-12. • Saw action in 47 career games at the University of North Carolina, where he converted a school-record 54-of-71 field goals (76.1%) and 103-of-109 PATs (94.5%) for 265 points. • Joined the Broncos as a free agent on Nov. 25, 2014. • Entered the NFL with Kansas City as a college free agent on Aug. 30, 2008. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Kansas City as a college free agent 10/21/08; Waived by Kansas City 7/28/09; Signed by Miami 8/10/09; Waived by Miami 8/29/09; Signed by Tampa Bay 11/03/09; Waived by Tampa Bay 8/29/14; Signed by Denver 11/25/14.

2014: Barth played five regular-season games for Denver, converting 15-of-16 field goal attempts (.938) and 15 PATs after being signed to the active roster on Nov. 25... Made 11 consecutive field goals to begin his Broncos career, tying a team record... Posted two of four games in Broncos history with five field goals made without a miss, despite only playing in five games for Denver... Converted on all five field goal attempts in his Broncos debut at K.C. (11/30) to tie the club record for field goals in a single game and joined Jason Elam (vs. Mia., 10/13/02) and Rich Karlis (vs. Sea., 11/20/83) as the only players in franchise history to make five field goals in a game without a missed attempt... Tied the Broncos’ single-game record for the second time in three weeks with five field goals made at S.D. (12/14)... Matched his career-high of 17 points vs. Oak. (12/28) with four field goals and five PATs, marking his third game with at least three field goals... Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for December after converting 10-of-11 field goals (90.9%) and all 13 extra point attempts. 2013: Barth was placed on Injured Reserve/Non-Football Injury list on July 24 after tearing his Achilles tendon during the offseason. 2012: Barth totaled a career-high 123 points (28-33 FGs, 39-39 PATs) and converted on six field goals of 50-plus yards to set a Buccaneers franchise single-season record... Kicked a career-long 57-yard field goal

BARTH MAKES AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT IN 2014 MOST CONSECUTIVE FIELD GOALS MADE TO BEGIN A BRONCOS CAREER Player No. Year 1. Connor Barth 11 2014 David Treadwell 11 1989 Rich Karlis 11 1982 4. Joe Nedney 6 2000 Jason Elam 6 1983 Fred Steinfort 6 1980 DENVER BRONCOS

BARTH TIES FRANCHISE RECORD FOR MADE FIELD GOALS MOST FIELD GOALS MADE, SINGLE GAME, BRONCOS HISTORY Player Opp. (Date) FGM FGA 1. Connor Barth at S.D. (12/14/14) 5 5 Connor Barth at K.C. (11/30/14) 5 5 Jason Elam vs. Mia. (10/13/02) 5 5 Jason Elam at K.C. (11/16/97) 5 6 Jason Elam vs. Buf. (9/93/95) 5 6 Rich Karlis vs. Sea. (11/20/83) 5 5 Gene Mingo vs. S.D. (10/6/63) 5 7 vs. Was. (9/30)... Converted a career-high six PATs at Oak. (11/4). 2011: Barth set a Bucs franchise record with a 92.9 field goal percentage (26-28), shattering Steve Christie’s 85.2 percent (23-27) mark in 1990... Finished the season ranked second in the NFL in field goal percentage... Tied for first in the league in field goals of 40-plus yards (15-17, 88.2 percent)... Recorded a season-high 14 points (4 FGs, 2 PATs) in a 26-20 win vs. N.O. (10/16)... Went 4-for-4 on field goal attempts, converting from 50, 47, 46 and 44 yards, in the first half vs. Car. (12/4) to become just the third NFL player in history to record at least four field goals of 40 or more yards in one half. 2010: Barth converted 82.1 percent of his field goal attempts (23-28) to mark the eighth best single-season performance in team history... Totaled 105 points, the sixth-best point total by a kicker in team history... Recorded the second punt of his career at Car. (9/19) for 33 yards... Kicked his second career game-winning field goal at Cin. (10/10), connecting from 31 yards with one second remaining in the game... Made a sea- son-long 53-yard field goal vs. Stl. (10/24). 2009: Barth made 14-of-19 field goals (73.7%) and all 12 PATs totaling 54 points... Kicked first career game-winning field goal at N.O. (12/27), connecting from 47 yards in overtime... Became the first kicker in Buccaneers history and just fourth in NFL history to make three field goals of 50 yards or more in one game at Mia. (11/15)... Recorded his first career punt for 46 yards at Atl. (11/29). 2008: Barth, who entered the NFL with Kansas City as a college free agent, finished his rookie season making 10-of-12 field goals (83.3 percent) and 24-of-24 PATs... Saw his first NFL action at NYJ (10/26), connecting on a 30-yard field goal... Converted nine consecutive field goals to begin his pro career. COLLEGE: Barth saw action in 47 games at the University of North Carolina where he converted a school-re- cord 54-of-71 field goals (76.1%) and 103-of-109 PATs for 265 points... Connected on a UNC-record 19 consecutive field goals... Left North Carolina ranked first in school history with 54 career field goals, second with 71 field goal attempts and third with 265 career points... Earned first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors as a senior, hitting 19-of-22 field goals (86.4%) and producing a team-high 78 points... Made at least one field goal in 10-of-12 games his senior year... Named a second-team Freshman All-American and earned honorable mention All-ACC honors in 2004. HIGH SCHOOL: Barth attended Hoggard High School in Wilmington, N.C., where he was named first-team high school All-America by USA Today... Attended the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Combine and was select- ed as the event’s top kicker... Set the North Carolina state record for field goals in a season and career (38). PERSONAL: Barth, who majored in communications at North Carolina, was born on April 11, 1986, in Arlington, Va. BARTH’s Regular Season Record FIELD GOALS PATs Year Club G 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ TOTAL Pct. Md./Att. Pct. Pts. 2008 Kansas City 10 0/0 6/6 3/4 1/1 0/1 0/0 10/12 .833 24/24 1.000 54 2009 Tampa Bay 9 0/0 2/2 4/6 5/7 3/4 0/0 14/19 .737 12/12 1.000 54 2010 Tampa Bay 16 0/0 6/6 10/10 6/10 1/2 0/0 23/28 .821 36/36 1.000 105 2011 Tampa Bay 16 0/0 5/5 6/6 13/14 2/3 0/0 26/28 .929 23/23 1.000 101 2012 Tampa Bay 15 0/0 7/7 3/4 12/13 6/9 0/0 28/33 .848 39/39 1.000 123 2013 Tampa Bay INJURED RESERVE 2014 Denver 5 2/2 4/4 5/5 3/4 1/1 0/0 15/16 .938 15/15 1.000 60 CAREER TOTALS 71 2/2 30/30 31/35 40/49 13/20 0/0 116/136 .853 149/149 1.000 497 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Kickoffs — 2008 (45 for 2,784 yds., 61.9 avg., 4 TBs), 2009 (35 for 2,301 yds., 65.7 avg., 6 TBs), 2010 (76 for 4,792 yds., 63.1 avg., 1 TBs), 2014 (8 for 456 yds., 57.0 avg., 0 TBs), TOTAL (164 for 10,333 yds., 63.0 avg., 11 TBs). Special-teams tackles — 2008 (3), TOTAL (3). Punts — 2009 (1 for 46 yds.), 2010 (1 for 33 yds.), TOTAL (2 for 79 yds., 39.5 avg.). BARTH’s postSeason Record FIELD GOALS PATs Year Club G 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ TOTAL Pct. Md./Att. Pct. Pts. 2014 Denver 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/2 0/0 0/0 2/2 1.000 1/1 1.000 7 CAREER TOTALS 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/2 0/0 0/0 2/2 1.000 1/1 1.000 7

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barth’s Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Field goals made — 5, twice, last at San Diego, 12/14/14 (2 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Field goals attempted — 5, three times, last at San Diego, 12/14/14 (2 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Longest field goal made — 57 vs. Washington, 9/30/12 (45 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). PATs made — 6 at Oakland, 11/4/12 (1 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Points scored — 17, twice, last vs. Oakland, 12/28/14 (7 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). CONNOR BARTH’s 2015 PREASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 DENVER field goals patS Date Opponent P 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ TOTAL Pct. Md./Att. Pct. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* P 0/0 2/2 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/2 100 1/1 100 7 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 0/0 2/2 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/2 100 1/1 100 7 DENVER BRONCOS

KAPRI BIBBS 35 RUNNING BACK 5-11 • 203 • 2ND • COLORADO STATE BORN: Jan. 10, 1993, in Colorado Springs, Colo. HIGH SCHOOL: Plainfield (Ill.) North High School ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 0/0 BIBBS AT A GLANCE: • A second-year running back who spent four weeks of his rookie season in 2014 on Denver’s active roster in addition to competing on the club’s practice squad. • Broke Colorado State University’s single-season records for rushing yards (1,741), rushing touchdowns (31), total touchdowns (31) and points (186) in his lone season with the Rams after playing at the junior college level. • Ranked sixth in the nation with 1,741 rushing yards and tied for No. 1 in the country with 31 touchdowns for the Rams in 2013. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on May 16, 2014. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 5/16/14; Waived by Denver 8/30/14; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 9/1/14; Signed by Denver (active roster) 10/20/14; Waived by Denver 11/22/14; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 11/26/14; Signed by Denver to a future contract 1/12/15.

2014: Bibbs, who entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent, spent the first seven weeks of his rookie season on the Broncos’ practice squad before being elevated to the active roster on Oct. 22... Spent Games 11-16 on the Broncos practice squad. COLLEGE: Played one season (2013) for Colorado State after two years in the junior college ranks... Appeared in all 14 games for the Rams as a junior in 2013 and was named a first-team All-Mountain West Conference selection... Broke the CSU single-season records for rushing yards (1,741) rushing touchdowns (31), total touchdowns (31) and points (186)... Received second-team All-America honors from the Walter Camp Football Foundation... Ranked sixth in the nation with 1,741 rushing yards and tied for No. 1 in the country with 31 touch- downs on 281 attempts (6.2 avg.)... Set a CSU single-game rushing mark with 312 yards vs. Nevada (11/9)... Scored six touchdowns at New Mexico (11/16) to set conference and school single-game records... Spent the Fall of 2012 taking classes at Front Range Community College in Ft. Collins, Colo., before transferring to CSU... Played his freshman season at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah, where he appeared in 11 games and rushed for 425 yards and six touchdowns on 74 attempts (5.6 avg.). PERSONAL: Attended Plainfield (Ill.) North High School, where he set 26 school records, was a two-time Prairie League MVP and capped his prep career by earning Chicago Offensive Player of the Year honors from ESPNChicago.com (300 att., 2,654 yds., 38 TDs)... Established state records with 520 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in a 2010 game... Majored in ethnic studies at Colorado State... First name is pronounced kuh- PREE... Kapri Lashaw Bibbs was born on Jan. 10, 1993, in Colorado Springs, Colo. bIBBS’ REGULAR SEASON Record RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2014 Denver 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KAPRI BIBBS’ 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* P 0 0 — — 0 0 0 — — 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 0 0 — — 0 0 0 — — 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

OMAR BOLDEN 31 SAFETY 5-10 • 195 • 4TH YR. • ARIZONA STATE BORN: Dec. 20, 1988, in Ontario, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: Colony High School, Ontario, Calif. ACQUIRED: Draft #4a (101st overall), 2012 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 47/1 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 5/0 BOLDEN AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year safety who appeared in 47-of-48 possible regular-season games (1 start) and all five postseason contests during his first three NFL seasons with the Broncos, ranking second on the club with 24 special-teams tackles during that span. • Posted a team-high 12 special-teams tackles for the Broncos in 2014 and returned 13 kickoffs for 429 yards with his 33.0 average ranking first among NFL players (min. 10 ret.). • Transitioned from cornerback to safety in 2013 and contributed 11 defensive tackles (8 solo) in 16 games played (1 start) for Denver. • Totaled a team-high 14 kickoff returns for 270 yards (19.3 avg.) and ranked third on the club with nine special-teams stops as a rookie in 2012. • Started four years for Arizona State University and totaled 138 career tackles (112 solo), seven interceptions (114 yds.) and 21 pass breakups. • Voted one of four unanimous first-team All-Pac-10 Conference players following his redshirt junior season in 2010 at cornerback in addition to receiving second-team all-conference recogni- tion as a . • Played 29 consecutive games to begin his collegiate career, including 23 starts during that peri- od, before suffering a mid-season injury in 2009 and being granted a medical redshirt by the NCAA. • Selected by the Broncos in the fourth round (101st overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 5/18/12.

2014: Bolden played 15 regular-season games, totaling seven solo tackles on defense and a team-high 12 spe- cial-teams stops... Added 13 kickoff returns for 429 yards (33.0 avg.)... Recorded two special-teams tackles (1 solo) at Sea. (9/21)... Notched a season-high three solo tackles in the team’s 42-17 win vs. S.F. (10/19)... Made his first career special-teams fumble recovery in the third quarter at K.C. (11/30)... Recorded a career-long 77-yard kickoff return at Cin. (12/22), the longest by a Bronco since 9/29/13... Followed up his career-long return in Game 15 with a 76-yard kickoff return to start the second half vs. Oak. (12/28)... Led the team with two special-teams stops in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Ind. (1/11). 2013: Bolden appeared in all 16 regular-season games (1 start) for the second consecutive season and made the transition from cornerback to safety... Totaled a career-best 11 tackles (8 solo) and added three special-teams stops... Appeared in all three postseason games for the Broncos... Made his first career start vs. S.D. (12/12). 2012: Selected by the Broncos in the fourth round (101st overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft, Bolden played all 16 regular-season contests as well as Denver’s playoff game during his rookie year and ranked third on the club with nine special-teams stops to go along with four defensive tackles and a pass breakup... Returned a team-high 14 kickoffs for 270 yards (19.3 avg.). COLLEGE: Bolden was a four-year starter at Arizona State University, where he totaled 138 tackles (112 solo), seven interceptions (114 yds.) and 21 pass breakups during his collegiate career... Missed his 2011 senior cam- paign after suffering a knee injury during spring practices... Selected as one of four unanimous first-team All-Pac 10 Conference performers as a cornerback in 2010 in addition to receiving second-team all-conference accolades as a return specialist... Saw action in 29 straight games to begin his career with the Sun Devils before an injury midway through the 2009 season that led to a medical redshirt. PERSONAL: Bolden attended Colony High School in Ontario, Calif., where he played running back and corner- back... Named the CIF Central Division Most Valuable Player and the Inland Valley Player of the Year following his senior campaign in which he led Colony to its first CIF title by winning the league rushing crown (2,003 yards and 26 touchdowns)... Totaled 80 tackles and one interception on defense during his final prep season... Graduated from ASU in the spring of 2011 with a degree in interdisciplinary studies (justice studies/sociology)... Created a website (www.omarbolden.com/positive-living) and designs elastic bracelets to promote the benefits of optimistic thinking through “Positive Living”... Omar Bolden was born on Dec. 20, 1988, in Ontario, Calif. DENVER BRONCOS

bolden’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Denver 16 0 4 0 4 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 16 1 8 3 11 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 15 0 7 0 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 47 1 19 3 22 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2012 (9), 2013 (3), 2014 (12), TOTAL (24). Kickoff returns — 2012 (14 for 270 yds., 19.3 avg., 33 LG), 2013 (2 for 44 yds., 22.0 avg., 25 LG), 2014 (13 for 429 yds., 33.0 avg., 77 LG), TOTAL (29 for 743 yds., 25.6 avg., 77 LG). bolden’s PostSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Denver 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 3 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 5 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2012 (1), 2014 (2), TOTAL (3). bolden’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 4 vs. Tennessee, 12/8/13 (none). Kick returns — 4 at San Diego, 10/15/12 (none). Kick — 102 at Cincinnati, 12/22/14 (none). Longest kick return — 77 at Cincinnati, 12/22/14 (none). Kick return touchdowns — None (none). omar bolden’s 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* DNP Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals DENVER BRONCOS

AARON BREWER 46 6-5 • 230 • 4TH YR. • SAN DIEGO STATE BORN: July. 25, 1990, in Fullerton, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: Troy High School, Fullerton, Calif. ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2012 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 48/0 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 5/0 BREWER AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year long snapper who has seen action in every possible game during his profes- sional and collegiate career. • Earned Denver’s long-snapper job during training camp of his rookie campaign in 2012 and made three special-teams stops for the Broncos during the regular season. • Totaled 15 special-teams tackles for San Diego State University, where he was a four-time All-Mountain West Conference selection during his four seasons with the Aztecs. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on May 3, 2012. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 5/3/12.

2014: Brewer played in all 16 regular-season games for the third consecutive season... Snapped for all five of Connor Barth’s field goals at K.C. (11/30) and at S.D. (12/14), both tying the club record for field goals in a single game. 2013: Brewer played all 16 regular-season games for the second year in a row and made a pair of special-teams tackles... Appeared in all three postseason games for Denver... Snapped for Matt Prater’s NFL-record 64-yard field goal vs. Ten. (12/8). 2012: Brewer, who entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent on May 3, earned Denver’s long-snapper job during training camp and played every game for Denver in 2012... Posted two special-teams stops during the regular season. COLLEGE: Brewer appeared in all 50 possible games for San Diego State University, where he was a four-time All-Mountain West Conference selection... Posted 15 career special-teams tackles, including six stops (five solo) as a senior in 2011… Was part of an Aztec special-teams unit that converted 160-of-170 PATs and 41-of-66 field-goal attempts… Contributed to a punting team that made 250 punts for 10,599 yds. (42.4 avg.). PERSONAL: Brewer attended Troy High School in Fullerton, Calif., where he was an all-conference linebacker in addition to his long-snapping duties... Rated as the No. 3 long snapper in the country by chrissailerkicking.com following his senior season... Majored in finance at San Diego State… Aaron Brewer was born on July 5, 1989. brewer’S Regular Season Record Year Club G S 2012 Denver 16 0 2013 Denver 16 0 2014 Denver 16 0 CAREER TOTALS 48 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2012 (3), 2013 (2), 2014 (3), TOTAL (8). brewer’S postSeason Record Year Club G S 2012 Denver 1 0 2013 Denver 3 0 2014 Denver 1 0 CAREER TOTALS 5 0 DENVER BRONCOS

DAVID BRUTON JR. 30 safety 6-2 • 217 • 7TH YR. • NOTRE DAME BORN: July 23, 1987, in Winchester, Ky. HIGH SCHOOL: Miamisburg (Ohio) High School ACQUIRED: Draft #4a (114th overall), 2009 NFL YEAR: 7th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 7th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 91/5 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 6/2 BRUTON JR. AT A GLANCE: • A seventh-year safety who appeared in 91-of-96 possible regular-season games during his first six NFL campaigns while leading the Broncos with 43 special-teams tackles in that span. • Voted as a captain by his teammates during the last two seasons (2013-14). • Appeared in all 16 regular-season games in 2012, leading the Broncos in special-teams plays (376) and being named a third alternate for the AFC Pro Bowl squad as a special-teamer. • Played 15 regular-season games (1 start) in 2011, ranking third on the team with eight spe- cial-teams tackles, before opening both playoff games at free safety and tying for the club lead with 15 defensive stops. • Saw action in all 16 games (2 starts) for Denver in 2010, recording 14 tackles (12 solo) and a pass breakup on defense along with a career-high 12 tackles and two fumble recoveries on special teams. • Named a Denver Broncos Community Champion Award winner in 2014. • Started during his final two years at the University of Notre Dame, leading the Fighting Irish with 182 tackles and seven interceptions during that stretch. • Posted 97 tackles (61 solo) as a senior at Notre Dame that marked the third-highest sin- gle-season total by a defensive back in school history to earn honorable mention All-America recognition from The NFL Draft Report. • Established himself as one of the top special-teams gunners in the country while appearing in 596 career special-teams plays at Notre Dame. • Selected by the Broncos in the fourth round (114th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 7/27/09.

2014: Bruton Jr. played 14 regular-season games (1 start), totaling 21 tackles (16 solo), three passes defensed, two forced fumbles, and four special-teams tackles... Named a team captain for the second consecutive season... Played eight snaps on special teams before leaving the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7) with a shoulder injury... Recorded his first special-teams tackle of the season at Sea. (9/21) after missing one game due to injury... Rushed for 13 yards on a fake punt at K.C. (11/30) to earn a first down... Tallied a career-high nine solo tackles to go along with his first career forced fumble vs. Buf. (12/7)... Made his first start of the season vs. Oak. (12/28) and totaled four tackles (3 solo) and one pass defensed before leaving the game in the fourth quarter with a concussion. 2013: Bruton Jr., who was voted as a team captain prior to the season by his teammates, played all 16 regu- lar-season games for the second consecutive season... Made a career-high 16 defensive tackles (14 solo) and tied for second on the team with seven special-teams stops... Saw action in all three postseason games and totaled one solo defensive stop... Blocked a punt that led to a Broncos’ touchdown vs. Bal. (9/5)... Tied for the team lead with a career-best three special-teams stops at NYG (9/15)... Executed a 35-yard run on a fake punt vs. Jac. (10/13)... Tied for the team lead with five defensive tackles at Oak. (12/29). 2012: Bruton Jr. played all 16 games for the second time in his career and was named a third alternate to the AFC Pro Bowl squad as a special-teamer... Contributed two solo tackles and one interception (-2 yds.) on defense in addition to three special-teams stops... Deflected a Shane Lechler punt in the third quarter vs. Oak. (9/30) to give Denver possession inside the red zone... Recovered an onside kick to seal the victory for Denver at Cin. (11/4)... Made his first career interception, picking off former Notre Dame and Broncos teammate Brady Quinn to close Denver’s win at K.C. (11/25). 2011: Bruton Jr. played 15 games (1 start) in the regular season and totaled 13 solo tackles on defense in addition to eight special-teams stops which ranked third on the club... Opened both of Denver’s playoff games, tying for the team lead with 15 defensive tackles (11 solo) and adding a pass defensed. 2010: Bruton Jr. played all 16 games (2 starts) and totaled 14 tackles (12 solo) and one pass defensed... Finished second on the club with 12 special-teams stops and recovered two fumbles on special-teams units... Deflected a punt and recorded a season-high two special-teams stops vs. Stl. (11/28)... Started Games 12-13 in place of injured safety Brian Dawkins. 2009: Selected by the Broncos in the fourth round (114th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft, Bruton Jr. appeared in 14 games (1 start) for the club as a rookie and posted five tackles (4 solo) along with one pass break- DENVER BRONCOS up... Tied for fourth on the Broncos with nine special-teams tackles... Notched two special-teams stops at S.D. (10/19), at Bal. (11/1) and vs. NYG (11/26)... Made his first career start vs. Oak. COLLEGE: Bruton Jr. totaled 214 tackles (138 solo), one sack (10 yds.), seven interceptions (77 yds.), 16 pass breakups, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 48 games (24 starts) at the University of Notre Dame... Saw extensive action on special teams, appearing in 596 career special-teams plays during his time at Notre Dame... Started all 13 games as a senior team captain and totaled 97 tackles (61 solo), four interceptions (57 yds.), 10 pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries to earn honorable mention All-America honors from The NFL Draft Report... Led Notre Dame with four interceptions and ranked second on the team with 97 tackles that marked the third-best single-season total by a defensive back in school annals... Played 12 games (11 starts) as a junior for Notre Dame and led the team with three interceptions. PERSONAL: Bruton Jr. attended Miamisburg (Ohio) High School, where he totaled 112 tackles, 11 inter- ceptions and 470 receiving yards during his final two seasons... Earned All-Division I-II and All-Area honors from the Dayton Daily News as well as all-district accolades as a senior after posting 54 tackles and three interceptions... Received all-conference honors and was a special mention All-Southwest Ohio selection as a junior, posting 58 tackles and eight interceptions that year... Had 200 receiving yards as a senior and 270 receiving yards as a junior... Majored in both political science and sociology at Notre Dame... Worked as a substitute teacher in his hometown of Miamisburg during the 2011 offseason... Founded Bruton’s Books in 2015 to help support youth reading programs at schools and hospitals in the Denver Metro area... Named a 2014 Denver Broncos Community Champion Award winner for his contributions off the field... Participated in the annual Drive for Life, the largest single community blood drive in Colorado... Partnered with Western Dairy to served as a spokesman and ambassador for its Fuel Up to Play 60 platform... David Lee Bruton Jr. was born on July 23, 1987, in Winchester, Ky. bruton jr.’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2009 Denver 14 1 4 1 5 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Denver 16 2 12 2 14 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Denver 15 1 13 0 13 0-0 0-0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 16 0 2 0 2 0-0 1--2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 16 0 14 2 16 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 14 1 16 5 21 0-0 0-0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 91 5 61 10 71 0-0 1-2 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2009 (9), 2010 (12), 2011 (8), 2012 (3), 2013 (7), 2014 (4), TOTAL (43). Special teams fumbles — 2009 (1FF), 2010 (2FR), TOTAL (1FF, 2 R). Blocked punts — 2013 (1), TOTAL (1). One rush (fake punt) for 35 yards vs. Jacksonville, 10/13/13. One rush (fake punt) for 13 yards at Kansas City, 11/30/14. bruton jr.’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Denver 2 2 11 4 15 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 3 0 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 1 0 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 7 2 15 4 19 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bruton jr.’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 9 vs. Buffalo, 12/7/14 (8 vs. Pittsburgh, 1/8/12). Interceptions — 1 at Kansas City, 11/25/12 (none). Interception return yards — -2 at Kansas City, 11/25/12 (none). Passes defensed — 1, eight times, last at Cincinnati, 12/22/14 (1 vs. Pittsburgh, 1/8/12). Forced fumbles — 1, twice, last at Cincinnati, 12/22/14 (none). Special-teams tackles — 3 at N.Y. Giants, 9/15/13 (none). David bruton jr.’s 2015 PRESEASON Game-By-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 DENVER TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* P 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

ISAIAH BURSE 19 wide receiver 5-10 • 187 • 2ND YR. • FRESNO STATE BORN: Dec. 8, 1991, in Modesto, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: Modesto (Calif.) Christian High School ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 12/0 BURSE AT A GLANCE: • A second-year wide receiver who made the Broncos’ 2014 opening-week roster as a college free agent and appeared in 12 games on special teams and offense. • Returned 29 punts for 211 yards (7.3 avg.) with a long of 22 yards as a rookie in 2014. • Saw action in all 52 possible games (25 starts) at Fresno State University and totaled 209 receptions for 2,503 yards (12.0 avg.) with 15 touchdowns on offense. • Recorded 126 kickoff returns for 2,835 yards (22.5 avg.) and 29 punt returns for 344 yards (11.9 avg.) with two touchdowns for the Bulldogs. • Named an honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference selection as a senior in 2013 after opening all 13 games and catching 99 passes for 1,026 yards (10.6 avg.) with six touchdowns. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on May 12, 2014. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 5/12/14; Waiver by Denver 12/6/14; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 12/8/14; Signed by Denver to a future contract 1/12/15.

2014: Burse, who entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent on May 12, appeared in 12 regular-season games as a rookie and totaled 29 kickoff returns for 211 yards (7.3 avg.) with a long of 22 yards... Made his Broncos debut in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7)... Recorded a career-high 52 yards on four punt returns (13.0 avg.) at Oak. (11/9)... Returned a punt for a career-long 22 yards in the first quarter at K.C. (11/30) to set up Denver’s second touchdown of the game... Waived by Denver on Dec. 6, before being signed to the club’s practice squad for the remainder of the season. COLLEGE: Burse saw action in all 52 possible games (25 starts) for Fresno State University and totaled 209 receptions for 2,503 yards (12.0 avg.) with 15 touchdowns on offense in addition to 126 kickoff returns for 2,835 yards (22.5 avg.) and 29 punt returns for 344 yards (11.9 avg.) with two touchdowns... Added four rushing touchdowns and one passing score while compiling a school-record 5,873 all-purpose yards during his collegiate career... Named an honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference selection as a senior in 2013 after opening all 13 games and catching 99 passes for 1,026 yards (10.6 avg.) with six touchdowns. PERSONAL: Attended Modesto (Calif.) Christian High School, where he completed 363-of-637 passes for 6,890 yards and 87 scores and rushed 545 times for 4,003 yards (7.3 avg.) during his prep career... Played on both sides of the ball as a senior and led his team to a 15-0 record and the CIF Small School State Championship... Majored in criminology corrections at Fresno State... Isaiah Burse was born on Dec. 8, 1991. burse’s REGULAR SEASON Record RECEIVING PUNT RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD. 2014 Denver 12 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 29 211 7.3 22 0 1 7 7.0 7 0 CAREER TOTALS 12 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 29 211 7.3 22 0 1 7 7.0 7 0 DENVER BRONCOS

isaiah burse’s 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver PUNT RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* P 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

ANDRE CALDWELL 12 WIDE RECEIVER 6-0 • 200 • 8TH YR. • FLORIDA BORN: April 15, 1985, in Tampa Fla. HIGH SCHOOL: Thomas Jefferson High School, Tampa, Fla. ACQUIRED: Unrestricted Free Agent (Cincinnati), 2012 NFL YEAR: 8th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 91/18 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 5/1 CALDWELL AT A GLANCE: • An eighth-year wide receiver in his fourth year with the Broncos who has appeared in 91 games (18 starts) and totaled 146 receptions for 1,437 yards (9.8 avg.) with nine touchdowns in his first seven NFL seasons with Cincinnati (2008-11) and Denver (2012-14). • Averaged nearly 38 receptions per year with Cincinnati from 2009-11, highlighted by his ‘09 campaign in which he played all 16 games (3 starts) and set career highs in catches (51), receiving yards (432) and touchdowns (3). • Played 53 career games at the University of Florida and left as the school’s all-time leader in receptions (185), while ranking third in Gator annals in receiving yards (2,349). • Younger brother of Reche Caldwell, who played six NFL seasons with San Diego (2002- 05), New England (2006) and Washington (2007). • Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent on March 30, 2012. • Selected by Cincinnati in the third round (97th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Cincinnati as a draft choice 7/27/08; Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent 3/30/12.

2014: Caldwell played all 16 regular-season games (2 starts), totaling five catches for 47 yards (9.4 avg.) on offense and returning 12 kickoffs for 278 yards (23.2 avg.)... Recorded a career-long 54-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter vs. K.C. (9/14)... Led the team with two special-teams tackles at Cin. (12/22). 2013: Caldwell played all 16 regular-season games (2 starts) for the second time in his career... Caught 16 passes for 200 yards (12.5 avg.) and tied a career-high with three touchdown receptions... Saw action in all three postseason games and contributed two catches for 26 yards (13.0 avg.)... Caught his longest pass as a Bronco, a 36-yard reception at NYG (9/15)... Posted his first career multi-touchdown game, finishing with a game-high six catches and 59 yards with a pair of scores vs. S.D. (12/12). 2012: Caldwell played eight games in his first season with the Broncos and totaled one reception for 18 yards, one rush for 14 yards and one special-teams tackle... Inactive for eight regular-season contests as well as Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). 2011: Caldwell played 13 games (2 starts) for the Bengals and totaled 37 receptions for 317 yards (8.6 avg.) and tied a career-high with three touchdowns... Posted multiple catches in 11-of-13 games played... Recorded the longest touchdown reception (49 yds.) of his career at Bal. (11/20)... Missed the Bengals’ final three regu- lar-season games and the postseason due to a hernia... Placed on injured reserve on Dec. 27. 2010: Caldwell saw action in 15 games, including a career-high five starts, and registered 25 receptions for 345 yards (13.8 avg.)... Totaled the three highest receiving yardage outputs of his career over the last three weeks of the season, averaging five receptions and 90 yards per game over that span... Set career-highs in catches (7) and receiving yards (94) in Cincinnati’s season finale at Bal. (1/2). 2009: Caldwell played all 16 games (3 starts) for the first time in his career and tallied a career-best 51 receptions for 432 yards (8.5 avg.) with three touchdowns for Cincinnati... Returned 29 kickoffs for 539 yards (18.6 avg.)... Recorded two catches for 25 yards (12.5 avg.) in Cincinnati’s AFC Wild Card Game vs. NYJ (1/9)... Produced multiple receptions in 15-of-17 games played, including the postseason. 2008: Selected by the Bengals in the third round (97th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft, Caldwell played seven games (4 starts) as a rookie and caught 11 passes for 78 yards (7.1 avg.)... Returned 13 kickoffs for 338 yards (26.0 avg.)... Made his NFL debut vs. Pit. (10/19) and returned three kickoffs for 88 yards (29.3 avg.)... Made three receptions for 26 yards (8.7 avg.) in his first career start at Pit. (11/20). COLLEGE: Caldwell played 53 games for the University of Florida and left as the school’s all-time receptions leader (185) while ranking third all-time in receiving yards (2,349)... Accounted for 20 total touchdowns (16 receiving, 4 rushing)... Totaled 56 receptions for 761 yards (13.6 avg.) with seven touchdowns as a senior in 2007... Caught a touchdown pass in Florida’s national title game victory over Ohio State to cap his junior cam- paign... Played all 13 games as a true freshman in 2003 and earned Southeastern Conference All-Freshman Team honors from The Sporting News. DENVER BRONCOS

PERSONAL: Caldwell attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Tampa, Fla., where he earned senior All-America honors from Parade and SuperPrep after scoring 38 touchdowns and leading his team to a 13-2 record and a berth in the state title game... Older brother, Reche Caldwell, played six seasons as a wide receiver in the NFL with San Diego (2002-05), New England (2006) and Washington (2007)... Majored in sociology at Florida... Andre Caldwell, who is nicknamed ‘Bubba,’ was born on April 15, 1985, in Tampa, Fla. caldwell’s REGULAR SEASON RECORD RECEIVING KICKOFF RETURNS SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2008 Cincinnati 7 4 11 78 7.1 15 0 13 338 26.0 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 Cincinnati 16 3 51 432 8.5 24 3 29 539 18.6 39 0 3 0 3 0 0 18 2010 Cincinnati 15 5 25 345 13.8 53 0 3 79 26.3 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Cincinnati 13 2 37 317 8.6 49t 3 0 0 0.0 — 0 3 0 3 0 0 18 2012 Denver 8 0 1 18 18.0 18 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 16 2 16 200 12.5 36 3 6 141 23.5 34 0 3 0 3 0 0 18 2014 Denver 16 2 5 47 9.4 15 0 12 278 23.2 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 91 18 146 1,437 9.8 53 9 63 1,375 21.8 54 0 7 0 7 0 0 54 BRONCOS TOTALS 40 4 22 265 12.0 36 3 18 419 23.3 54 0 3 0 3 0 0 18 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Rushing — 2008 (5-53, 10.6 avg., 16 LG, 0 TD), 2009 (3-22, 7.3 avg., 15 LG, 0 TD), 2010 (1--2, -2.0 avg., -2 LG, 0 TD), 2012 (1-14, 14.0 avg., 14 LG, 0 TD), 2013 (1-7, 7.0 avg., 7 LG, 0 TD), TOTAL (11-94, 8.5 avg., 26 LG, 0 TD). Special-teams tackles — 2008 (1), 2010 (2), 2011 (1), 2013 (4), 2014 (5) TOTAL (12). Fumble recoveries — 2014 (2) TOTAL (2). caldwell’s postSEASON RECORD RECEIVING KICKOFF RETURNS SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2009 Cincinnati 1 1 2 25 12.5 13 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 3 0 2 26 13.0 15 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 1 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 5 1 4 51 12.8 15 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 caldwell’s Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Receptions — 7 at Baltimore, 1/2/11 (2 vs. N.Y. Jets, 1/9/10). Receiving yards — 94 at Baltimore, 1/2/11 (25 vs. N.Y. Jets, 1/9/10). Longest reception — 53 vs. Cleveland, 12/19/10 (15 vs. San Diego, 1/12/13). Receiving touchdowns — 2 vs. San Diego, 12/12/13 (none). Kick returns — 6 at Indianapolis, 12/7/08 (none). Kick return yards — 154 at Indianapolis, 12/7/08 (none). Longest kick return — 54 vs. Kansas City, 9/14/14 (none). Kick return touchdowns — None (none). andre caldwell’S 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 DENVER RECEIVING KICK RETURNS SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* S 0 0 — — 0 0 0 — — 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/1 0 0 — — 0 0 0 — — 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

TONY CARTER 32 cornerback 5-9 • 175 • 7TH YR. • FLORIDA STATE BORN: May 24, 1986, in Tallahassee, Fla. HIGH SCHOOL: Mandarin High School, Jacksonville, Fla. ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2011 NFL YEAR: 7th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 6th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 42/3 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 5/0 CARTER AT A GLANCE • A seventh-year cornerback who appeared in 42 career regular-season games (3 starts) and five playoff contests with Denver (2009, ‘11-14) and New England (2010), totaling 42 tackles (37 solo), three interceptions (55 yds.), 22 passes defensed and three fumble recoveries during his first six NFL seasons. • Allowed the fewest completions (27) among players with at least 60 defensive targets during the 2012 season as one of just three NFL players with a fumble recovery for a touchdown and interception for a touchdown. • Became the 14th player in team history to recover a fumble and intercept a pass in the same game at San Diego (10/15/12). • Saw action in three regular-season contests and both playoff games for Denver in 2011 after spending a portion of the year on the team’s practice squad. • Spent the first 13 games of the 2010 season on New England’s practice squad before being promoted to the Patriots’ active roster for the final three weeks. • Competed on Denver’s practice squad for the first 14 weeks of his rookie year in 2009 before spending the final three weeks of the season on its active roster, playing in two games (1 start). • Started 33 consecutive games to finish his career at Florida State University, where he opened all 50 games played for his collegiate career. • Received second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors as a 13-game starter for the Seminoles as a senior. • Joined the Broncos as a free agent on Nov. 30, 2011. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on April 27, 2009. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 4/27/09; Waived by Denver 9/5/09; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 9/6/09; Signed by Denver (active roster) 12/19/09; Waived/injured by Denver 8/23/10; Signed by New England (practice squad) 9/7/10; Signed by New England (active roster) 12/18/10; Waived by New England 7/29/11; Signed by Minnesota 8/11/11; Waived by Minnesota 9/3/11; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 11/30/11; Signed by Denver (active roster) 12/13/11.

2014: Carter played eight regular-season games for the Broncos, totaling five solo tackles, one pass defensed and one fumble recovery... Recovered a fumble and returned it 20 yards for a touchdown vs. Oak. (12/28)... Inactive for Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Ind. (1/11). 2013: Carter played 12 regular-season games (2 starts) for the Broncos and totaled 11 tackles (10 solo), one interception (0 yds.) and eight passes defensed in addition to a pair of special-teams stops... Appeared in two playoff games and contributed five tackles (4 solo) to go along with two passes defensed... Made his second NFL start and set a career high with four pass breakups that tied for the sixth-most in team history in a single game vs. Bal. (9/5)... Intercepted a pass and matched his career high with four pass breakups and one tackle for loss in Denver’s Week 2 win at NYG (9/15)... Set a career postseason high with four tackles and two pass breakups in Denver’s AFC Championship Game vs. N.E. (1/19). 2012: Carter set career highs in every category, finishing with 24 tackles, two interceptions, 12 pass break- ups, one fumble recovery and two defensive touchdowns (one fumble return, one interception return) in 15 regular-season games... Totaled the most pass breakups (12) in the NFL by a non-starter and tied for third among undrafted players... Represented one of three players to return both an interception and fumble for a touchdown... Allowed the fewest completions (27) among NFL players targeted at least 60 times... Recorded the sixth-longest fumble return for a touchdown in team history (65 yds.) and became the 14th player in Broncos history to recover a fumble and intercept a pass in the same game at S.D. (10/15)... Intercepted Panthers quarterback Cam Newton’s pass and returned it 40 yards for his second touchdown of the season at Car. (11/11)... Made a special-teams stop in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). 2011: Carter played in Denver’s final three regular-season games and both playoff contests after spending two weeks on the club’s practice squad... Signed to the practice squad on Nov. 30... Contributed a spe- cial-teams tackle in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game at N.E. (1/14). DENVER BRONCOS

2010: Carter was signed to New England’s practice squad on Sept. 7 after being waived/injured by Denver on Aug. 23... Spent the first 13 games of the season on the Patriots’ practice squad before being promoted to the active roster on Dec. 18... Played two games and contributed one solo tackle on the year. 2009: Carter entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent on April 27 and played two games (1 start) for the club as a rookie, registering one solo tackle, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery... Added two stops on special teams... Joined defensive lineman Chris Baker and punter Britton Colquitt as one of three college free agents to play for Denver as a rookie in 2009... Spent the first 14 weeks of the year on Denver’s practice squad before he was signed to its active roster on Dec. 19... Made his NFL debut vs. Oak. (12/20) and recorded one solo tackle, one pass breakup, one fumble recovery and one special-teams stop... Started his first career game at Phi. (12/27) and had one special-teams tackle in that contest. COLLEGE: Carter started all 50 career games he played at Florida State University and totaled 139 tackles (104 solo), nine interceptions (173 yds.) and 26 pass breakups... Returned three interceptions and one fumble for touchdowns... Added nine career punt returns for 132 yards (14.7 avg.) with one touchdown... Started 33 consecutive games to end his collegiate career... Started all 13 games for FSU as a senior in 2008, earning second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors... Became the first player in Florida State history to return a blocked extra point and a blocked field goal for scores in the same game when he accomplished the feat as a sophomore against Clemson (9/16/06)... Named second-team freshman All-America and freshman All- ACC as a redshirt freshman in 2005, registering a team-high 12 pass breakups while starting all 13 games. PERSONAL: Carter attended Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Fla., where he was rated the No. 2 cor- nerback in the nation by Rivals.com and also saw time at quarterback and wide receiver... Father, Tony Sr., played basketball at Florida State... Carter received a bachelor’s degree in social science from Florida State and is working toward a second degree in political science from the school... Tony Lamar Carter Jr. was born on May 24, 1986, in Tallahassee, Fla. carter’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2009 Denver 2 1 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2010 New England 2 0 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Denver 3 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 15 0 20 4 24 0-0 2-55 12 0 1 1 1 0 12 2013 Denver 12 2 10 1 11 0-0 1-0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 8 0 5 0 5 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 0 1 0 6 CAREER TOTALS 42 3 37 5 42 0-0 3-55 22 0 3 1 2 0 18 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2009 (2), 2012 (2), 2013 (2), TOTAL (6). carter’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Denver 2 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 1 0 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 2 0 4 1 5 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 5 0 5 1 6 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2011 (1), 2012 (1), TOTAL (2). Carter’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 6 at Oakland, 12/6/12 (4 vs. New England, 1/19/14). Interceptions — 1, three times, last at N.Y. Giants, 9/15/13 (none). Interception return yards — 40 at Carolina, 11/11/12 (none). Passes Defensed — 4, twice, last at N.Y. Giants, 9/15/13 (2 vs. New England, 1/19/14). Fumble recoveries — 1, three times, last vs. Oakland, 12/28/14 (none). Fumble return yards — 65 at San Diego, 10/15/12 (none). tony carter’s 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PBU FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

JAMES CASEY 80 Tight enD/FullBack 6-3 • 240 • 7TH YR. • RICE BORN: Sept. 22, 1984, in Forth Worth, Texas HIGH SCHOOL: Azle (Texas) High School ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2015 NFL YEAR: 7th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 92/23 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 5/1 CASEY AT A GLANCE: • A seventh-year tight end/fullback who played 92 regular-season games (23 starts) and five playoff contests (1 start) during his first six seasons in the NFL with Houston (2009-12) and Philadelphia (2013-14). • Totaled 72 catches for 842 yards (11.7 avg.) with six touchdowns and added 47 special-teams stops during his first six NFL seasons. • Started 15 contests at fullback with Houston between 2009-12, helping pave the way for run- ning back Arian Foster’s run of three straight Pro Bowl honors and 1000-yard rushing seasons (2010-12). • Appeared in 16 games for the Eagles in 2014, finishing with three catches for 59 yards (19.7 avg.) and two touchdowns and leading the NFL with 439 snaps played on special teams while posting nine special-teams stops and two blocked punts. • Started a career-best nine games for Houston in 2012—eight at fullback and one at tight end—producing career highs in catches (34), receiving yards (330) and touchdowns (3). • Played professional baseball for three seasons in the Chicago White Sox organization after being drafted in the seventh round of the 2003 MLB Draft. • Retired from baseball in 2006 and appeared in 25 games (17 starts) over two seasons for Rice University (2007-08), seeing action at quarterback, running back, fullback, tight end, wide reviver, punt returner and defensive lineman. • Completed his career at Rice with 157 catches for 1,914 yards (12.2 avg.) with 17 touch- downs and 102 carries for 392 yards (3.9 avg.) with 11 touchdowns. • Named a first-team All-Conference USA honoree and a third-team All-America selection by the Associated Press following his sophomore season after finishing the season with NCAA tight end records for most catches in a season (111), catches per game (8.7), receiving yards(1,329) and yards receiving per game (101.4). • Joined the Broncos as a free agent on April 13, 2015. • Selected by Houston in the fifth round (152nd overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Houston as a draft choice 7/29/09; Signed by Philadelphia as an unrestrict- ed free agent 3/12/13; Released by Philadelphia 2/19/15; Signed by Denver 4/13/15.

2014: Casey appeared in all 16 games for the third time in his career and started two games at tight end for Philadelphia... Caught three passes for 59 yards (19.7 avg.) with two touchdowns and contributed nine special-teams tackles... Led the NFL with 439 special-teams snaps and blocked two punts... Produced a touchdown reception in games vs. NYG (10/12) and vs. Ten. (11/23)... Blocked one punt in contests vs. Stl. (10/5) and at NYG (12/28). 2013: Casey played 15 games and started one contest at tight end for Philadelphia... Finished the season with three catches for 31 yards (10.3 avg.) and added 10 special-teams stops... Appeared in the Eagles NFC Wild Card Playoff Game vs. N.O. (1/4). 2012: Started a career-best nine games—eight at fullback and one at tight end—and produced a career highs in catches (34), receiving yards (330) and touchdowns (3)... Contributed three special-teams stops... Saw action in both of Houston’s postseason contests, totaling four catches for 49 yards (12.3 avg.)... Delivered multi-catch performances in nine games... Recorded his first career postseason reception in Houston’s AFC Wild Card Playoff Game vs. Cin. (1/5). 2011: Casey played 14 games and made seven starts—all at fullback—and finished with 18 catches for 260 yards (14.4 avg.) with one touchdown... Appeared in two postseason games (1 start)... Produced his first career 100-yard game (5-126) and scored his first career touchdown at N.O. (9/25)... Notched a career-high seven catches for 91 yards vs. Ten. (1/1)... Started his first postseason game at tight end in Houston’s AFC DENVER BRONCOS

Wild Card Playoff Game vs. Cin. (1/7). 2010: Casey appeared in all 16 games, including four starts at tight end for Houston... Totaled eight catches for 98 yards (12.3 avg.)... Led the Texans with a career-high 17 special-teams tackles, which ranked tied for 13th among NFL players, according to press box totals... Made his first NFL start at Jac. (11/14)... Recorded three special-teams stops apiece at Ind. (12/1) and vs. Jac. (1/2). 2009: Selected by Houston in the fifth round (152nd overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft, Casey appeared in 15 games his rookie season and contributed six catches for 64 yards (10.7) and five special-teams stops... Made his NFL debut vs. NYJ (9/13)... Recorded his first catch at Buf. (11/1)... Saw action on defense against the Bills, recording his first career defensive tackle. COLLEGE: Casey played seven positions (QB, RB, FB, TE, WR, PR, DL) and appeared in 25 games (17 starts) for Rice University from 2007-08... Totaled 157 catches for 1,914 yards (12.2 avg.) with 17 touchdowns and 102 carries for 392 yards (3.9 avg.) with 11 touchdowns during his two seasons with the Owls... Named a first-team All-Conference USA honoree and a third-team All-America selection by the Associated Press following his sophomore season after finishing the season with NCAA tight end records for most catches in a season (111), catches per game (8.7) and receiving yards (1,329)... Set Rice single-season records for receptions (111) and yards receiving (1,329), adding 12 touchdowns in his sophomore campaign... Named a second-team Academic All-America selection in 2008... Voted a freshman All-America honoree by the Associated Press and was a consensus Conference-USA All-Freshman pick. PERSONAL: Casey played professional baseball for three seasons in the Chicago White Sox organization after being drafted in the seventh round of the 2003 MLB Draft... Competed for a pair of independent baseball teams (Fort Worth Cats and Laredo Broncos) in 2006 before retiring from baseball... Was a two-sport star in football and baseball at Azle (Texas) High School... Earned All-District honors as a quarterback his junior season before missing most of his senior campaign with an injury... Earned all-state honors and was named District 6-4A MVP his senior season in baseball... Graduated Rice with a triple major in economics, sports management and managerial studies... James Byron Casey was born on Sept. 29, 1984, in Forth Worth, Texas. casey’s Regular Season Record RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2009 Houston 15 0 6 64 10.7 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Houston 16 4 8 98 12.3 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Houston 14 7 18 260 14.4 62 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 2012 Houston 16 9 34 330 9.7 30 3 3 3 0 0 0 18 2013 Philadelphia 15 1 3 31 10.3 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Philadelphia 16 2 3 59 19.7 26t 2 2 2 0 0 0 12 CAREER TOTALS 92 23 72 842 11.7 62 6 6 6 0 0 0 36 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2009 (5), 2010 (17), 2011 (3), 2012 (3), 2013 (10), 2014 (9), TOTAL (47). Miscellaneous tackles — 2012 (1), 2013 (1), TOTAL (2). Defensive tackles — 2009 (1), TOTAL (1). Rushing — 2011 (1 for 11 yds.), 2012 (1 for 6 yds.), TOTAL (2 for 17 yds., 8.5 avg., 11 LG). Blocked punts—2014 (2), TOTAL (2) casey’s postseason Record RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2011 Houston 2 1 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Houston 2 0 4 49 12.3 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Philadelphia 1 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 5 1 4 49 12.3 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2011 (3), TOTAL (3). Rushing — 2011 (1 for 0 yds.), TOTAL (1 for 0 yds., 0 avg.). casey’s Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Receptions — 7 vs. Tennessee, 1/1/12 (3 at New England, 1/13/13). Receiving yards — 126 at New Orleans, 9/25/11 (29 at New England, 1/13/13). Longest reception — 62 at New Orleans, 9/25/11 (20 vs. Cincinnati, 1/5/13). Receiving touchdowns — 1, six times, last vs. Tennessee, 11/23/14 (none). casey’s 100-Yard Receiving Games (1) *denotes win (Casey’s teams are 0-1 when he records 100 or more yards receiving in a game.) Date Opponent No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 9/25/11 at New Orleans 5 126 25.2 62 1 James Casey’s 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 DENVER RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* S 0 0 — — 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/1 0 0 — — 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

CHRIS CLARK 75 offensive tackle 6-5 • 305 • 6TH YR. • SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI BORN: Oct. 1, 1985, in New Orleans HIGH SCHOOL: McDonogh 35 High School, New Orleans ACQUIRED: Waivers (Minnesota), 2010 NFL YEAR: 6th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 6th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 69/27 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 7/4 CLARK AT A GLANCE: • A sixth-year offensive tackle who appeared in 69 games (27 starts) with Denver during the last five seasons (2010-14) after two years competing on Minnesota’s practice squad. • Started 14 regular-season games and three playoff contests at left tackle in place of injured All- Pro Ryan Clady in 2013 as part of an offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks (20) in the NFL. • Spent the 2008 and ‘09 seasons on the Vikings’ practice squad after competing in Tampa Bay’s training camp as a rookie in ‘08. • Started every game at left tackle during his final three seasons at the University of Southern Mississippi, earning All-Conference USA recognition following his senior year. • Played in the New Orleans High School All-Star Game and was named an All-District offensive guard as a senior at McDonogh 35 High School in New Orleans. • Assigned to the Broncos via waivers from Minnesota on Sept. 5, 2010. • Entered the NFL with Tampa Bay as a college free agent on May 2, 2008. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Tampa Bay as a college free agent 5/2/08; Waived by Tampa Bay 8/30/08; Signed by Minnesota (practice squad) 9/10/08; Signed by Minnesota to a future contract 1/7/09; Waived by Minnesota 9/5/09; Signed by Minnesota (practice squad) 9/7/09; Signed by Minnesota to a future contract 1/25/10; Waived by Minnesota 9/4/10; Claimed off waivers by Denver 9/5/10.

2014: Clark played 13 regular-season games (7 starts) on offense, opening five games at right tackle and another two contests as a blocking tight end... Started at right tackle and lined up on all 346 offensive snaps during the first five games of the season... Started as an extra tight end in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Ind. (1/11). 2013: Clark appeared in all 16 regular-season games for the third consecutive season and set a career high with 14 starts at left tackle in place of injured All-Pro Ryan Clady... Started all three postseason contests... Was part of an offensive line unit that allowed the fewest sacks (20) in the NFL, as well as the most games allowing zero sacks (6)... Opened his first career game at left tackle in Denver’s Week 3 win vs. Oak. (9/23)... Part of an offensive line group that was named a collective Offensive Player of the Week by Sports Illustrated’s Peter King for its performance in which it allowed zero sacks and zero quarterback hits against the NFL’s top-ranked sack defense vs. K.C. (11/17). 2012: Clark appeared in all 16 regular-season games for the second consecutive season, seeing action in 63 snaps on offense and 88 plays on special teams. 2011: Clark played all 16 regular-season games (6 starts) and both playoff contests for Denver, seeing time on special teams and as an extra blocking tight end on offense. 2010: Clark played in Denver’s final eight games after being assigned to the Broncos off waivers from Minnesota on Sept. 5... Played primarily on special teams and on Denver’s goal-line and short-yardage pack- ages... Made his NFL debut vs. K.C. (11/14), lining up as an eligible tackle on quarterback ’s 1-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. 2009: Clark spent the 2009 season on Minnesota’s practice squad. 2008: Clark, who entered the NFL as a college free agent with Tampa Bay on May 2, competed with the Buccaneers during training camp before being waived and spending his rookie season on Minnesota’s practice squad. COLLEGE: Clark played 48 games (39 starts) at the University of Southern Mississippi, opening every con- test during his final three seasons at left tackle (30 starts) and left guard (9 starts)... Earned All-Conference USA honors following his junior and senior seasons as the Golden Eagles posted more than 2,000 rushing yards in both campaigns... Named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team in 2004. PERSONAL: Clark received all-district distinction at offensive guard and played in the 2002 New Orleans High School All-Star Game following his senior season at McDonogh 35 High School in New Orleans... Won district and regional titles in shot put and discus as a prep senior... Chris Clark was born on Oct. 1, 1985, in New Orleans. DENVER BRONCOS

cLARK’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S 2008 Minnesota PRACTICE SQUAD 2009 Minnesota PRACTICE SQUAD 2010 Denver 8 0 2011 Denver 16 6 2012 Denver 16 0 2013 Denver 16 14 2014 Denver 13 7 CAREER TOTALS 69 27 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Miscellaneous tackles — 2011 (1), TOTAL (1). cLARK’s postSeason Record Year Club G S 2011 Denver 2 0 2012 Denver 1 0 2013 Denver 3 3 2014 Denver 1 1 CAREER TOTALS 7 4 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Miscellaneous tackles — 2013 (1), TOTAL (1).

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BRITTON COLQUITT 4 punter 6-3 • 205 • 7TH YR. • TENNESSEE BORN: March 20, 1985, in Knoxville, Tenn. HIGH SCHOOL: Bearden High School, Knoxville, Tenn. ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2009 NFL YEAR: 7th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 7th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 80/0 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 7/0 COLQUITT AT A GLANCE: • A seventh-year punter who has played 80 regular-season games and seven postseason contests for the Broncos and is the franchise career leader in gross (45.5) and net (39.0) punting average. • Averaged at least 44 yards per kick in each of his five full NFL seasons as one of just six punters to equal that mark every year since 2010. • Broke his own franchise record and ranked third in the NFL with a 42.1 net punting average in 2012 while finishing second in the league holding opponents to a 6.0-yard return average. • Established Broncos single-season records in both gross (47.4) and net (40.2) punting aver- age in 2011. • Became just the third player in NFL history to post a 50-yard gross average and a 43-yard net average during a single month (min. 20 att.) when he averaged 50.3 gross yards and 43.5 net yards per punt in October 2011. • Tied for the NFL lead with six games grossing 50 or more yards in 2010, while posting the 10th-highest gross punting average (44.6) in team annals. • Punted five times for 281 yards at Arizona (12/12/10) to mark the highest single-game average (56.2) for a road game in franchise history. • Completed brief stints on the Broncos’ active roster and Miami’s practice squad as a rookie in 2009. • Joined by Kansas City’s Dustin Colquitt as the first pair of brothers to punt in the NFL at the same time since 1941 (George and Wes McAfee). • Averaged 42.6 yards on 209 career punts at the University of Tennessee, where he was a two-time All-Southeastern Conference selection and also handled kickoff duties. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on April 27, 2009. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 4/27/09; Waived by Denver 9/1/09; Signed by Miami (practice squad) 12/22/09; Signed by Denver (active roster) 12/30/09.

2014: Colquitt played all 16 regular-season games, totaling 3,048 yards on 66 punts (44.2 avg. / 37.6 net)... Punted a season-high eight times for 378 yards (47.3 avg. / 42.8 net) with three punts inside the 20 at Sea. (9/21)... Booted a season-long 65-yard punt at Oak. (11/9). 2013: Colquitt played all 16 regular-season games and punted 65 times for 2,893 yards (44.5 gross / 38.8 net)... Recorded just three touchbacks to represent a personal best and tie for the sixth-fewest in the NFL... Punted in all three postseason games for the Broncos... Tied a career high by placing five punts inside the 20-yard line vs. Bal. (9/5)... Punted three times and placed two punts inside the 20, while only allowing one return for zero yards at K.C. (12/1)... Held for Matt Prater’s NFL-record 64-yard field goal vs. Ten. (12/8). 2012: Colquitt played all 16 games and ranked third in the NFL with a 42.1 net average to break his own team record from the previous season... Punted 67 times for 3,099 yards (46.3 avg.) with 27 placed inside the 20 and just four touchbacks... Allowed just 6.0 yards per return to rank second in the NFL... Launched a career-long 67-yard punt at Atl. (9/17)... Set postseason career highs with a 48.8 gross average and 44.4 net average with three of his five punts downed inside the 20 in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12).

COLQUITT’S FRANCHISE PUNTING RECORDS HIGHEST GROSS PUNTING AVG., BRONCOS HISTORY HIGHEST NET PUNTING AVG., BRONCOS HISTORY Player Year Gross Avg. Player Year Net Avg. 1. Britton Colquitt 2011 47.4 1. Britton Colquitt 2012 42.1 2. Tom Rouen 1998 46.9 2. Britton Colquitt 2011 40.2 3. Todd Sauerbrun 2007 46.8 3. Mike Horan 1990 38.9 4. Brett Kern 2009 46.7 4. Tom Rouen 1997 38.1 5. Tom Rouen 1999 46.5 5. Todd Sauerbrun 2005 38.0 DENVER BRONCOS

COLQUITT A HOUSEHOLD NFL NAME

The Colquitt family has produced four NFL punters, including Britton’s brother (Dustin), father (Craig) and uncle (Jimmy). Craig Colquitt won two Super Bowl rings as the Steelers’ punter and Jimmy Colquitt played two games for the Seahawks in 1985. All four Colquitts attended the University of Tennessee. Denver’s Britton Colquitt and Kansas City’s Dustin Colquitt are the first brothers to punt in the NFL at the same time since 1941 (George and Wes McAfee). COLQUITTS WHO PLAYED IN THE NFL Player Team (Years) GP No. Avg. LG In20 Net Craig Colquitt Pit. (1978-84); Ind. (1987) 97 431 41.3 74 112 34.8 Jimmy Colquitt Sea. (1985) 2 12 40.1 55 3 34.3 Dustin Colquitt K.C. (2005-Pres.) 158 815 44.8 81 316 39.4 Britton Colquitt Den. (2009-Pres.) 80 388 45.5 67 127 39.0 2011: Colquitt set franchise single-season records for gross (47.4) and net (40.2) average after punting 101 times for 4,783 yards with 33 kicks placed inside the 20-yard line... Averaged 51.5 yards on 36 punts from Denver’s own 25-yard line and in... Kicked in both of Denver’s postseason games, punting 11 times for 436 yards (39.6 gross / 37.1 net) with two punts inside the 20... Posted the second-highest single-game net punting average (51.0) on six punts vs. Cin. (9/18)... Averaged 50.3 gross yards and 43.5 net yards per punt in October to become just the third player in NFL history to post a 50-yard gross average and a 43-yard net average during a single month... Placed a career-high five punts inside the 20-yard line in Denver’s season finale vs. K.C. (1/1). 2010: Colquitt played all 16 games and ranked fifth in the AFC and 11th in the NFL with a 44.6-yard gross average... Punted 86 times for 3,838 yards (44.6 gross / 36.6 net) with 19 punts placed inside the 20-yard line... Tied for the NFL lead with six games recording a gross average of 50-plus yards... Registered a 56.2 gross average at Ari. (12/12) to mark the third-highest total in franchise history (highest on the road). 2009: Colquitt, who entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent on April 27, was waived by the club at the conclusion of training camp... Signed to Miami’s practice squad on Dec. 22 before Denver signed him to its active roster on Dec. 30... Declared inactive for the Broncos’ season finale vs. K.C. (1/3). COLLEGE: Colquitt played 43 career games at the University of Tennessee, punting 209 times for 8,897 yards (42.6 avg.) with 73 punts placed inside the 20-yard line while also handling kickoff duties... Only had one punt blocked at Tennessee... Earned All-Southeastern Conference honors twice... Played seven games as a senior in 2008, punting 42 times for 1,821 yards (43.4 avg.) with 13 punts placed inside the 20-yard line and a 71-yard long... Saw time in all 13 games for the Volunteers as a junior in 2007 and averaged 41.6 yards per punt (62-2,579) to earn second-team All-SEC honors... Ranked seventh in the nation and second in the SEC with a 44.9-yard punting average (46-2,066) as a sophomore in 2006 to earn consensus first-team All-SEC honors... Placed fourth in school history with his 44.9-yard punting average. PERSONAL: Colquitt received all-state honors as a junior and senior at Bearden High School in Knoxville, Tenn., where he kicked and punted... Also lettered in soccer in high school, helping Bearden to a No. 1 nation- al ranking and a state championship as a junior (25-0 record)... Father (Craig), brother (Dustin) and uncle (Jimmy) all punted for Tennessee... Craig Colquitt won two Super Bowl rings as the Steelers’ punter from 1978-84, Dustin Colquitt punts for the Chiefs and Jimmy Colquitt punted for the Seahawks in 1985... Britton Colquitt was born on March 20, 1985, in Knoxville, Tenn. COLQUITT’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. Net. TB In 20 LG Blk. 2009 Den./Mia. 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 — 0 2010 Denver 16 0 86 3,835 44.6 36.6 7 19 63 0 2011 Denver 16 0 101 4,783 47.4 40.2 7 33 66 0 2012 Denver 16 0 67 3,099 46.3 42.1 4 27 67 0 2013 Denver 16 0 65 2,893 44.5 38.8 3 23 60 1 2014 Denver 16 0 69 3,048 44.2 37.6 4 25 65 0 CAREER TOTALS 80 0 388 17,664 45.5 39.0 25 127 67 1 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2010 (1), 2012 (1), 2014 (1), TOTAL (3). Kickoffs — 2010 (1 for 69 yds., 69.0 avg.), TOTAL (1 for 69 yds., 69.0 avg.). COLQUITT’s POstSeason Record Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. Net. TB In 20 LG Blk. 2011 Denver 2 0 11 436 39.6 37.1 0 2 50 0 2012 Denver 1 0 5 244 48.8 44.4 0 3 59 0 2013 Denver 3 0 3 108 36.0 29.3 1 1 48 0 2014 Denver 1 0 6 244 40.7 39.5 0 1 48 0 CAREER TOTALS 7 0 25 1,032 41.3 38.2 1 7 59 0 COLQUITT’s Single-Game Highs (postseason in parentheses) Punts — 9, four times, last vs. Kansas City, 1/1/12 (7 at New England, 1/14/12). Gross punt average — 56.2 at Arizona, 12/12/10 (48.8 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Net punt average — 51.0 vs. Cincinnati, 9/18/11 (44.4 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Longest punt — 67 at Atlanta, 9/17/12 (59 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Punts inside the 20 — 5, twice, last vs. Baltimore, 9/5/13 (3 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). DENVER BRONCOS

BRITTON COLQUITT’s 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 DENVER puntING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. Net. TB In 20 LG Blk. Opp. Ret. Ret. Yds. Aug 14 at Seattle* P 4 157 39.3 34.8 0 1 44 0 3 18 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preason Totals 1/0 4 157 39.3 34.8 0 1 44 0 3 18 DENVER BRONCOS

OWEN DANIELS 81 Tight end 6-3 • 245 • 10TH YR. • WISCONSIN BORN: Nov. 9, 1982, in Naperville, Ill. HIGH SCHOOL: Naperville (Ill.) Central High School ACQUIRED: Unrestricted Free Agent (Baltimore), 2015 NFL YEAR: 10th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 115/109 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 6/6 DANIELS AT A GLANCE: • A 10th-year tight end and a two-time Pro Bowl selection TROPHY CASE who played 115 regular-season games (109 starts) and started six playoff contests during his first nine NFL Pro Bowls (2) ...... 2008, ‘12 seasons with Houston (2006-13) and Baltimore (2014). • Totaled 433 catches for 5,144 yards (11.9 avg.) with 33 touchdowns during his first nine seasons in the NFL and added 30 catches for 338 yards (11.3 avg.) with one touchdown in the postseason. • Enters 2015 with receptions in 103 consecutive regular-season games played, tying Jason Witten (Dal.) for the longest active streak among tight ends. • Played 15 games (13 starts) in his lone season with the Ravens in 2014 and finished third on the team with 48 receptions for 527 yards (11.0 avg.) with four touchdowns. • Ranks seventh in the league among tight ends with 36 receptions of 25-plus yards since his rookie season in 2006. • Departed Houston as the franchise’s second-all time leading pass catcher with 385 receptions and 4,617 receiving yards. • Played for Broncos Head Coach Gary Kubiak and Tight Ends Coach Brian Pariani during his entire nine-year NFL career with Houston and Baltimore. • Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent on March 11, 2015. • Selected by Houston in the fourth round (98th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Houston as a draft choice 7/12/06; Released by Houston 3/11/14; Signed by Baltimore as an unrestricted free agent 4/13/14; Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent 3/11/15.

2014: Daniels saw action in 15 games (13 starts) and finished third on the Ravens with 48 receptions for 527 yards (11.0 avg.) with four touchdowns... Helped Baltimore establish franchise single-season team records in yards (5,838) and points scored (409)... Started both postseason games and hauled in eight catches for 111 yards (3.9 avg.) with one touchdown... Delivered his fifth career multi-touchdown game vs. Pit. (9/11)... Scored his first career postseason touchdown in Baltimore’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game at N.E. (1/10). 2013: Daniels started the first five games of the season and totaled 24 receptions for 252 yards (10.5 avg.) with three touchdowns before being placed on injured reserve (knee) on Oct. 9... Posted his fourth career multi-touch- down game in the season opener at S.D. (9/9). 2012: Daniels played 15 games (14 starts) and earned his second Pro Bowl selection after ranking second on the Texans with 62 catches for 716 yards (11.5 avg.) with a career-high six touchdown receptions... Led the team with 18 receptions for 172 yards (9.6 avg.) in two postseason contests... Netted his 300th career reception in the season opener vs. Mia. (9/9)... Caught touchdowns in three consecutive contests (Games 3-5). 2011: Daniels started all 15 games played and led the Texans with 54 catches for 677 yards (12.5 avg.) with three touchdowns... Totaled four catches for 55 yards (13.8 avg.) in the first two postseason games of his career... Netted his fourth career 100-yard receiving game (7-100) at Cin. (12/11). 2010: Daniels appeared in 11 games (10 starts) and registered 38 receptions for 471 yards (12.4 avg.) with two touchdowns... Missed four games with a hamstring injury... Recorded five receptions for a season-high 91 yards (18.2 avg.) vs. Bal. (12/13)... Produced a season-best eight catches for 73 yards (9.1 avg.) with one touchdown at Den. (12/26). 2009: Daniels started the first eight games of the season for Houston and posted 40 receptions for 519 yards (13.0 avg.) with five touchdowns before being placed on injured reserve (knee) on Nov. 4... Caught seven passes for a season-high 123 yards (17.6 avg.) vs. S.F. (10/25) to represent the second-highest single-game total of his career... Produced his third career multi-touchdown game (7-78, 2 TDs) at Cin. (10/18). 2008: Daniels started all 16 games for the second time in his career and earned his first Pro Bowl selection after finishing second on the Texans with career highs in receptions (70) and receiving yards (862) to go along with two touchdown catches... Produced the first two 100-yard receiving games of his career as one of just four NFL DENVER BRONCOS tight ends to reach the century mark on multiple occasions... Set single-game career highs in receptions (11) and receiving yards (133) at Min. (11/2)... Produced his second career multi-touchdown game vs. Det. (10/19), finishing with six catches for 66 yards (11.0 avg.) with two touchdowns. 2007: Daniels started all 16 games for the first time in his career and finished second on the Texans with 63 receptions for 768 yards (12.2 avg.) with three touchdowns... Recorded a season-high seven catches for 82 yards (11.7 avg.) with one touchdown at Cle. (11/25). 2006: Selected by Houston in the fourth round (98th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft, Daniels played 14 games (12 starts) and earned NFL All-Rookie Team honors (PFWA) after leading the league’s first-year tight ends with 34 receptions for 352 yards (10.4 avg.) with five touchdowns... Recorded his first career reception as well as his first touchdown catch at Ind. (9/17)... Posted his first career multi-touchdown game at Ten. (10/29), finishing with nine receptions for 99 yards (10.0 avg.) with two scores... Missed the final two games of the season with a shoulder injury. COLLEGE: Daniels played 43 career games at the University of Wisconsin (36 at TE/WR) and caught 62 passes for 852 yards (13.7 avg.) with eight touchdowns... Earned All-Big Ten Conference honorable mention honors after totaling 25 receptions for 391 yards (15.6 avg.) with two touchdowns as a junior in 2004... Appeared in seven games on special teams and as a reserve quarterback as a redshirt freshman in 2002. PERSONAL: Daniels played quarterback at Naperville (Ill.) Central High School, where he led the school to an undefeated season and the IHSA Class 6A State Championship as a junior in 2009... Missed most of his senior campaign after suffering a knee injury early in the season... Competed as his basketball team’s starting center and also participated in track and field as a long jumper... Established the Owen Daniels’ Catching Dreams Foundation in 2010 to provide opportunities, support and resources to critically and chronically ill children and families throughout Greater Houston... Owen Daniels was born on Nov. 9, 1982, in Naperville, Ill. Daniels’ Regular Season Record RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2006 Houston 14 12 34 352 10.4 33t 5 5 5 0 0 0 30 2007 Houston 16 16 63 768 12.2 29 3 3 3 0 0 0 18 2008 Houston 16 16 70 862 12.3 35 2 2 2 0 0 0 12 2009 Houston 8 8 40 519 13.0 44 5 5 5 0 0 0 30 2010 Houston 11 10 38 471 12.4 31 2 2 2 0 0 0 12 2011 Houston 15 15 54 677 12.5 34 3 3 3 0 0 0 18 2012 Houston 15 14 62 716 11.5 39t 6 6 6 0 0 0 36 2013 Houston 5 5 24 252 10.5 28 3 3 3 0 0 0 18 2014 Baltimore 15 13 48 527 11.0 39 4 4 4 0 0 0 24 CAREER TOTALS 115 109 433 5,144 11.9 44 33 33 33 0 0 0 198 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2006 (2), TOTAL (2). Miscellaneous tackles — 2007 (1), 2008 (1), 2009 (1), 2010 (1), 2011 (1), 2012 (4), 2013 (1), 2014 (2), TOTAL (12). Fumble recoveries — 2007 (1), 2008 (1), TOTAL (2). Daniels’ posteason Record RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2011 Houston 2 2 4 55 13.8 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Houston 2 2 18 172 9.6 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Baltimore 2 2 8 111 13.9 23 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 CAREER TOTALS 6 6 30 338 11.3 24 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 Daniels’ Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Receptions — 11 at Minnesota, 11/2/08 (9, twice, last at New England, 1/13/13). Receiving yards — 133 at Minnesota, 11/2/08 (91 vs. Cincinnati, 1/5/13). Longest reception — 44 vs. Oakland, 10/4/09 (24 at New England, 1/13/13). Receiving touchdowns — 2, five times, last vs. Pittsburgh, 9/11/14 (1 at New England, 1/10/15). Daniels’ 100-Yard Receiving Games (4) *denotes win (Daniels’ teams are 2-2 when he records 100 or more yards receiving in a game.) Date Opponent No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 11/2/08 at Minnesota 11 133 12.1 21 0 12/21/08 at Oakland 7 111 15.9 35 0 10/25/09 vs. San Francisco* 7 123 17.6 42t 1 12/11/11 at Cincinnati* 7 100 14.3 27 0 Owen Daniels’ 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 DENVER RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* DNP Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona DENVER BRONCOS

TODD DAVIS 51 INSIDE Linebacker 6-1 • 230 • 2ND YR. • SACRAMENTO STATE BORN: May 17, 1992, in Palmdale, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: Paraclete High School, Lancaster, Calif. ACQUIRED: Waivers (New Orleans), 2014 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 9/2 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 1/0 DAVIS AT A GLANCE: • A second-year inside linebacker who saw action in a combined nine games (2 starts) as a rookie with the Saints and Broncos in 2014. • Totaled 17 tackles (9 solo), two passes defensed and five special-teams tackles—all with Denver—in six games (2 starts) with the club in 2014. • Played 45 games for Sacramento State University and finished his collegiate career with 351 tackles (157 solo), 9.5 sacks (68 yds.), three interceptions (35 yds.), six passes defensed and one blocked kick. • Left Sacramento State ranked second in school history with 351 tackles (157 solo). • Appeared in 12 games as a senior and tallied 131 tackles (54 solo), five sacks (36 yds.), two forced fumbles, two interceptions (34 yds.) and four passes defensed. • Assigned to the Broncos via waivers from New Orleans on Nov. 13, 2014. • Entered the NFL with New Orleans as a college free agent on June 23, 2014. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by New Orleans as a college free agent 6/23/14; Waived by New Orleans 8/30/14; Signed by New Orleans (practice squad) 9/1/14; Waived by New Orleans 9/4/14; Signed by New Orleans (practice squad) 9/18/14; Signed by New Orleans (active roster) 10/18/14; Waived by New Orleans 10/20/14; Signed by New Orleans (practice squad) 10/22/14; Signed by New Orleans (active roster) 10/29/14; Waived by New Orleans 11/12/14; Claimed off waivers by Denver 11/13/14.

2014: Davis, who entered the NFL with New Orleans as a college free agent on June 23, appeared in a combined in nine regular-season games (2 starts) for the Saints and Broncos... Played three games for the Saints and recorded three special-teams stops... Waived by New Orleans on Nov. 12 and claimed by Denver on Nov. 13... Saw action in six contests (2 starts) with the Broncos, totaling 17 tackles (9 solo), two passes defensed and two special-teams stops... Made his Broncos debut vs. Mia. (11/23), playing 15 special-teams snaps and tallying a special-teams tackle... Recorded his first career defensive tackle at S.D. (12/14) and finished the game with four total stops (1 solo)... Made his first career start at middle linebacker on Monday Night Football at Cin. (12/22) and finished with a career-high seven tackles (3 solo)... Led the team with six tackles (5 solo) and recorded his first pass defensed vs. Oak. (12/28). COLLEGE: Davis played 45 games at Sacramento State University and finished his collegiate career ranked sec- ond in school history with 351 tackles (157 solo) in addition to totaling 9.5 sacks (68 yds.), four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, three interceptions (35 yds.), six passes defensed and one blocked kick… Appeared in 12 games as a senior and tallied a team-leading 131 tackles (54 solo), five sacks (36 yds.), two forced fumbles, two interceptions (34 yds.), four passes defensed and one blocked kick... Named a first-team All-Big Sky Conference selection and second-team All-America by The Sports Network his senior year… Selected second-team All-Big Sky and the team’s defensive MVP as a junior. HIGH SCHOOL: Davis attended Paraclete High School in Lancaster, Calif., where he recorded 119 tackles and three sacks as a senior to earn first-team all-state honors. PERSONAL: Todd Davis was born on May 17, 1992, in Palmdale, Calif. DAVIS’ REGULAR SEASON Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2014 N.O./Den. 9 2 9 8 17 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 9 2 9 8 17 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2014 (5), TOTAL (5). DAVIS’ postSEASON Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2014 Denver 1 0 3 3 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 1 0 3 3 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

TODD DAVIS’ 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 DENVER TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* S 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/1 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 DENVER BRONCOS

LORENZO DOSS 38 Cornerback 5-11 • 187 • TULANE BORN: Nov. 9, 1991, in New Orleans HIGH SCHOOL: St. Augustine High School, New Orleans DRAFTED: Fifth Round (164th overall) COLLEGE GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 37/34 COLLEGE MAJOR: Public Relations DOSS AT A GLANCE: • A cornerback who started 34-of-37 games played in his three-year career at Tulane University, finishing with 126 tackles (94 solo), 15 interceptions, 35 passes defensed, one sack and two fumble recoveries. • Owns the second most career interceptions (15) in Green Wave history with his 271 intercep- tion return yards ranking first in school annals. • Earned second-team All-American Athletic Conference and All-La. honors in 2014 after starting all 12 games for Tulane and posting 48 tackles (36 solo), three interceptions and 12 passes defensed. • Named a second-team All-American and first-team All-Conference USA selection following his sophomore campaign in which he recorded 34 tackles (25 solo), seven interceptions and 16 passes defensed. • Selected to the C-USA All-Freshman Team and earned honorable mention All-Conference USA recognition in 2012 after leading his squad with five interceptions and tallying 44 tackles (33 solo). • Competed as a member of Tulane’s track and field program where he competed in the 100- meter dash as well as the 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relay teams. • Helped lead St. Augustine High School in New Orleans to a pair of state playoff appearances while earning Class 4A all-state honors as a senior. • Selected by the Broncos in the fifth round (164th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.

COLLEGE: Doss started 34-of-37 games played in his three-year career at Tulane University, finishing with 126 tackles (94 solo), 15 interceptions, 35 passes defensed, one sack and two fumble recoveries... Started all 12 games as a junior and earned second-team All-American Athletic Conference and All-Louisiana honors... Recorded 48 tackles (36 solo), three interceptions and 12 passes defensed... Named to the Chuck Bednarik Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Walter Camp Player of the Year Preseason Watch Lists... Claimed second-team All-America status (Sports Illustrated and Walter Camp Foundation) in addition to first-team All-Conference USA honors after leading the Green Wave with seven interceptions as a sophomore... Added 34 tackles (25 solo) and 16 passes defensed to go along with 185 interception return yards—including two touchdowns... Set a school freshman record with five interceptions. PERSONAL: Doss helped lead St. Augustine High School in New Orleans to a pair of state playoff appear- ances, including a district title as a senior... Named an honorable mention 4A all-state selection and a first- team All-District 10-4A pick as a senior after catching 15 passes for 330 yards (22.0 avg.)... Selected to represent Orleans Parish in the 2011 Lake Pontchartrain All-Star Classic... Lettered four years in baseball and twice in track and field...

ZAC DYSERT 2 Quarterback 6-3 • 221 • 2ND YR. • MIAMI (OHIO) BORN: Feb. 8, 1990, in Ada, Ohio HIGH SCHOOL: Ada (Ohio) High School ACQUIRED: Drafted #7 (234th overall), 2013 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 0/0 DYSERT AT A GLANCE: • A second-year player who suited up as the No. 3 quarterback with the Broncos as a rookie in 2013 before competing on the club’s practice squad in 2014. • Accounted for a school-record 12,678 yards of total offense (12,013 passing, 665 rushing) as a four-year starter at Miami (Ohio) University, breaking Ben Roethlisberger’s career mark and placing second in Mid-American Conference history. • Finished his tenure with the Red Hawks as the team’s first-ever three-time captain and complet- ed 1,066-of-1,672 passes (63.8%) for 12,013 yards with 73 touchdowns and 51 interceptions in addition to rushing for 665 net yards and 12 scores on the ground. • Topped the 300-yard passing mark in 19 career contests and threw at least five touchdown passes five times during his career. • Became the first NCAA FBS player to pass for 500 yards (516) and rush for 100 yards (108) in a single game with his performance at Akron (9/29/12). • Selected by the Broncos in the seventh round (234th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 5/13/13; Waived by Denver 8/30/14; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 8/31/14.

2014: Dysert spent the entire year completing on the Broncos’ practice squad. 2013: Selected by the Broncos in the seventh round (234th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft, Dysert suited up for every contest as the club’s No. 3 quarterback during his rookie season, but did not see any game action. COLLEGE: Dysert produced a school-record 12,678 yards of total offense (12,013 passing, 665 rushing) as a four-year starter at Miami (Ohio) University, breaking Ben Roethlisberger’s career mark and placing second in Mid-American Conference history... Finished his collegiate career as the Red Hawks’ first-ever three-time captain and completed 1,066-of-1,672 passes (63.8%) for 12,013 yards with 73 touchdowns and 51 interceptions in addition to rushing for 665 net yards and 12 scores on the ground... Surpassed 300 passing yards in 19 games and tossed at least five touchdown passes on five occasions... Ranked second in the Mid-American Conference with 312.3 yards of total offense per game to earn third-team all-league honors as a senior in 2012... Became the first NCAA FBS player to pass for 500 yards (516) and rush for 100 yards (108) in a single game with his performance at Akron (9/29/12). PERSONAL: Dysert received the Ohio Coaches Association Art Teynor Award as Ohio’s All-Division Player of the Year following his senior season at Ada (Ohio) High School... Finished his prep career with 11,174 passing yards to rank second in Ohio history and added 100 scores through the air... Passed for 3,714 yards and 35 touchdowns as a senior despite missing three-and-a-half games with a broken thumb (still played wide receiver and linebacker in those contests)... Dysert’s father, Greg, played college basketball at Eastern Baptist... Majored in physical education at Miami... Zac Dysert was born on Feb. 8, 1990, in Ada, Ohio, the town where the Wilson football factory makes all of the NFL’s footballs. dysert’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S 2013 Denver 0 0 2014 Denver PRACTICE SQUAD CAREER TOTALS 0 0 dysert’s postSeason Record Year Club G S 2013 Denver 0 0 2014 Denver PRACTICE SQUAD CAREER TOTALS 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

zac dysert’s 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 Denver PASSING RUSHING Opponent P/S Att. Comp. Yds. Pct. TD INT LG S/Yds. Rtg. Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD at Sea. (8/14)* P 2 5 14 40.0 0 0 7 0/0 47.9 0 0 — — 0 at Hou. (8/22) vs. S.F. (8/29) vs. Ariz. (9/3) Preseason Totals 1/0 2 5 14 40.0 0 0 7 0/0 47.9 0 0 — — 0 DENVER BRONCOS

SIONE FUA 69 NOSE tackle 6-1 • 310 • 5TH YR. • STANFORD BORN: June 15, 1988, in Encino, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: Crespi Carmelite High School, Encino, Calif. ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2013 NFL YEAR: 5th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 40/12 FUA AT A GLANCE: • A fifth-year nose tackle who appeared in 40 games (12 starts) with Carolina (2011-13), Denver (2013) and Cleveland (2014) during his first four NFL seasons. • Competed in 11 games for the Browns in 2014 after spending training camp with the Broncos, finishing the year with 12 tackles (6 solo). • Played five games in 2013, participating in three contests for Carolina before playing two games for Denver after joining the club on Nov. 27. • Saw action in a career-high 13 games (1 start) for the Panthers in 2012 and recorded 17 defensive stops to go along with one forced fumble. • Started 11 games as a rookie for Carolina before a hamstring injury ended his season. • Totaled 80 career tackles, including 16 for a loss, with nine sacks in 50 games (31 starts) at Stanford University. • Earned second-team All-Pacific-10 Conference honors as a senior team captain for the Cardinal. • Joined the Broncos as a free agent on Aug. 6, 2015. • Selected by Carolina in the third round (97th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Carolina as a draft choice 7/29/11; Waived by Carolina 8/31/13; Signed by Carolina 9/11/13; Waived by Carolina 11/12/13; Signed by Denver 11/27/13; Released by Denver 8/30/14; Signed by Cleveland 10/14/14; Signed by Denver 8/6/14.

2014: Fua saw action in 11 games for Cleveland after competing with the Broncos in all four preseason games and training camp... Posted 12 tackles (6 solo) on the season after joining the Browns before the start of Week 7. 2013: Fua appeared in a combined five games with Carolina and Denver and totaled one defensive stop... Waived by Carolina after the preseason before being signed back by the club on Sept. 11... Saw action in three games, was inactive for four contests and did not play in another for the Panthers before being waived on Nov. 12... Signed by the Broncos on Nov. 27 and played two games for the club, making one tackle... Inactive in Denver’s final two regular-season games and all three playoff contests. 2012: Fua played a career-high 13 games (1 start) with Carolina, totaling 17 tackles (8 solo) and one forced fumble. 2011: Selected by Carolina in the third round (97th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft, Fua started 11 games as a rookie and totaled 15 tackles (11 solo) before suffering a season-ending hamstring injury... Made a career-best six tackles vs. N.O. (10/9). COLLEGE: Fua totaled 80 tackles, nine sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and two pass breakups in 50 career games (31 starts) at Stanford University... Earned second-team all-conference honors as a senior captain in 2010 after tying for third on the team with 4.5 sacks... Named an honorable mention All-Pac-10 Conference selection as a junior. PERSONAL: Fua attended Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino, Calif.... Full name is pronounced see-OH-nay FOO-ah... Sione Fua was born on June 15, 1988 in Encino, Calif. fua’s REGULAR SEASON Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Carolina 11 11 11 4 15 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Carolina 13 1 8 9 17 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Car./Den. 5 0 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Cleveland 11 0 6 6 12 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 40 12 25 20 45 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Returned a kickoff 9 yards vs. Tampa Bay (11/18/12). fua’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 6 vs. New Orleans, 10/9/11 (none). Forced fumbles — 1 at Philadelphia 11/26/12 (none). DENVER BRONCOS

Sione fua’s 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 DENVER TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

JOSH FURMAN 41 SAFETY 6-1 • 210 • OKLAHOMA STATE BORN: Nov. 1, 1991, in Annapolis, Md. HIGH SCHOOL: Old Mill High School, Millersville, Md. DRAFTED: Seventh Round (252nd overall) COLLEGE GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 45/15 COLLEGE MAJOR: General Studies FURMAN AT A GLANCE: • A safety who played 45 games (15 starts) at Oklahoma State University and the University of Michigan, racking up 93 tackles (68 solo), seven sacks (42 yds.), one interception (35 yds.) and six passes defensed during his career. • Began his career at Michigan, where he played 32 games (3 starts) during his four years in Ann Arbor and totaled 29 tackles (18 solo) and one blocked punt. • Started 12-of-13 games at linebacker in his lone season at Oklahoma State in 2014, producing 64 tackles (50 solo), seven sacks (42 yds.), one interception (35 yds.) and five passes defensed. • Ranked second on the Cowboys with seven sacks and also added 14 tackles for a loss in 2014. • Led Old Mill High School in Millersville, Md., to a state championship in 2009 as a running back and defensive back, posting 60 tackles, nine tackles for a loss, three sacks, three forced fumbles, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries. • Selected by the Broncos in the seventh round (252nd overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.

2015: Furman recorded two solo tackles and one sack at Sea. (8/14) in the preseason opener. COLLEGE: Furman played 45 games (15 starts) at Oklahoma State University and the University of Michigan, racking up 93 tackles (68 solo), seven sacks (42 yds.), one interception (35 yds.) and six passes defensed during his career.. Transitioned from safety to linebacker after joining OSU as a graduate transfer from the Michigan and started 12-of-13 games for the school... Ended the season with 64 tackles (50 solo), seven sacks (42 yds.), one interception (35 yds.) and five passes defensed... Recorded multiple tackles in every game... Collected his first career interception vs. Kansas (11/9) and returned it 35 yards... Played eight games (3 starts) during his redshirt junior season at Michigan, posting 11 tackles (8 solo) and one pass defensed. PERSONAL: Furman led Old Mill High School in Millersville, Md., to a state championship in 2009 as a running back and defensive back, posting 60 tackles, nine tackles for a loss, three sacks, three forced fumbles, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries.... Carried the ball 239 times for 2,285 yards (9.6 avg.) and scored 31 touchdowns in 11 games as a senior... Named the Baltimore Sun Co-Offensive Player of the Year following his senior season... Awarded the Rhodes Trophy as the Anne Arundel County Player of the Year in 2009... Recorded 87 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, eight sacks, six forced fumbles and two blocked punts as a junior... Graduated with a degree in general studies from Michigan... His father, Tyrone, played football at Maryland ... Joshua Furman was born Nov. 1, 1991, in Millersville, Md. FURMAN’S collegiate Record — OK. STATE/MICHIGAN Year School G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2010 Michigan REDSHIRTED 2011 Michigan 12 0 5 5 10 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Michigan 12 0 5 3 8 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Michigan 8 3 8 3 11 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Oklahoma St. 13 12 50 14 64 7-42 1-35 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 45 15 68 25 93 7-42 1-35 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 josh furman’s 2015 PRESEASOn Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 Denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* P 2 0 2 1-0 0-0 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 2 0 2 1-0 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

MAX GARCIA 73 Center/Guard 6-4 • 310 • FLORIDA BORN: Nov. 9, 1991, in Norcross, Ga. HIGH SCHOOL: Norcross (Ga.) High School DRAFTED: Fourth Round (133rd overall) COLLEGE GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 39/37 COLLEGE MAJOR: Family, Youth and Community Sciences GARCIA AT A GLANCE: • A versatile offensive lineman who started 37-of-39 games played at the University of Florida and the University of Maryland, earning starts at left tackle, left guard and center. • Earned second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors after starting all 13 games at center his redshirt senior season for the Gators and grading out to more than 97 percent in his 757 snaps played. • Voted one of Florida’s captains as well as Offensive co-MVP by his teammates in 2014 and was named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week on two occasions. • Started all 12 games in his first year in action with the Gators at left guard and left tackle after sitting out the 2012 season due to NCAA transfer rules. • Opened all 12 games at left tackle for the Terrapins during his sophomore campaign in 2011. • Named an honorable mention Class 5A All-Georgia selection his senior year at Norcross (Ga.) High School in addition to competing in the shot put and discus track events. • Selected by the Broncos in the fourth round (133rd overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.

2015: Garcia started at left guard in the preseason opener at Sea. (8/14). COLLEGE: Garcia started 37-of-39 games played at the University of Florida and the University of Maryland, earning starts at left tackle, left guard and center... Voted second-team All-Southeastern Conference as a senior at Florida after starting all 13 games at center for the Gators following an offseason transition from left tackle and left guard... Graded out to more than 97 percent in his 757 snaps played... Was on the Rimington Trophy (nation’s top center) watch list... Named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week on two occasions... Started all 12 games and saw action at both left tackle and left guard in his first year competing with the Gators... Anchored the offensive line after being the only starter to not miss time due to injury... Redshirted in 2012 due to NCAA transfer rules... Sstarted all 12 games for the University of Maryland at left tackle in 2011.. PERSONAL: Garcia was named honorable mention Class 5A All-Georgia his senior year at Norcross (Ga.) High School... Competed in the shot put and discuss track events... Traveled to Australia in the summer of 2009 to compete in World Track meet... Majored in Family, Youth and Community Sciences at Florida... Played in the 2015 Senior Bowl and Medal of Honor Bowl following his collegiate career... Max Garcia was born on Nov. 9, 1991, in Norcross, Ga. GARCIA’S collegiate Record — maryland/Florida Year School G S 2010 Maryland 2 0 2011 Maryland 12 12 2012 Florida REDSHIRTED 2013 Florida 12 12 2014 Florida 13 13 CAREER TOTALS 41 37

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BEN GARLAND 63 offensive guard 6-5 • 308 • 2ND YR. • AIR FORCE BORN: April 6, 1988, in Grand Junction, Colo. HIGH SCHOOL: Central High School, Grand Junction, Colo. ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2010 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 8/0 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 1/0 GARLAND AT A GLANCE: • A second-year offensive guard who saw action on offense and special teams in eight games for the Broncos in 2014. • Competed on Denver’s practice squad from 2012-13 after switching from defensive tackle to offensive guard. • Spent the 2010 preseason with the Broncos before fulfilling his obligations to the United States Air Force from 2010-11. • Serves in the Colorado Air National Guard as a public affairs officer and holds the rank of captain. • Named the Broncos’ 2014 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year for his leadership on the field and in the community. • Joined the Broncos as a college free agent on April 30, 2010. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by the Broncos as a college free agent 4/30/10; Placed on reserve/military 9/4/10; Waived by Denver 8/31/12; Signed by Broncos (practice squad) 9/1/12; Waived by Denver 8/31/13; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 9/1/13.

2014: Garland, who made the 53-man roster out of training camp, played eight regular-season games and one postseason contest for Denver... Saw action in 47 offensive plays in addition to participating in 81 special-teams snaps... Made his Broncos debut at Oak. (11/9), seeing 16 snaps (five on offense and 11 on special teams). 2013: Garland made the switch to the offensive line from defensive line... Saw action in three preseason games and spent the 2013 season competing on Denver’s practice squad. 2012: Garland saw action as a defensive lineman in all four preseason games and competed on Denver’s practice squad for the duration of the season. 2010: Garland, who entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent on April 30, appeared in all four preseason games before being placed on Denver’s reserve/military list to fulfill his obligations to the United States Air Force. COLLEGE: Garland totaled 115 tackles (52 solo), 11.5 sacks (66 yds.), three forced fumbles and two blocked kicks in 39 career games (34 starts) for the U.S. Air Force Academy... Opened all 13 contests as a senior and totaled 45 tackles (21 solo) and 4.5 sacks (30 yds.) to earn second-team All-Mountain West Conference honors from the league coaches... Started all 13 games at nose guard as a junior and placed fourth on Air Force with 7.5 tackles for a loss (28 yds.) while adding 39 total stops and four sacks... Played all 13 games (8 starts) as a sophomore and finished second among the team’s defensive linemen with 31 tackles (15 solo)... Played four games as a true freshman for the Falcons. PERSONAL: Garland earned first-team all-state honors in football as a senior at Central High School in Grand Junction, Colo., and played one year of basketball at the school... Sworn into the Colorado Air National Guard on May 31, 2012, where he currently works as a public affairs officer and holds the rank of captain... Served as an element leader in Cadet Squadron 27 at Air Force and majored in systems engineering... Co-founded and serves as the Executive Directory of the SoDE Solution, which works to create sustainable and changing economic situations to end sex trafficking... Named the Broncos’ 2014 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year for outstanding leadership both on the field and in the community... Participated in multiple Hometown Huddle events, the Broncos’ annual Play 60 event for the 16 branches of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver... Ben Garland was born on April 6, 1988, in Grand Junction, Colo. Garland’S Regular Season Record Year Club G S 2014 Denver 8 0 CAREER TOTALS 8 0 DENVER BRONCOS

Garland’S postseason Record Year Club G S 2014 Denver 1 0 CAREER TOTALS 1 0 DENVER BRONCOS

GINO GRADKOWSKI 77 CEnter 6-3 • 300 • 4TH YR. • DELAWARE BORN: Nov. 5, 1988, in Pittsburgh HIGH SCHOOL: Seton-La Salle High School, Pittsburgh ACQUIRED: Trade (Baltimore), 2015 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 40/16 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 6/0 GRADKOWSKI AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year center who appeared in 40 regular-season games (16 starts) and six postseason contests in his first three NFL seasons with Baltimore. • Opened all 16 games for the Ravens in his second NFL season in 2013, participating in all 1,136 offensive snaps for the team. • Started 37 games at left guard, right and center during his three seasons at the University of Delaware, earning back-to-back first-team All-Colonial Athletic Association honors (2010-11). • Named an FCS All-American by the Associated Press and the Coaches Association following his senior campaign for the Blue Hens. • Joined the Broncos on April 1, 2015, in a trade with Baltimore that brought Gradkowski and the Ravens’ fifth-round draft choice in 2016 to Denver in exchange for the Broncos’ fourth- round draft choice in 2016. • Selected by the Ravens in the fourth round (98th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Baltimore as a draft choice 5/10/12; Traded to Denver 4/1/15.

2014: Gradkowski played eight regular-season games and two postseason contests for the Ravens, seeing time on both offense and special teams... Saw action in the first seven games of the season before being inactive for Games 8-15. 2013: Gradkowski started all 16 games at center for Baltimore in his second NFL season, allowing only 2.5 sacks on the season, according to STATS Inc.... Made his first career start at Den. (9/5). 2012: Selected by Baltimore in the fourth round (98th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft, Gradkowski appeared in all 16 regular-season games and four postseason contests in his rookie campaign... Made his NFL debut vs. Cin. (9/10)... Contributed on special teams in all four postseason games, including the Ravens’ victory in Super Bowl XLVII vs. S.F. (2/3). COLLEGE: Gradkowski started 37 games at left guard, right and center over three seasons at the University of Delaware after beginning his career at West Virginia University... Became the second Blue Hen to be named first-team All-Colonial Athletic Association in back-to-back years (2010-11)... Named an FCS All-American by the Associated Press and the American Football Coaches Association following his senior campaign in 2011.... Led Delaware to a 12-3 record in 2010 and an appearance in the FCS National Championship Game. PERSONAL: Gradkowski prepped at Seton-La Salle High School in Pittsburgh... Played as a two-way lineman in football and as a center in basketball... Earned all-state honors following his junior and senior seasons and was twice named all-conference and all-district... His brother, Bruce, is a NFL quarterback with the Pittsburgh Steelers who is entering his 10th NFL season... Majored in history at Delaware... Works extensively with the Special Olympics community... Helped open the Special Olympics Colorado Summer Games in 2015... Gino Gradkowski was born on Nov. 5, 1988, in Pittsburgh. GRADKOWSKI’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S 2012 Baltimore 16 0 2013 Baltimore 16 16 2014 Baltimore 8 0 CAREER TOTALS 40 16 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Miscellaneous tackles — 2013 (3), TOTAL (3). Miscellaneous fumble recoveries — 2013 (1), TOTAL (1). GRADKOWSKI’s postSeason Record Year Club G S 2012 Baltimore 4 0 2014 Baltimore 2 0 CAREER TOTALS 6 0 DENVER BRONCOS

VIRGIL GREEN 85 tight end 6-5 • 255 • 5TH YR. • NEVADA BORN: Aug. 3, 1988, in Tulare, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: Tulare (Calif.) Union High School ACQUIRED: Draft #7a (204th overall), 2011 NFL YEAR: 5th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 5th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 56/17 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 7/2 GREEN AT A GLANCE: • A fifth-year tight end who played 56 regular-season games (17 starts) and seven playoff contests (2 starts) during his first four NFL seasons with the Broncos. • Started a career-high nine games for Denver in 2014, including the final six contests of the season in which the Broncos ranked sixth in the NFL in rushing (147.7 ypg). • Chosen as a Denver Broncos Community Champion Award winner in 2014. • Appeared in every game for the first time in his career in 2013 and recorded nine receptions for 45 yards (5.0 avg.). • Saw action in 176 snaps on offense in 2012, catching five passes for 63 yards (12.6 avg.), while participating in an additional 202 plays on special teams. • Played 15 regular-season games (3 starts) and both playoff contests (1 start) for the Broncos as a rookie in 2011. • Contributed mostly as a blocking tight end for Denver’s league-leading rushing offense (164.5 ypg.) in 2011 in addition to catching three passes for 24 yards (8.0 avg.) and totaling three tackles as a mainstay on special teams. • Played 50 career games (34 starts) for the University of Nevada and helped the Wolf Pack average 500.2 yards per game during his four-year career (2007-10) to rank third in the nation in that period. • Secured first-team All-Western Athletic Conference honors following his senior campaign at Nevada in which he totaled a career-high 35 receptions for 515 yards (14.7 avg.) with five touchdowns. • Selected by the Broncos in the seventh round (204th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 7/28/11.

2015: Green led the team in receiving with five catches for 45 yds. (9.0 avg.) with one touchdown in the preseason opener at Sea. (8/14). 2014: Green played 13 regular-season games (9 starts), totaling 74 receiving yards on six catches (12.3 avg.) with one touchdown... Added a career-high five special-teams tackles... Opened the final six games of the season as Denver ranked sixth in the NFL in rushing (147.7. ypg) during that stretch... Missed Games 8-10 due to a calf injury... Caught three passes for 46 yards (15.3 avg.)—both career-highs—and hauled in his first career touchdown vs. Oak. (12/28). 2013: Green played all 16 regular-season games (3 starts) for the first time in his career and caught a personal-best nine passes for 45 yards (5.0 avg.)... Finished with three special-teams stops... Appeared in all three playoff games, carrying the ball once for six yards. 2012: Green played 12 regular-season games (2 starts) for the Broncos, setting career highs with five catch- es for 63 yards (12.6 avg.)... Caught a career-best three passes for 44 yards, including a long of 28 yards, vs. N.O. (10/28)... Recovered an onside kick late in the fourth quarter vs. S.D. (11/18). 2011: Selected by Denver in the seventh round (204th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft, Green played 15 regular-season games (3 starts) and contributed three catches for 24 yards (8.0 avg.) in addition to blocking for the league’s No. 1 rushing attack (164.5 ypg.)... Logged the fourth-most plays on special teams for the Broncos and totaled three tackles on those units... Played in both of Denver’s postseason contests, including a start in the Broncos AFC Divisional Playoff Game at N.E. (1/14). COLLEGE: Green played 50 career games (34 starts) at the University of Nevada and totaled 72 receptions for 939 yards (13.0 avg.) with 11 touchdowns while helping the Wolf Pack rank fifth in the nation with 500.2 total yards per game from 2007-10... Recorded a personal-best 35 catches for 515 yards (14.7 avg.) with five touchdowns in his senior campaign to earn first-team All-Mountain West Conference honors... Named the Nevada Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year as a junior in 2009 in addition to being selected to the All-WAC second team. PERSONAL: Green totaled 61 receptions for 1,014 yards (16.6 avg.) with 12 touchdowns during his career at Tulare Union (Calif.) High School, where he earned first-team All-East Yosemite League honors following his senior season... Lettered four years in basketball and another in track and field... Majored in general studies DENVER BRONCOS at Nevada... Named a 2014 Denver Broncos Community Champion Award winner for his contributions off the field... Works with the Mile High United Way to support successful learning for children in schools... Participated in multiple Hometown Huddle events, the Broncos’ annual Play 60 event for the 16 branches of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver... Virgil Leo Green was born on Aug. 3, 1988, in Tulare, Calif. green’S Regular Season Record RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2011 Denver 15 3 3 24 8.0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 12 2 5 63 12.6 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 16 3 9 45 5.0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 13 9 6 74 12.3 38 1 1 0 1 0 0 6 CAREER TOTALS 56 17 23 206 9.0 38 1 1 0 1 0 0 6 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2011 (3), 2012 (1), 2013 (3), 2014 (5), TOTAL (12). Miscellaneous tackles — 2011 (1), TOTAL (1). Rushing — 2014 (2 for 3 yds.), TOTAL (2 for 3 yds.). green’S POstSeason Record RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2011 Denver 2 1 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 1 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 3 0 1 3 3.0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 1 1 1 4 4.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 7 2 2 7 3.5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: One rush for 6 yds. vs. New England, 1/19/14. green’S Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Receptions — 3, twice, last vs. Oakland, 12/28/14 (1, twice, last vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Receiving yards — 46 vs. Oakland, 12/28/14 (4 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Longest reception — 38 vs. Oakland, 12/28/14 (4 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Receiving touchdowns — 1 vs. Oakland, 12/28/14 (none). virgil green’S 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* S 5 45 9.0 17 1 0 6 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/1 5 45 9.0 17 1 0 6 DENVER BRONCOS

CHRIS HARRIS JR. 25 cornerback 5-10 • 199 • 5TH YR. • KANSAS BORN: June 18, 1989, in Bixby, Okla. HIGH SCHOOL: Bixby (Okla.) High School ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2011 NFL YEAR: 5th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 5th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 63/47 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 5/4 HARRIS JR. AT A GLANCE: • A fifth-year cornerback who played 63 regular-season games (47 starts) in his first four NFL campaigns with 25’S TROPHY CASE Denver, totaling 10 interceptions (212 yds.) and 46 passes defensed during that span. Pro Bowls (1) ...... 2014 • Earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2014 to become just the sixth undrafted cornerback in NFL history to accomplish that feat with his original team. • Voted by his teammates as the recipient of the 2014 after coming back from a torn ACL in 2013 to start every game and ranking first in opponent quarterback rating (47.8) when targeted, according to Pro Football Focus. • Posted his third consecutive season with at least three interceptions in 2014, becoming one of just five NFL players to reach that mark in every year since 2012. • Recognized as the recipient of the Darrent Williams Good Guy Award in 2013 given annually to the Bronco who best exemplifies Williams’ enthusiasm, cooperation and honesty while dealing with members of the press. • Emerged as a regular starter for the Broncos in 2012, opening the final 12 games of the reg- ular season and allowing the fifth-fewest receiving yards (400) and tying for the eighth-fewest completions allowed (35) in the NFL among players targeted at least 60 times. • Represented one of just two defensive backs in the league in 2012 to record multiple intercep- tions (3) and sacks (2.5), while returning two of his picks for touchdowns to tie the franchise single-season record. • Recorded the longest interception return for a touchdown in Broncos history with his 98-yard pick-six at Baltimore (12/16/12). • Posted his first career multiple-interception game and his first career touchdown on a 46-yard interception return to seal Denver’s win at San Diego (10/15/12). • Played all 16 regular-season games (4 starts) and two playoff contests (1 start) as a rookie in 2011 after becoming the 13th college free agent since 1997 to make Denver’s active roster out of training camp. • Named to the 2011 NFL All-Rookie Team by the PFW/PFWA and Football Outsiders after rank- ing first among NFL rookie defensive backs (fourth on the Broncos) with 65 tackles (56 solo) to go along with one interception (15 yds.), six passes defensed and six special-teams stops. • Played 50 games (41 starts) for the University of Kansas and finished his career ranked third among defensive backs with 290 tackles (197 solo) in addition to four sacks (21 yds.) and three interceptions (11 yds.). • Saw time at safety and cornerback as a senior captain for the Jayhawks, earning KU Defensive Back of the Year honors. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on July 27, 2011. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 7/27/11.

2014: Harris Jr. started all 16 regular-season games for the first time in his career, earning his first Pro Bowl selection just months after having ACL surgery... Became just the sixth undrafted cornerback in pro football history to make a Pro Bowl with his original team... Selected as the Broncos’ 2014 Ed Block Courage Award winner for his commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage... Totaled 55 tackles (51 solo), three interceptions (52 yds.), a team-high 17 passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery... Ranked first among all cornerbacks for opponent quarterback rating (47.8) and did not allow a single touch- down according to Pro Football Focus.... Posted a career-high four passes defensed vs. Ari. (10/5)... Recorded DENVER BRONCOS

HARRIS JR. GOES FROM UNDRAFTED TO PRO BOWLER UNDRAFTED CORNERBACKS TO MAKE A PRO BOWL WITH THEIR ORIGINAL TEAM, NFL HISTORY Player Team Rookie Yr. First Pro Bowl Cornell Green Dallas 1962 1971* Emmitt Thomas Kansas City 1966 1971* Robert James Buffalo 1969 1972 Rolland Lawrence Atlanta 1973 1977 Everson Walls Dallas 1981 1981 Chris Harris Jr. Denver 2011 2014 *Named an AFL All-Star before being selected to the Pro Bowl his first career fumble recovery at Oak. (11/9) and his first career forced fumble vs. Mia. (11/23). 2013: Harris Jr. played all 16 regular-season games (15 starts) and matched his career high with 65 tack- les to rank second among Broncos defensive backs... Tied for the team lead with three interceptions and set a new career mark with 14 pass breakups... Saw action in one playoff game for the Broncos before a season-ending knee injury... Became the first Bronco since Champ Bailey in 2009 to record interceptions in back-to-back games when he picked off a pass from Eli Manning in the fourth quarter at NYG (9/15)... Led the team with a career-best 11 tackles vs. Jac. (10/13)... Tied for the team lead with six tackles and added a career-best three pass breakups at K.C. (12/1)... Suffered a torn ACL in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. S.D. (1/12) and was placed on injured reserve on Jan. 14. 2012: Harris Jr. played 15 games (12 starts) in the regular season and tied for the team lead with three interceptions—two of them returned for touchdowns—and nine passes defensed... Added 61 tackles (51 solo) and 2.5 sacks (17.5 yds.) as one of just two defensive backs in the NFL to post multiple interceptions and sacks... Ranked fifth in the NFL in receiving yards allowed (400) and tied for the eighth-fewest comple- tions (35) allowed among players with at least 60 defensive targets... Finished fifth in the league with his 144 interception return yards to represent the fourth-highest single-season total in franchise history... Missed Denver’s Week 2 contest at Atl. (9/17) with an ankle injury... Recorded his first career multiple-interception game and his first career touchdown on a 46-yard interception return to cap Denver’s 24-point comeback at S.D. (10/15)... Sacked Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and led the Broncos with seven tackles while seeing time at outside cornerback, nickel corner, and safety at Car. (11/11)... Intercepted Ravens quarterback and returned it a franchise-record 98 yards for a touchdown at Bal. (12/16)... Tied a franchise postseason record with four pass breakups in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). 2011: Harris Jr., who entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on July 27, played all 16 reg- ular-season games (4 starts) as a rookie and finished fifth on the club (first among NFL rookie defensive backs) with 65 tackles (56 solo) to go along with one interception (15 yds.) and six passes defensed... Ranked fifth on the Broncos with six special-teams stops... Played in both of Denver’s postseason contests, including a start in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at N.E. (1/14), and tied for third on the team with 13 tackles (7 solo)... Named to the 2011 NFL All-Rookie Team by the PFW/PFWA and Football Outsiders. COLLEGE: Harris Jr. finished his career at the University of Kansas ranked third among defensive backs with 290 tackles (197 solo) and added four sacks (21 yds.) and three interceptions (11 yds.) for the Jayhawks... Played 50 career games (41 starts), seeing time at cornerback and safety... Named KU Defensive Back of the Year as a senior and was selected as the co-recipient of Kansas’ Don Fambrough Award for unselfishness follow- ing his junior campaign... Opened 10 games as a true freshman for Kansas in 2007 and was tabbed as the Big 12 Conference Newcomer of the Year in addition to receiving honorable mention Freshman All-America recognition. PERSONAL: Harris Jr. attended Bixby (Okla.) High School, where he was an all-state defensive back and was named district player of the year as a senior in 2006... Lettered in basketball and track and was a member of the academic state champion teams during his final two prep seasons... Majored in social psychology at Kansas... Started the Chris Harris Jr. Foundation to support “underdogs”—individuals, particularly children, who are at a disadvantage because of circumstances beyond their control... Holds a free Underdog Football Skills Academy in Denver as well as his hometown of Tulsa, Okla.... Volunteers with his wife Leah in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program... Selected as the Broncos’ 2014 Ed Block Courage Award winner for his com- mitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage... Named the 2013 winner of the Darrent Williams Good Guy Award, an award given for accountability and accessibility in the day-to-day workings of the season presented by the Denver chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America... Chris Harris Jr. was born on June 18, 1989, in Bixby, Okla. harris Jr.’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Denver 16 4 56 9 65 0-0 1-15 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 15 12 51 10 61 2.5-17.5 3-144 9 0 0 2 0 0 12 2013 Denver 16 15 58 7 65 0-0 3-1 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 16 16 51 4 55 1-2 3-52 17 1 1 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 63 47 216 30 246 3.5-19.5 10-212 46 1 1 2 0 0 12 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2011 (6), TOTAL (6). Special-teams fumble recoveries — 2011 (1), 2012 (1), TOTAL (2). 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HARRIS JR.’S 98-YARD INTERCEPTION RETURN SETS FRANCHISE RECORD LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURNS, BRONCOS HISTORY Player Opp. (Date) Ret. 1. Chris Harris at Bal. (12/16/12) 98t 2. Randy Gradishar at Cle. (10/5/80) 93t 3. Darrent Williams at Oak. (11/13/05) 80t Ray Crockett at Oak. (9/20/98) 80t 5. Jimmy Spencer vs. Sea. (12/10/00) 79t

HARRIS JR. BREAKS OUT IN 2014 LOWEST OPPONENT QB RATING, NFL, 2014 (SOURCE: PRO FOOTBALL FOCUS) Player Rec. Yds. Rtg. 1. Chris Harris Jr., Den. 46 356 47.8 2. Richard Sherman, Sea. 31 422 48.4 3. Aqib Talib, Den. 55 578 72.2 4. Darrelle Revis, N.E. 41 557 72.6 5. Desmond Trufant, Atl. 54 649 74.0

harris Jr.’s POSTSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Denver 2 1 7 6 13 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 1 1 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 1 1 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 1 1 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 5 4 15 6 21 0-0 0-0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 harris Jr.’S single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 11 vs. Jacksonville, 10/13/13 (8 at New England, 1/14/12). Interceptions — 2 at San Diego, 10/15/12 (none). Interception return yards — 98 at Baltimore, 12/16/12 (none). Passes defensed — 4 vs. Arizona, 10/5/14 (4 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Sacks — 1, three times, last vs. Buffalo, 12/7/14 (none). Sack yards — 11 vs. Oakland, 9/30/12 (none). Forced fumbles — 1 vs. Miami, 11/23/14 (none). Fumble recoveries — 1 at Oakland, 11/9/14 (none). chris harris Jr.’s 2015 PRESEASON-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 DENVER TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* P DNP Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals DENVER BRONCOS

JEFF HEUERMAN 82 Tight End 6-5 • 255 • OHIO STATE BORN: Nov. 24, 1992, in Naples, Fla. HIGH SCHOOL: Barron Collier High School, Naples, Fla. DRAFTED: Third Round (92nd overall) COLLEGE GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 51/36 COLLEGE MAJOR: Economics HEUERMAN AT A GLANCE: • A tight end who played 51 career games (36 starts) at Ohio State University, totaling 52 receptions for 792 yards (15.2 avg.) with seven touchdowns in four seasons. • Tallied 17 catches for 207 yards (12.2 avg.) with two touchdowns as a senior team co-cap- tain, helping the Buckeyes to the 2014 Playoff National Championship. • Named a second-team All-Big Ten Conference selection in 2014 and was on the John Mackey Award (nation’s top tight end) midseason watch list. • Started all 14 games played as a junior in 2013, recording career highs in receptions (26), receiving yards (466) and touchdowns (4). • Competed in all 12 games (9 starts) and posted eight catches for 94 yards (11.8 avg.) with one touchdown in Ohio State’s undefeated season in 2012. • Earned all-conference, all-area and all-district honors as a senior at Barron Collier High School in Naples, Fla. • Selected by the Broncos in the third round (92nd overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.

2015: Tore his ACL in rookie minicamp and will miss the 2015 season. COLLEGE: Heuerman played 51 career games (36 starts) at Ohio State University, totaling 52 receptions for 792 yards (15.2 avg.) with seven touchdowns in four seasons... Served as one of Ohio State University’s co-captains, starting 14-of-15 games played and tallying 17 catches for 207 yards (12.2 avg.) with two touch- downs his senior year... Helped lead the Buckeyes to the College Football Playoff National Championship... Named a second-team All-Big Ten Conference selection and was on the John Mackey Award (nation’s top tight end) midseason watch list... Started all 14 games as a junior, recording career highs in receptions (26), receiving yards (466) and touchdowns (4) while earning All-Big Ten honorable mention honors... Led all Buckeyes receivers with 17.9 yards per reception... Named the Mackey Award Player of the Week following his career-best five-catch, 116-yard receiving outing vs. Purdue (11/2/13). PERSONAL: Heuerman earned all-conference, all-area and all-district honors as a senior at Barron Collier High School in Naples, Fla... Led Barron Collier to three District 3A titles. played hockey for eight years and competed on the junior circuit... His father, Paul, was a basketball captain at Michigan and his brother, Mike, is currently a tight end at Notre Dame... Last name is pronounced HIRE-mun... Jeff Heuerman was born on Nov. 24, 1992, in Naples, Fla. HEUERMAN’s COLLEGIATE Record — OHIO STATE RECEIVING SCORING Year School G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt. Pts. 2011 Ohio State 10 0 1 25 25.0 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Ohio State 12 9 8 94 11.8 35 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 2013 Ohio State 14 14 26 466 17.9 57 4 4 4 0 0 0 24 2014 Ohio State 15 14 17 207 12.2 32 2 2 2 0 0 0 12 CAREER TOTALS 51 36 52 792 15.2 57 7 7 7 0 0 0 42 DENVER BRONCOS

RONNIE HILLMAN 23 running back 5-10 • 195 • 4TH YR. • SAN DIEGO STATE BORN: Sept. 14, 1991, in Long Beach, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: La Habra (Calif.) High School ACQUIRED: Draft #3 (67th overall), 2012 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 32/4 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 2/0 HILLMAN AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year running back who appeared in 32 regular-season games (4 starts) during his first three NFL seasons with Denver, totaling 982 yards rushing on 246 carries (4.0 avg.) with five touchdowns. • Rushed for a career-high 434 yards and three touchdowns (4.1 avg.) while contributing personal-bests in receptions (21) and receiving yards (139) in eight games (4 starts) in 2014. • Finished third on the Broncos with 330 rushing yards and one touchdown as the NFL’s youngest player in 2012. • Recorded a Broncos postseason rookie-record 22 carries for 83 yards (3.8 avg.) in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Baltimore (1/12/13). • Played 26 games (20 starts) at San Diego State University and finished third in school history with 3,243 yards rushing in just two seasons with the Aztecs. • Totaled 15 100-yard rushing games and three 200-yard outputs to go along with 36 rushing scores during his collegiate career at SDSU. • Received first-team All-Mountain West Conference honors following both of his seasons in addition to being selected as the MWC Freshman of the Year in 2010. • Selected by the Broncos in the third round (67th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 7/24/12.

2015: Hillman led the team on the ground with eight carries for 66 yds. (8.3 avg.) in the preseason opener at Sea. (8/14). 2014: Hillman played eight regular-season games (4 starts) for the Broncos, totaling career-highs in every offensive category... Rushed 106 times for 434 yards (4.1 avg.) with three touchdowns in addition to catching 21 passes for 139 yards (6.6 avg.) with one score... Became just the fourth player in team history to reach the centu- ry mark in his first NFL start when he rushed for a career-high 100 yards on 24 carries (4.2 avg.) at NYJ (10/12)... Notched his first career multiple-touchdown game with two rushing scores on Sunday Night Football vs. S.F. (10/19)... Rushed for a career-high 109 yards (5.5 avg.) on 20 carries vs. S.D. (10/23)... Became the first Bronco since RB Correll Buckhalter (vs. Hou., 12/26/10) to post a rushing touchdown (1 yd.) and a receiving score (15 yds.) in the same game with his effort at N.E. (11/2)... Missed Games 10-15 with a foot injury... Returned for Denver’s final regular-season game and totaled 56 yards rushing on 15 carries (3.7 avg.) vs. Oak. (12/28). 2013: Hillman played 10 regular-season games and totaled 55 carries for 218 yards (4.0 avg.) for the Broncos in 2013... Averaged 7.3 yards per carry, rushing nine times for a game-high 66 yards on Monday Night Football vs. Oak. (9/23)... Posted a career-best four catches for 42 yards at Dal. (10/6). 2012: Selected by the Broncos in the third round (67th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft, Hillman played 14 regular-season games and finished third on the team with 330 rushing yards and one touchdown on 85 carries... Made his NFL debut, registering two carries for seven yards and one catch for one yard vs. Hou. (9/23)... Set career marks with 14 carries for 86 yards (6.1 avg.) and a long of 31 vs. N.O. (10/28)... Scored his first career touchdown on a 5-yard run at Car. (11/11)... Ran the ball a team-high 12 times, totaling 59 yards of offense vs. S.D. (11/18)... Had a career high with 15 carries at Bal. (12/16)... Relieved injured starter

HILLMAN STEPS UP IN THE 2012 POSTSEASON MOST RUSHING YARDS BY A ROOKIE, BRONCOS POSTSEASON HISTORY Player Opp. (Date) Att. Yds. Avg. TD 1. Bobby Humphrey vs. Pit. (1/7/90) 18 85 4.7 0 2. Ronnie Hillman vs. Bal. (1/12/13) 22* 83 3.8 0 3. Bobby Humphrey vs. S.F. (1/28/90) 12 61 5.1 0 4. Quentin Griffin at Ind. (1/4/04) 6 60 10.00 5. Tatum Bell at Ind. (1/9/05) 12 49 4.11 *Broncos rookie postseason record DENVER BRONCOS

Knowshon Moreno in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12) and totaled 83 yards on 22 carries (3.8 avg.) to mark the most attempts by a Broncos rookie in postseason history. COLLEGE: Hillman saw action in 26 games (20 starts) at San Diego State University and ranked third in school history with 3,243 yards rushing in just two seasons with the Aztecs... Accounted for 15 100-yard rushing games and three 200-yard outputs, while scoring 36 rushing touchdowns... Named first-team All- Mountain West Conference as a redshirt sophomore in 2011 after rushing for a career-high 1,711 yards and 19 touchdowns on 311 carries (5.5 avg.) and earning MWC Player of the Week honors on three occasions... Ranked fourth in the NCAA in rushing (131.6 ypg) and ninth in scoring (9.2 ppg) in 2011... Selected as the MWC Freshman of the Year in 2010 after totaling 262 carries for 1,532 yards (5.8 avg.) with 17 touchdowns. PERSONAL: Hillman attended La Habra (Calif.) High School, where as a senior he led his team to the 2008 CIF Southern Section Southwest Division title after rushing for 1,251 yards and 14 touchdowns on just 97 carries (12.9 avg.)... Accounted for 2,104 all-purpose yards and 27 total touchdowns to earn first-team all-county pick honors from the Orange County Register in addition to being selected as the Freeway League MVP... Earned Southeast Division Offensive Player of the Year honors following his junior season in which he amassed 1,615 yards and 20 touchdowns rushing... Studied social science at San Diego State... Played on a youth football team in Los Angeles coached by rapper Snoop Dogg... Ronnie Hillman was born on Sept. 14, 1991, in Long Beach, Calif. hillman’s REGULAR SEASON RECORD

RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2012 Denver 14 0 85 330 3.9 31 1 10 62 6.2 29 0 1 1 0 0 0 6 2013 Denver 10 0 55 218 4.0 19 1 12 119 9.9 19 0 1 1 0 0 0 6 2014 Denver 8 4 106 434 4.1 37t 3 21 139 6.6 16 1 4 3 1 0 0 24 CAREER TOTALS 32 4 246 982 4.0 37t 5 43 320 7.4 29 1 6 5 1 0 0 36 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Miscellaneous tackles — 2014 (1), TOTAL (1). hillman’s postSEASON RECORD

RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2012 Denver 1 0 22 83 3.8 11 0 3 20 6.7 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 1 0 2 8 4.0 10 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 2 0 24 91 3.8 11 0 3 20 6.7 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 hillman’s Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Rushes — 24, at N.Y. Jets, 10/12/14 (22 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Rushing yards — 109, vs. San Diego, 10/23/14 (83 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Longest rush — 37, twice, last vs. San Diego, 10/23/14 (11 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Rushing touchdowns — 2 vs. San Francisco, 10/19/14 (none). Receptions — 7, at New England, 11/2/14 (3 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Receiving yards — 47 at New England, 11/2/14 (20 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Longest reception — 29 vs. Oakland, 9/30/12 (11 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Receiving touchdowns — 1, at New England, 11/2/14 (none). ronnie hillman’s 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* P 8 66 8.3 23 0 1 11 11.0 11 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 8 66 8.3 23 0 1 11 11.0 11 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

MALIK JACKSON 97 defensive end 6-5 • 293 • 4TH YR. • TENNESSEE BORN: Jan. 11, 1990, in Northridge, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: Birmingham High School, Van Nuys, Calif. ACQUIRED: Drafted #5 (137th overall), 2012 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 46/8 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 5/4

JACKSON AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year defensive lineman who appeared in 46 regular-season games (8 starts) and five playoff contests (4 starts) during his first three NFL seasons with the Broncos. • Played all 16 regular-season games in 2014 for the second consecutive season, matching his career-high of 42 tackles (33 solo). • Led the Broncos with 11 tackles for a loss and 15 quarterback hits in 2013 while appearing in all 16 games (5 starts) during the regular season. • Played 14 games as a rookie in 2012, seeing action in more than 100 snaps on defense and contributing five tackles. • Spent two seasons each at the University of Tennessee (2010-11) and the University of Southern California (2008-09) playing 46 games (24 starts) while collecting 136 tackles (67 solo), 13 sacks (71 yds.), four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. • Started 24-of-25 games played for the Volunteers in two seasons, earning first-team All- Southeastern Conference honors following his senior season and second-team all-conference recognition at the conclusion of his junior campaign. • Appeared in 21 games in two years as a reserve defensive end for Southern California before transferring to Tennessee in 2010. • Selected by the Broncos in the fifth round (137th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 5/19/12.

2014: Jackson played all 16 games (3 starts) for the second consecutive season, matching his career-high with 42 tackles (33 solo) and adding three sacks (20 yds.), four passes defensed and one forced fumble... Contributed to a defensive line that allowed just 79.8 rushing yards per game in 2014—the lowest single-sea- son figure in team history and second-best mark in the NFL for the season... Made his first start of the season at defensive tackle vs. Mia. (11/23)... Totaled a season-high six solo tackles, including one sack, vs. Buf. (12/7)... Tied a career-high with two passes defensed each at S.D. (12/14) and vs. Oak. (12/28). 2013: Jackson played all 16 regular-season games (5 starts) and led the team’s defensive linemen with 42 tackles... Ranked second on the team with six sacks (43 yds.) and led the club with 11 tackles for a loss and 15 quarterback hits... Added four pass breakups and one forced fumble... Opened all three postseason games for the Broncos, totaling eight tackles (7 solo), one sack (5 yds.) and two passes defensed... Recorded his first NFL sack, splitting a QB takedown with Wesley Woodyard vs. Oak. (9/23)... Registered his first full sack and finished with two quarterback hits at Dal. (10/6)... Sandwiched a pair of sacks around a tackle for a loss to force a three-and-out in the third quarter and finished second on the team with a career-best seven tackles vs. Jac. (10/13)... Made his first NFL start and forced his first career fumble while adding two solo tackles at K.C. (12/1)... Made his first postseason start and finished with three tackles, including a 5-yard sack of Philip Rivers, in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. S.D. (1/12). 2012: Selected by Denver in the fifth round (137th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft, Jackson played 14 games as a rookie and totaled five tackles while seeing action in 113 snaps along the defensive line... Made his NFL postseason debut in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). COLLEGE: Jackson played 46 games (24 starts) at the University of Tennessee (2010-11) and the University of Southern California (2008-09), totaling 136 tackles (67 solo), 13 sacks (71 yds.), four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery... Opened 24-of-25 games played for the Volunteers in two seasons, earning first-team All-Southeastern Conference honors as a senior and second-team all-conference recognition as a junior... Led the Volunteers in sacks (2.5), quarterback hurries (10) and tackles for a loss (11) during his senior cam- paign... Contributed as a reserve defensive lineman for USC, seeing action in 21 games and combining for 22 tackles (15 solo), 5.5 sacks (30 yds.) and two forced fumbles. PERSONAL: Jackson tallied 103 tackles and 14.5 sacks as a senior at Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, Calif., and earned All-L.A. City and All-West Valley League co-Defensive MVP honors... Helped lead Birmingham to the 2006 L.A. City title with 10.5 sacks as a junior in 2006... Jackson’s twin brother, Marquis, was an all-conference defensive end for Texas Southern University from 2010-11... Malik Jackson was born DENVER BRONCOS on Jan. 11, 1990, in Northridge, Calif. jackson’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Denver 14 0 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 16 5 30 12 42 6-43 0-0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 16 3 33 9 42 3-20 0-0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 46 8 66 23 89 9-63 0-0 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 jackson’s PostSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Denver 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 3 3 7 1 8 1-5 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 1 1 1 3 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 5 4 8 4 12 1-5 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 jackson’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 7 vs. Jacksonville, 10/13/13 (5 vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Sacks — 2 vs. Jacksonville, 10/13/13 (1 vs. San Diego, 1/12/14). Sack yards — 12 vs. Jacksonville, 10/13/13 (5 vs. San Diego, 1/12/14). Passes defensed — 2, three times, last vs. Oakland, 12/28/14 (1, twice, last vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Malik Jackson’s 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 Denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* S 1 0 1 1-7 0-0 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/1 1 0 1 1-7 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

MARCEL JENSEN 86 tight end 6-6 • 270 • 2ND YR. • FRESNO STATE BORN: Feb. 12, 1990, in Fairfield, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: Rodriguez High School, Fairfield, Calf. ACQUIRED: Waivers (Jacksonville), 2015 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 1/0 JENSEN AT A GLANCE: • A second-year tight end who appeared in one game with Jacksonville in 2014 in addition to spending time on the club’s practice squad. • Started 18-of-38 games at Fresno State University, totaling 48 receptions for 708 yards (14.8 avg.) with eight touchdowns. • Named a second-team All-Mountain West Conference selection as a senior after starting nine- of-13 games and finishing with 26 receptions for 353 yards (13.5 avg.) with three touchdowns. • Assigned to the Broncos via waivers from Jacksonville on May 12, 2015. • Entered the NFL with Jacksonville as a college free agent on May 12, 2014. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Jacksonville as a college free agent 5/12/14; Waived by Jacksonville 8/31/14; Signed by Jacksonville (practice squad) 9/2/14; Signed by Jacksonville 9/16/14; Waived by Jacksonville 9/23/14; Signed by Jacksonville (practice squad) 9/24/14; Waived by Jacksonville 10/14/14; Signed by Jacksonville 12/29/14; Waived by Jacksonville 5/11/15; Claimed off waivers by Denver 5/12/15.

2014: Jensen appeared in one game for Jacksonville and spent five weeks on the club’s practice squad... Signed to active roster and made his NFL debut vs. Ind (9/16), finishing with one catch for 8 yards. COLLEGE: Jensen started 18-of-38 games at Fresno State University at tight end after shifting to offense from defensive end as a freshman... Selected second-team All-Mountain West Conference selection as a senior after starting nine-of-13 games and finishing with 26 receptions for 353 yards (13.5 avg.) with three touchdowns... Helped the Bulldogs lead the FBS in passing (394.8 ypg) and rank third in total offense (547.8 ypg)... Named an All-Mountain West honorable mention as a junior in addition to receiving the 2012- 13 Mountain West Scholar-Athlete Award... Started eight-of-13 games and caught 20 passes for 339 yards (17.0) with four touchdowns. PERSONAL: Jensen attended Rodriguez High School in Fairfield, Calif., where he led his team to a Solano County Athletic Conference championship as a senior DE with an 11-2 record... Was also a three-year in basketball... Named school’s Defensive Basketball Player of the Year, League MVP runner-up, first-team All-League and first-team All-City... Majored in criminology at Fresno State... Marcel Esteban Jensen was born Feb. 12, 1990, in Fairfield, Calif. jensen’S Regular Season Record RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2014 Jacksonville 1 0 1 8 8.0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 1 0 1 8 8.0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 jensen’S Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Receptions — 1 vs. Indianapolis, 9/21/14. Receiving yards — 8 vs. Indianapolis, 9/21/14. Longest reception — 8 vs. Indianapolis, 9/21/14. Marcel jensen’S 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 DENVEr RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* P 1 6 6.0 6 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 1 6 6.0 6 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

STEVEN JOHNSON 53 INSIDE linebacker 6-1 • 237 • 4TH YR. • KANSAS BORN: March 28, 1988, in Wallingford, Pa. HIGH SCHOOL: Strath Haven High School, Wallingford, Pa. ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2012 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 41/7 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 5/1 JOHNSON AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year inside linebacker who played 41 regular-season (7 starts) games in his first three NFL seasons, leading the Broncos with 27 special-teams tackles during that span. • Appeared in 14 regular-season contests and started his first seven career games for the Broncos in 2014, totaling personal-bests in tackles (22) and special-teams stops (10). • Named a Denver Broncos Community Champion Award winner in 2014. • Tied for second on the team with seven special-teams tackles and blocked a punt that he returned for a touchdown in 2013. • Totaled 10 special-teams stops in 2012 to become just the third rookie since at least 1994 (LB Wesley Woodyard, 2008; S Darcel McBath, 2009) to lead the Broncos in that category. • Finished his four-year career at the University of Kansas with 229 tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss and two sacks. • Led the Big 12 Conference and ranked 21st in the nation with 124 tackles as a senior captain for the Jayhawks in 2011. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on May 3, 2012. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 5/3/12.

2014: Johnson played 14 regular-season games (7 starts), totaling a career-high 22 tackles (13 solo), 0.5 sacks (0.5 yds.) and 10 special-teams stops... Recorded two solo tackles at Oak. (11/9) in his first career start at middle linebacker... Notched a career-high six tackles (3 solo) at Stl. (11/16)... Contributed his first career sack vs. Buf. (12/7)... Led the team with six tackles (5 solo) in his first career postseason start in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Ind. (1/11). 2013: Johnson played all 16 regular-season games for the first time in his career, making one defensive stop and tying for second on the team with seven special-teams tackles... Appeared in all three postseason contests for the Broncos... Tied for the team lead and set a career high with three special-teams tackles at NYG (9/15).... Blocked a punt and returned it 17 yards for a touchdown and added a special-teams tackle vs. Phi. (9/29)... Made his first career defensive tackle vs. K.C. (11/17). 2012: Johnson, who entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent on May 3, played 11 regular-sea- son games and tied for the team lead with 10 special-teams tackles in addition to seeing a handful of snaps on defense... Became just the third Broncos rookie since at least 1994 to lead the team in special-teams stops... Matched a career high with two special-teams tackles and forced a special teams fumble at Bal. (12/16)... Saw action in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12) and contributed a special-teams tackle. COLLEGE: Johnson finished his four-year career at the University of Kansas with 229 tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss and two sacks… Led the Jayhawks in tackles each of his final two seasons… Led the Big 12 Conference and ranked 21st in the country in tackles with 124 stops his senior season, while serving as a team captain… Tallied 95 tackles as a junior, including 4.5 for a loss and two sacks… Played in 10 games as a sophomore, recording nine stops on defense and contributing on special teams. PERSONAL: Johnson earned all-state honors at Strath Haven High School in Wallingford, Pa., after leading the state in tackles (123) as a senior while also seeing time at running back... Named Defensive MVP and earned all-county honors as a senior... Competed in basketball and track for three years in high school... Majored in economics at Kansas, with a business minor... Named a 2014 Denver Broncos Community Champion Award winner for his contributions off the field... Started the Faith Motivated Foundation in 2015... Steven Johnson was born on March 28, 1988, in Wallingford, Pa. DENVER BRONCOS

jOHNSON’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Denver 11 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 16 0 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 14 7 13 9 22 0.5-0.5 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 41 7 14 9 23 0.5-0.5 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2012 (10), 2013 (7), 2014 (10), TOTAL (27). Special-teams forced fum- bles — 2012 (1), TOTAL (1). Blocked a punt and returned it 17 yards for a touchdown vs. Philadelphia 9/29/13. jOHNSON’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Denver 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 3 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 1 1 5 1 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 5 1 5 1 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2012 (1), 2014 (1), TOTAL (2). johnsON’S single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 6 at St. Louis, 11/16/14 (6 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Sacks — 0.5 vs. Buffalo, 12/7/14 (none). Special-teams tackles — 3 at N.Y. Giants, 9/15/13 (1, twice, last vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Steven Johnson’s 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 Denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* S 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/1 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

DOMINIQUE JONES 86 tight end 6-3 • 270 • 4TH YR. • SHEPHERD BORN: Aug. 15, 1987, in San Diego HIGH SCHOOL: Horizon Christian Academy, San Diego ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 13/3 JONES AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year tight end who appeared in 13 career games (3 starts) with Indianapolis (2012- 13), Kansas City (2013) and Denver (2014) during his first three seasons, totaling three recep- tions for 42 yards (14.0 avg.). • Saw action in one game for Denver in 2014 in addition to competing on the club’s practice squad for 13 weeks. • Played with the Reading Express of the Indoor Football League and the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League following his collegiate career. • Earned third-team All-America honors and was named a second-team all-conference selec- tion following his senior year at Shepherd University after totaling 34 receptions for 403 yards (11.9 avg.) with nine touchdowns. • Signed by Denver as a practice-squad signee on Sept. 9, 2014 • Entered the NFL with Indianapolis as a college free agent on April 30, 2012. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Indianapolis as a college free agent 4/30/12; Waived by Indianapolis 10/8/12; Signed by Indianapolis (practice squad) 10/10/12; Waived by Indianapolis 10/16/12; Signed by Miami (practice squad) 10/23/12; Waived by Miami 11/19/12; Signed by Indianapolis 11/21/12; Waived by Indianapolis 12/3/12; Signed by Indianapolis (practice squad) 12/4/12; Waived by Indianapolis 8/31/13; Signed by Indianapolis (practice squad) 9/1/13; Signed by Indianapolis (active roster) 9/3/13; Waived by Indianapolis 10/22/13; Signed by Kansas City (practice squad) 10/30/13; Signed by Kansas City (active roster) 12/7/13; Waived by Kansas City 3/6/14; Signed by Buffalo 7/26/14; Waived by Buffalo 8/29/14; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 9/9/14; Signed by Denver (active roster) 12/13/14; Waived by Denver 12/16/14; Signed by Denver 12/18/14.

2014: Jones appeared in one game for Denver after competing with Buffalo during training camp and spending 13 weeks on the Broncos’ practice squad... Made his Broncos debut at S.D. (12/14), playing four offensive snaps. 2013: Jones saw action in a combined eight games (2 starts) for Indianapolis and Kansas City, totaling two receptions for 34 yards (17.0 avg.)... Opened 2-of-6 games for the Colts before being waived on Oct. 22... Signed to Kansas City’s practice squad before being promoted to the active roster on Dec. 7 and playing two games for the Chiefs.... Placed on the club’s reserve/non-football injury list (illness) on Dec. 17. 2012: Jones, who entered the NFL with Indianapolis as a college free agent on April 30, appeared in four games (1 start) for the Colts as a rookie... Recorded his first NFL catch in his first career start at Chi. (9/9)... Spent several weeks competing on practice squads with Indianapolis and Miami. COLLEGE: Jones totaled 34 receptions for 403 yards (11.9 avg.) with nine touchdowns as a senior at Shepherd University... Helped the team win a school-record 12 games and the Division II National Semifinals his senior year while earning third-team All-America honors and second-team all-conference recognition. PERSONAL: Played with the Reading Express of the Indoor Football League and the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League following his collegiate career... Dominique Jones was born on Aug. 15, 1987, in San Diego. JONES’ Regular Season Record RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2012 Indianapolis 4 1 1 8 8.0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Ind./K.C. 8 2 2 34 17.0 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 1 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 13 3 3 42 14.0 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JONES’ postSeason Record RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2014 Denver 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

JONES’ Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Receptions — 2 vs. Miami, 9/15/13 (none). Receiving yards — 21 vs. Seattle, 10/6/13 (none). Longest reception — 21 vs. Seattle, 10/6/13 (none). DOMINIQUE JONES’ career Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* P 1 7 7.0 7 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 1 7 7.0 7 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

DARIUS KILGO 98 NOSE TACKLE 6-3 • 319 • MARYLAND BORN: Dec. 14, 1991, in Matthews, N.C. HIGH SCHOOL: Weddington High School, Matthews, N.C. DRAFTED: Sixth Round (203rd overall) COLLEGE GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 42/36 COLLEGE MAJOR: Crimology and Criminal Justic KILGO AT A GLANCE: • A three-year starter at nose tackle for the University of Maryland who opened 36-of-42 games played, totaling 123 tackles (72 solo), 5.5 sacks (40 yds.), three passes defensed, one forced fumble and five fumble recoveries. • Named an honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference selection following his senior year in 2014 after posting a career-high 41 tackles (29 solo) to go along with two sacks (16 yds.) and three fumble recoveries. • Served on Maryland’s leadership council in 2013 and started 12-of-13 games for the Terrapins, registering 37 tackles (16 solo) and two sacks (13 yds.). • Opened 11-of-12 games played during his sophomore campaign, totaling 40 tackles (23 solo) and 1.5 sacks (11 yds.). • Competed as a two-way lineman at Weddington (N.C.) High School, amassing more than 150 tackles, nine sacks and five forced fumbles combined between his junior and seniors seasons. • Selected by the Broncos in the sixth round (203rd overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.

2015: Kilgo recorded four tackles (2 solo) and one sack (12 yds.) in the preseason opener at Sea. (8/14). COLLEGE: Kilgo was a three-year starter at nose tackle for the University of Maryland who opened 36-of-42 games played, totaling 123 tackles (72 solo), 5.5 sacks (40 yds.), three passes defensed, one forced fumble and five fumble recoveries... Named an honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference selection as a senior after contributing a career-best 41 tackles (29 solo), two sacks (16 yds.) and three fumble recoveries for the University of Maryland... Served on Maryland’s leadership council as a junior and started 12-of-13 games, registering 37 tackles (16 solo) and two sacks (13 yds.)... Started 11-of-12 games played at nose tackle in 2012, totaling 40 tackles (23 solo), five tackles for a loss, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. PERSONAL: Kilgo recorded 67 tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles as a senior at Weddington (N.C) High School... Received all-conference and all-country honors as a junior, finishing with 83 tackles, five sacks and three forced fumbles... Lettered in basketball and indoor track and field. majored in criminology and criminal justice at Maryland... Darius Kilgo was born on Dec. 14, 1991, in Weddington, N.C. KILGO’S collegiate Record — Maryland Year School G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2010 Maryland REDSHIRTED 2011 Maryland 5 0 4 1 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Maryland 12 11 23 17 40 1.5-11 0-0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2013 Maryland 13 12 16 21 37 2-13 0-0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2014 Maryland 13 13 29 12 41 2-16 0-0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 42 36 72 51 123 5.5-40 0-0 3 1 5 0 0 0 0 DARIUS KILGO’s 2015 PRESEASOn Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 Denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* P 2 2 4 1-12 0-0 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 2 2 4 1-12 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

SPENCER LANNING 5 punter 5-11 • 200 • 3RD YR. • SOUTH CAROLINA BORN: May 21, 1988, in Charlotte, N.C. HIGH SCHOOL: York (S.C.) Comprehensive School ACQUIRED: Waivers (Tampa Bay), 2015 NFL YEAR: 3rd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 32/0 LANNING AT A GLANCE: • A third-year punter who has played 32 games in his career for Cleveland (2013-14) in addition to spending time competing for a roster spot with Chicago (2011), Jacksonville (2012), Cleveland (2012) and N.Y. Jets (2012). • Punted 177 times in his career for 7,798 yds. (44.1 avg.) and 6,866 net yds. (38.6 avg.) while dropping 53 punts inside the 20-yard line. • Finished the 2014 season with 93 punts for 4,119 yds. (44.3 avg.) and 25 punts inside the 20-yard line, and added six kickoffs for 387 yds. (64.6 avg.). • Handled punting and kicking duties at the University of South Carolina his final two seasons in school, dropping 46 punts inside the 20-yard line and connection on 34 of 44 field goal attempts and 80 of 84 PATs. • Assigned to the Broncos via waivers from Tampa Bay on Aug. 14, 2015. • Entered the NFL with Chicago as a college free agent on July 26, 2011. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Chicago as a college free agent 7/26/11; Waived by Chicago 9/2/11; Signed by Jacksonville 1/4/12; Waived by Jacksonville 4/28/12; Claimed off waivers by Cleveland 5/1/12; Waived by Cleveland 8/26/12; Claimed off waivers by N.Y. Jets 8/28/12; Waived by N.Y. Jets 8/31/12; Signed by Cleveland 2/13/13; Waived by Cleveland 6/6/15; Claimed off waivers by Tampa Bay 6/9/15; Waived by Tampa Bay 8/13/15; Claimed off waivers by Denver 8/14/15.

2014: Lanning played all 16 games for Cleveland, totaling a career-best 93 punts for 4,119 yds. (44.3 avg.)... Dropped 25 punts inside the 20-yard line... Added six kickoffs for 387 yds. (64.5 avg.). 2013: Lanning apperaed in all 16 games for Cleveland, punting the ball 84 times for 3,679 yds. (43.8 avg.) and dropped 28 punts inside the 20-yard line... Threw a touchdown pass on a fake field to become the first player since 1968 (Philadelphia’s Sam Baker) with a punt, extra point and touchdown pass in the same game at Min. (9/22). 2012: Lanning competed in the preseason with Cleveland and saw time with Jacksonville and the N.Y. Jets... Played the 2012 season with the Sacremento Lions of the United Football League. 2011: Lanning, who entered the NFL with the as a college free agent on July 26, 2011, spent the preseason competing with the club before being waived. COLLEGE: Lanning was a four-year letter winner at the University of South Carolina who finished career with 171 punts for a 42.6-yard average and 46 punts inside the 20-yard line… Served as the team’s kicker during his final two seasons, connecting on 34 of 44 field goal attempts and 80 of 84 PATs. PERSONAL: Lanning attended York (S.C.) Comprehensive High School where he was named a 2005 all-state selection by the Associated Press and the Coaches’ Association... Averaged better than 41 yards per punt as a senior... Kicked the winning 42-yard field goal in the North-South All-Star game en route to claiming Offensive Player of the Game honors... Competed in soccer in high school... Spencer Lanning was born May 21, 1988, in Charlotte, N.C. lanning’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. Net. TB In 20 LG Blk. 2013 Cleveland 16 0 84 3,679 43.8 37.9 5 28 59 1 2014 Cleveland 16 0 93 4,119 44.3 39.2 9 25 59 0 CAREER TOTALS 32 0 177 7,798 44.1 38.6 14 53 59 1 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2013 (3) TOTAL (3). Special-teams fumble recoveries — 2014 (1) TOTAL (1). Kickoffs — 2013 (6 for 358 yds., 59.7 avg.), 2014 (6 for 387 yds., 64.5 avg.), TOTAL (12 for 745 yds., 62.1 avg.). DENVER BRONCOS

lanning’s’s Single-Game Highs (postseason in parentheses) Punts — 9 vs. Indianapolis, 12/7/14. Gross punt average — 50.5 vs. Baltimore, 11/3/13. Net punt average — 49.3 at N.Y. Jets, 12/22/13. Longest punt — 59, three times, last vs. Cincinnati, 12/14/14. Punts inside the 20 — 5, twice, last vs. Indianapolis, 12/7/14. spencer lanning’s 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 DENVER puntING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. Net. TB In 20 LG Blk. Opp. Ret. Ret. Yds. Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona DENVER BRONCOS

CODY LATIMER 14 Wide Receiver 6-2 • 215 • 2ND YR. • INDIANA BORN: Oct. 10, 1992, in Dayton, Ohio HIGH SCHOOL: Jefferson Township High School, Dayton, Ohio ACQUIRED: Draft #2 (56th overall), 2014 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 8/0

LATIMER AT A GLANCE: • A second-year wide receiver who saw action in eight games and participated in more than 100 snaps as a rookie for the Broncos in 2014. • Totaled two receptions for 23 yards (11.5 avg.) and two kickoff returns for 22 yards (11.0 avg.) during his initial NFL season. • Opened 24-of-32 games at Indiana University and finished his collegiate career ranked sev- enth in school history in receptions (135) and yards (2,042). • Made at least one catch in every game played for Indiana, tying for the fourth most 100-yard receiving games (7) by a Hoosier. • Named Indiana’s Most Valuable Player as a junior in 2013 and received second-team All-Big Ten Conference recognition after posting 72 receptions for 1,096 yards (15.2 avg.) with nine touchdowns. • Selected by the Broncos in the second round (56th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 6/2/14.

2014: Selected by the Broncos in the second round (56th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft, Latimer appeared in eight regular-season games and totaled two receptions for 23 yards (11.5 avg.) and two kickoff returns for 22 yards (11.0 avg.)... Made his Broncos debut in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7) and saw action in 10 special-teams plays... Recorded his first career kickoff return (8 yds.) at N.E. (11/2)... Hauled in his first career reception at Oak. (11/9). COLLEGE: Latimer played 32 games (24 starts) at Indiana University and finished his collegiate career ranked seventh in school history in receptions (135) and yards (2,042)... Made at least one catch in every game played for the Hoosiers, tying for the fourth most 100-yard receiving games (7) at Indiana... Started all 12 games as a senior and led the team with 72 receptions for 1,096 yards (15.2 avg.) with nine touchdowns... Named a second-team All-Big Ten Conference selection for the second consecutive season and was recog- nized as Indiana’s Anthony Thompson Most Valuable Player. PERSONAL: Latimer competed at wide receiver and defensive back at Jefferson Township High School in Dayton, Ohio, where he was named a first-team all-conference selection following his senior season... Scored 12 offensive touchdowns, one defensive touchdown and five special-teams touchdowns during his final prep campaign... Latimer’s late father, Colby, was a member of the Bowling Green football team in 1986... Raises money for the American Cancer Society by donating proceeds from T-shirt sales on his personal website... Cody Derek Latimer was born on Oct. 10, 1992, in Dayton, Ohio. latimer’s REGULAR SEASON Record RECEIVING PUNT RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD. 2014 Denver 8 0 2 23 11.5 14 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 2 22 11.0 14 0 CAREER TOTALS 8 0 2 23 11.5 14 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 2 22 11.0 14 0 latimer’s postSEASON Record RECEIVING PUNT RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD. 2014 Denver 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 CAREER TOTALS 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 DENVER BRONCOS

cody latimer’s career Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 DENVER RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* S 4 49 12.3 19 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/1 4 49 12.3 19 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

PEYTON MANNING 18 quarterback 6-5 • 230 • 18TH YR. • TENNESSEE BORN: March 24, 1976, in New Orleans HIGH SCHOOL: Isidore Newman High School, New Orleans ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2012 NFL YEAR: 18th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 256/256 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 24/24 MANNING AT A GLANCE: • An 18th-year quarterback and the NFL’s only five-time Most Valuable Player whose 14 Pro Bowl selections are ’S ROPHY ASE tied for the most in league history. 18 T C • Enters the 2015 season as the active leader in NFL MVP (5) ...... 2003-04, ‘08-09, ‘13 every significant passing category, including attempts Super Bowl XLI MVP ...... 2006 (9,049), completions (5,927), passing yards (69,691) ...... 2000s and passing touchdowns (530). All-Decade Team • Led his teams to the postseason an NFL-record 14 Pro Bowls (14) . .1999-2000, ‘02-10, ‘12-14 times and is one of just three quarterbacks (Craig Pro Bowl MVP ...... 2004 Morton & Kurt Warner) to pilot multiple teams to a All-Pro (1st Team) (7) . .2003-05, ‘08-09, ‘12-13 Super Bowl (Indianapolis—2006, ‘09; Denver—2013). All-Pro (2nd Team) (3) . . 1999-2000, ‘06 • Owns 179 regular-season wins to represent the second-highest total by a quarterback in NFL history, Comeback Player of the Year .... 2012 trailing only Brett Favre (186). • Joined Favre as the only quarterbacks in league annals to earn a victory against each of the 32 current NFL franchises. • Orchestrated the most career game-winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime (51) since the 1970 NFL merger. • Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week on 27 occasions while being selected as AFC Offensive Player of the Month eight times—both NFL records. • Posted at least 300 yards passing in 100 total games (91 reg. season, 9 postseason) and three or more touchdowns in 98 combined games (92 reg. season, 6 postseason), setting all- time NFL marks in both categories. • Leads the NFL in wins (38), touchdown passes (131) and completion percentage (67.7) in his three seasons (2012-14) with the Broncos after spending the first 14 years (1998-2011) of his career with the . • Passed Favre for the most passing touchdowns in pro football history in 2014 and finished his 17th NFL season with 530 career passing scores. • Recorded his 14th career 4,000-yard passing season in 2014 to represent the most in NFL history. • Threw his 100th touchdown as a Bronco in his 35th game with the club (at Seattle, 9/21/14) to become the fastest player in NFL history to reach 100 touchdown passes with a team. • Named MVP by the Associated Press for the fifth time in his career in 2013 and was recog- nized as Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year after setting league single-season records for passing yards (5,477) and touchdown passes (55) while directing the highest-scoring offense (606 pts.) in NFL history. • Chosen as NFL Comeback Player of the Year by the Associated Press in 2012 and finished as the runner-up for MVP following his first season with the Broncos in which he led the team to

MANNING NAMED NFL MOST VALUABLE PLAYER FIVE TIMES

MOST NFL MVP AWARDS, NFL HISTORY MOST MVP AWARDS, MAJOR U.S. SPORTS Player MVPs Years Selected Player League MVPs 1. Peyton Manning 5 2003-04, ‘08-09, ‘13 1. Wayne Gretsky NHL 9 2. Brett Favre 3 1995-97 2. Barry Bonds MLB 7 Johnny Unitas 3 1959, ‘64, ‘67 3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar NBA 6 Jim Brown 3 1957-58, 1965 Gordie Howe NHL 6 5. Tom Brady 2 2007, ‘10 5. Peyton Manning NFL 5 Kurt Warner 2 1999, 2001 Michael Jordan NBA 5 Steve Young 2 1992, ‘94 Bill Russell NBA 5 Joe Montana 2 1989-90 Aaron Rodgers 2 2011, ‘14 DENVER BRONCOS its second consecutive AFC West title and the AFC’s No. 1 seed. • Selected to the NFL’s All-Decade Team for the 2000s as chosen by the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee. • Voted Super Bowl XLI MVP (2006 season) after leading the Colts to their first World Championship since 1970 in a 29-17 win over the Bears. • Recognized for his community involvement by receiving the Byron “Whizzer” White Humanitarian Award (2004), the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award (2005) and the Bart Starr Award (2015). • His jersey No. 18 is technically retired by Denver, but the late Broncos Ring of Fame quarter- back gave Manning his blessing to wear the number in 2012. • Started 45-of-48 games at the University of Tennessee and set 33 school records, eight Southeastern Conference marks and two NCAA standards. • Led the Volunteers to an SEC Championship as a senior in 1997 and finished as the Heisman trophy runner-up and a consensus All-American. • Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent on March 20, 2012. • Selected by Indianapolis in the first round (1st overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Indianapolis as a draft choice 7/29/98; Released by Indianapolis 3/7/12; Signed by Denver 3/20/12.

2014: Manning started all 16 regular-season games, earning his NFL record-tying 14th Pro Bowl selection after completing 395-of-597 passes (66.2%) for 4,727 yards with 39 touchdowns and 15 interceptions (101.5 rtg.)... Surpassed 4,000 passing yards on the season for the 14th time in his career to extend his NFL record in that category... Earned a win against his former team of 14 seasons vs. Ind. (9/7) to join Brett Favre as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to earn a win against each of the current 32 franchises... Became the fastest player in NFL history to record 100 touchdowns with a team (35th career game) with his 26-yard TD pass to tight end Jacob Tamme at Sea. (9/21)... Recorded a career-high 479 passing yards in Denver’s 41-20 win vs. Ari. (10/5) and threw his 500th career touchdown pass... Passed Favre on the NFL’s all-time list with his 509th career passing touchdown in the first half vs. S.F. (10/19)... Became just the eighth player since 1943 to hold the NFL passing touchdown record, doing so in his 246th career regular-season game (8,659th career attempt)... Posted his ninth career five-touchdown game at Oak. (11/9) and set the NFL record for most consecutive games with multiple touchdown passes (15)... Capped his NFL-record 51st game-winning drive in the fourth quarter or overtime with his 2-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Wes Welker with 3:13 remaining vs. Mia. (11/23)... Did not throw a touchdown pass vs. Buf. (12/7), ending his streak of games with at least one passing score at 51—the third-longest streak all-time... Completed 26-of-46 passes for 211 yards with one touchdown in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Ind. (1/11). 2013: Manning started all 16 games for the Broncos, earning his NFL-record fifth MVP Award, 13th Pro Bowl selection and seventh first-team All-Pro honor after setting league single-season records for touchdown passes (55) and passing yards (5,477)... Directed the highest-scoring offense (606 pts.) in NFL history while completing 450-of-659 passes (63.3%) for 5,466 yards with 55 touchdowns and 10 interceptions (115.1 rtg.)... Opened all three postseason games for Denver and completed 91-of-128 passes (71.1%) for 910 yards with five touchdowns and three interceptions (94.2 rtg.)... Guided the Broncos to their first Super Bowl appearance in 15 years to join Craig Morton and Kurt Warner as the third quarterback in NFL history to win conference championship with multiple teams... Named AFC Offensive Player of the months for September and December... Tied an NFL record with seven touchdown passes in Denver’s season-opening win vs. Bal. (9/5) while totaling 462 passing yards— the second highest mark of his career... Set a Broncos franchise record with an 86.5% completion percentage (32-of-37) on Monday Night Football vs. Oak. (9/23)... Turned in his 24th career four-touchdown game vs. Phi. (9/29) to set a league record... Passed Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino for second place on the NFL’s all-time passing yardage list after throwing for 414 yards and four touchdowns in a come-from-behind

ALL-TIME PRO FOOTBALL PASSING LEADERS

PASSING YARDS TOUCHDOWN PASSES NO. PLAYER YARDS NO. PLAYER TDS 1. Brett Favre ...... 71,838 1. Peyton Manning* ...... 530 2. Peyton Manning* ...... 69,691 2. Brett Favre ...... 508 3. Dan Marino ...... 61,361 3. Dan Marino ...... 420 4. Drew Brees* ...... 56,033 4. Drew Brees* ...... 396 5. Tom Brady* ...... 53,258 5. Tom Brady* ...... 392

PASS ATTEMPTS PASS COMPLETIONS NO. PLAYER ATT. N O. PLAYER COMP. 1. Brett Favre ...... 10,169 1. Brett Favre ...... 6,300 2. Peyton Manning* ...... 9,049 2. Peyton Manning* ...... 5,927 3. Dan Marino ...... 8,358 3. Dan Marino ...... 4,967 4. Drew Brees* ...... 7,458 4. Drew Brees* ...... 4,937 5. John Elway ...... 7,250 5. Tom Brady* ...... 4,551 * active player DENVER BRONCOS

MANNING ACCUSTOMED TO WINNING MOST VICTORIES BY A STARTING QUARTERBACK, ALL-TIME (REGULAR SEASON ONLY) Player W-L-T Pct. 1. Brett Favre 188-114-0 .623 2. Peyton Manning* 179-77-0 .699 3. Tom Brady* 160-47-0 .773 4. John Elway 148-82-1 .643 5. Dan Marino 147-93-0 .613 * active player

51-48 win at Dal. (10/6)... Completed 29-of-49 passes for 386 yards with three touchdowns and one interception at Ind. (10/20) in his first career game against his former team... Engineered his 50th career game-winning drive in the fourth quarter or overtime, extending his NFL record in that category, vs. Was. (10/27)... Broke his own Broncos single-season touchdown record after throwing for 403 yards with five touchdowns at K.C. (12/1)... Set franchise records with 39 completions and 59 attempts while throwing for 397 yards and four touchdowns vs. Ten. (12/8) with a frigid temperature of 18 degrees at kickoff... Threw for 400 yards and four touchdowns at Hou. (12/22) to set a new NFL single-season passing touchdown mark... Completed 25-of-28 passes for 266 yards with four touchdowns (145.8 rtg.) at Oak. (12/29) for the second-highest single-game completion percentage (89.3) in league history while finishing the regular season with NFL records in passing yards (5,477) and touch- downs (55)... Completed 25-of-36 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns with one interception in Denver’s Divisional Round win vs. S.D. (1/12)... Earned his third career Super Bowl trip after completing 32-of-43 passes for 400 yards with two touchdowns in the AFC Championship Game vs. N.E. (1/19)... Set a Super Bowl record with a career postseason-best 34 completions in Super Bowl XLVIII vs. Sea. (2/2). 2012: Manning started all 16 games in his first season as a Bronco and set franchise single-season records in nearly every major passing category, including completions (400), completion percentage (68.6), passing yards (4,659), touchdown passes (37) and quarterback rating (105.8)... Earned NFL Comeback Player of the Year and first-team All-Pro accolades from the Associated Press in addition to finishing as runner-up for league MVP... Selected to his 12th career Pro Bowl to set an NFL record for quarterbacks... Became the third (and fastest) player to 400 career touchdowns with his 71-yard scoring pass to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas in Denver’s season-opening 31-19 win vs. Pit. (9/9)... Passed John Elway for third place in all-time pass attempts at Atl. (9/17)... Threw for 330 yards vs. Hou. (9/23) to mark his 64th career 300-yard game, setting an NFL record... Earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors as he led the Broncos back from a 24-point deficit to defeat the Chargers, throwing for 309 yards on 24-of-30 passing with three touchdowns and one interception at S.D. (10/15)... Became the second quarterback (Steve Young, 1998) to throw for 300 yards with three touchdowns in four consecutive games after completing 22-of-30 passes for 305 yards with three touchdowns vs. N.O. (10/28)... Led his 48th career game-winning drive in the fourth quarter or overtime to set an NFL record in Denver’s 31-23 win at Cin. (11/4)... Moved into second place all time with his 149th win and secured his 14th season with at least 25 touchdown passes after throwing for two scores at K.C. (11/25)... Passed Marino for second all-time in completions and became the Broncos single-season franchise leader with his 28th touchdown pass of the season vs. T.B. (12/2)... Completed his 5,000th career pass, finishing 26-of-36 for 310 yards with one touchdown and one interception at Oak. (12/6)... Became the first quarterback in the Super Bowl era to achieve nine 11-win seasons with Denver’s 34-17 victory at Bal. (12/16)... Tied Brett Favre with his 72nd game with three-or-more passing touchdowns vs. Cle. (12/23)... Threw three touchdowns in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12) to tie Dan Marino for the fourth-most passing touchdowns (32) in playoff annals. 2011: Manning was inactive for all 16 regular-season games with Indianapolis (neck injury), ending his NFL-record streak of 208 consecutive starts to begin his career. 2010: Manning opened all 16 games for the 13th consecutive season and totaled Colts franchise marks and career highs in attempts (679), completions (450) and passing yards (4,700) while adding 33 touchdowns and 17 interceptions (91.9 rtg.)... Selected to his 11th career Pro Bowl to tie Brett Favre for the NFL record by a quar- terback... Led the NFL in both completions and attempts... Set career bests in attempts (57) and completions (40) in the Colts’ season opener at Hou. (9/12)... Opened the season with a career-best three consecutive games with at least three touchdowns and no interceptions... Completed 25-of-35 passes (71.4%) for 319 yards with two touchdowns (118.6 rtg.) at Ten. (12/9) to earn AFC Player of the Week honors... Connected on 18-of-26 passes (69.2%) for 225 yards with one touchdown (108.7 rtg.) in Indianapolis’ Wild Card Playoff Game vs. NYJ (1/8). 2009: Manning won his second consecutive NFL Most Valuable Player award and NFL-record fourth MVP honor overall after opening all 16 games and completing 393-of-571 passes (68.8%) for 4,500 yards with 33 touchdowns and 16 interceptions (99.9 rtg.)... Earned his 10th career Pro Bowl selection and was

MANNING SELECTED TO 14 PRO BOWLS

MOST PRO BOWL SELECTIONS BY A QUARTERBACK, NFL HISTORY Player No. Seasons Selected 1. Peyton Manning 14 1999-2000, ‘02-10, ‘12-14 2. Brett Favre 11 1992-93, ‘95-97, 2001-03, ‘07-09 3. Tom Brady 10 2001, ‘04-05, ‘07, ‘09-14 4. John Elway 9 1986-89, ‘91-94, ‘96-98 Dan Marino 9 1983-87, ‘91-92, ‘94-95 Warren Moon 9 1988-95, ‘97 DENVER BRONCOS

MANNING’S RECORD-BREAKING 2013 SEASON PEYTON MANNING’S NFL SINGLE-SEASON STATISTICAL RECORDS SET IN 2013 Category No. Old Record Passing Yards 5,477 5,476 (Drew Brees, 2011) 400-Yard Passing Games 4* 4 (Dan Marino, 1984) Passing Touchdowns 55 51 (Tom Brady, 2007) Four-Touchdown Games 9 6 (Manning, 2004 / Dan Marino, 1984) Most TDs w/o INT to start season 20 17 (, 1960) Passing First Downs 289 278 (Drew Brees, 2011) *tied record named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press for the fifth time... Became the first quarterback in NFL his- tory to throw for 40,000 yards in a decade... Opened three postseason contests and completed 87-of-128 passes (68.0%) for 956 yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions (99.0 rtg.) while leading the Colts to their second Super Bowl in four seasons... Named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September after passing for 983 yards and seven touchdowns while posting a 117.7 rating. 2008: Manning opened all 16 games and was named NFL Most Valuable Player for the third time after completing 371-of-555 passes (66.8%) for 4,002 yards with 27 touchdowns and 12 interceptions (95.0 rtg.) in the regular season... Named to his ninth career Pro Bowl and earned first-team All-Pro accolades from the Associated Press... Selected as AFC Offensive Player of the Week after completing 19-of-28 passes (67.9%) for 271 yards and three touchdowns (134.7 rtg.) in a win vs. Bal. (10/12)... Started Indianapolis’ AFC Wild Card Game at S.D. (1/3) and completed 25-of-42 passes (59.5%) for 310 yards with one touchdown (90.4 rtg.). 2007: Manning started all 16 games and was named to the eighth Pro Bowl of his career after completing 337-of-515 passes (65.4%) for 4,040 yards with 31 touchdowns and 14 interceptions (98.0 rtg.)... Had a personal-best streak of 190 passes without an interception snapped at Ten. (9/16)... Connected on 20-of- 29 passes (69.0%) for 288 yards with four touchdowns and one interception (126.1 rtg.) vs. Jac. (12/2) to earn AFC Player of the Week honors... Opened the Colts’ AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. S.D. (1/13) and completed 33-of-48 passes (68.8%) for 402 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions (97.7 rtg.). 2006: Manning played all 16 regular-season games during Indianapolis’ Super Bowl-winning season, com- pleting 362-of-557 passes (65.0%) for 4,397 yards with 31 touchdowns and a career-low nine interceptions (101.0 rtg.)... Tied a career high with four rushing touchdowns and was named to his seventh Pro Bowl... Completed 97-of-153 passes (63.4%) for 1,034 yards with three touchdowns and seven interceptions (70.5 rtg.) in four postseason contests... Earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors after his performances vs. Hou. (9/17), vs. Was. (10/22), vs. Cin. (12/18) and vs. Mia. (12/31)... Named Offensive Player of the Month for October... Directed the Colts to 32 second-half points in the AFC Championship Game vs. N.E. (1/21) to give Indianapolis a 38-34 come-from-behind win against the Patriots... Completed 25-of-38 passes (65.8%) for 247 yards with one touchdown and one interception (81.8 rtg.) in Indianapolis’ 29-17 win in Super Bowl XLI vs. Chi. (2/4) to become the first Colts player to earn Super Bowl MVP honors. 2005: Manning was named to his sixth career Pro Bowl and earned first-team All-Pro honors from the Associated Press for the third consecutive season after starting all 16 games and completing 305-of-453 passes (67.3%) for 3,747 yards with 28 touchdowns and 10 interceptions (104.1 rtg.)... Named AFC Player of the Week after connecting on 28-of-37 passes (75.7%) for 321 yards with three touchdowns and one interception (117.1 rtg.) at N.E. (11/7)... Opened the Colts’ AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Pit. (1/15) and completed 22-of-38 passes (57.9%) for 290 yards with one touchdown (90.9 rtg.)... Named the 2005 Walter Payton Man of the Year.

WHERE MANNING RANKS IN NFL HISTORY

Regular Season No. Active Rank All-Time Rank Wins (QBs) 179 1 2 Attempts 9,049 1 2 Completions 5,927 1 2 Passing Yards 69,61 1 2 Passing TDs 530 1 1 Passer Rtg. (min. 1,500 att.) 97.0 3 3 300-yard Passing Games 91 1 1 Games with 3+ Passing TDs 92 1 1 Games with 100+ Passer Rtg. 111 1 1 3,000-yard Passing Seasons 16 1 2 4,000-yard Passing Seasons 14 1 1 Seasons with 25+ Passing TDs 16 1 1 Postseason No. Active Rank All-Time Rank Postseason Berths (QBs) 14 1 1 Wins (QBs) 11 2 6t Attempts 935 2 2 Completions 598 2 2 Passing Yards 6,800 2 2 Passing TDs 38 2 4 Passer Rtg. (min. 100 att.) 88.5 7 14 300-yard Passing Games 9 1 1 Games with 3+ Passing TDs 6 2 3t Games with 100+ Passer Rtg. 6 2t 7t DENVER BRONCOS

MANNING OWNS NFL RECORD FOR TOUCHDOWN PASSES

MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES, NFL HISTORY PEYTON MANNING’S TOUCHDOWN MILESTONES Player No. TD Opp. (Date) Scoring Play 1. Peyton Manning 530 1 vs. Mia. (9/6/98) Marvin Harrison (6 yds.) 2. Brett Favre 508 100 vs. Mia. (11/11/01) Marvin Harrison (11 yds.) 3. Dan Marino 420 200 at Chi. (11/21/04) Reggie Wayne (35 yds.) 4. Drew Brees 396 300 at Bal. (12/9/07) Joseph Addai (19 yds.) 5. Tom Brady 392 400 vs. Pit. (9/9/12) Demaryius Thomas (71 yds.) 500 vs. Ari. (10/5/14) Julius Thomas (7 yds.) 509 vs. S.F. (10/19/14) Demaryius Thomas (8 yds.) 2004: Manning earned NFL MVP honors and Associated Press first-team All-Pro accolades for the second consecutive season, opening all 16 contests and completing 336-of-497 passes (67.6%) for 4,557 yards with 49 touchdowns and just 10 interceptions... Set NFL records for single-season touchdowns (49) and quarterback rating (121.1)... Started two playoff games and completed 54-of-75 passes (72.0%) for 696 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions (107.4 rtg.)... Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week on four occasions, including a six-touchdown performance at Det. (11/25) that also marked an NFL record with his fifth consecutive game with four scoring passes... Earned AFC Offensive Player of the Month honors for November... Totaled the second-highest passing total in NFL postseason history in the Colt’s AFC Wild Card Game vs. Den. (1/9) after completing 27-of-33 passes (81.8%) for 458 yards with four touchdowns and one interception (145.7 rtg.). 2003: Manning received his first NFL Most Valuable Player honor in addition to being named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press after starting all 16 regular-season games and completing 379-of-566 passes (67.0%) for 4,267 yards with 29 touchdowns and 10 interceptions... Earned Pro Bowl recognition for the fourth time in his career... Began the season by tossing a career-high six touchdown passes in the opener at N.O. (9/28) and earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week accolades for his effort... Named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September... Completed 25-of-30 passes (83.3%) for 290 yards and five touchdowns vs. Atl. (12/14) to earn his second conference player of the week honor... Connected on 22-of-26 passes (84.6%) for 377 yards with five touchdowns and his fourth-career perfect (158.3) in the Colts’ AFC Wild Card Game vs. Den. (1/4). 2002: Manning earned his third career Pro Bowl selection, completing 392-of-591 passes (66.3%) for 4,200 yards with 27 touchdowns and 19 interceptions (88.8 rtg.) in 16 starts during the regular season... Opened Indianapolis’ AFC Wild Card Game at NYJ (1/4) and completed 14-of-31 passes (45.2%) for 137 yards with two interceptions (31.3 rtg.). 2001: Manning started all 16 games and connected on 343-of-547 passes (62.7%) for 4,131 yards with 26 touchdowns and 23 interceptions... Led the AFC and ranked second in the NFL with his 4,131 passing yards... Added four rushing touchdowns, including a career-long 33-yard scoring run at Buf. (11/4). 2000: Manning earned his second career Pro Bowl selection and was named second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press after starting all 16 regular-season games and completing 357-of-571 passes (62.5%) for 4,413 yards with 33 touchdowns and 15 interceptions... Ranked first in the NFL in completions and passing yards while tying for the league lead in touchdowns... Joined wide receiver Marvin Harrison and running back Edgerrin James as the first NFL triumvirate to post 4,000-1,000-1,000 numbers in consecutive seasons. 1999: Manning earned his first career Pro Bowl honor and was named second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press and AFC Offensive Player of the Year after starting all 16 regular-season games and completing 331-of-533 passes (62.1%) for 4,135 yards with 26 touchdowns and 15 interceptions (90.7 rtg.)... Helped the Colts post a 10-game win improvement from the previous year to mark the best one-season turnaround in NFL history... Completed 19-of-42 passes (45.2%) for 227 yards (60.9 rtg.) in the Colts’ AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Ten. (1/16). 1998: Selected by Indianapolis with the No. 1 overall pick of the 1998 NFL Draft, Manning started all 16 games and set Colts and NFL rookie records for completions (326), attempts (575), yards (3,739) and touch- downs (26)... Passed for at least one touchdown in 15-of-16 games... Named to the PFW/PFWA All-Rookie First Team... Earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors after completing 26-of-44 passes (59.1%) for 276 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions (81.2 rtg.) vs. NYJ (11/15). COLLEGE: Manning was a four-year starter at the University of Tennessee, where he left college with 33 school records, eight Southeastern Conference marks and two NCAA standards... Ended his career with the most wins in SEC history (39-6), including a 26-4 mark as a starter in conference games... Ranked third in NCAA history with 11,201 passing yards and fourth in Division-I annals with 89 touchdowns... Named a consensus All-American and was the Heisman Trophy runner-up as a senior in 1997 after leading the Volunteers to an SEC Championship... Named MVP of the SEC Championship Game after completing 25-of-43 passes (58.1%) for 373 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions in a 30-29 win over Auburn University... Won the Maxwell Award for college football’s player of the year and the Davey O’Brien Award for the nation’s top quarterback... Named to the AFCA Good Works Team for community service... Led Tennessee to a 10-2 record and was the MVP of the Volunteers’ 48-28 Citrus Bowl win over Northwestern University... Went 11-1 as a sophomore, including a 20-14 Citrus

MANNING HAS LED TWO FRANCHISES TO SUPER BOWL STARTING QBS TO LEAD MULTIPLE TEAMS TO THE SUPER BOWL Quarterback First Team Second Team Craig Morton Dallas (1970) Denver (1977) Kurt Warner St. Louis (1999, 2001) Arizona (2008) Peyton Manning Indianapolis (2006, ‘09) Denver (2013) DENVER BRONCOS

MANNING’S 300-YARD PASSING GAMES MOST CAREER REGULAR-SEASON GAMES WITH AT LEAST 300 PASSING YARDS, NFL HISTORY Player Team(s) No. 1. Peyton Manning Den./Ind. 91 2. Drew Brees N.O./S.D. 86 3. Tom Brady N.E. 65 4. Dan Marino Mia. 63 5. Brett Favre Min./NYJ/G.B./Atl. 62 Bowl win against Ohio State University... Named SEC Freshman of the Year in 1994 after starting 8-of-11 games. PERSONAL: Manning attended Isidore Newman High School in New Orleans, where he helped the team to a 34-5 record in three seasons as a starter... Named Gatorade Circle of Champions National Player of the Year and Columbus (Ohio) Touchdown Club National Offensive Player of the Year as a senior... Recognized for his community involvement by receiving the Byron “Whizzer” White Humanitarian Award (2004), the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award (2005) and the Bart Starr Award (2015)... Formed the PeyBack Foundation with his wife, Ashley, in 1999 to provide growth and leadership opportunities for disadvantaged youth in Colorado, Indiana, Louisiana and Tennessee... The PeyBack Foundation has provided more than $10 million of impact to at risk youth through its grants and programs since its inception... Distributed $1 million in grants to youth based organizations in 2014... Continues to maintain a strong relationship with St. Vincent’s Children’s Hospital (Indianapolis), which in 2007 was renamed the “Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent”... Serves as a member of the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet and The Pat Summitt Foundation... Started the Peyton Manning Scholarship program at Tennessee that has honored 25 incoming college students in the last 18 years on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and com- munity service... Manning and Ashley, have 4-year-old twins, a boy and a girl, Marshall Williams and Mosley Thompson… Peyton Williams Manning was born on March 24, 1976, in New Orleans. Manning’s Regular Season Record PASSING Year Club G S Att. Comp. Pct. Yds. Yds./Att. TD % Int. % LG Sack/Yds. Rtg. 1998 Indianapolis 16 16 575 326 56.7 3,739 6.5 26 4.5 28 4.9 78t 22/109 71.2 1999 Indianapolis 16 16 533 331 62.1 4,135 7.8 26 4.9 15 2.8 80t 14/116 90.7 2000 Indianapolis 16 16 571 357 62.5 4,413 7.7 33 5.8 15 2.6 78t 20/131 94.7 2001 Indianapolis 16 16 547 343 62.7 4,131 7.6 26 4.8 23 4.2 86t 29/232 84.1 2002 Indianapolis 16 16 591 392 66.3 4,200 7.1 27 4.6 19 3.2 69 23/145 88.8 2003 Indianapolis 16 16 566 379 67.0 4,267 7.5 29 5.1 10 1.8 79t 18/107 99.0 2004 Indianapolis 16 16 497 336 67.6 4,557 9.2 49 9.9 10 2.0 80t 13/101 121.1 2005 Indianapolis 16 16 453 305 67.3 3,747 8.3 28 6.2 10 2.2 80t 17/81 104.1 2006 Indianapolis 16 16 557 362 65.0 4,397 7.9 31 5.6 9 1.6 68t 14/86 101.0 2007 Indianapolis 16 16 515 337 65.4 4,040 7.8 31 6.0 14 2.7 73t 21/124 98.0 2008 Indianapolis 16 16 555 371 66.8 4,002 7.2 27 4.9 12 2.2 75 14/86 95.0 2009 Indianapolis 16 16 571 393 68.8 4,500 7.9 33 5.8 16 2.8 80t 10/74 99.9 2010 Indianapolis 16 16 679 450 66.3 4,700 6.9 33 4.9 17 2.5 73t 16/91 91.9 2011 Indianapolis 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 — 0/0 0.0 2012 Denver 16 16 583 400 68.6 4,659 8.0 37 6.3 11 1.9 71t 21/137 105.8 2013 Denver 16 16 659 450 68.3 5,477 8.3 55 8.3 10 1.5 78t 18/120 115.1 2014 Denver 16 16 597 395 66.2 4,727 7.9 39 6.5 15 2.5 86t 17/118 101.5 CAREER TOTALS 256 256 9,049 5,927 65.5 69,691 7.7 530 5.9 234 2.6 86t 287/1,858 97.5 BRONCOS TOTALS 48 48 1,839 1,245 67.7 14,863 8.08 131 7.1 36 2.0 86 56/375 107.8 RUSHING SCORING Year Club Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 1998 Indianapolis 15 62 4.1 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1999 Indianapolis 35 73 2.1 13 2 2 2 0 0 0 12 2000 Indianapolis 37 116 3.1 14 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 2001 Indianapolis 35 157 4.5 33t 4 4 4 0 0 0 24 2002 Indianapolis 38 148 3.9 13 2 2 2 0 0 0 12 2003 Indianapolis 28 26 0.9 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2004 Indianapolis 25 38 1.5 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2005 Indianapolis 33 45 1.4 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2006 Indianapolis 23 36 1.6 12 4 4 4 0 0 0 24 2007 Indianapolis 20 -5 -0.3 4 3 3 3 0 0 0 18 2008 Indianapolis 20 21 1.1 12 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 2009 Indianapolis 19 -13 -0.7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Indianapolis 18 18 1.0 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Indianapolis 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 23 6 0.3 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 32 -31 -1.0 1t 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 2014 Denver 24 -24 -1.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 425 673 1.6 33t 18 18 18 0 0 0 108 BRONCOS TOTALS 79 -49 -0.6 10 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Receptions — (1- -2, 2.0 avg., 2 LG), Fumble recoveries — 1999 (2), 2000 (1), 2001 (3), 2002 (2), 2003 (4), 2004 (3), 2007 (3), 2010 (1), TOTAL (19). DENVER BRONCOS

Manning’s POstSeason Record PASSING Year Club G S Att. Comp. Pct. Yds. Yds./Att. TD % Int. % LG Sack/Yds. Rtg. 1999 Indianapolis 1 1 42 19 44.2 227 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 33 0/0 60.9 2000 Indianapolis 1 1 32 17 53.1 194 6.1 1 3.1 0 0.0 30 0/0 82.0 2002 Indianapolis 1 1 31 14 45.2 137 4.4 0 0.0 2 6.5 17 1/13 31.3 2003 Indianapolis 3 3 103 67 65.0 918 8.9 9 8.7 4 3.9 87t 5/41 106.4 2004 Indianapolis 2 2 75 54 72.0 696 9.3 4 5.3 2 2.7 49 2/12 107.4 2005 Indianapolis 1 1 38 22 57.9 290 7.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 50t 5/43 90.9 2006 Indianapolis 4 4 153 97 63.4 1,034 6.8 3 2.0 7 4.6 53t 6/41 70.5 2007 Indianapolis 1 1 48 33 68.8 402 8.4 3 6.3 2 4.2 55t 0/0 97.7 2008 Indianapolis 1 1 42 25 59.5 310 7.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 72t 1/8 90.4 2009 Indianapolis 3 3 128 87 68.0 956 7.5 6 4.7 2 1.6 46 4/30 98.9 2010 Indianapolis 1 1 26 18 69.2 225 8.7 1 3.8 0 0.0 57t 1/6 108.7 2012 Denver 1 1 43 28 65.1 290 6.7 3 7.0 2 4.7 32 3/17 88.3 2013 Denver 3 3 128 91 71.1 910 7.1 5 3.9 3 2.3 37 1/1 94.2 2014 Denver 1 1 46 26 56.5 211 4.6 1 2.2 0 0.0 32 2/11 75.5 CAREER TOTALS 24 24 935 598 64.0 6800 7.3 38 4.1 24 2.6 87t 31/223 88.5 BRONCOS TOTALS 5 5 217 145 66.8 1411 6.50 9 4.1 5 2.3 37 6/29 89.1

RUSHING SCORING Year Club Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 1999 Indianapolis 3 22 7.3 15t 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 2000 Indianapolis 1 -2 -2.0 -2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2002 Indianapolis 1 2 2.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2003 Indianapolis 4 3 0.8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2004 Indianapolis 2 8 4.0 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 2005 Indianapolis 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2006 Indianapolis 8 3 0.4 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 2007 Indianapolis 1 -6 -6.0 -6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 Indianapolis 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 Indianapolis 3 -2 -0.7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Indianapolis 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 3 -2 -1.0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 28 24 0.9 15t 3 3 3 0 0 0 1 8 BRONCOS TOTALS 4 -3 -0.8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Fumble recoveries — 2003 (1), TOTAL (1). Manning’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Pass attempts — 59 vs. Tennessee, 12/8/13 (49 vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Pass completions — 40 at Houston, 9/12/10 (34 vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Passing yards — 479 vs. Arizona, 10/5/14 (458 vs. Denver, 1/9/05). Completion percentage (min. 10 att.) — 89.3% (25-28) at Oakland, 12/29/13 (84.6% (22-26) vs. Denver, 1/4/04). Touchdown passes — 7 vs. Baltimore, 9/5/13 (5 vs. Denver, 1/4/04). Longest pass completion — 86t, twice, last vs. Arizona, 10/5/14 (87t vs. Denver, 1/4/04). Rushing attempts — 7 vs. Buffalo, 9/23/01 (3, twice, last at Baltimore, 1/13/07). Rushing yards — 44 at Buffalo, 11/4/01 (22 vs. Tennessee, 1/16/00). Longest rush — 33t at Buffalo, 11/4/01 (15t vs. Tennessee, 1/16/00). Rushing touchdowns — 1, 18 times, last at Dallas, 10/6/13 (1, three times, last vs. New England, 1/21/07). DENVER BRONCOS

Manning’s 300-yard passing GAMES (100) *denotes win (Manning’s teams are 65-35, including the postseason, when he records more than 300 passing yards in a game.) Date Opponent Yds. Date Opponent Yds. 9/6/1998 vs. Miami 302 9/13/2009 vs. Jacksonville* 301 9/27/1998 vs. New Orleans 309 9/21/2009 at Miami* 303 11/29/1998 at Baltimore 357 9/27/2009 at Arizona* 379 12/20/1998 at Seattle 335 10/4/2009 vs. Seattle* 353 9/26/1999 at San Diego* 404 10/11/2009 at Tennessee* 309 10/31/1999 vs. Dallas* 313 11/1/2009 vs. San Francisco* 347 9/10/2000 vs. Oakland 367 11/8/2009 vs. Houston* 318 9/25/2000 vs. Jacksonville* 440 11/15/2009 vs. New England* 327 10/8/2000 at New England 334 12/17/2009 at Jacksonville* 308 11/5/2000 at Chicago 302 1/24/2010 vs. N.Y. Jets*^ 377 12/3/2000 at N.Y. Jets 339 2/7/2010 vs. New Orleans^ 333 9/23/2001 vs. Buffalo* 421 9/12/2010 at Houston 433 10/21/2001 vs. New England 335 9/26/2010 at Denver* 325 11/25/2001 vs. San Francisco 370 10/3/2010 at Jacksonville 352 12/2/2001 at Baltimore 310 10/17/2010 at Washington* 307 12/16/2001 vs. Atlanta* 325 11/21/2010 at New England 396 10/21/2002 at Pittsburgh 304 12/5/2010 vs. Dallas 365 11/3/2002 vs. Tennessee 327 12/9/2010 at Tennessee* 319 11/10/2002 at Philadelphia* 319 9/23/2012 vs. Houston 330 12/22/2002 vs. N.Y. Giants 365 9/30/2012 vs. Oakland* 338 9/28/2003 at New Orleans* 314 10/7/2012 at New England 337 10/6/2003 at Tampa Bay* 386 10/15/2012 at San Diego* 309 11/9/2003 at Jacksonville 347 10/28/2012 vs. New Orleans* 305 11/16/2003 vs. N.Y. Jets* 401 11/11/2012 at Carolina* 301 1/4/2004 vs. Denver*^ 377 12/6/2012 at Oakland* 310 1/11/2004 at Kansas City*^ 304 12/23/2012 vs. Cleveland* 339 9/26/2004 vs. Green Bay* 393 12/30/2012 vs. Kansas City* 304 10/24/2004 vs. Jacksonville 368 9/5/2013 vs. Baltimore* 462 10/31/2004 at Kansas City 472 9/15/2013 at N.Y. Giants* 307 11/14/2004 vs. Houston* 320 9/23/2013 vs. Oakland* 374 12/5/2004 vs. Tennessee* 425 9/29/2013 vs. Philadelphia* 327 12/26/2004 vs. San Diego* 383 10/5/2013 at Dallas* 414 1/9/2005 vs. Denver*^ 458 10/20/2013 at Indianapolis 386 11/7/2005 at New England* 321 10/27/2013 vs. Washington* 354 11/20/2005 at Cincinnati* 365 11/10/2013 at San Diego* 330 12/11/2005 at Jacksonville* 324 11/17/2013 vs. Kansas City* 323 12/18/2005 vs. San Diego 336 12/1/2013 at Kansas City* 403 9/17/2006 vs. Houston* 400 12/8/2013 vs. Tennessee* 397 10/22/2006 vs. Washington* 342 12/22/2013 at Houston* 400 10/29/2006 at Denver* 345 1/19/2013 vs. New England^* 400 11/5/2006 at New England* 326 9/21/14 at Seattle 303 12/3/2006 at Tennessee 351 10/5/14 vs. Arizona* 479 12/10/2006 at Jacksonville 313 10/19/14 vs. San Francisco* 318 1/21/2007 vs. New England*^ 349 11/2/14 at New England 438 9/16/2007 at Tennessee* 312 11/9/14 at Oakland* 340 11/11/2007 at San Diego 328 11/16/14 at St. Louis 389 12/23/2007 vs. Houston* 311 12/22/14 at Cincinnati 311 1/13/2008 vs. San Diego^ 402 ^Playoff Game 9/14/2008 at Minnesota* 311 11/16/2008 vs. Houston* 320 12/14/2008 vs. Detroit* 318 12/18/2008 at Jacksonville* 364 1/3/2009 at San Diego^ 310 DENVER BRONCOS

Manning’s career game-winning drives in 4th qtr. or overtime (51) Regular font denotes game-winning drive; Italics denotes comeback drive; Bold denotes drives with the Broncos Date Opponent Down/Tied Won Game-Winning Play Time Left Drive/T.O.P. Manning Drive Stats 11/15/98 NY Jets 17-23 24-23 14t pass to Marcus Pollard 0:24 15-80/2:40 8-13-93, 1 TD pass 9/26/99 at San Diego 13-19 27-19 12t Manning run 11:41 8-83/2:47 3-6-46 pass; 12t rush 10/17/99 at NY Jets 13-13 16-13 Vanderjagt 27 FG 0:14 10-35/4:18 2-2-12 pass, 1-(-2 rush) 10-13 Vanderjagt 18 FG 12:06 12-53/4:43 4-8-40 pass 10/31/99 Dallas 21-24 34-24 40t pass to Marvin Harrison 14:55 7-75/3:31 4-7-76, 1 TD pass 11/7/99 Kansas City 16-17 25-17 7t Manning run 10:49 6-54/3:04 2-3-17 pass/2-10 rush, 7t 12/5/99 at Miami 34-34 37-34 Vanderjagt 53 FG 0:00 4-33/0:36 2-2-34 passing 12/19/99 Washington 10-13 24-21 1t pass to Ken Dilger 14:56 7-80/3:11 3-4-40 pass, 1 TD pass 12/26/99 at Cleveland 26-28 29-28 Vanderjagt 21 FG 0:04 11-54/4:08 4-4-23 pass/1-8 rush 19-28 2t James run 9:54 11-77/5:06 6-7-53 pass/1-9 rush 9/3/00 at Kansas City 14-14 27-14 Vanderjagt 23 FG 13:37 9-27/3:56 3-4-16 pass 10/1/00 at Buffalo 15-16 18-16 Vanderjagt 45 FG 0:00 8-42/1:08 3-5-25 pass/1-2 rush 10/22/00 New England 21-23 30-23 3t James run 2:09 6-66/2:22 2-2-13 pass 14-23 1t pass to Edgerrin James 6:16 8-65/3:32 6-9-40, 1 TD pass 10/13/02 Baltimore 19-20 22-20 Vanderjagt 38 FG 0:04 11-60/2:18 5-6-49 pass 11/17/02 Dallas 3-3 20-3 Vanderjagt 32 FG 13:06 12-76/6:53 3-3-31 pass/1-(-1) rush 11/24/02 at Denver 20-20 23-20 Vanderjagt 51 FG 9:22 OT 10-35/5:38 2-3-14 pass 17-20 Vanderjagt 54 FG 0:03 11-44/1:37 3-8-27 pass/2-12 rush 12/15/02 at Cleveland 21-23 28-23 3t Mungro run 6:46 6-86/3:00 2-2-53 pass 14-23 3t pass to Marvin Harrison 11:30 7-57/2:58 4-6-49, 1 TD pass 12/29/02 vs. Jacksonville 13-13 20-13 11t pass to Marcus Pollard 2:26 7-47/2:11 3-3-32 pass, 1 TD pass 10-13 Vanderjagt 27 FG 5:46 16-68/8:09 5-9-25 pass/1-8 rush 9/7/03 at Cleveland 6-6 9-6 Vanderjagt 45 FG 0:01 11-65/2:38 8-10-65 pass 10/6/03 at Tampa Bay 35-35 38-35 Vanderjagt 29 FG 3:47 OT 15-76/6:46 5-9-49 pass 28-35 1t R. Williams run 0:35 5-85/1:06 2-3-64 pass 21-35 28t pass to Marvin Harrison 2:29 6-58/1:08 5-6-63, 1 TD pass 14-35 3t Mungro run 3:37 4-12/1:32 1-2-6 pass 11/23/03 at Buffalo 10-14 17-14 1t James run 1:38 16-83/6:00 5-7-55 pass 3-14 14t James run 10:40 9-61/4:11 3-4-15 pass 12/28/03 at Houston 17-17 20-17 Vanderjagt 43 FG 0:00 12-65/2:40 2-4-22 pass/2-8 rush 10-17 5t pass to Brandon Stokley 3:50 1- 5/0:05 1-1-5, 1 TD pass 3-17 6t James run 14:57 11-67/5:36 3-3-24 pass 9/19/04 at Tennessee 17-17 31-17 4t James run 7:31 11-80/3:57 4-7-70 pass 10-17 1t pass to Marcus Pollard 14:56 6-80/2:42 3-4-57 pass, 1 TD pass 10/3/04 at Jacksonville 17-17 24-17 3t James run 3:33 13-74/7:04 5-5-33 pass 11/8/04 Minnesota 28-28 31-28 Vanderjagt 35 FG 0:02 9-55/2:52 2-2-23 pass/3-12 rush 12/26/04 San Diego 31-31 34-31 Vanderjagt 30 FG 12:13 OT 5-61/2:47 2-2-58 pass 23-31 21t pass to Brandon Stokley 0:56 9-80/2:46 6-8-85, 1 TD pass 9/18/05 Jacksonville 0-3 10-3 6t Carthon run 8:33 17-88/8:59 3-3-21 pass 10/1/06 at NY Jets 24-28 31-28 1t Manning run 0:50 9-61/1:30 6-8-60 pass/1-1, 1t rush 10/8/06 Tennessee 7-13 14-13 2t pass to Reggie Wayne 5:10 10-43/4:28 4-6-34, 1 TD pass 10/29/06 at Denver 31-31 34-31 Vinatieri 37 FG 0:02 8-62/1:47 5-5-47 pass 23-28 19t pass to Reggie Wayne 3:35 7-80/3:19 5-6-75, 1 TD pass 11/18/07 Kansas City 10-10 13-10 Vinatieri 24 FG 0:03 14-61/6:56 4-4-59 pass/4-(-3) rush 12/16/07 at Oakland 13-14 21-14 20t pass to Anthony Gonzalez 4:49 11-91/5:40 7-7-68, 1 TD pass 9/14/08 at Minnesota 15-15 18-15 Vinatieri 47 FG 0:03 5-21/1:04 1-2-20 pass 7-15 32t pass to Reggie Wayne 5:54 3-61/1:15 3-3-61, 1 TD pass 10/5/08 at Houston 24-27 31-27 5t pass to Reggie Wayne 1:54 2-20/0:42 1-1-5, 1 TD pass 17-27 68t FR 3:36 10-27 7t pass to Tom Santi 4:04 11-81/4:14 8-10-59, 1 TD pass/1-11 rush 11/2/08 New England 15-15 18-15 Vinatieri 52 FG 8:05 8-48/3:28 2-4-44 pass 11/9/08 at Pittsburgh 17-20 24-20 17t pass to Dominic Rhodes 3:04 4-32/1:40 1-1-17, 1 TD pass 11/23/08 at San Diego 20-20 23-20 Vinatieri 51 FG 0:00 8-37/1:30 4-6-36 pass 12/14/08 Detroit 21-21 31-21 1t Rhodes run 8:39 7-88/4:13 4-4-74 pass 9/21/09 at Miami 20-23 27-23 48t pass to Pierre Garcon 3:18 4-80/0:32 3-4-80, 1 TD pass 11/1/09 San Francisco 12-14 18-14 Addai 22t pass to Reggie Wayne 14:53 9-70/3:10 4-6-30 pass 11/8/09 Houston 13-17 20-17 2t Addai run 7:11 8-61/3:49 3-4-38 pass 11/15/09 New England 28-34 35-34 1t pass to Reggie Wayne 0:13 4-29/1:47 2-2-16, 1 TD pass 21-34 4t Addai run 2:23 6-79/1:49 4-5-44 pass 14-31 29t pass to Pierre Garcon 12:14 5-79/2:04 3-3-59, 1 TD pass 11/22/09 at Baltimore 14-15 17-15 Stover 25 FG 7:02 9-60/3:10 4-5-52 pass 11/29/09 at Houston 14-20 35-27 6t pass to Dallas Clark 8:24 7-89/2:50 4-4-49, 1 TD pass 12/17/09 at Jacksonville 28-31 35-31 65t pass to Reggie Wayne 5:23 3-70/0:42 2-3-70, 1 TD pass 10/10/10 Kansas City 9-9 19-9 Vinatieri 42 FG 14:40 12-60/3:46 3-7-23 pass 1/2/11 Tennessee 20-20 23-20 Vinatieri 43 FG 0:00 5-37/1:25 2-3-31 pass 9/9/12 Pittsburgh 19-22 31-19 1t pass to Jacob Tamme 9:23 6-80/4:48 6-7-57, 1 TD pass 10/15/12 at San Diego 21-24 35-24 21t pass to Brandon Stokley 9:03 3-50/2:08 2-2-27, 1 TD pass 14-24 7t pass to Eric Decker 13:33 9-55/4:14 4-4-48, 1 TD pass 11/4/12 at Cincinnati 17-20 31-20 1t pass to Joel Dreessen 11:47 3-46/5:02 4-4-50, 1 TD pass 10/6/13 at Dallas 48-48 51-48 Prater 28 FG 0:02 8-14/1:57 2-2-21 pass 41-48 1t Moreno run 2:39 9-73/4:40 5-5-77 pass 38-41 Prater 50 FG 9:37 11-51/4:01 5-9-42 pass 10/27/13 Washington 21-21 45-21 35t pass to Knowshon Moreno 14:19 1-35/0:10 1-1-35 pass 14-21 1t pass to Joel Dreessen 14:56 16-83/4:59 6-10-67 pass 11/23/14 Miami 25-28 39-36 10t C.J. Anderson run 5:01 11-70/6:16 6-7-71 pass DENVER BRONCOS

Peyton Manning’s NFL Splits

Regular Season Only Gms. W L Att. Cmp. Pct. Yds. TD INT LG S/Yds. Rtg. Denver 8 6 2 250 155 62.0 1,655 15 5 63 5/30 93.0 Kansas City 12 11 1 416 258 62.0 3,379 25 8 77 14/97 99.6 Oakland 11 9 2 404 278 68.8 3,162 28 11 63t 13/81 103.8 San Diego 13 9 4 518 331 63.9 3,845 28 19 74t 19/126 89.0 AFC West 44 35 9 1,588 1,022 64.3 12,041 96 43 77 51/334 96.1 Buffalo 12 8 4 358 223 62.3 2,518 13 12 60t 9/66 81.4 Miami 13 6 7 436 272 62.4 3,214 22 18 80t 19/142 84.4 New England 19 6 13 723 453 62.7 5,316 43 26 78t 26/179 89.8 N.Y. Jets 12 8 4 427 269 63.0 2,932 16 11 54 15/101 84.9 AFC East 56 28 28 1,944 1,217 62.6 13,980 94 67 80t 69/488 86.0 Baltimore 10 8 2 345 223 64.6 2,939 25 5 78t 17/134 109.6 Cincinnati 9 8 1 316 209 66.1 2,429 22 9 69 7/28 100.6 Cleveland 6 6 0 207 138 66.7 1,456 5 7 51 2/10 80.9 Pittsburgh 4 3 1 139 87 62.6 1,042 8 4 80t 8/40 92.7 AFC North 29 25 4 1,007 657 65.2 7,866 60 23 80t 34/212 99.6 Houston 20 17 3 745 510 68.5 5,852 48 8 80t 27/159 108.9 Indianapolis 2 1 1 85 51 60.0 655 6 1 49 5/31 102.8 Jacksonville 20 15 5 710 462 65.1 5,538 40 14 76t 15/105 99.4 Tennessee 19 14 5 638 448 70.2 4,956 35 13 68t 14/90 102.8 AFC South 61 47 14 2,164 1,485 68.6 17,387 129 36 80t 61/385 103.1 AFC Totals 192 136 56 6,786 4,410 65.0 51,504 381 172 80t 218/1,425 96.0 Arizona 3 3 0 84 56 66.7 863 8 3 86t 2/3 117.3 St. Louis 4 2 2 148 94 63.5 1,010 6 3 42t 6/41 88.5 San Francisco 5 3 2 186 125 67.2 1,521 9 6 61t 8/50 94.8 Seattle* 5 2 3 171 114 66.7 1,388 6 3 53 4/13 95.8 NFC West 17 10 7 589 389 66.0 4,782 29 15 86t 20/107 93.2 Dallas 5 3 2 201 140 69.7 1,598 11 8 57 3/20 94.9 N.Y. Giants 5 4 1 191 125 65.4 1,440 11 4 57t 4/25 98.5 Philadelphia 5 4 1 154 107 69.5 1,358 12 3 80t 5/32 114.6 Washington 5 4 1 186 124 66.7 1,515 14 6 57t 7/49 103.2 NFC East 20 15 5 732 496 67.8 5,911 48 21 80t 19/126 102.1 Chicago 3 1 2 116 73 62.9 770 7 2 35t 4/38 95.1 Detroit 3 3 0 98 73 74.5 842 10 2 39 2/10 125.5 Green Bay 3 1 2 126 74 58.7 916 8 3 36t 4/27 92.6 Minnesota 3 3 0 107 74 69.2 862 9 3 75 3/19 109.6 NFC North 12 8 4 447 294 65.8 3,390 34 10 75 13/94 104.5 Atlanta 5 3 2 161 113 70.2 1,287 14 7 37t 8/57 104.7 Carolina 4 2 2 136 81 59.6 1,074 5 3 59t 6/24 87.7 New Orleans 5 3 2 145 97 66.9 1,478 14 4 86t 5/26 121.0 Tampa Bay 3 3 0 122 90 73.8 881 7 3 52 1/5 102.5 NFC South 17 11 6 564 381 67.6 4,720 40 17 86t 20/112 101.7 NFC Totals 73 43 21 2,263 1,517 67.0 18,187 149 62 86t 69/433 102.0 NFL Totals 256 179 77 9,049 5,927 65.5 69,691 530 234 86t 287/1,858 97.5 Home 128 98 30 4,441 2,936 66.1 34,874 276 101 86t 136/832 101.1 Road 128 81 47 4,608 2,991 64.9 34,817 254 133 86t 151/1,026 94.0 Wins 179 179 0 6,058 4,091 67.5 48,811 405 109 86t 172/1,120 106.7 Losses 77 0 77 2,991 1,836 61.4 20,880 125 125 86t 115/738 78.8 Grass 109 79 30 3,927 2,602 66.3 30,481 236 99 86t 123/816 99.2 Turf 149 101 49 5,122 3,325 64.9 39,210 294 135 86t 164/1,042 96.2 Outdoors 142 100 42 5,187 3,394 65.4 39,562 294 131 86t 163/1,094 96.8 Domes 114 79 35 3,862 2,533 65.6 30,129 236 103 86t 124/764 98.5 Sundays 225 156 69 7,995 5,203 65.1 60,954 454 209 86t 249/1,625 96.1 Mondays 18 13 5 640 435 68.0 5,030 38 20 80t 22/116 98.2 Thursdays 12 10 2 402 280 69.7 3,591 38 5 78t 16/117 123.7 Saturdays 1 0 1 12 9 75.0 116 0 0 39 0/0 104.9 September 53 38 15 1,889 1,226 64.9 15,211 115 47 80t 61/388 99.6 October 59 42 16 2,062 1,382 67.0 16,325 132 50 86t 60/367 102.2 November 69 47 22 2,626 1,680 64.0 18,882 145 79 86t 91/639 91.2 December 70 49 21 2,350 1,562 66.5 18,549 134 56 77 72/450 99.4 January 6 3 3 122 77 63.1 724 4 2 43t 3/14 83.5 *Includes two games prior to the 2002 season when Seattle was in the AFC DENVER BRONCOS

Peyton Manning’s 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 Denver PASSING RUSHING Opponent P/S Att. Comp. Yds. Pct. TD INT LG S/Yds. Rtg. Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD Aug 14 at Seattle* DNP Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona DENVER BRONCOS

CURTIS MARSH 38 cornerback 6-1 • 197 • 4TH YR. • UTAH STATE BORN: March 1, 1988, in West Hills, Los Angeles HIGH SCHOOL: Royal High School, Simi Valley, Calif. AQUIRED: Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 26/0 MARSH AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year cornerback who played in 26 games in his first three NFL seasons with Philadelphia (2011-13) and Cincinnati (2013), totaling five tackles and nine special-teams stops. • Named a second-team All-Western Athletic Conference selection following his senior season at Utah State University after posting 45 tackles (37 solo), two interceptions and 13 passes defensed. • Began his career with the Aggies as a running back, registering 487 yards and four touch- downs on 124 carries (3.9 avg.), before moving to cornerback his junior season. • Signed by the Broncos to a future contract on Dec. 29, 2014. • Selected by the Eagles in the third round (90th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Philadelphia as a draft choice 7/27/11; Waived by Philadelphia 9/5/13; Signed by Cincinnati 9/18/13; Waived by Cincinnati 10/1/13; Signed by Philadelphia 11/5/13; Waived by Philadelphia 8/30/14; Signed by Denver to a future contract 12/29/14.

2014: Marsh was not on an NFL roster after competing with Philadelphia in the preseason. 2013: Marsh split time between Philadelphia and Cincinnati, playing in two games apiece for each club... Competed in the preseason and made the Eagles’ 53-man roster out of training camp before being waived on Sept. 5... Joined Cincinnati on Sept. 18 and made his Bengals debut vs. G.B. (9/19)... Waived by the Bengals on Oct. 1 before re-joining the Eagles on Nov. 5... Played in Games 10-11 for Philadelphia before being a gameday inactive the remainder of the season. 2012: Marsh appeared in a career-best 15 games for the Eagles, producing five tackles, one pass defensed and seven special-teams stops... Made his first defensive tackle vs. Det. (10/14). 2011: Selected by Philadelphia in the third round (90th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft, Marsh played in seven games his rookie season, totaling one pass defensed and two special-teams stops... Made his NFL debut at NYG (11/20). COLLEGE: Marsh played 52 games (22 starts) in four seasons at Utah State University, earning second-team All-Western Athletic Conference honors following his senior season in 2010... Began his career with the Aggies as a running back, registering 487 yards and four touchdowns on 124 carries (3.9 avg.), before moving to cornerback his junior season... Finished with 32 tackles (23 solo), one interception and five passes defensed in his first year playing defense in 2009. PERSONAL: Prepped at the Naval Academy Prep School in Newport, R.I. after high school... Named a first- team all-league and all-county selection his senior season... Led the county with 1,608 rushing yards and added 12 touchdowns... Contributed 55 tackles and two interceptions his senior year... His father, Curtis Marsh Sr., played wide receiver for Jacksonville (1995-96) and Pittsburgh (1997)... His brother, Cassius, is a defensive end for Seattle... Majored in business at Utah State... Curtis Marsh Jr. was born March 1, 1988, in West Hills, Los Angeles. Marsh’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Philadelphia 7 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2012 Philadelphia 15 0 5 0 5 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2013 Phi./Cin. 4 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 26 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2011 (2), 2012 (7), TOTAL (9). Marsh’s single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 1, five times, last at Tampa Bay, 12/9/12. (none) Passes defensed — 1, twice, last at Tampa Bay, 12/9/12. (none)

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MArsh’s 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* P 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

BRANDON MARSHALL 54 INSIDE linebacker 6-1 • 238 • 4TH YR. • NEVADA BORN: Sept. 10, 1989, in Las Vegas HIGH SCHOOL: Cimarron-Memorial High School, Las Vegas ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2013 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 3rd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 20/13 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 4/1 MARSHALL AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year inside linebacker who played 20 career regular-season games (13 starts) and four playoff contests (1 start) during his first three NFL seasons with Jacksonville (2012) and Denver (2013-14). • Led the Broncos with 110 tackles (88 solo) in 2014 with that total ranking second in the NFL among first-year defensive starters. • Spent the majority of the 2013 season on the Broncos’ practice squad before being elevated to the active roster and appearing in four games (1 reg. season, 3 postseason). • Saw action in five games for the Jaguars as a rookie in 2012 and contributed three spe- cial-teams tackles for the club. • Totaled 259 career tackles, including 40 stops for a loss, as a four-year starter at the University of Nevada. • Joined the Broncos as a practice-squad signee on Sept. 2, 2013. • Selected by Jacksonville in the fifth round (142nd overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Jacksonville as a draft choice 6/5/12; Waived by Jacksonville 10/27/12; Signed by Jacksonville 10/30/12; Waived by Jacksonville 11/1/12; Signed by Jacksonville (practice squad) 11/5/12; Signed by Jacksonville (active roster) 12/18/12; Waived by Jacksonville 8/30/13; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 9/2/13; Signed by Denver (active roster) 12/24/13.

2014: Marshall played in 14 regular-season games (13 starts), totaling a team-high 110 tackles (88 solo), two sacks (17 yds.), one interception (0 yds.), nine passes defensed, one forced fumble and two spe- cial-teams stops... Racked up the second-most defensive stops by an NFL player in his first year as a starter in 2014... Totaled a career-best 15 tackles (13 solo) at Stl. (11/16)... Led the team with nine solo tackles vs. Buf. (12/7) and swatted down a career-high three passes defensed to become just the sixth player in the NFL in 2014 to post at least nine tackles and three passes defensed in a single game... Notched his first career sack vs. K.C. (9/14)... Recorded his first career interception vs. Buf. (12/7)... Missed the final two games of the reg- ular season with a foot injury before returning to start in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Ind (1/11). 2013: Marshall spent the first 16 weeks of the 2013 season on Denver’s practice squad after being waived by Jacksonville at the conclusion of training camp... Signed to the Broncos’ active roster Dec. 24... Appeared in Denver’s regular-season finale as well as all three playoff contests... Made his first career defensive tackle to go along with a special-teams stop at Oak. (12/29)... Contributed one special-teams tackle in Super Bowl XLVIII vs. Sea. (2/2). 2012: Selected by Jacksonville in the fifth round (142nd overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft, Marshall saw action in four of the team’s first six games as a rookie before splitting time on the Jaguars’ practice squad and active roster during the second half of the season... Posted three special-teams tackles. COLLEGE: Marshall recorded 259 tackles (145 solo), 40 tackles for a loss, six sacks, three interceptions, seven fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles as a four-year starter at the University of Nevada... Made 102 tackles with 10 tackles for a loss as a senior to earn second-team All-Western Athletic Conference honors from Phil Steele Publications. PERSONAL: Marshall played linebacker, running back and tight end at Cimarron-Memorial High School in

MARSHALL EMERGES AS A KEY CONTRIBUTOR MOST TACKLES BY A FIRST-YEAR STARTER, NFL, 2014 Player No. 1. C.J. Mosley, Bal. 129 2. Brandon Marshall, Den. 110 3. Preston Brown, Buf. 108 Jelani Jenkins, Mia. 108 Keenan Robinson, Was. 108 DENVER BRONCOS

Las Vegas, earning first-team All-Sunset Conference and second-team all-state as a senior... Finished his prep career with 68 tackles, 13 sacks, 57 quarterback pressures, four fumble recoveries and 10 offensive touchdowns... Partnered with the Rose Andom Center in December 2014 to host a clothing drive benefiting survivors of domestic violence... Participated in the teams’ Hometown Huddle event in 2014, the Broncos’ annual Play 60 event for the 16 branches of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver... Brandon Markieth Marshall was born on Sept 10, 1989, in Las Vegas. Marshall’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Jacksonville 5 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 1 0 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 14 13 88 22 110 2-17 1-0 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 20 13 89 22 111 2-17 1-0 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 BRONCOS TOTALS 15 13 89 22 111 2-17 1-0 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2012 (3), 2013 (1), 2014 (2), TOTAL (6). Marshall’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2013 Denver 3 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 1 1 4 2 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 4 1 4 2 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2013 (1), TOTAL (1). Marshall’S single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 15, at St. Louis, 11/16/14 (6 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Sacks — 1, twice, last at Kansas City, 11/30/14 (none). Sack yards — 12 at Kansas City, 11/30/14 (none). Interceptions — 1 vs. Buffalo, 12/7/14 (none). Passes defensed — 3 vs. Buffalo, 12/7/14 (none). Forced fumbles — 1 vs. Kansas City, 9/14/14 (none). Special-teams tackles — 1, six times, last at N.Y. Jets, 10/12/14 (1 vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Brandon Marshall’s 2015 preseason-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* DNP Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals DENVER BRONCOS

LERENTEE MCCRAY 55 OUTSIDE linebacker 6-3 • 249 • 3RD YR. • FLORIDA BORN: Aug. 26, 1990, in Ocala, Fla. HIGH SCHOOL: Dunnellon High School, Ocala, Fla. ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2013 NFL YEAR: 3rd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 3rd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 13/0 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 1/0 McCRAY AT A GLANCE: • A third-year outside linebacker who saw action in 13 regular-season games for the Broncos in 2014 after spending his rookie season on injured reserve (ankle). • Recorded six tackles (4 solo), one sack (11 yds.), one pass defensed and one forced fumble in his first season of game action for Denver in 2014. • Saw action in 42 games (17 starts) for the University of Florida and tallied 65 tackles (40 solo), 4.5 sacks (25 yds.), one interception (25 yds.), five passes defensed, three forced fum- bles and one fumble recovery. • Opened all 12 games as a senior for the Gators and collected 25 tackles, three sacks, one interception and one forced fumble. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on April 30, 2013. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 4/30/13.

2014: McCray played 13 games, totaling six tackles (4 solo), one sack (11 yds.), one pass defensed and one forced fumble... Made his Broncos debut in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7) and recorded his first career tackle... Missed Games 3-5 with a knee injury... Notched his first career pass defensed vs. Buf. (12/7)... Recorded his first career sack (11 yds.) in the fourth quarter vs. Oak. (12/28) and forced a fumble that Tony Carter returned 20 yards for a touchdown... Saw his first postseason action in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Ind. (1/11) and totaled two tackles (1 solo). 2013: McCray, who entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent, spent his rookie year on injured reserve after hurting his ankle in Denver’s preseason finale. COLLEGE: McCray appeared in 42 games (17 starts) for the University of Florida and totaled 65 tackles (40 solo), 4.5 sacks (25 yds.), one interception (25 yds.), five passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery... Started all 12 games as a senior for the Gators and tallied 25 tackles, three sacks, one interception and one forced fumble. PERSONAL: Starred as a two-way player for Dunnellon High School in Ocala, Fla., where he collected 118 tackles and nine sacks on defense to go along with 500 rushing yards 11 touchdowns on offense as a senior to earn first-team Class 3A all-state honors... Lerentee McCray was born on Aug. 26, 1990. McCray’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2013 Denver INJURED RESERVE 2014 Denver 13 0 4 2 6 1-11 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 13 0 4 2 6 1-11 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 McCray’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2014 Denver 1 0 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 1 0 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

LERENTEE MCCRAY’s 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 Denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* DNP Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals DENVER BRONCOS

BRANDON MCMANUS 8 KICKER 6-3 • 201 • 2ND YR. • TEMPLE BORN: July 25, 1991, in Philadelphia HIGH SCHOOL: North Penn High School, Lansdale, Pa. ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 15/0 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 1/0 McMANUS AT A GLANCE: • A second-year kicker who saw action in 15 regular-season games for Denver in 2014 and connected on 9-of-13 field goals (69.2%) in addition to ranking fourth in the NFL in touchback percentage (70.3 / 64-of-91). • Competed in the preseason with Indianapolis as a rookie in 2013 and with the N.Y. Giants in 2014 before being acquired by Denver in a trade. • Received the 2012 College Football Performance Awards Specialist Trophy as the nation’s best overall kicker following his senior year at Temple University. • Holds Temple career records for points scored (338), field goals made (60) and punting average (45.4). • Joined the Broncos on Aug. 26, 2014, in a trade with the N.Y. Giants in exchange for a sev- enth-round draft choice. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Indianapolis as a college free agent 4/30/13; Waived by Indianapolis 8/26/13; Signed to a future contract by N.Y. Giants on 1/2/14; Traded to Denver 8/26/14; Waived by Denver 11/25/14; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 12/4/14; Signed by Denver (active roster) 12/6/14.

2015: McManus was a perfect 3-for-3 with a long of 52 in the preseason opener at Sea. (8/14). 2014: McManus, who spent the preseason with the N.Y. Giants before being traded to Denver on Aug. 26, appeared in 15 regular-season games and one playoff contests for the Broncos... Connected on 9-of-13 (.692) field goals and converted all 41 PATs in addition to ranking fourth in the NFL in touchback percentage (70.3 / 64-of-91)... Waived on Nov. 25 before being signed back to the active roster on Dec. 6 to handle kickoff duties for the remainder of the season. 2013: McManus, who entered the NFL with Indianapolis as a college free agent, competed with the Colts during the preseason before being waived on Aug. 26. COLLEGE: McManus holds Temple University career records for points scored (338), field goals made (60) and attempted (83) and punting average (45.4)... Named the recipient of the 2012 College Football Performance Awards Specialist Trophy as the nation’s best overall kicker after converting 14-of-17 field goals and 32-of-33 extra point tries for 74 points... Punted 54 times for 2,433 yards (45.1 avg.), including 15 kicks of 50-plus yards as a senior... Earned All-Big East first-team honors as a punter and was a second-team choice as a kicker. PERSONAL: McManus was a four-year letterwinner as a kicker and punter at North Penn High School in Lansdale, Pa.... Selected to play in the 2009 Big 33 All-Star Game... Named a first-team All-Suburban One Conference selection and a first-team Times-Herald All-Area pick as a senior... Scored 229 career points and helped his team win district championships in 2005 and 2008 and conference titles in 2006 and 2008… Majored in biology/pre-med at Temple... Co-founded the Anti Bully Squad to create a permanent solution to bullying through education, advocation, awareness and prevention.... Brandon Tyler McManus was born on July 25, 1991, in Philadelphia. McManus’ Regular Season Record FIELD GOALS PATs Year Club G 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ TOTAL Pct. Md./Att. Pct. Pts. 2013 OUT OF FOOTBALL 2014 Denver 15 0/0 5/5 2/3 2/3 0/2 0/0 9/13 .692 41/41 1.000 68 CAREER TOTALS 15 0/0 5/5 2/3 2/3 0/2 0/0 9/13 .692 41/41 1.000 68 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Kickoffs — 2014 (91 for 5,981 yards, 65.7 avg., 64 TBs), TOTAL (91 for 5,981 yards, 65.7 avg., 64 TBs). McManus’ postseason Record FIELD GOALS PATs Year Club G 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ TOTAL Pct. Md./Att. Pct. Pts. 2014 Denver 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 .000 0/0 0.0 0 CAREER TOTALS 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 .000 0/0 0.0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Kickoffs — 2014 (4 for 235 yards, 58.8 avg., 2 TBs), TOTAL (4 for 235 yards, 58.8 avg., 2 TBs). DENVER BRONCOS

BRANDON MCMANUS’ 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver field goals patS Date Opponent P/S 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ TOTAL Pct. Md./Att. Pct. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* P 0/0 1/1 0/0 1/1 1/1 0/0 3/3 100 0/0 — 9 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 0/0 1/1 0/0 1/1 1/1 0/0 3/3 100 0/0 — 9 DENVER BRONCOS

VON MILLER 58 outside linebacker 6-3 • 250 • 5TH YR. • TEXAS A&M BORN: March 26, 1989, in DeSoto, Texas HIGH SCHOOL: DeSoto (Texas) High School ACQUIRED: Draft #1 (2nd overall), 2011 NFL YEAR: 5th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 5th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 56/56 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 4/4 MILLER AT A GLANCE: • A fifth-year linebacker and three-time Pro Bowl selection whose 49 career sacks represent the sixth most in the NFL 58’S TROPHY CASE (since 1982) by a player through his first four seasons. • Ranks third in NFL history (since 1982) in sacks per Pro Bowls (3) ...... 2011-12, ‘14 game (0.88) among players appearing in at least 40 All-Pro (First Team) ...... 2012 contests. All-Pro (Second Team) ...... 2011 • Enters the 2015 season with the ninth-most sacks NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year ....2011 (49) while tying for the third-most seasons (3) with double-digit sack totals in Broncos history. • Earned his third career Pro Bowl selection in 2014 to become one of six players in Broncos history to make at least three Pro Bowls during his first four years in the league. • Named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for October 2014 after leading all NFL players in sacks (7) and tackles for a loss (10). • Voted as runner-up for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2012, setting a Broncos single-season record with 18.5 sacks and finishing the year also ranked in the NFL’s Top 5 in quarterback knockdowns (27), quarterback hurries (12), tackles for a loss (28), run stuffs (13) and forced fumbles (6). • Joined current teammate DeMarcus Ware (Dal., 2008) in 2012 as the only two players since at least 1994 with 15 sacks, 25 tackles for a loss and five forced fumbles in a single season. • Won AFC Defensive Player of the Month honors after leading the conference with eight sacks and 10 tackles for a loss in November 2012. • Received All-Pro recognition from the Associated Press following each of his first two sea- sons, including first-team designation in 2012 and second-team honors as a rookie in 2011. • Named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and a Pro Bowl starter in 2011 after tying the fran- chise rookie sack record (11.5). • Finished fifth on the Broncos with 64 tackles (50 solo) as a rookie in addition to leading the club with 19 tackles for a loss and 24 quarterback hits in 15 starts. • Became just the second player in Broncos history (K David Treadwell, 1989) to be selected to the Pro Bowl as a rookie. • Posted 27.5 sacks in 26 starts over his last two seasons at Texas A&M University and won the Butkus Award (nation’s best linebacker) in addition to being named a consensus All- American as a senior in 2010. • Finished his collegiate career with 33 sacks (fourth in school history) and 50.5 tackles for a loss in 47 games played (30 starts). • Selected by the Broncos in the first round (2nd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 7/29/11.

2015: Miller strip-sacked in Seahawks territory on the first drive of the team’s season opening preseason victory at Sea. (8/14). 2014: Miller started all 16 regular-season games for the second time in his career and earned his third Pro Bowl nod after totaling 59 tackles (42 solo), 14 sacks (82.5 yds.), two passes defensed and one fumble recovery... Became the fifth Broncos linebacker to be selected to at least three Pro Bowls and just the sixth player in team history to make at least three Pro Bowls in his first four years in the league... Led the Broncos with 16 tackles for a loss and 28 quarterback hits... Moved into fourth place on the club’s single-season sack chart with his 14 sacks... Recorded his 12th career multiple-sack game vs. S.F. (10/19)... Posted six consecutive games with a DENVER BRONCOS

MILLER ON A TORRID PACE THROUGH FOUR SEASONS

MOST SACKS THROUGH FIRST FOUR NFL SEASONS (SINCE 1982) Player GP Sk. 1. Reggie White, Phi. 57 70.0 2. Derrick Thomas, K.C. 63 58.0 3. J.J. Watt, Hou. 64 57.0 4. DeMarcus Ware, Dal. 64 53.5 5. Dwight Freeney, Ind. 63 51.0 6. Von Miller, Den. 56 49.0 Richard Dent, Chi. 63 49.0 sack (Games 2-7), to tie for the longest such streak of his career... Named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for October after leading all NFL players in sacks (7) and tackles for a loss (10) for the month... Recorded his 13th multiple-sack game (2-11) at K.C. (11/30)... Posted a team-high six tackles (5 solo), including two tackles for a loss, in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Ind. (1/11). 2013: Miller started all nine games he appeared in after serving a six-game suspension to begin the season and ending the year on injured reserve... Made his 2013 debut with two tackles, including one for a loss and two quarterback hits at Ind. (10/20)... Sacked Robert Griffin III and forced a fumble that was recovered by Derek Wolfe vs. Was. (10/27)... Recovered his first career fumble and returned it 60 yards for a touchdown at N.E. (11/24) to mark seventh-longest such play in team history... Tore his ACL at Hou. (12/22) and was placed on injured reserve on Dec. 24. 2012: Miller started every game for the Broncos in his second NFL season and finished as the runner-up for NFL Defensive Player of the Year after ranking in the league’s Top 5 in sacks (18.5), quarterback knockdowns (27), quarterback hurries (12), tackles for a loss (28), run stuffs (13) and forced fumbles (6)... Ranked fourth on the team with 68 tackles (55 solo) and added an interception return for a touchdown while receiving first-team All-Pro recognition and being selected to his second consecutive Pro Bowl as a starter... Set the franchise single-season record with 18.5 sacks to rank third in the NFL and joined DeMarcus Ware (Dal., 2008) as one of two players since at least 1994 with 15 sacks, 25 tackles for a loss and five forced fumbles in a single season... Named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November after totaling 20 tackles (18 solo), eight sacks (54 yds.), 10 tackles for a loss and three forced fumbles in four games... Recorded a pair of sacks, while adding eight tackles (7 solo), one pass breakup, one forced fumble and five tackles for a loss at N.E. (10/7)... Set a career high with three sacks (18 yds.) at Cin. (11/4)... Earned Peter King’s (Sports Illustrated) Defensive Player of the Week award after making six tackles—all of which came for a loss or no gain—in addition to one sack, one forced fumble and a quarterback hit on quarterback Cam Newton that resulted in an interception returned for a touchdown at Car. (11/11)... Became the first Bronco since at least 1982 to record three sacks and two forced fumbles in a single game vs. S.D. (11/18), earning Peter King’s Defensive Player of the Week award for the second consecutive week... Intercepted his first career pass and returned it 26 yards for a touchdown vs. T.B. (12/2)... Extended his sack streak to a career-best six games, strip-sacking quarterback Carson Palmer for his fifth forced fumble in a five-week span at Oak. (12/6)... Became the Broncos’ single-season sack record holder with 1.5 sacks vs. Cle. (12/23)... Sacked quarterback Brady Quinn to extend his single-season record to 18.5 vs. K.C. (12/30)... Led the team with nine tackles and a half sack in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). 2011: Selected by Denver in the first round (2nd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft, Miller started all 15 games played and tied the franchise rookie record with 11.5 sacks en route to being named the Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year... Elected as a starter for the Pro Bowl to become just the second Bronco to play in the league’s annual All-Star game as a rookie in addition to garnering second-team All-Pro honors from the Associated Press... Finished fifth on the club with 64 tackles (50 solo) and added a team-best 19 tackles for a loss and 24 quarterback hits to go along with four passes defensed and two forced fumbles... Named the Denver Athletic Club’s Colorado Athlete of the Year... Missed Week 13 with a thumb injury and was forced to play the season’s final six games, including the playoffs, with a cast on his hand... Produced two separate five-game stretches with at least a half sack. COLLEGE: Miller played 47 games (30 starts) at Texas A&M University and finished his career with 182 tack- les (104 solo), 33 sacks (fourth in school history), 50.5 tackles for a loss, 10 forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries... Posted 27.5 sacks in 26 starts over his last two seasons and won the Butkus Award (nation’s best linebacker) in addition to being named a consensus All-American as a senior in 2010... Tabbed as a unanimous All-Big 12 Conference performer after leading the nation with 17 sacks (115 yds.) as a junior in 2009 playing a hybrid “jack” position... Named to The Sporting News’ Freshman All-Big 12 Team in 2007 after seeing action in nine games as a true freshman for the Aggies.

MILLER IN DENVER’S RECORD BOOKS

MOST SACKS IN A SEASON, BRONCOS HISTORY MOST 10-SACK SEASONS, BRONCOS HISTORY Player Year No. Player No. Years 1. Von Miller 2012 18.5 1. Simon Fletcher 5 1989-93 2. Elvis Dumervil 2009 17.0 2. Paul Smith 4 1970-73 3. Simon Fletcher 1992 16.0 3. Von Miler 3 2011-12, ‘14 4. Von Miller 2014 14.0 Elvis Dumervil 3 2007, ‘09, ‘12 5. Simon Fletcher 1993 13.5 Rulon Jones 3 1980, ‘84-85 Simon Fletcher 1991 13.5 Rich Jackson 3 1968-70 DENVER BRONCOS

MILLER ENJOYS HISTORIC YEAR IN 2012

MOST SACKS NFL, 2012 MOST TACKLES FOR A LOSS, NFL, 2012 Player Sacks Player Sacks 1. J.J. Watt, Hou. 20.5 1. J.J. Watt, Hou. 39 2. Aldon Smith, S.F. 19.5 2. Von Miller, Den. 28 3. Von Miller, Den. 18.5 3. Lavonte David, T.B. 20 4. , Mia. 15.0 4. Michael Bennett, T.B. 18 5. Geno Atkins, Cin. 13.0 Aldon Smith, S.F. 18

PERSONAL: Miller attended DeSoto (Texas) High School, where he was named the District 8-5A Defensive MVP as a senior after totaling 76 tackles and six sacks... Majored in university studies with a concentration in agriculture and life sciences at Texas A&M... Started Von’s Vision, a foundation dedicated to provid- ing eye care, glasses and contact lenses to underprivileged youth... Visited the Middle East as part of an NFL USO Tour in March 2013... Von Miller was born on March 26, 1989, in DeSoto, Texas. Miller’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Denver 15 15 50 14 64 11.5-77 0-0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 16 16 55 13 68 18.5-129.5 1-26 2 6 0 1 0 0 6 2013 Denver 9 9 27 7 34 5-29 0-0 1 3 1 0 1 0 6 2014 Denver 16 16 42 17 59 14-82.5 0-0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 56 56 174 51 225 49-318 1-26 9 12 2 1 1 0 12 Miller’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Denver 2 2 3 0 3 1-4 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 1 1 7 2 9 0.5-3.5 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 1 1 5 1 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 4 4 15 3 18 1.5-7.5 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miller’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 10 at San Diego, 11/27/11 (9 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Sacks — 3, twice, last vs. San Diego, 11/18/12 (1 vs. Pittsburgh, 1/8/12). Sack yards — 29 vs. San Diego, 11/18/12 (4 vs. Pittsburgh, 1/8/12). Interceptions — 1 vs. Tampa Bay, 12/2/12 (none). Interception return yards — 26 vs. Tampa Bay, 12/2/12 (none). Forced fumbles — 2 vs. San Diego, 11/18/12 (none). Fumble recoveries — 1, twice, last at Cincinnati, 12/22/14 (none). Fumble return yards — 60 at New England, 11/24/13 (none). miller’s MULTIPLE-sack GAMES (13) *denotes win (The Broncos are 10-3 when Miller records more than one sack in a game.) Date Opponent S-Yds. 10/2/11 at Green Bay 2-12 11/13/11 at Kansas City* 1.5-6.5 11/17/11 vs. N.Y. Jets* 1.5-12 9/9/12 vs. Pittsburgh* 2-15 10/7/12 at New England 2-7 11/4/12 at Cincinnati* 3-18 11/18/12 vs. San Diego* 3-29 12/23/12 vs. Cleveland* 1.5-12.5 11/24/13 at New England 2-11 10/5/14 vs. Arizona* 2-15.5 10/12/14 at N.Y. Jets* 2-10 10/19/14 vs. San Francisco* 2-18 11/30/14 at Kansas City* 2-11 miller’s sacks by quarterback Figures in italics include postseason totals Quarterback ...... Sacks Quarterback ...... Sacks Philip Rivers...... 8.0 ...... 1.0 Tom Brady ...... 4.0 ...... 1.0 Andy Dalton ...... 4.0 Robert Griffin III ...... 1.0 Ben Roethlisberger ...... 3.0 Derek Carr ...... 1.0 ...... 3,0 Caleb Hanie ...... 1.0 Brady Quinn ...... 2.0 Matt Hasselbeck ...... 1.0 Aaron Rodgers ...... 2.0 ...... 1.0 ...... 2.0 Russell Wilson ...... 1.0 Geno Smith ...... 2.0 Matt Moore ...... 1.0 ...... 1.5 Cam Newton ...... 1.0 Carson Palmer ...... 1.5 Matt Ryan ...... 1.0 ...... 1.5 Logan Thomas ...... 1.0 Brandon Weeden ...... 1.5 ...... 1.0 Kyle Orton ...... 1.0 Joe Flacco ...... 0.5 DENVER BRONCOS

MILLER NAMED NFL DEFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR IN 2011

2011 NFL DEFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR VOTING (ASSOCIATED PRESS) Player Position Team Votes 1. Von Miller Linebacker Denver 39 2. Aldon Smith Linebacker San Francisco 11

Von Miller’S 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 DENVER TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* S 2 0 2 1-5 0 0 1 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/1 2 0 2 1-5 0 0 1 0 DENVER BRONCOS

COREY NELSON 52 INSIDE Linebacker 6-1 • 226 • 2ND YR. • OKLAHOMA BORN: April 22, 1992, in Dallas HIGH SCHOOL: Skyline High School, Dallas AQUIRED: Draft #7 (242nd overall), 2014 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 16/0 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 1/0 NELSON AT A GLANCE: • A second-year inside linebacker who saw action in all 16 regular-season games in his first NFL season in 2014, totaling 13 tackles (7 solo) and four special-teams stops. • Named the Broncos’ inaugural Community Rookie of the Year in 2014 for his off-field contri- butions during his first NFL season. • Played 45 games (27 starts) for the University of Oklahoma and finished his collegiate career with 154 tackles (76 solo), 7.5 sacks (43 yds.), one interception (24 yds.), 11 passes defensed and one fumble recovery. • Started 27 of his final 31 contests for the Sooners, including all five games played as a senior in 2013 before suffering a season-ending pectoral injury. • Selected by the Broncos in the seventh round (242nd overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 6/2/14.

2014: Selected by the Broncos in the seventh round (242nd overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft, Nelson played all 16 regular-season games and totaled 13 tackles (7 solo), one pass defensed and four special-teams stops... Made his Broncos debut in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7) on special teams... Recorded his first career special-teams tackle at Sea. (9/21)... Tallied his first career defensive stop at NYJ (10/12) and finished with a team-high seven tackles (3 solo). COLLEGE: Nelson started 27 of his final 31 contests for the University of Oklahoma and finished his colle- giate career with 154 tackles (76 solo), 7.5 sacks (43 yds.), one interception (24 yds.), 11 passes defensed and one fumble recovery... Suffered a season-ending pectoral injury five games into his senior campaign... Named an honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference selection as a sophomore after appearing in all 13 games (11 starts) and totaling a career-high 59 tackles (29 solo) in addition to 5.5 sacks (34 yds.), four passes defensed and one fumble recovery. PERSONAL: Nelson was named 5A Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press and a first-team All-American by MaxPreps.com after his senior year at Skyline High School in Dallas, where he collected 133 tackles and nine sacks while blocking five field goals... Selected as an all-state defensive end as a sophomore... Majored in communication at Oklahoma and was selected to the Academic All-Big 12 Teams in 2011 (first team) and 2012 (second team)... Named the Broncos’ inaugural Community Rookie of the Year in 2014 for his con- tributions to the community during his first NFL season... Corey Nelson was born on April 22, 1992, in Dallas. NELSON’S REGULAR SEASON Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2014 Denver 16 0 7 6 13 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 16 0 7 6 13 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2014 (4), TOTAL (4). NELSON’S postSEASON Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2014 Denver 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2014 (1), TOTAL (1). DENVER BRONCOS

COREY NELSON’s 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 DENVER TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* P 4 0 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 4 0 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

TAUREAN NIXON 39 Cornerback 5-10 • 187 • TULANE BORN: Feb. 7, 1991, in New Orleans HIGH SCHOOL: Southern Lab School, Baton Rouge, La. DRAFTED: Seventh Round (251st overall) COLLEGE GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 38/21 COLLEGE MAJOR: Digital Design NIXON AT A GLANCE: • A cornerback who started 21-of-38 games in his collegiate career at Tulane University and the University of Memphis, totaling 92 tackles (71 solo), two interceptions, nine passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. • Began his career at Memphis, where he started 13-of-18 games played before transferring to Tulane following the 2011 season. • Played 20 games (8 starts) games for the Green Wave after sitting out the 2012 season due to NCAA transfer rules and totaled 44 tackles (33 solo), one interception and six passes defensed in his two seasons with the school. • Competed as a member of Tulane’s track and field program where he competed in the 100- meter dash and the 4x100-meter relay. • Helped lead Southern Lab High School in Baton Rouge, La., to three trips to the state playoffs and was named first-team all-state, all-metro and all-district in addition to District Defensive MVP. • Claimed high school state titles in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays and the 100-meter dash in addition to placing second in the 200-meter dash as a senior. • Selected by the Broncos in the seventh round (251st overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.

COLLEGE: Nixon started 21-of-38 games in his collegiate career at Tulane University and the University of Memphis, totaling 92 tackles (71 solo), two interceptions, nine passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery... Sstarted 8-of-11 games played as a senior for Tulane, racking up 31 tackles (22 solo), one interception and five passes defensed... Started 9-of-10 games played in his final season at the University of Memphis, registering a career-best 33 tackles (29 solo), one interception (-5 yds.) and one forced fumble... Saw action in eight games (4 starts) as a true freshman, finishing with 15 tackles (9 solo) and two passes defensed... Added four kickoff returns for 53 yards (13.3. avg.). PERSONAL: Nixon helped lead Southern Lab High School in Baton Rouge, La., to three trips to the state playoffs and was named first-team all-state, all-metro and all-district in addition to District Defensive MVP as a senior... Earned second-team all-state recognition on special teams after scoring nine total touchdowns via kickoff and punt return in 2009... Selected to participate in the U.S. Army Red Stick All-Star Game and also played in the Max Emfinger All-American Bowl... Claimed high school state titles in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays and the 100-meter dash in addition to second place in the 200-meter dash as a senior... Majored in digital design at Tulane... His father, Tedrick, played college football at Southern University... First name is pronounced torian.. Taurean Ellis Nixon was born on Feb. 7, 1991, in Baton Rouge, La. NIXON’S collegiate Record — MEMPHIS/Tulane Year School G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2010 Memphis 8 4 9 6 15 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Memphis 10 9 29 4 33 0-0 1--5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Tulane REDSHIRTED 2013 Tulane 9 0 11 2 13 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Tulane 11 8 22 9 31 0-0 1-22 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 38 21 71 21 92 0-0 2-17 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 taurean nixon’s 2015 PRESEASOn Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 Denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* P 3 1 4 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 3 1 4 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

JORDAN NORWOOD 11 Wide Receiver 5-11 • 180 • 6TH YR. • PENN STATE BORN: Sept. 29, 1986, in HIGH SCHOOL: State College (Pa.) Area High School ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: 6th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 17/14 NORWOOD AT A GLANCE: • A sixth-year wide receiver who totaled 36 receptions for 405 yards (11.3 avg.) with one touchdown during his first five NFL seasons with Philadelphia (2009), Cleveland (2010-12) and Denver (2014). • Competed with the Broncos during training camp in 2014 before being placed on injured reserve (knee) and missing the season. • Posted a career-high 23 catches for 268 yards (11.7 avg.) with one score in 14 games (4 starts) for the Browns in 2011. • Recorded a personal-best nine catches for 81 yards (9.0 avg.) at N.Y. Giants (10/7/12) to represent the highest reception total for a Browns player in seven seasons. • Played four seasons at Penn State University, totaling 158 receptions for 2,015 yards (12.8 avg.) with 13 touchdowns. • Starred as a point guard in high school and saw action in four games for the Nittany Lions’ basketball team during the 2006-07 season. • Joined the Broncos a free agent on Dec. 31, 2013. • Entered the NFL with Cleveland as a college free agent on May 1, 2009. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Cleveland as a college free agent 5/1/09; Waived by Cleveland 9/5/09; Signed by Philadelphia (practice squad) 9/23/09; Signed by Philadelphia (active roster) 12/1/09; Waived by Philadelphia 12/7/09; Signed by Philadelphia (practice squad) 12/9/09; Waived by Philadelphia 9/4/10; Signed by Cleveland (practice squad) 9/6/10; Signed by Cleveland (active roster) 11/30/10; Waived by Cleveland 8/26/13; Signed by Tampa Bay 8/28/13; Waived by Tampa Bay 8/31/13; Signed by Denver to a future contract 12/31/13.

2014: Norwood missed the entire 2014 season with a knee injury sustained in training camp. 2013: Norwood spent the year out of football after competing with Cleveland and Tampa Bay during the preseason. 2012: Norwood saw action in two games for Cleveland and totaled 13 catches for 137 yards (10.5 avg.)... Led the team with a career-best nine catches for 81 yards (9.0 avg.) at NYG (10/7)—the highest reception total for a Browns player in seven seasons... Placed on injured reserve (foot) on Oct. 12. 2011: Norwood appeared in a career-best 14 games (4 starts) and recorded 23 receptions for 268 yards (11.7 avg.) with one touchdown... Returned four punts for 35 yards (8.8 avg.)... Posted at least one reception in each of his final eight games of the season... Made his first career catch—a 6-yard reception—vs. Cin. (9/11)... Totaled 69 yards on four catches (17.3 avg.) and scored his first career touchdown at Cin. (11/27). 2010: Norwood spent the first 12 weeks on Cleveland’s practice squad before being elevated to the club’s 53-man roster... Inactive for the Browns’ final five games. 2009: Norwood, who entered the NFL as a college free agent with Cleveland on May 1, competed with the Browns during training camp before being waived and spending the rest of his rookie season with Philadelphia... Spent 13 weeks on the Eagles’ practice squad and appeared in one game for the club while on its active roster... Made his NFL debut at Atl. (12/6). COLLEGE: Norwood played four seasons at Penn State University and totaled 158 receptions for 2,015 yards (12.8 avg.) with 13 touchdowns... Posted a career-best 637 yards and six scores on 41 catches (15.5 avg.) as a senior... Competed on the Nittany Lions’ basketball team during the 2006-07 season, seeing action in four games for the school. PERSONAL: Norwood attended State College (Pa.) Area High School, where he was a star football and basketball player... Posted 21 catches for 273 yards (13.0 avg.) with four touchdowns in helping the football team to the Class AAAA state semifinals... Selected as a two-time Mountain Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a point guard on the basketball team that captured the 2003 state title... His father, Brian Norwood, is the associate head coach (safeties) at Baylor University... His older brother, Gabe, was a member of the George Mason University basketball team that advanced to the 2006 NCAA Final Four... Jordan Shea Rashad Norwood was born on Sept. 29, 1986, in Honolulu. DENVER BRONCOS

Norwood’S Regular Season Record RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2009 Philadelphia 1 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Cleveland 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Cleveland 14 4 23 268 11.7 51 1 1 0 1 0 0 6 2012 Cleveland 2 0 13 137 10.5 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 OUT OF FOOTBALL 2014 Denver INJURED RESERVE CAREER TOTALS 17 4 36 405 11.3 51 1 1 0 1 0 0 6 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Punt returns — 2011 (4 for 35 yds., 8.8 avg., 14 LG). Rushed once for 1 yd. at N.Y. Giants, 10/7/12. Norwood’S Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Receptions — 9 at N.Y. Giants, 10/7/12 (none). Receiving yards — 81 at N.Y. Giants, 10/7/12 (none). Longest reception — 51 vs. Jacksonville, 11/20/11 (none). Receiving touchdowns — 1 at Cincinnati, 11/27/11 (none). jORDAN nORWOOD’S 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* P 3 29 9.7 15 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 3 29 9.7 15 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

BROCK OSWEILER 17 quarterback 6-8 • 240 • 4TH YR. • ARIZONA STATE BORN: Nov. 22, 1990, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho HIGH SCHOOL: Flathead High School, Kalispell, Mont. ACQUIRED: Drafted #2b (57th overall), 2012 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 13/0 OSWEILER AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year player who completed 17-of-30 passes (56.7%) for 159 yards with one touch- down in 13 games as Denver’s backup quarterback during his first three NFL seasons. • Named one of the NFLPA’s Community MVPs in 2014 for his work with Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children. • Started 15-of-25 games played at Arizona State University and completed 412-of-680 (60.6%) passes for 5,082 yards with 33 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. • Left for the NFL after his junior campaign in which he opened all 13 contests for the Sun Devils and became just the fourth player in Pac-12 Conference history to throw for 4,000 yards. • Originally committed to attend Gonzaga University on a basketball scholarship before electing to pursue football instead at ASU. • Tied for the tallest Bronco in team history at 6’8”. • Selected by the Broncos in the second round (57th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 7/24/12.

2015: Osweiler started and played the entire first half in the team’s 22-20 preaseason victory at Sea. (8/14), finishing the game 15-of-20 for 151 yds. (75.0 pct.) with one touchdown and a quarterback rating of 112.7. 2014: Osweiler saw action in four regular-season games, completing 4-of-10 passes for 52 yards with one touchdown... Saw his first game action of the year in the fourth quarter vs. S.F. (10/19) and attempted one pass in nine offensive snaps played... Named the NFLPA’s Community MVP for the Week of Nov. 10 for his work with Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children... Threw his first career touchdown pass—a 1-yarder to tight end Virgil Green—in Denver’s regular-season finale vs. Oak. (12/28). 2013: Osweiler appeared in four games, completing 11-of-16 passes (68.8%) for 95 yards... Played one snap on the field-goal block unit in overtime at N.E. (11/24)... Played the entire second half at Oak. (12/29) and completed 9-of-13 attempts (69.2%) for 85 yards. 2012: Selected by Denver in the second round (57th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft, Osweiler played five games during his rookie season, completing 2-of-4 passes for 12 yards after earning the backup quarterback job out of training camp... Saw his first regular-season NFL action on Denver’s final snap of its 37-6 win vs. Oak. (9/30)... Completed his first NFL pass for a 5-yard gain in Denver’s regular-season finale vs. K.C. (12/30). COLLEGE: Osweiler played 25 career games (15 starts) at Arizona State University and completed 412- of-680 passes (60.6%) for 5,082 yards with 33 touchdowns and 15 interceptions... Named a team captain as a junior in 2011 and totaled 4,036 yards on 326-of-516 (63.2%) passing with 26 touchdowns and 13 interceptions... Set school records for completions, attempts and yards while his 26 scores through the air marked the fourth most in ASU annals... Ranked second in the Pac-12 Conference and 11th in the nation with 317.3 passing yards per game... Became the first ASU true freshman quarterback to start a game since former Bronco Jake Plummer in 1993 when he opened the Sun Devils’ game at No. 14 Oregon (11/14/09). PERSONAL: Osweiler was named the 2008-09 Gatorade State Player of the Year for Montana following his senior season at Flathead High School in Kalispell, Mont., after completing 189-of-303 (62.4%) passes for 2,703 yards with 29 touchdowns... Averaged 24.9 points and 14.5 rebounds as a junior on the hardwood and was listed as a three-star basketball recruit by Scout.com... Originally committed to Gonzaga University to play basketball before deciding to pursue football collegiately.... Studied sociology and political science at ASU... Selected as one of the NFLPA’s Community MVPs in 2014 for his work with Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children... Brock Alan Osweiler was born on Nov. 22, 1990, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. DENVER BRONCOS

osweiler’s Regular Season Record PASSING Year Club G S Att. Comp. Pct. Yds. Yds./Att. TD % Int. % LG Sack/Yds. Rtg. 2012 Denver 5 0 4 2 50.0 12 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 7 0/0 56.3 2013 Denver 4 0 16 11 68.8 95 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 19 2/8 84.1 2014 Denver 4 0 10 4 40.0 52 5.2 1 10.0 0 0.0 38 0/0 90.4 CAREER TOTALS 13 0 30 17 56.7 159 5.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 38 2/8 82.5 RUSHING SCORING Year Club Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2012 Denver 8 -13 -1.6 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 3 2 0.7 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 8 0 0.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 19 -11 -0.6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Fumble recoveries — 2012 (1), TOTAL (1). Osweiler’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Pass attempts — 13 at Oakland, 12/29/13 (none). Pass completions — 9 at Oakland, 12/29/13 (none). Passing yards — 85 at Oakland, 12/29/13 (none). Longest pass completion — 38 vs. Oakland, 12/28/14 (none). Touchdown passes — 1 vs. Oakland, 12/28/14 (none). Rushing attempts — 3, three times, last at Oakland, 11/9/14 (none). Rushing yards — 3 vs. Philadelphia, 9/29/13 (none). Longest rush — 4, twice, last at Oakland, 11/9/14 (none). Brock Osweiler’s 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 Denver PASSING RUSHING Opponent P/S Att. Comp. Yds. Pct. TD INT LG S/Yds. Rtg. Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD at Sea. (8/14)* S 20 15 151 75.0 1 0 19 1/12 112.7 0 0 — — 0 at Hou. (8/22) vs. S.F. (8/29) vs. Ariz. (9/3) Preseason Totals 1/1 20 15 151 75.0 1 0 19 1/12 112.7 0 0 — — 0 DENVER BRONCOS

NATHAN PALMER 13 Wide Receiver 5-11 • 198 • 3RD YR. • NORTHERN ILLINOIS BORN: April 14, 1989, in Elkhart, Ind. HIGH SCHOOL: Elkhart (Ind.) Central High School ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2013 NFL YEAR: 3rd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 3rd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 5/0 PALMER AT A GLANCE: • A third-year wide receiver who appeared in five career games for Indianapolis (2012) and appeared on Denver’s active roster for one contest in 2014. • Competed on practice squads with San Francisco (2012), Miami (2013) and Denver (2013-14). • Saw action in 48 career games (20 starts) at Northern Illinois University, where he totaled 93 receptions for 1,575 yards (16.9 avg.) with 16 touchdowns. • Recorded 695 receiving yards and seven scores on 47 catches (14.8 avg.) as a senior for the Huskies in 2011. • Joined the Broncos a practice-squad signee on Dec. 24, 2013. • Entered the NFL with San Francisco as a college free agent on May 4, 2012. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by San Francisco as a college free agent 5/4/12; Waived by San Francisco 8/31/12; Signed by San Francisco (practice squad) 9/1/12; Signed by Indianapolis (active roster) 9/24/12; Waived by Indianapolis 9/2/13; Signed by Miami (practice squad) 10/23/13; Waived by Miami 12/23/13; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 12/24/13; Waived by Denver on 8/30/14; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 8/31/14; Signed by Denver (active roster) 9/3/14; Waived by Denver 9/9/14; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 9/11/14.

2014: Palmer made Denver’s 53-man roster out of training camp and spent one game on the club’s active roster before competing on the team’s practice squad for the remainder of the season. 2013: Palmer played in the preseason with Indianapolis before being waived and spending the rest of the season on practice squads with Miami and Denver. 2012: Palmer, who entered the NFL with San Francisco as a college free agent on May 4, spent the preseason with the 49ers and competed on the club’s practice squad for the first three weeks of the season... Signed by Indianapolis to its active roster on Sept. 24, and appeared in five games for the Colts, making one reception... Inactive for three contests and did not play in one other... Made his NFL debut vs. G.B. (10/7) and caught his first career pass at NYJ (10/14). COLLEGE: Palmer started 20-of-48 career games at Northern Illinois University and totaled 93 receptions for 1,575 yards (16.9 avg.) with 16 touchdowns... Added 200 rushing yards and one touchdown on 21 carries (9.5 avg.)... Posted career highs in catches (47), receiving yards (695) and touchdowns (7) as a senior in 2011. PERSONAL: Palmer was a first-team all-state and all-conference selection at Elkhart (Ind.) High School, where he earned Offensive Player of the Year honors as a senior... Nathan Palmer was born on April 14, 1989. Palmer’S Regular Season Record RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2012 Indianapolis 5 0 1 -4 -4.0 -4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Mia./Den. PRACTICE SQUAD 2014 Denver 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 5 0 1 -4 -4.0 -4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

Nathan Palmer’S 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* P 1 8 8.0 8 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 1 8 8.0 8 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

MATT PARADIS 61 CEnter 6-3 • 300 • 1ST YR. • BOISE STATE BORN: Oct. 12, 1990, in Council, Idaho HIGH SCHOOL: Council (Idaho) High School AQUIRED: Draft #6 (207th overall), 2014 NFL YEAR: 1st • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 0/0 PARADIS AT A GLANCE: • A first-year center who spent the entire 2014 season competing on the Broncos’ practice squad. • Played 35 career games (27 starts) at Boise State University after working his way up from a walk-on defensive lineman and a participant in 8-man high school football. • Started his final 26 games at center for Boise State, earning All-Mountain West Conference accolades after his junior (first team) and senior (second team) campaigns. • Selected by the Broncos in the sixth round (207th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 6/2/14; Waived by Denver 8/30/14; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 8/31/14.

2014: Selected by Denver in the sixth round (207th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft, Paradis spent his rookie season competing on Denver’s practice squad. COLLEGE: Paradis was named a second-team All-Mountain West Conference selection after starting all 13 games at center for Boise State University and helping the offense rank ninth nationally red zone efficiency (.906), 16th in scoring (38.8 ppg) and 24th in total yards (470.8 per game)... Selected as Boise State’s Outstanding Offensive Lineman and was named a game captain in four contests as senior... Opened all 13 games at center in 2012 and earned first-team all-conference recognition while contributing to a unit that ranked sixth in the nation in sacks allowed (0.77 per game)... Switched from defensive line to offensive line before the start of his sophomore season... Redshirted as a true freshman and was named the team’s Defensive Scout Player of the Year after walking on to the squad. PERSONAL: Paradis was named the 1A Idaho High School Player of the Year in 2008 while playing 8-man football for Council (Idaho) High School... Received first-team all-state recognition on both offense and defense as a junior in 2007... Majored in business economics at Boise State... Named to the National Football Foundation’s Hampshire Honor Society in 2013 and was a member of the Academic All-Mountain West Team... Last name is pronounced PARE-ud-diss... Matt Paradis was born on Oct. 12, 1990. paradis’ Regular Season Record Year Club G S 2014 Denver PRACTICE SQUAD CAREER TOTALS 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

SOLOMON PATTON 84 wide receiver 5-9 • 177 • 2ND YR. • FLORIDA BORN: Oct. 17, 1990, in Mobile, Ala. HIGH SCHOOL: Murphy High School, Mobile, Al. ACQUIRED: Waivers (Tampa Bay), 2015 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 7/0 PATTON AT A GLANCE: • A second-year wide receiver who appeared in seven games in two stints for Tampa Bay in 2014 and returned 18 kickoffs for 416 yards (23.1 avg.) and 10 punts for 112 yards (11.2 avg.). • Played the first six games of the season with the Buccaneers before competing on Arizona’s practice squad and spending the last four weeks on Tampa Bay’s active roster. • Played four years at the University of Florida (2010-13), appearing in 43 games (8 starts) and totaling 52 receptions for 635 yards and six touchdowns in addition to 31 rushes for 217 yards. • Voted as the team MVP after a senior season (2013) where he started 8-of-12 games and recording 44 receptions for 556 yards and six touchdowns, 16 rushes for 71 yards and 22 kick returns for 642 yards with one touchdown. • Assigned to the Broncos via waivers from Tampa Bay on May 12, 2015. • Entered the NFL with Tampa Bay as a college free agent on May 12, 2014. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Tampa Bay as a college free agent 5/12/14; Waived by Tampa Bay 8/30/14; Singed by Tampa Bay (practice squad) 8/31/14; Signed by Tampa Bay 9/6/14; Waived by Tampa Bay 10/21/14; Signed by Arizona (practice squad) 10/25/14; Signed by Tampa Bay 12/2/14; Waived by Tampa Bay 5/11/15; Claimed off waivers by Denver 5/12/15.

2014: Patton, who entered the NFL with the Buccaneers as a college free agent on May 12, appeared in seven regular-season games as a rookie and totaled 18 kick returns for 416 yards (23.1 avg.) and 10 punt returns for 112 yards (11.2 avg.)... Played the first six games of the season in Tampa Bay before spending time on Arizona’s practice squad... Rejoined Tampa Bay for Game 13 at Det. (12/7) and was inactive the last three weeks of the season... Made his NFL debut vs. Car. (9/7), recording season-highs in punt returns (4), punt return yards (56) and punt return long (33)... Notched a season-high four kickoff returns for 78 yards (19.5) at Atl. (9/18). COLLEGE: Patton saw action in 43 games (8 starts) at the University of Florida, seeing action at offense and in the return game... Hauled in 52 receptions for 635 yards and six touchdowns in addition to returning 39 kicks for 1,079 yards and one touchdown... Voted as the team MVP after a senior season (2013) where he started 8-of-12 games, recording 44 receptions for 556 yards and six touchdowns, 16 rushes for 71 yards and 22 kick returns for 642 yards with one touchdown... Caught his first career touchdown and recorded first career 100-yard (9-118) receiving game at Miami (9/27/13)... Posted his first multi-touchdown game at Arkansas (10/5/13)... Played eight games as a junior, tallying one reception for 17 yards and 14 rushes for 140 yards. PERSONAL: Attended Murphy High School in Mobile, Ala., where he finished his career with 2,686 receiving yards and 28 touchdowns to go along with 371 rushing yards and three scores... Selected to play in the 2010 Under Armor All-American Game in addition to the Alabama/Mississippi All-Star Game... Named to the ASWA All-State 6A first-team in 2008... Competed on the track and field team... Solomon Patton was born Oct. 17, 1990, in Mobile, Ala. PATTON’s REGULAR SEASON Record RECEIVING PUNT RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD. 2014 Tampa Bay 7 0 0 0 — — 0 10 112 11.2 33 0 18 416 23.1 28 0 CAREER TOTALS 7 0 0 0 — — 0 10 112 11.2 33 0 18 416 23.1 28 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Rushing Yards — 2014 (1-19) TOTAL (1-19). PATTON’s Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Punt returns — 4, vs. Carolina, 9/7/14. Punt return yards — 56, vs. Carolina, 9/7/14. Longest punt return — 33, vs. Carolina, 9/7/14. Punt return touchdowns — none. Kick returns — 4, at Atlanta, 9/18/14. Kick return yards — 78, at Atlanta, 9/18/14. Longest kick return — 28, at New Orleans, 10/5/14. Kick return touchdowns — none. DENVER BRONCOS

solomon patton’S 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver PUNT RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle P 1 0 0.0 0 0 1 19 19.0 19 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 1 0 0.0 0 0 1 19 19.0 19 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

SHANE RAY OUTSIDE LINEBACKER 6-3 • 245 • MISSOURI BORN: May 18, 1993, in Shawnee Mission, Kan. HIGH SCHOOL: Bishop Miege High School, Roeland Park, Kan. DRAFTED: First Round (23rd overall) COLLEGE GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 40/14 COLLEGE MAJOR: Agriculture RAY AT A GLANCE: • An outside linebacker from the University of Missouri who started 14-of-40 games played in three seasons for the Tigers, totaling 120 tackles (82 solo) and 19 sacks (131 yds.). • Received unanimous Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors following his junior season in 2014 after leading the league in sacks (14.5) and tackles for loss (22.5) in addition to recording 65 tackles (47 solo) and three forced fumbles. • Ranked third nationally in both sacks (14.5) and tackles for a loss (22.5) as a 2014 consensus first-team All-American. • Selected as a finalist for the Hendricks Award (nation’s top defensive end) and as a semifi- nalist for the Lombardi (top lineman) and Bednarik (top defensive player) awards. • Saw action in all 14 games as a sophomore in 2013, registering 39 tackles (27 solo), 4.5 sacks (37 yds.) and one fumble recovery (returned 73 yards for a touchdown). • Earned first-team All-Kansas honors as a senior at Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park, Kan., after recording 100 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks and three forced fumbles. • Selected by the Broncos in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.

College: Ray started 14-of-40 games played in three seasons at the University of Missouri, totaling 120 tackles (82 solo) and 19 sacks (131 yds.)... Started all 14 games as a senior and was named the 2014 Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year after leading the conference in sacks (14.5-94) and tackles for loss (22.5-122) while adding 65 tackles (47 solo) and three forced fumbles... Earned consensus first-team All-American honors after ranking third in the nation in sacks (14.5) and tackles for loss (22.5)... Selected as finalist for the Hendricks Award (nation’s top defensive end) and as a semifinalist for the Lombardi (top linemen) and Bednarik (top defensive player) awards after breaking Missouri’s single-season sack record... Chosen as the SEC Defensive Player of the Week on four occasions... Appeared in all 14 games as a redshirt sophomore, registering 39 tackles (27 solo), 4.5 sacks (37 yds.) and one fumble recovery... Contributed to the team’s 11-1 regular season and first-ever SEC East title. PERSONAL: Ray lpayed defensive end at Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park, Kan., earning first-team all-state honors as a senior and leading his team to a state title as a junior... Compiled 231 tackles, 48 tackles for loss, 25.5 sacks and seven forced fumbles in his junior and senior campaigns... Majored in agriculture at the University of Missouri... His father, Wendell, played football at Missouri and was selected by Minnesota in the fifth round of the 1981 NFL Draft... Shane Ray was born on May 18, 1993, in Shawnee Mission, Kan. Ray’s collegiate Record — Missouri Year School G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Missouri REDSHIRTED 2012 Missouri 12 0 8 8 16 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 2013 Missouri 14 0 27 12 39 4.5-37 0-0 0 2 1 0-0 1-73 0 6 2014 Missouri 14 14 47 18 65 14.5-94 0-0 1 3 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 40 14 82 38 120 19-131 0-0 1 5 2 0-0 1-73 0 6 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Returned a fumble 73 yards for a touchdown vs. Oklahoma State (1/3/14). Shane ray's 2015 PRESEASOn Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 Denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* S 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/1 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 DENVER BRONCOS

GERALD RIVERS 99 Outside Linebacker 6-2 • 250 • 2ND YR. • MISSISSIPPI BORN: June 22, 1990, in Avondale Estates, Ga. HIGH SCHOOL: Cedar Grove (Ga.) High School ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 2/0 RIVERS AT A GLANCE: • A second-year outside linebacker who played two games for St. Louis (2013) and has spent time on the 53-man roster for Jacksonville (2013) in addition to Miami (2014) and Denver’s (2014) practice squads. • Appeared in 27 games (10 starts) over three seasons for the University of Mississippi, finish- ing his collegiate career with 31 tackles and 2.5 sacks. • Joined the Broncos as a free agent on Sept. 30, 2014 • Entered the NFL with St. Louis as a college free agent on May 9, 2013. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by St. Louis as a college free agent 5/9/13; Waived by St. Louis 12/14/13; Claimed on waivers by Jacksonville 12/16/14; Waived by Jacksonville 8/29/14; Signed by Miami (practice squad) 9/2/14; Waived by Miami 9/30/14; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 10/15/14; Waived by Denver 12/4/14; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 12/10/14.

2014: Rivers appeared in all of Jacksonville’s preseason games before being waived on Aug. 29... Competed with Miami and Denver’s practice squad throughout the 2014 season. 2013: Rivers, who entered the NFL with St. Louis as a college free agent on May 9, played in two games for the Rams and recorded one tackle... Made his NFL debut and recorded his first tackle vs. S.F. (9/26)... Claimed by Jacksonville off waivers on Dec. 16 and spent the final two weeks of the season on the Jaguars 53-man roster. COLLEGE: Rivers appeared in 27 games (10 starts) for the University of Mississippi, totaling 31 tackles and 2.5 sacks... Did not play in 2012... Totaled 13 tackles as a junior after playing 12 games (5 starts)... Tied for the team lead with 2.5 sacks and added 14 tackles as a sophomore. PERSONAL: Rivers posted 81 tackles, nine sacks and two forced fumbles as a senior at Cedar Grove (Ga.) High School... Participated in the DeKalb County Coaches Association All-Star game following his senior year... Gerald Emery Rivers was born on June 22, 1990, in Avondale Estates, Ga. rivers’ Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2013 St. Louis 2 0 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 2 0 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 rivers’ single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 1 vs. San Francisco, 9/26/13. Sacks — none. Sack yards — none. GErald RIVERs’ 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* P 1 0 1 1-0 0 0 1 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 1 0 1 1-0 0 0 1 0 DENVER BRONCOS

BRADLEY ROBY 29 cornerback 5-11 • 194 • 2ND YR. • OHIO STATE BORN: May 1, 1992, in Fort Worth, Texas HIGH SCHOOL: Peachtree Ridge High School, Suwanee, Ga. AQUIRED: Draft #1 (31st overall), 2014 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 16/2 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 1/0 ROBY AT A GLANCE: • A second-year cornerback who played all 16 regular-season games (2 starts) in his first NFL season with the Broncos in 2014, totaling 64 tackles (62 solo), two interceptions, one sack (3 yds.), 13 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. • Tied for the second-most passes defensed (13) and tackles (64) among rookie cornerbacks in 2014. • Started all 37 games played during his career at Ohio State University, totaling eight intercep- tions and 44 passes defensed. • Contributed five touchdowns during his collegiate career, including two interception returns, two blocked punt returns and one fumble return. • Named a first-team All-Big Ten Conference selection as a junior in 2013 after recording 69 tackles (54 solo), three interceptions (120 yds.) and 16 passes defensed for the Buckeyes. • Led the nation with 19 passes defensed as a first-team all-conference selection in 2012 and was the only player in the country to score touchdowns three different ways (INT, FR, BP). • Selected by the Broncos in the first round (31st overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 6/10/14.

2014: Selected in the first round (31st overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft, Roby played 16 regular-season games (2 starts) and totaled 64 tackles (62 solo), one sack (3 yds.), two interceptions, 13 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries... Tied for the second-most passes defensed (13) and tackles (64) among rookie cornerbacks in 2014... Made his Broncos debut in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7) and finished with seven solo tackles, three passes defensed and a fumble recovery... Recorded his first career sack (3 yds.) at NYJ (10/12)... Picked off quarterback Tom Brady at N.E. (11/2) for his first career interception... Tallied four solo tackles and one pass defensed in his first career start vs. Mia. (11/23)... Totaled a career-high nine solo tackles and one forced fumble vs. Buf. (12/7)... Picked off quarterback in the second quarter of Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Ind. (1/11), joining safety Quinton Carter (2011) as the only rookies in team history with a postseason pick. COLLEGE: Roby started all 37 games played during his career at Ohio State University, totaling eight inter- ceptions (two returned for touchdowns) and 44 passes defensed... Returned two blocked punts for touch- downs and one recovered fumble for a touchdown as a Buckeye... Named a first-team All-Big Ten Conference selection for his 2013 campaign in which he totaled 69 tackles (54 solo), three interceptions (120 yds.) and 16 passes defensed... Opened all 12 games in 2012 for the undefeated Buckeyes and was named a second-team All-America selection in addition to a first-team all-conference pick... Led the nation and tied a school record with 19 passes defensed while being tabbed as a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist... Finished his 2012 season as the only player in the country to score touchdowns three different ways (INT, FR, BP)... Started all 13 games as a redshirt freshman in 2011 and earned the Buckeyes’ First Year Defensive Player Award after tying for the team lead with three interceptions (57 yds.). PERSONAL: Roby played cornerback, wide receiver and kick returner at Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Ga., where he was a four-time scholar athlete... Received All-Gwinnett County accolades following his senior year in 2009 after leading his team to the state quarterfinals... Majored in communications at Ohio State... The son of Betty and James, Bradley Roby was born on May 1, 1992, in Fort Worth, Texas. ROBY’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2014 Denver 16 2 62 2 64 1-3 2-0 13 2 2 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 16 2 62 2 64 1-3 2-0 13 2 2 0 0 0 0 ROBY’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2014 Denver 1 0 2 0 2 0-0 1-2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 1 0 2 0 2 0-0 1-2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

ROBY MAKES IMMEDIATE IMPACT AS A ROOKIE

MOST PASSES DEFENSED BY A ROOKIE, NFL, 2014 MOST TACKLES BY A ROOKIE CB, NFL, 2014 Player GP GS PD Player GP GS TT 1. E.J. Gaines, Stl. 15 15 15 1. E.J. Gaines, Stl. 15 15 70 2. Bradley Roby, Den. 16 2 13 2. Bradley Roby, Den. 16 2 64 Bashaud Breeland, Was. 16 15 13 3. Bashaud Breeland, Was. 16 15 58 4. Kyle Fuller, Chi. 16 14 10 4. Kyler Fuller, Chi. 16 14 50 5. Travis Carrie, Oak. 13 4 8 5. Travis Carrie, Oak. 13 4 37

Roby’S single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 9 vs. Buffalo, 12/7/14 (2 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/12). Interceptions — 1, twice, last at Oakland, 11/9/14 (1 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/12). Interception return yards — 0, twice, last at Oakland, 11/9/14 (2 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/12). Passes defensed — 3 vs. Indianapolis, 9/7/14 (1 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/12). Sacks — 1 at N.Y. Jets, 10/12/14 (none). Sack yards — 3 at N.Y. Jets, 10/12/14 (none). Forced fumbles — 1, twice, last vs. Buffalo, 12/7/14 (none). Fumble recoveries — 1, twice, last at Kansas City, 11/30/14 (none). BRADLEY ROBY’s 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* S 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

TY SAMBRAILO Offensive Tackle 6-5 • 315 • COLORADO STATE BORN: March 10, 1992, in Watsonville, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: St. Francis Catholic High School, Watsonville, Calif. DRAFTED: Second Round (59th overall) COLLEGE GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 48/42 COLLEGE MAJOR: Business Administration SAMBRAILO AT A GLANCE: • An offensive tackle who started 42-of-48 games during his career at Colorado State University, seeing time at all five positions along the offensive line in four seasons with the Rams. • Voted first-team All-Mountain West Conference as a senior in 2014 after grading out to 90 percent or above in each contest while adding more than 60 knockdown blocks at left tackle. • Helped lead the Rams in 2014 to their best record (10-3) since 2000 while blocking for a 4,000-yard passer (Garrett Grayson - 4,006) and a 1,200-yard rusher (Dee Hart - 1,275). • Chosen as a second-team All-MWC pick following his junior campaign in 2013 after starting all 14 games at left tackle and helping the Rams set school records for points (507) and yards per game (470.8). • Played in the Reese’s Senior Bowl on Jan. 24, 2015, in Mobile, Ala. • Named the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Offensive and Defensive Lineman of the Year following his senior campaign at St. Francis Catholic High School in Watsonville, Calif. • Selected by the Broncos in the second round (59th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.

2015: Sambrailo started at left tackle in the preseason opener at Sea. (8/14). COLLEGE: Sambrailo started 42-of-48 games during his career at Colorado State University, seeing time at all five positions along the offensive line in four seasons with the Rams... Boted first-team All-Mountain West Conference as a senior after starting all 11 games played at left tackle... Graded out to 90 percent or above in every game while adding more than 60 knockdown blocks... Helped lead the Rams to their best record (10-3) since 2000 while blocking for a 4,000-yard passer (Garrett Grayson - 4,006) and a 1,200-yard rusher (Dee Hart - 1,275).... Started all 14 games at left tackle en route to earning second-team All-Mountain West honors as a junior. PERSONAL: Sambrailo, who majored in business administration at Colorado State University, is an avid skier who earned USSA titles in the slalom, giant slalom and super-G events for his age group... Named the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Offensive and Defensive Lineman of the Year following his senior campaign at St. Francis Catholic High School in Watsonville, Calif... Played offensive tackle, defensive line, tight end and kicker for his high school team... Lettered in soccer, basketball and baseball in addition to handling kicking duties for the football team his junior season... His grandfather, Bill Sambrailo, played football at Santa Clara... Last name is pronounced sam-BRI-low... Tyler Sambrailo was born on March 10, 1992, in Watsonville, Calif. sambrailo’S collegiate Record — Colorado State Year School G S 2010 Colorado State REDSHIRTED 2011 Colorado State 11 7 2012 Colorado State 12 10 2013 Colorado State 14 14 2014 Colorado State 11 11 CAREER TOTALS 48 42 DENVER BRONCOS

EMMANUEL SANDERS 10 wide receiver 5-11 • 180 • 6TH YR. • SOUTHERN METHODIST BORN: March 17, 1987, in Bellville, Texas HIGH SCHOOL: Bellville (Texas) High School ACQUIRED: Unrestricted Free Agent (Pittsburgh), 2014 NFL YEAR: 6th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 72/34 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 5/1 SANDERS AT A GLANCE: • A sixth-year player who saw action in 72 regular-sea- son games (34 starts) during his first five NFL seasons 10’S TROPHY CASE with Pittsburgh (2010-13) and Denver (2014), totaling 262 receptions for 3,434 yards (13.1 avg.) with 20 Pro Bowls (1) ...... 2014 touchdowns during that span. • Earned his first career Pro Bowl selection following his initial season with the Broncos in 2014 after ranking fifth in the NFL in receptions (101) and receiving yards (1,404)—figures that ranked fifth and fourth, respectively, in league history among players with a new team. • Totaled nine scoring catches, seven 100-yard receiving games and 16 catches of 25-plus yards (second most in the NFL) in 2014. • Combined with teammate Demaryius Thomas (111-1,619) to record the most receiving yards (3,023) and tie for the most receptions (212) by an offensive tandem in the NFL in 2014—mark- ing the second time a pair of Broncos teammates posted 100-plus receptions in the same season. • Owns 1,070 career kickoff return yards on 44 attempts (24.3 avg.) and is one of just four NFL players since he entered the league in 2010 to post at least 3,000 yards receiving and 1,000 yards on kickoff returns. • Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week during his rookie season in 2010 after posting two kickoff returns of 35-plus yards, including a 37-yarder that set up the Steelers’ game-win- ning field goal at Miami (10/24/10). • Finished his collegiate career at Southern Methodist University as the school’s all-time leader in career receptions (235), receiving yards (3,791), receiving touchdowns (34) and 100-yard receiving games (16). • Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent (Pittsburgh) on March 16, 2014. • Selected by Pittsburgh in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Pittsburgh as a draft choice 6/14/10; Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent 3/16/14.

2014: Sanders started all 16 games and earned his first career Pro Bowl selection after setting career-highs in receptions (101), receiving yards (1,404) and touchdowns (9)... Recorded 16 catches of 25-plus yards, the second-best mark in the NFL in 2014... Ranked fourth and fifth, respectively, in NFL history for receiving yardage and reception totals for players in their first year with a new team... Combined with Demaryius Thomas (111) to become just the second 100-catch duo in franchise history (Rod Smith/Ed McCaffrey, 2000)... Registered seven 100-yard receiving games... Notched his first career 100-yard game vs. K.C. (9/14)... Had 11 receptions for 149 yards at Sea. (9/21) with eight of those receptions converting for first downs... Hauled in his first touchdown as a Bronco vs. S.F. (10/19)...Totaled nine receptions for 120 yards (13.3 avg.) and a career-high three touchdowns, which tied a team record, vs. S.D. (10/23)... Posted his fifth 100-yard receiving game of the season (10 rec. for a career-high 151 yds.) at N.E. (11/2) to become just the third Bronco (WR Rod Smith, 2000; WR Brandon Lloyd, 2010) to record at least five 100-yard receiving games through the team’s first eight contests... Recorded his second career multi-touchdown game (5-67, 2 TDs) and his second such performance in three games at Oak.

SANDERS AMONG NFL RECEIVING LEADERS IN 2014

MOST RECEPTIONS, NFL, 2014 MOST RECEIVING YARDS, NFL, 2014 Player Team No. Player Team No. 1. Antonio Brown Pit. 129 1. Antonio Brown Pit. 1,698 2. Demaryius Thomas Den. 111 2. Demaryius Thomas Den. 1,619 3. Julio Jones Atl. 104 3. Julio Jones Atl. 1,593 4. Matt Forte Chi. 102 4. Jordy Nelson Den. 1,519 5. Emmanuel Sanders Den. 101 5. Emmanuel Sanders Den. 1,404 DENVER BRONCOS

SANDERS A KEY ADDITION IN 2014

MOST REC. YDS. WITH A NEW TEAM, NFL HISTORY MOST REC. WITH A NEW TEAM, NFL HISTORY Player Year No. Player Year No. 1. Brandon Marshall, Chi. 2012 1,508 1. Brandon Marshall, Chi. 2012 118 2. Randy Moss, N.E. 2007 1,493 2. Randy Moss, N.E. 2007 112 3. Santana Moss, Was. 2005 1,483 3. Terance Mathis, Atl. 1994 111 4. Emmanuel Sanders, Den. 2014 1,404 4. Eric Metcalf, Atl. 1995 104 5. Henry Ellard, Was. 1994 1,397 5. Emmanuel Sanders, Den. 2014 101

(11/9)... Notched his sixth 100-yard receiving game (5-102) before leaving the game with a concussion sustained in the third quarter at Stl. (11/16)... Made his first career postseason start in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Ind. (1/11) and finished with seven catches for 46 yards (6.6 avg.). 2013: Sanders played all 16 games for the second consecutive season and started 10 contests while finishing with 67 receptions, 740 receiving yards and six touchdowns... Totaled four catches of 40-plus yards, including a career-long 55-yard touchdown reception at NYJ (10/13)... Returned 10 kickoffs for 268 yards (26.8 avg.)... Made seven catches in the Steelers’ regular-season opener vs. Ten. (9/8) to surpass 100 career receptions... Ran for a two-point conversion at Oak. (10/27)... Caught a touchdown in three consecutive contests (Games 11-13). 2012: Sanders appeared in all 16 regular-season games for the Steelers and registered 44 receptions for 626 yards (14.2 avg.) with one touchdown... Converted first downs on 15-of-18 third-down catches... Added nine punt returns for 93 yards (10.3 avg.) on special teams. 2011: Sanders saw action in 11 regular-season games and totaled 22 catches for 288 yards (13.1 avg.) with two touchdowns... Missed five games with knee and foot injuries... Led the Steelers with six receptions for 81 yards (13.5 avg.) in Pittsburgh’s AFC Wild Card Game at Den. (1/8). 2010: Selected by Pittsburgh in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft, Sanders played in 13 regular-season games (1 start) for the Steelers and finished his rookie season with 28 receptions for 376 yards (13.4 avg.) with two touchdowns... Served as the club’s primary kickoff returner and totaled 628 yards on 25 returns (25.1 avg.)... Appeared in all three postseason contests for the Steelers and contributed seven catches for 91 yards (13.0 avg.)... Caught his first career touchdown pass vs. N.E. (11/14)... Started his first career game in Pittsburgh’s regular-season finale at Cle. (1/2)... Contributed two catches for 17 yards (8.5 avg.) in Super Bowl XLV vs. G.B. (2/6) before leaving the game with a foot injury. COLLEGE: Sanders finished his collegiate career as Southern Methodist University’s all-time career leader in receptions (235), receiving yards (3,791), receiving touchdowns (34) and 100-yard receiving games (16) as he topped the 600-yard mark in all four seasons on campus... Named first-team All-Conference USA following his senior year when he set single-season school records with 98 catches for 1,339 yards (13.7 avg.) to go along with seven touchdowns. PERSONAL: Sanders was an all-district running back, wide receiver and safety at Bellville (Texas) High School, where he was named Team MVP and Tri-County Offensive Player of the Year following his senior campaign... Emmanuel Sanders was born on March 17, 1987. sanders’ REGULAR SEASON RECORD RECEIVING KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. FC Yds. Avg. LG TD 2010 Pittsburgh 13 1 28 376 13.4 35 2 25 628 25.1 48 0 4 1 60 15.0 38 0 2011 Pittsburgh 11 0 22 288 13.1 32 2 5 93 18.6 25 0 3 0 22 7.3 10 0 2012 Pittsburgh 16 7 44 626 14.2 37 1 1 27 27.0 27 0 9 9 93 10.3 63 0 2013 Pittsburgh 16 10 67 740 11.0 55t 6 10 268 26.8 46 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 2014 Denver 16 16 101 1,404 13.9 48 9 3 54 18.0 22 0 1 1 11 11.0 11 0 CAREER TOTALS 72 34 262 3,434 13.1 55t 20 44 1,070 24.3 48 0 17 11 186 10.9 63 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2010 (12), 2011 (2), TOTAL (14). Miscellaneous Tackles — 2014 (1), TOTAL (1). Special-teams fumbles — 2010 (1 FF), 2011 (1 FR), TOTAL (1 FF, 1 FR). Rushing — 2012 (1 for 4 yds.), 2013 (1 for 25 yds.), 2014 (8 for 44 yds.), TOTAL (10 for 73 yds., 7.3 avg., 25 LG). Completed a 15-yard pass vs. Seattle (9/18/11). Sacked for a loss of seven yards on a pass attempt vs. Washington (10/28/12). Ran for a two-point conversion at Oakland (10/27/13). sanders’ postSEASON RECORD RECEIVING KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. FC Yds. Avg. LG TD 2010 Pittsburgh 3 0 7 91 13.0 12 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 2011 Pittsburgh 1 0 6 81 13.5 18 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 2014 Denver 1 1 7 46 6.6 17 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 CAREER TOTALS 5 1 20 218 10.9 20 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2010 (5), TOTAL (5). sanders’ Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Receptions — 11 at Seattle, 9/21/14 (7 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Receiving yards — 151 at New England, 11/2/14 (81 at Denver, 1/8/12). Longest reception — 55t at N.Y. Jets, 10/13/13 (20 vs. N.Y. Jets, 1/23/11). Receiving touchdowns — 3 vs. San Diego, 10/23/14 (none). Kick returns — 6 vs. New England, 11/14/10 (none). Kick return yards — 156 vs. New England, 11/14/10 (none). Longest kick return — 48 at Miami, 10/24/10 (none). Punt returns — 3, three times, last at Cleveland, 11/25/12 (none). Punt return yards — 76 at N.Y. Giants, 11/4/12 (none). Longest punt return — 63 at N.Y. Giants, 11/4/12 (none). DENVER BRONCOS

SANDERS’ 100-Yard Receiving Games (7) *denotes win (Sanders’ teams are 4-3 when he records 100 or more yards receiving in a game.) Date Opponent No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 9/14/14 vs. Kansas City* 8 108 13.5 48 0 9/21/14 at Seattle 11 149 13.5 42 0 10/5/14 vs. Arizona* 7 101 14.4 30 0 10/23/14 vs. San Diego* 9 120 13.3 38 3 11/2/14 at New England 10 151 15.1 28 0 11/16/14 at St. Louis 5 102 20.4 42t 1 11/23/14 vs. Miami* 9 125 13.9 35 0 emmanuel sanders’ 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 DENVER RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* DNP Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals DENVER BRONCOS

MICHAEL SCHOFIELD 79 Offensive tackle 6-6 • 301 • 2ND • MICHIGAN BORN: Nov. 15, 1990, in Orland Park, Ill. HIGH SCHOOL: Carl Sandburgh High School, Orland Park, Ill. AQUIRED: Draft #3 (95th overall), 2014 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 0/0 SCHOFIELD AT A GLANCE: • A second-year player who spent his entire rookie season in 2014 on Denver’s active roster but did not see any game action. • Appeared in all 52 possible games during his career at the University of Michigan, making 26 starts at right tackle and opening another 10 contests at left guard. • Delivered 31 touchdown-resulting blocks for the Wolverines’ rushing attack during his three seasons (2011-13) as a starter along the offensive line. • Received second-team All-Big Ten Conference recognition from the NFL Draft Report in 2013 after starting all 13 games for Michigan and helping the team rank second in the league with just 17 sacks allowed on the season. • Selected by the Broncos in the third round (95th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 6/3/14.

2014: Selected by the Broncos in the third round (95th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft, Schofield spent his entire rookie year on Denver’s active roster but did not see any game action. COLLEGE: Schofield appeared in all 52 possible games during his career at the University of Michigan, making 26 starts at right tackle and opening another 10 contests at left guard... Delivered 31 touchdown-re- sulting blocks for the Wolverines’ rushing attack during his three seasons (2011-13) as a starter... Named second-team All-Big Ten Conference from NFL Draft Report after starting all 13 games at right tackle as senior and helping the Wolverines rank second in the Big Ten Conference with just 17 sacks allowed on the season... Posted 67 knockdowns and 10 touchdown-resulting blocks during his senior campaign... Started all 13 games at right tackle for the Wolverines his junior year and tallied 84 knockdowns to go along with 11 touchdown-re- sulting blocks... Opened 10-of-13 games at left guard his sophomore year for the Sugar Bowl-champion Wolverines... Blocked for a rushing offense that ranked second in the Big Ten (13th in the nation) with 221.9 yards per game and featured a pair of 1,000-yard rushers (Dennard Robinson and Fitzgerald Toussaint)... Appeared in all 13 games for Michigan as a redshirt freshman. PERSONAL: Schofield attended Carl Sandburgh High School in Orland Park, Ill., where he was a three-year starter at offensive tackle... Allowed zero sacks as a senior team captain and was named the offense’s most valuable player while also pacing the defense with 83 tackles... Majored in physical education at Michigan... Earned the Wolverines’ Athletic Achievement Award during his redshirt season in 2009... Last name is pro- nounced SKO-field... Michael Ross Schofield III was born on Nov. 15, 1990, in Orland Park, Ill. SCHOFIELD’S Regular Season Record Year Club G S 2014 Denver 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

TREVOR SIEMIAN 3 Quarterback 6-3 • 215 • NORTHWESTERN BORN: Dec. 26, 1991, in Windermere, Fla. HIGH SCHOOL: Olympia High School, Windermere, Fla. DRAFTED: Seventh Round (250th overall) COLLEGE GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 44/14 COLLEGE MAJOR: Communications Studies SIEMIAN AT A GLANCE: • A quarterback who played 44 games (14 starts) in his career at Northwestern University, completing 550-of-934 passes (58.9%) for 5,931 yards with 27 touchdowns and 24 intercep- tions in addition to rushing for six touchdowns. • Finished his career ranked fourth all-time at NU in career passing yardage (5,931), fourth in completions (550), sixth in total offense (5,908 yds.) and seventh passing touchdowns (27), despite only starting 14 games. • Started all 11 games played during his senior season in 2014, completing 228-of-392 passes (58.2%) 2,214 yards with seven touchdown and 11 interceptions in addition to rushing for five scores before missing the remainder of the season with a torn ACL. • Saw action in all 12 games (2 starts) as a junior in 2013, completing 178-of-298 passes (59.7%) for 2,149 yards with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions. • Played 13 games (1 start) as a sophomore, totaling 1,312 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions on 120-of-218 passing (58.7%). • Threw for an Orange County-record 6,144 career yards and 53 touchdowns in three seasons at Olympia High School in Windermere, Fla., and was named the Orlando Sentinel’s 2009 Central Florida Offensive Player of the Year. • Selected by the Broncos in the seventh round (250th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.

2015: Siemian completed five-of-six passes for 90 yds. (83.3 pct.) in the preseason opener at Sea. (8/14). COLLEGE: Siemian played 44 games (14 starts) in his career at Northwestern University, completing 550- of-934 passes (58.9%) for 5,931 yards with 27 touchdowns and 24 interceptions in addition to rushing for six touchdowns... Started all 11 games played his redshirt senior season, recording 228 completions on 392 attempts for 2,214 yards with seven touchdown and 11 interceptions in addition to five rushing touchdowns before missing the remainder of the season with a torn ACL... Saw action in all 12 games (2 starts) as a junior, completing 178-of-298 passes for 2,149 yards with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions... Named Academic-All Big Ten. PERSONAL: Siemian threw for an Orange County-record 6,144 career yards and 53 touchdowns in three seasons at Olympia High School in Winderemer, Fla., and was named the Orlando Sentinel’s 2009 Central Florida Offensive Player of the Year... Selected a first-team All-Central Florida pick in 2009 and a second-team choice in 2008 as well as first-team all-metro in 2009... Lettered in baseball... Majored in communication studies at Northwestern... Last name is pronounced sim-EE-in... Trevor Siemian was born on Dec. 26, 1991, in Winderemer, Fla. SIEMIAN’S collegiate Record — NORTHWESTERN Year School P/S Att. Comp. Yds. Pct. TD INT LG Rtg. Rush Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2010 Northwestern REDSHIRTED 2011 Northwestern 8/0 26 16 256 61.5 3 1 62 174.6 5 19 3.8 14 0 2012 Northwestern 13/1 218 120 1,312 58.7 6 3 42 115.6 21 48 2.3 14 1 2013 Northwestern 12/2 298 178 2,149 59.7 11 9 67 126.4 48 33 0.7 15 0 2014 Northwestern 11/11 392 228 2,214 58.2 7 11 60 105.9 68 -123 -1.8 16 5 CAREER TOTALS 44/14 934 550 5,931 58.9 27 24 67 116.6 142 -23 -0.2 16 6 Trevor Siemian’s 2015 PRESEASON Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 Denver PASSING RUSHING Opponent P/S Att. Comp. Yds. Pct. TD INT LG S/Yds. Rtg. Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD at Sea. (8/14)* P 6 5 90 83.3 0 0 41 1/0 118.8 0 0 — — 0 at Hou. (8/22) vs. S.F. (8/29) vs. Ariz. (9/3) Preseason Totals 1/0 6 5 90 83.3 0 0 41 1/0 118.8 0 0 — — 0 DENVER BRONCOS

ANTONIO SMITH 90 dEFENSIVE eND 6-3 • 290 • 12TH YR. • OKLAHOMA STATE BORN: Oct. 21, 1981, in Oklahoma City HIGH SCHOOL: John Marshall High School, Oklahoma City ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2015 NFL YEAR: 12th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 156/133 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 8/7 SMITH AT A GLANCE: • A 12th-year defensive lineman who appeared in 156 regular-season games (133 starts) and eight postsea- 90’S TROPHY CASE son contests (7 starts) while making one Pro Bowl in his first 11 NFL seasons with Arizona (2004-08), Pro Bowls (1) ...... 2011 Houston (2009-13) and Oakland (2014). • Totaled 319 tackles (231 solo), 44.5 sacks (277.5 yds.), eight passes defensed, 11 forced fumbles and 11 fumble recoveries in his first 11 seasons in the league. • Missed just one contest during the last nine seasons (2006-14) with his 143 regular-season games played during that span tied for the most among active NFL defensive players. • Selected to his first career Pro Bowl in 2011 after posting 6.5 sacks (44.5 yds.) in addition to 25 tackles (19 solo) for the NFL’s No. 2-ranked defensive unit (285.7 ypg). • Represents one of only eight NFL players to produce multiple sacks in every season since 2005. • Received the inaugural Craig Long Pride and Poise Award in 2014, presented to the Oakland Raiders player who best exemplifies professionalism with the local media. • Named All-NFL Europe while playing with the Hamburg Sea Devils in the spring of 2005. • Totaled 60 tackles (30 solo), including 8.5 sacks and 13 stops for loss, in two years at Oklahoma State University (2002-03) after transferring from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. • Joined the Broncos as a free agent on April 6, 2015. • Selected by Arizona in the fifth round (135th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Arizona as a draft choice 4/25/04; Waived by Arizona 9/5/04; Signed by Arizona (practice squad) 9/6/04; Signed by Arizona (active roster) 12/15/04; Waived by Arizona 9/4/05; Signed by Arizona (practice squad) 9/8/05; Signed by Arizona (active roster) 10/6/05; Signed by Houston as an unrestricted free agent 3/1/09; Signed by Oakland as an unrestricted free agent 3/14/14; Released by Oakland 3/31/15; Signed by Denver 4/6/15.

2014: Smith started all 16 games for the Raiders and posted 36 tackles (19 solo), three sacks (15 yds.) and one forced fumble... Received the inaugural Craig Long Pride and Poise Award, presented to the Raiders player who best exemplifies professionalism with the local media... Registered his sixth career multi-sack game (2-7) vs. S.F. (12/7). 2013: Smith started all 15 games played for Houston, finishing with 30 tackles (22 solo), five sacks (29.5) and one forced fumble... Tallied 2.5 sacks (12 yds.) in his first three games of the season... Notched his fifth career multi-sack game (2-13) vs. Ind. (11/3). 2012: Smith started all 16 games for the third consecutive season and recorded a career-best seven sacks (51 yds.) to go along with 30 tackles (23 solo), three passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery... Posted three solo tackles in two postseason starts for the Texans... Registered his fourth career multi-sack game (2-17) vs. Bal. (10/21)... Collected his career-best seventh sack (7 yds.) of the season at Ind. (12/30). 2011: Smith was selected to his first career Pro Bowl after starting all 16 games and finishing with 25 tack- les (19 solo), 6.5 sacks (44.5 yds.), two passes defensed and one forced fumble... Opened two postseason games and collected eight tackles (7 solo) and one sack (8 yds.)... Started the season with at least a half sack in Houston’s first five games (4.5-29.5)... Recorded the third multi-sack game (2-15) of his career vs. Ten. (1/1)... Notched one sack (8 yds.) and a postseason-best five solo tackles in Houston’s AFC Wild Card Playoff Game vs. Cin. (1/7). 2010: Smith started all 16 games for the first time in his career, registering 38 tackles (23 solo), four sacks (28 yds.), two passes defensed and one forced fumble for Houston... Tallied his second career multi-sack game (2-12) at Oak. (10/3). 2009: Smith started 15-of-16 games played in his first season with the Texans and recorded 34 tackles (26 DENVER BRONCOS

SMITH AMONG LEAGUE'S DEFENSIVE IRON MEN

MOST GAMES PLAYED SINCE START OF 2006 SEASON, NFL, ACTIVE DEFENSIVE PLAYERS Player Pos. Team(s) GP 1. Antonio Smith DL Ari./Hou./Oak. 143 Antonio Cromartie CB S.D./NYJ/Ari. 143 Antrel Role CB Ari./NYG 143 4. A.J. Hawk LB G.B. 142 Julius Peppers DE/OLB Chi./G.B. 142 Justin Smith DL Cin./S.F. 142 solo), 4.5 sacks (25.5 yds.), one pass defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries... Recovered a fumble and made three solo tackles in his Texans debut vs. NYJ (9/13). 2008: Smith played all 16 games (10 starts) for the third consecutive season for Arizona, finishing the regular season with 41 tackles (31 solo), 3.5 sacks (24 yds.), two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries... Played all four (3 starts) of the Cardinals’ postseason contests, totaling eight tackles (7 solo), two sacks (10 yards), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery... Recorded one sack (3 yds.) in Arizona’s NFC Wild Card Game vs. Atl. (1/3)... Started his first postseason game and tallied one sack (7 yds.) in Arizona’s NFC Divisional Game at Car. (1/10)... Started and notched two tackles in Arizona’s Super Bowl XLII loss vs. Pit. (2/1). 2007: Smith started 13-of-16 games played for Arizona, finishing with a career-best 44 tackles (37 solo), 5.5 sacks (35 yds.), one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries... Registered 3.5 sacks (20 yds.) through Games 1-5, which bested his previous career-high for a single season... Posted a career-high six tackles (4 solo) at Bal. (9/23)... Recovered his first career forced fumble vs. Det. (11/11). 2006: Smith played all 16 games for the first time in his career, registering 25 tackles (15 solo), 2.5 sacks (9 yds.) and two fumble recoveries for the Cardinals... Recovered his first career fumble vs. Stl. (9/24)... Totaled a season-high five tackles (2 solo) vs. Den. (12/17). 2005: Smith appeared in 11 games (8 starts), totaling 16 solo tackles and three sacks (16 yds.)... Named an All-NFL Europe selection playing for the Hamburg Sea Devils in the spring... Spent the first four weeks of the NFL season competing on Arizona’s practice squad... Made his first career tackle vs. Sea. (11/6)... Made his first NFL start at Det. (11/13)... Tallied his first two career sacks (11 yds.) vs. Hou. (12/18). 2004: Selected by Arizona in the fifth round (135th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft, Smith played two games after spending the first 13 weeks of his rookie year on the practice squad... Made his NFL debut vs. Stl. (12/19). COLLEGE: Smith was a two-year starter at Oklahoma State University (2002-03) after transferring from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College... Totaled 60 tackles (30 solo), 8.5 sacks, 13 tackles for loss and three passes defensed in his two years with the Cowboys... Garnered All-Big 12 Conference honorable-mention honors after his junior and senior seasons... Finished his senior season with 29 tackles (14 solo), five sacks, seven tackles for loss and one pass defensed before missing the rest of the season with a leg injury. PERSONAL: Smith attended John Marshall High School in Oklahoma City, where he was named honorable mention all-city and all-state following his senior year... Began playing football in the ninth grade... Lettered in track and earned all-city in shot put... Antonio Smith was born on Oct. 21, 1981, in Oklahoma City. Smith’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2004 Arizona 2 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2005 Arizona 11 8 16 0 16 3-16 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2006 Arizona 16 8 15 10 25 2.5-9 0-0 0 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 2007 Arizona 16 13 37 7 44 5.5-35 0-0 0 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 2008 Arizona 16 10 31 10 41 3.5-24 0-0 0 2 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 2009 Houston 16 15 26 8 34 4.5-25.5 0-0 1 2 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 2010 Houston 16 16 23 15 38 4.0-28 0-0 2 1 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2011 Houston 16 16 19 6 25 6.5-44.5 0-0 2 1 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2012 Houston 16 16 23 7 30 7.0-51 0-0 3 2 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 2013 Houston 15 15 22 8 30 5-29.5 0-0 0 1 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2014 Oakland 16 16 19 17 36 3-15 0-0 0 1 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 156 133 231 88 319 44.5-277 0-0 8 11 11 0-0 0-0 0 0 Smith’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2008 Arizona 4 3 7 1 8 2-10 0-0 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 2011 Houston 2 2 7 1 8 1-8 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2012 Houston 2 2 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 8 7 17 2 19 3-18 0-0 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 Smith’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 6 at Baltimore, 9/23/07 (5 vs. Cincinnati, 1/7/12). Sacks — 2, six times, last vs. San Francisco, 12/7/14 (1, three times, last vs. Cincinnati, 1/7/12). Sack yards — 17 vs. Baltimore, 10/21/12 (8 vs. Cincinnati, 1/7/12). Forced fumbles — 1, 11 times, last vs. Buffalo, 12/21/14 (1 at Carolina, 1/10/09). Fumble recoveries — 1, 11 times, last at Tennessee, 12/2/12 (1 at Carolina, 1/10/09). Pass breakups — 2 vs. Jacksonville, 11/18/12 (none). DENVER BRONCOS

SMITH’s sacks by quarterback Figures in italics include postseason totals Quarterback ...... Sacks Quarterback ...... Sacks Matt Hasselbeck...... 6 ...... 1 Andrew Luck ...... 4 ...... 1 Joe Flacco ...... 3 Vinny Testaverde ...... 1 Bruce Gradkowski ...... 2 Chris Redman ...... 1 Andrew Luck ...... 2 Travaris Jackson ...... 1 Colin Kaepernick ...... 2 Seneca Wallace ...... 1 Kerry Collins ...... 2 Ryan Fitzpatrick ...... 1 Ben Roethlisberger ...... 2 David Garrard ...... 1 David Carr ...... 2 ...... 1 Chad Henne ...... 2 Drew Brees ...... 1 ...... 1.5 Russell Wilson ...... 1 Peyton Manning ...... 1.5 ...... 0.5 Jake Locker ...... 1.5 Donovan McNabb ...... 0.5 Philip Rivers...... 1.5 Jason Campbell ...... 0.5 Matt Ryan ...... 1 ...... 0.5 ...... 1 ...... 0.5 Andy Dalton ...... 1 Smith’s MULTIPLE-sack GAMES (6) *denotes win (Smith’s teams are 3-3 when he records multiple sacks in a game.) Date Opponent S-Yds. Date Opponent S-Yds. 12/18/2005 at Houston 2-11 10/21/2012 vs. Baltimore* 2-17 10/3/2010 at Oakland* 2-12 11/3/2013 vs. Indianapolis 2-13 1/1/2012 vs. Tennessee 2-15 12/7/2014 vs. San Francisco* 2-7 Antonio Smith’s 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

SHELLEY SMITH 64 offensive guard 6-4 • 310 • 6TH YR. • COLORADO STATE BORN: May 21, 1987, in Phoenix HIGH SCHOOL: Westview High School, Avondale, Ariz. ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2015 NFL YEAR: 6th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 36/11 SMITH AT A GLANCE: • A sixth-year offensive guard who appeared in 36 career regular-season games (11 starts) with Houston (2010-11), St. Louis (2012-13) and Miami (2014) during his first five NFL seasons. • Played 11 games (3 starts) for Miami at both guard spots in 2014, helping the Dolphins post their most total offensive yards (5,601) since 1995. • Blocked for two 1,000-yard rushers in his career (Steven Jackson, Stl. - 2012; Lamar Miller, Mia. - 2014). • Started 31-of-36 games at Colorado State University and was a two-time All-Mountain West Conference selection for the Rams. • Joined the Broncos as a free agent on March 13, 2015. • Selected by the Texans in the sixth round (187th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Houston as a draft choice 6/16/10; Waived by Houston 10/3/10; Signed by Houston (practice squad) 10/6/10; Signed by Houston (active roster) 12/1/10; Claimed off waivers by St. Louis 9/2/12; Signed by Miami as an unrestricted free agent 3/14/14; Released by Miami 3/10/15; Signed by Denver 3/13/15.

2014: Smith played 11 games (3 starts) for Miami, helping the Dolphins post their most total offensive yards (5,601) since 1995... Blocked for running back Lamar Miller, who finished the season with 1,099 yards rushing, the most for a Dolphins rusher since 2009... Started at right guard vs. N.E. (9/7) and at Buf. (9/14) and at left guard vs. Buf. (11/13). 2013: Smith played a career-high 14 games (2 starts) for St. Louis... Started at right guard vs. Ten. (11/3) and at Sea. (12/19). 2012: Smith played 11 games (6 starts) for St. Louis... Blocked for running back Steven Jackson, who finished the season with 1,045 yards rushing... Made his NFL debut vs. Ari. (10/4)... Earned his first NFL start vs. G.B. (10/21) at left guard. 2011: Smith appeared in Houston’s first three preseason games before being place on injured reserve on Aug. 30 (ankle). 2010: Selected by Houston in the sixth round (187th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft, Smith spent eight weeks of his rookie season on the club’s active roster and another eight weeks on the practice squad. COLLEGE: Smith started 31-of-36 games and was a two-time All-Mountain West Conference selection for Colorado State University... Entered his senior year on the Rotary Lombardi Award watch list... Named a second-team All-MWC choice as a junior. PERSONAL: Smith was an all-state offensive lineman at Westview High School in Avondale, Ariz... Received first-team all-region honors in 2004 as an offensive tackle and was a second-team selection as a defensive lineman... Named to the All-Arizona team as a senior... Shelley Andres Smith was born on May 27, 1987, in Phoenix. SMITH’S Regular Season Record Year Club G S 2010 Houston 0 0 2011 Houston INJURED RESERVE 2012 St. Louis 11 6 2013 St. Louis 14 2 2014 Miami 11 3 CAREER TOTALS 36 11 DENVER BRONCOS

DARIAN STEWART 26 Safety 5-11 • 214 • 6TH YR. • SOUTH CAROLINA BORN: Aug. 4, 1988, in Hunstville, Ala. HIGH SCHOOL: Lee High School, Hunstville, Ala. ACQUIRED: Unrestricted Free Agent (Baltimore), 2015 NFL YEAR: 6th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 69/33 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 2/2 STEWART AT A GLANCE: • A sixth-year safety who appeared in 69 career regular-season games (33 starts) with St. Louis (2010-13) and Baltimore (2014) as well as two postseason games (2 starts) with the Ravens. • Totaled 197 tackles (136 solo), two interceptions (27 yds.), 21 passes defensed, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one blocked punt during his first five NFL seasons. • Saw action in all 16 games (14 starts) for the first time in his career with Baltimore in 2014, finishing fourth on the Ravens with 53 tackles (37 solo) and adding four passes defensed, one forced fumble and one blocked punt. • Competed in the first two postseason games of his career for Baltimore in 2014 and recorded three tackles, one interception, one fumble recovery and two passes defensed. • Played in 50 games (36 starts) at the University of South Carolina, totaling 197 tackles, two interceptions, 22 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. • Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent (Baltimore) on March, 12, 2015. • Entered the NFL with St. Louis as a college free agent on April 26, 2010. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by St. Louis as a college free agent on 4/26/10; Signed by Baltimore as an unrestricted free agent on 3/23/14; Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent on 3/12/15.

2014: Stewart saw action in all 16 games (14 starts) for the first time in his career with Baltimore in 2014, producing 53 tackles (37 solo), four passes defensed, one forced fumble and one blocked punt... Started the first two playoff games of his career and tallied three tackles (3 solo), two passes defensed, one interception and one forced fumble... Made a season-high nine tackles in his Ravens debut vs. Cin. (9/7)... Blocked a punt that was returned 11 yards for a touchdown vs. Jac. (12/14)... Started and recorded one solo tackle, one inter- ception, two passes defensed and one fumble recovery in Baltimore’s AFC Wild Card Playoff Game at Pit. (1/3). 2013: Stewart appeared in 13 games (6 starts) for the Rams and collected 36 tackles (30 solo), five passes defensed, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and three special-teams stops... Notched a season-best nine tackles (8 solo) and posted two passes defensed vs. N.O. (12/15)... Forced a fumble and returned it 19 yards vs. Jac. (10/6). 2012: Stewart played 12 games for St. Louis and registered six solo tackles, one pass defensed and six special-teams stops... Recorded three solo tackles each at Buf. (12/9) and vs. Ari. (10/4). 2011: Stewart appeared in 15 games (13 starts) for the Rams and recorded 91 tackles, three sacks (23 yds.), one interception, 10 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and seven special-teams stops... Led the Rams in passes defensed (10) and ranked third on the team in tackles (91)... Posted a career-high 12 tackles (7 solo) to go along with one sack (8 yds.) and one special-teams stop vs. Sea. (11/20)... Returned his first career interception 27 yards for a touchdown vs. N.O. (10/30). 2010: Stewart, who entered the NFL with St. Louis as a college free agent, played 13 games as a rookie and recorded 11 tackles (8 solo) to go along with one sack (8 yds.), one pass defensed and four special-teams stops. COLLEGE: Stewart played 50 games (36 starts) for the University of South Carolina, compiling 197 tackles, two interceptions, 22 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries... Started all 13 games his senior season and was selected to play the East-West Shrine Game. PERSONAL: Stewart played running back and free safety at Lee High School in Hunstville, Ala., where he was selected at the Hunstville Times’ Super All-Metro Most Valuable Player as a senior... Excelled on the basketball court as a point guard, lettering four times and being named City MVP in 2004... Darian Stewart was born on Aug. 4, 1988, in Hunstville, Ala. DENVER BRONCOS

Stewart’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2010 St. Louis 13 0 8 3 11 1-8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 St. Louis 15 13 55 36 91 3-23 1-27 10 2 0 1 0 0 6 2012 St. Louis 12 0 6 0 6 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 St. Louis 13 6 30 6 36 0-0 0 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 2014 Baltimore 16 14 37 16 53 0-0 1-0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 69 33 136 61 197 4-31 2-27 21 4 1 1 0 0 6 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2010 (4), 2011 (7), 2012 (6), 2013 (3), TOTAL (20). Blocked a punt that was returned by Baltimore’s Kamar Aiken for a TD vs. Jacksonville (12/14/14). Stewart’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2014 Baltimore 2 2 3 0 3 0-0 1-0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 2 2 3 0 3 0-0 1-0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 Stewart’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 12 vs. Seattle, 11/20/11 (2 at New England, 1/10/15). Interceptions — 1, two times, last at Houston, 12/21/14 (1 at Pittsburgh, 1/3/15). Interception return yards — 27 vs. New Orleans, 10/30/11 (0 at Pittsburgh, 1/3/15). Passes Defensed — 3, twice, last at Arizona, 11/6/11 (2 at Pittsburgh, 1/3/15). Fumble recoveries — 1, twice, last at New Orleans, 12/12/10 (1 at Pittsburgh, 1/3/15). Fumble return yards — 19 vs. Jacksonville, 10/6/13 (0 at Pittsburgh, 1/3/15). Darian Stewart’s 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* S 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/1 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

JEREMY STEWART 27 RUNNING BACK 5-11 • 215 • 4TH YR. • STANFORD BORN: Feb. 17, 1989, in Baton Rouge, La. HIGH SCHOOL: Catholic High School, Baton Rouge, La. ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 23/0 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 1/0 STEWART AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year running back who appeared in 23 games during his first three NFL seasons with Oakland (2012-13) and Denver (2014), totaling 33 rushes for 125 yards (3.8 avg.) with one touchdown and 10 catches for 68 yards (6.8 avg.). • Played six regular-season games and one playoff contest for Denver in 2014 in addition to competing on the club’s practice squad for six weeks. • Recorded his first career touchdown by recovering a blocked punt in the end zone vs. Washington (9/29/13). • Played four years at Stanford University, rushing for 920 yards and 14 touchdowns on 209 carries (4.4 avg.). • Joined the Broncos as a practice-squad signee on Oct. 8, 2014. • Entered the NFL with Philadelphia as a college free agent on April 29, 2012. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Philadelphia as a college free agent 4/29/12; Waived by Philadelphia 8/7/12; Claimed off waivers by N.Y. Jets 8/8/12; Waived by N.Y. Jets 8/27/12; Signed by Oakland (practice squad) 9/3/12; Signed by Oakland (active roster) 11/10/12; Waived by Oakland 8/30/14; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 10/8/14; Signed by Denver (active roster) 11/22/14.

2014: Stewart played six regular-season games in his first season with the Broncos, totaling 22 yards rushing on six carries (3.7 avg.) and two special-teams tackles... Competed with the Raiders during the preseason before being waived on Aug. 30... Spent six weeks of the regular season on the Broncos’ practice squad before being elevated to the active roster on Nov. 22... Made his Broncos debut vs. Mia. (11/23) on special teams... Produced a career-long 16-yard rush at S.D. (12/14). 2013: Stewart appeared in a career-high 13 games for Oakland... Notched five special-teams tackles... Recovered a block punt in the end zone for his first career touchdown vs. Was. (9/29)... Recorded his first career rushing touchdown vs. Phi. (11/3). 2012: Stewart, who entered the NFL with Philadelphia as a college free agent, competed in training camp with the N.Y. Jets before being signed to the Raiders practiced squad on Sept. 3... Elevated to Oakland’s active roster on Nov. 10, and played four games for the club, totaling 25 carries for 101 yards (4.0 avg.) and eight receptions for 62 yards (7.8 avg.)... Led the team with 46 yards on nine carries (5.1 avg.) vs. Cle. (12/2). COLLEGE: Stewart played four years at Stanford University where he rushed for 920 yards and 14 touchdowns on 209 carries (4.4 avg.)... Caught 18 passes for 123 yards (6.8 avg.) with one touchdown... Rushed 55 times for 257 yards (4.7 avg.) with a career-high nine touchdowns as a senior... Part of a running back group that amassed the second-highest rushing total (2,779 yds.) in school history in 2010. PERSONAL: Stewart attended Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, La... Helped his team to a 13-1 record and state semifinal game as a senior and was named first-team all-state, all-district and all-metro... Jeremy Stewart was born on Feb. 17, 1989, in Baton Rouge, La. STEWART’S REGULAR SEASON Record RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2012 Oakland 4 0 25 101 4.0 14 0 8 62 7.8 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Oakland 13 0 2 2 1.0 2t 1 2 6 3.0 5 0 2 1 0 1 0 12 2014 Denver 6 0 6 22 3.7 16 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 23 0 33 125 3.8 16 1 10 68 6.8 26 0 2 1 0 1 0 12 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2013 (5), 2014 (2), TOTAL (7). Recovered blocked punt in the end zone for a touchdown vs. Was. (9/29/13). DENVER BRONCOS

STEWART’S postSEASON Record RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2014 Denver 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2014 (1), TOTAL (1). STEWART’s Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Rushes — 9 vs. Cleveland, 12/2/12 (none). Rushing yards — 46 vs. Cleveland, 12/2/12 (none). Longest rush — 16 at San Diego, 12/14/14 (none). Rushing touchdowns — 1 vs. Philadelphia, 11/3/13 (none). Receptions — 6 at Cincinnati, 11/25/12 (none). Receiving yards — 37 at Cincinnati, 11/25/12 (none). Longest reception — 26 at Cincinnati, 11/25/12 (none). JEREMY STEWART’S 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* P 4 10 2.5 7 0 1 8 8.0 8 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 4 10 2.5 7 0 1 8 8.0 8 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

AQIB TALIB 21 CORNERBACK 6-1 • 205 • 8TH YR. • KANSAS BORN: Feb. 13, 1986, in Cleveland HIGH SCHOOL: Berkner High School, Richardson, Texas ACQUIRED: Unrestricted Free Agent (New England), 2014 NFL YEAR: 8th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 92/78 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 5/5 TALIB AT A GLANCE: • An eighth-year player who appeared in 92 career regular-season games (78 starts) with Tampa Bay 21’S TROPHY CASE (2008-12), New England (2012-13) and Denver (2014), totaling the second-most interceptions (27) in the NFL Pro Bowls (2) ...... 2013-14 among cornerbacks since he entered the league. All-Pro (Second Team) (1) ...... 2013 • Totaled 335 tackles (261 solo), one sack (8 yds.), 27 interceptions (410 yds.), 87 passes defensed, three forces fumbles and three fumble recoveries during his first seven seasons in the NFL. • Tied for first in the NFL with six interceptions returned for touchdowns since becoming a regular starter in 2009. • Selected to his second consecutive Pro Bowl in his first year with the Broncos in 2014 after ranking third in the NFL opponent quarterback rating (72.2) when targeted defensively, accord- ing to Pro Football Focus. • Helped Denver’s defense allow the fewest yards per attempt (6.02) in the NFL as one of three Pro Bowlers in the Bronco’s secondary in 2014. • Named to his first career Pro Bowl in 2013 in addition to being recognized as a second-team All-Pro selection by the Associated Press. • Selected as the NFL Alumni Defensive Back of the Year following his 2010 season when he totaled a career-high six interceptions for Tampa Bay. • Named Conference Defensive Player of the Week on two occasions: at Arizona (10/31/10) and at San Diego (12/14/14). • Matched a Buccaneers franchise record with a career-best three interceptions at Washington (10/4/09). • Started 32-of-34 games played at the University of Kansas and earned consensus first-team All-America honors and unanimous first-team All-Big 12 Conference recognition following his final season for the Jayhawks in 2007. • Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent (New England) on March 12, 2014. • Selected by Tampa Bay in the first round (20th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Tampa Bay as a draft choice 7/25/08; Traded to New England 11/1/12; Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent 3/12/14.

2014: Talib started 15 regular-season games and earned his second consecutive Pro Bowl selection after totaling 63 tackles (54 solo), four interceptions (62 yds.), 17 passes defensed, one sack (8 yds.) and one forced fumble... Returned two of his interceptions for touchdowns to become the eighth Bronco with multiple interception returns for touchdowns in franchise history (single season)... Secured the Broncos’ win at NYJ (10/12) with a 22-yard interception return for a touchdown with 15 seconds remaining in the contest... Named AFC Defensive Player of the

TALIB FINDS THE END ZONE TWICE IN 2014 BRONCOS WITH MULTIPLE INTERCEPTIONS RETURNED FOR A TOUCHDOWN, SINGLE SEASON Player Year No. Nemiah Wilson 1967 2 John Rowser 1976 2 Mike Harden 1986 2 Jimmy Spencer 2000 2 Deltha O’Neal 2002 2 Champ Bailey 2005 2 Chris Harris Jr. 2012 2 Aqib Talib 2014 2 DENVER BRONCOS

TALIB RACKS UP THE INTERCEPTIONS

MOST INTERCEPTIONS BY A CB, NFL, (2008-PRES.) MOST INTERCEPTIONS FOR A TD, NFL, (2008-PRES.) Player No. Player No, 1. Asante Samuel, Phi./Atl. 29 1. Aqib Talib, T.B./N.E./Den. 6 2. Aqib Talib, T.B./N.E./Den. 27 Charles Tillman, Chi. 6 3. Tramon Williams, G.B. 27 3. Captain Munnerlyn, Car./Min. 5 4. DeAngelo Hall, Oak./Was. 26 Charles Woodson, Oak./G.B. 5 5. Richard Sherman, Sea. 24 Janoris Jenkins, Stl. 5 Week for his season-high eight tackles, one interception and three passes defensed in the team’s win at S.D. (12/14), becoming the first NFL cornerback and fourth player in 2014 to reach those marks in a single game... Picked off quarterback Andy Dalton at Cin. (12/22) and returned the interception 33 yards for a touchdown on Monday Night Football... Recorded his first career sack (8 yds.) vs. Oak. (12/28). 2013: Talib started all 13 games played for the Patriots and earned his first career Pro Bowl selection in addition to being named second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press... Totaled 44 tackles (35 solo), four interceptions (12 yds.), 14 passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in the regular season... Added five tackles (3 solo) in two postseason starts... Combined to make four interceptions in Weeks 2-4 to represent the second three-game interception streak of his career... Matched his career high with three takeaways (2 INTs, 1 FF) vs. NYJ (9/12)... Tied a career high with four passes defensed at Atl. (9/29). 2012: Talib started 9-of-10 games played with Tampa Bay and New England, splitting time between the two clubs after a mid-season trade... Tallied 40 tackles (33 solo), two interceptions (59 yds.), 10 passes defensed and one fumble recovery on defense... Appeared in the season’s first four games for the Buccaneers and recorded 21 tackles (20 solo), one interception and seven passes defensed... Blocked his first career punt in the season opener vs. Car. (9/9)... Traded to New England on Nov. 1 along with a 2013 seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a 2013 fourth-round selection... Opened 5-of-6 regular-season games for the Patriots and registered 19 tackles (13 solo), one interception (59 yds.), two passes defensed and one fumble recovery... Started both of New England’s playoff games and contributed 10 tackles (9 solo) and one pass defensed... Intercepted Colts quarterback Andrew Luck and returned it 59 yards for a touchdown vs. Ind. (11/18) in his first game with the Patriots... Posted a career-best 10 tackles (9 solo) in New England’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Hou. (1/13). 2011: Talib opened all 13 games played for Tampa Bay and totaled 42 tackles (41 solo), two interceptions (55 yds., 2 TDs), 11 passes defensed and one forced fumble... Scored on a 27-yard interception return and forced a fumble at Ten. (11/27)... Placed on injured reserve (hamstring) on Dec. 19. 2010: Talib started all 11 games he appeared in for the Buccaneers and made a career-high six interceptions (91 yds.) to go along with 50 tackles (47 solo) and 11 passes defensed... Named NFL Alumni Defensive Back of the Year, joining teammate (2001) as the only players in franchise history to receive the honor... Recorded interceptions in his first three games of the season... Selected as NFC Defensive Player of the Week after posting two interceptions, including one returned 45 yards for a score, at Ari. (10/31)... Placed on injured reserve (hip) on Dec. 6. 2009: Talib started 15 games for Tampa Bay and tallied a personal-best 69 tackles (62 solo), 15 passes defensed and one fumble recovery in addition to intercepting five passes. 2008: Selected by Tampa Bay in the first round (20th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft, Talib appeared in 15 games (2 starts) as a rookie and contributed 27 tackles (19 solo), four interceptions (32 yds.) and nine passes defensed... Recorded his first career interception vs. Atl. (9/14). COLLEGE: Talib opened 32-of-34 career games played at the University of Kansas and totaled 162 tackles, 13 interceptions, 43 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries for the Jayhawks... Declared for the NFL Draft following his junior season after being named a consensus first-team All-American and unanimous first-team All-Big 12 Conference selection... Named MVP of the 2008 vs. Virginia Tech (1/3/08) after giving Kansas its first lead with a 60-yard interception returned for a touchdown. PERSONAL: Talib attended Berkner High School in Richardson, Texas, where he was a first-team all-district and all-city defensive back... Aqib Talib (pronounced UH-keeb TUH-leeb) was born on Feb. 13, 1986, in Cleveland. talib’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2008 Tampa Bay 15 2 19 8 27 0-0 4-32 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 Tampa Bay 15 15 62 7 69 0-0 5-99 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 2010 Tampa Bay 11 11 47 3 50 0-0 6-91 11 0 0 1 0 0 6 2011 Tampa Bay 13 13 41 1 42 0-0 2-55 11 1 0 2 0 0 12 2012 T.B./N.E. 10 9 33 7 40 0-0 2-59 9 0 1 1 0 0 6 2013 New England 13 13 35 9 44 0-0 4-12 14 1 1 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 15 15 54 9 63 1-8 4-62 17 1 0 2 0 0 12 CAREER TOTALS 92 78 261 44 335 1-8 27-410 87 3 3 6 0 0 36 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Blocked a punt vs. Carolina, 9/9/12. talib’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 New England 2 2 9 1 10 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 New England 2 2 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 1 1 4 0 4 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS CAREER TOTALS 5 5 16 3 19 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 talib’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 9 vs. Carolina, 11/14/10 (10 vs. Houston, 1/13/13). Interceptions — 3 at Washington, 10/4/09 (none). Interception return yards — 61 at Washington, 10/4/09 (None). Passes Defensed — 4, twice, last at Atlanta, 9/29/13 (1, twice, last vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Sacks — 1 vs. Oakland, 12/28/14 (None). Sack yards — 8 vs. Oakland, 12/28/14 (None). talib’s interceptions by quarterback

Quarterback ...... INTs Quarterback ...... INTs Jason Campbell ...... 3 Max Hall ...... 1 Matt Ryan ...... 3 Matt Hasselbeck ...... 1 Geno Smith ...... 3 Colin Kaepernick ...... 1 Derek Anderson ...... 1 Andrew Luck ...... 1 ...... 1 Carson Palmer ...... 1 Tom Brady ...... 1 Philip Rivers ...... 1 Jimmy Clausen ...... 1 Aaron Rodgers ...... 1 Andy Dalton ...... 1 Tony Romo ...... 1 Jake Delhomme ...... 1 ...... 1 Joe Flacco ...... 1 Seneca Wallace ...... 1 Josh Freeman ...... 1 aqib talib’s 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* S 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/1 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

DEMARYIUS THOMAS 88 wide receiver 6-3 • 229 • 6TH YR. • GEORGIA TECH BORN: Dec. 25, 1987, in Montrose, Ga. HIGH SCHOOL: West Laurens High School, Montrose, Ga. ACQUIRED: Draft #1a (22nd overall), 2010 NFL YEAR: 6th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 6th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 69/55 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 7/7 THOMAS AT A GLANCE: • A sixth-year wide receiver and three-time Pro Bowl selection who has played 69 regular-season games (55 88’S TROPHY CASE starts) and opened all seven postseason contests for the Broncos during his first five seasons in Denver. Pro Bowls (3) ...... 2012-14 • Ranks first in franchise history with 28 total games All-Pro (2nd team) (2) ...... 2013-14 with 100-plus receiving yards—a figure that ranks sec- ond in the NFL since 2011 when he recorded his first 100-yard receiving output. • Posted at least 1,400 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns in each of his last three seasons, joining Marvin Harrison (4) and Jerry Rice (3) as the only players in NFL history with three consecutive years producing those totals. • Named to his third consecutive Pro Bowl in 2014—tying for the most selections by a wide receiver in Broncos history (Rod Smith)—after setting a franchise single-season record with 1,619 receiving yards and ranking second in team annals with 111 catches on the year. • Set a franchise record in 2014 for most 100-yard receiving games (10), reaching the century mark in seven consecutive contests (Games 4-10) to tie for the second-longest streak in league history. • Combined with teammate Emmanuel Sanders (101-1,404) to record the most receiving yards (3,023) and tie for the most receptions (212) by an offensive tandem in the NFL in 2014—mark- ing the second time a pair of Broncos teammates posted 100-plus receptions in the same season. • Established a Broncos single-game receiving yardage record with his 226-yard performance vs. Arizona (10/5/14) to earn AFC Offensive player of the Week recognition. • Ranked second in the NFL with 14 receiving touchdowns and fourth in the league with 1,430 yards on 92 catches in 2013 to earn his second consecutive Pro Bowl selection and Associated Press second-team All-Pro recognition. • Combined with teammate Eric Decker to represent the most prolific receiving tandem (2,718 yds.) in the NFL in 2013. • Selected to his first Pro Bowl following the 2012 season in which he caught 94 passes for 1,434 yards (15.3 avg.) with 10 touchdowns, ranking fourth in the league in receiving yards and posting the second-most 25+yard receptions (18) in the NFL. • Fueled Denver’s 29-23 win against Pittsburgh in the AFC Wild Card round (1/8/12) with his four-catch, 204-yard performance that included an 80-yard game-winning touchdown recep- tion on the first play of overtime. • Totaled eight receptions for 97 yards (12.1 avg.) with one touchdown in his NFL debut vs. Seattle (9/19/10) to mark the second-most catches by a Broncos rookie in his pro debut and become just the ninth player (since 1970) to record at least eight catches in their first NFL game. • Finished his career at Georgia Tech ranked fourth in school history in receiving yards (2,339), fourth in touchdown catches (15) and seventh in receptions (120). • Averaged nearly 20 yards per reception during his collegiate career, posting the fifth-best receiving average (19.5) for a career in Atlantic Coast Conference history. • Selected by the Broncos in the first round (22nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 8/1/10.

2014: Thomas, who was voted a captain by his teammates, started all 16 regular-season games, earning his third straight Pro Bowl selection and second consecutive All-Pro second-team nod from the Associated Press after setting a Broncos single-season record with 1,619 yards on 111 receptions (14.6 avg.) with 11 touchdowns... Set a franchise single-season record for most games with 100-plus yards receiving (10) and became just the seventh DENVER BRONCOS

THOMAS ONE OF LEAGUE’S BEST SINCE 2012 WHERE THOMAS RANKS AMONGST LEAGUE’S TOP RECEIVERS (SORTED BY MOST RECEPTIONS) Player GP Rec. Yds. Rec. TDs 25 yds.+ YAC Andre Johnson 47 306 (1) 3,941 (4) 12 (T-37) 29 (T-14) 1,368 (5) Antonio Brown 45 305 (2) 3,984 (3) 26 (8) 30 (T-11) 1,597 (2) Demaryius Thomas 48 297 (3) 4,483 (2) 35 (2) 50 (1) 1,959 (1) Brandon Marshall 45 279 (4) 3,524 (9) 31 (3) 24 (T-20) 923 (26) Calvin Johnson 43 277 (5) 4,533 (1) 25 (8) 38 (T-2) 1,284 (10) Dez Bryant 48 273 (6) 3,935 (5) 41 (1) 38 (T-2) 1,418 (4) A.J. Green 45 264 (7) 3,817 (6) 28 (T-5) 30 (T-11) 1,204 (14) Eric Decker 47 246 (8) 3,314 (11) 29 (4) 27 (16) 1,043 (19) Wes Welker 43 240 (9) 2,596 (27) 18 (T-16) 17 (T-40) 1,268 (11) Roddy White 43 235 (10) 2,983 (17) 17 (T-18) 18 (T-37) 694 (45) player in pro football history with 10 such games in a single year... Recorded 100 receiving yards in Games 4-10 to tie for the second-longest streak in league history and set a club record... Joined Marvin Harrison and Jerry Rice as the only players in NFL history with three consecutive 1,400-yard, 10-touchdown seasons... Joined Broncos Ring of Famer Rod Smith (2000-01, ’05) as the only receivers in franchise history to be named to at least three Pro Bowls... Teamed with Emmanuel Sanders to become only the second 100-catch duo in club history (Rod Smith/ Ed McCaffrey, 2000)... Combined with Sanders to record the most receiving yards (3,023) and tie for the most receptions (212) by an offensive tandem in the NFL in 2014... Caught the game-tying two-point conversion pass from quarterback Peyton Manning to force overtime at Sea. (9/21)... Set a Broncos single-game receiving yardage record with his 226 yards vs. Ari. (10/5) and was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance... Caught 11 passes for 108 yards (9.8 avg.) at Oak. (11/9) to top 1,000 yards on the year and become just the fourth player in Broncos history with three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons... Caught seven passes for 103 yards (14.7 avg.) at Stl. (11/19) to represent his seventh consecutive game with at least 100 yards receiving, marking the longest streak of its kind in team history and tying for the second-longest such streak in league history... Topped the 100-reception mark for the first time in his career with seven catches for 115 yards (16.4 avg.) at Cin. (12/22)... Caught five passes for 59 yards (11.8 avg.) with one touchdown in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Ind. (1/11) to tie Rod Smith for the most postseason scoring receptions in franchise history. 2013: Thomas started all 16 regular-season games, earning his second consecutive Pro Bowl selection and Associated Press second-team All-Pro honors after posting 92 receptions for 1,430 yards (15.5 avg.) with 14 touchdowns... Ranked fourth in the NFL in receiving yards and second in receiving scores... Led all NFL players in receptions (28) and receiving yards (327) in the postseason in addition to collecting two touchdown catches in three playoff games... Posted his first career 10-catch game (10-94) vs. Oak. (9/23)... Recorded his first three-touchdown game at S.D. (11/10) to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors... Surpassed the 1,000-yard mark for the second straight season after catching three passes for 106 yards (35.3 avg.), including a game-long 77-yard reception, at K.C. (12/1)... Hauled in a game-high eight passes (54 yds.) and opened the scor- ing with a 2-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter of Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. S.D. (1/12)... Caught seven passes for a game-high 134 yards (19.1 avg.) with one touchdown in Denver’s AFC Championship Game vs. N.E. (1/19)... Set a Super Bowl record with 13 receptions for 118 yards (9.1 avg.) with one touchdown in Super Bowl XLVIII vs. Sea. (2/2). 2012: Thomas started all 16 regular-season games for the first time in his career and earned his first Pro Bowl selection after finishing as the team’s leading receiver with 94 catches for 1,434 yards (15.3 avg.) and 10 touchdowns... Ranked in the league’s top 10 in receiving yards (4th), receptions (8th), receiving average (2nd), touchdowns (7th) and 25+yard catches (2nd)... Topped the 100-yard mark in seven games... Caught quarterback Peyton Manning’s 400th career touchdown throw when he took a screen pass 71 yards to the end zone in the third quarter vs. Pit. (9/9)... Surpassed the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in his career, finishing with a game-high 82 receiving yards (4-82) with one touchdown at K.C. (11/25)... Registered his second career multiple-touchdown game with a pair of scoring catches vs. T.B. (12/2)... Topped the 100-yard mark for the sixth game of the season vs. Cle. (12/23)... Made a 17-yard touchdown catch in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). 2011: Thomas played 11 regular-season games (5 starts) and ranked second on the team with 32 receptions for 551 yards (17.2 avg.) with four touchdowns... Inactive for the first five games of the year while recovering from an offseason Achilles injury and a broken thumb suffered in training camp... Started both postseason contests and totaled 10 catches for 297 yards (29.7 avg.) with one score... Set a franchise record by leading the Broncos in receiving in the season’s final seven games... Posted 25 receptions for 448 yards (17.9 avg.) with three touchdowns in Denver’s final five regular-season games... Fueled Denver’s 29-23 win vs. Pit. (1/8) in

THOMAS IN ELITE COMPANY

MOST CONSECUTIVE SEASONS WITH 1,400 RECEIVING YARDS AND 10 RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS, NFL HISTORY Player No. Years 1. Marvin Harrison, Ind. 4 1999-2002 2. Demaryius Thomas, Den. 3 2012-14 Jerry Rice, S.F. 3 1993-95 DENVER BRONCOS

THOMAS OWNS BRONCOS SINGLE-GAME RECEIVING MARKS MOST RECEIVING YARDS, SINGLE GAME, BRONCOS REGULAR-SEASON HISTORY Player Opponent Rec. Yds. Avg. TDs 1. Demaryius Thomas vs. Ari. (10/5/14 8 226 28.3 2 2. Shannon Sharpe at K.C. (10/20/02) 12 214 17.8 2 3. Jabar Gaffney vs. K.C. (1/3/10) 14 213 15.2 0 4. Rod Smith vs. Atl. (10/31/04) 9 208 23.1 1 5. Brandon Marshall at Ind. (12/13/09) 21 200 9.5 2

MOST RECEIVING YARDS, SINGLE GAME, BRONCOS POSTSEASON HISTORY Player Opponent Rec. Yds. Avg. TDs 1. Demaryius Thomas vs. Pit. (1/8/12) 4 204 51.0 1 2. Steve Watson vs. Pit. (12/30/84) 11 177 16.1 1 3. Haven Moses vs. Oak. (1/1/78) 5 168 33.6 2 4. Shannon Sharpe at LAA (1/9/94) 13 156 12.0 1 5. Rod Smith vs. Atl. (1/31/99) 5 152 30.4 1 the AFC Wild Card Game when he caught an 80-yard touchdown on the first play of overtime (longest overtime scoring play in NFL postseason history)... Totaled four receptions for 204 yards against the Steelers to mark the most receiving yards by a Bronco in playoff history and the second-highest receiving average (51.0) in a single game in NFL annals. 2010: Selected by Denver in the first round (22nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft, Thomas played 10 games (2 starts) and totaled 22 receptions for 283 yards (12.9 avg.) with two touchdowns to go along with 16 kickoff returns for 398 yards (24.9 avg.)... Missed Denver’s season opener at Jac. (9/12) with a foot injury that sidelined him the entire preseason... Recorded eight receptions for 97 yards (12.1 avg.) with one touchdown vs. Sea. (9/19) in his NFL debut to mark the second-most catches by a Broncos rookie in his pro debut and become just the ninth player in league history (since 1970) to record at least eight catches in his first NFL game... Caught a 17-yard touchdown over All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis vs. NYJ (10/17)... Inactive in Games 11-15 due to an ankle injury. COLLEGE: Thomas played 39 games (36 starts) at Georgia Tech, where finished his career ranked fourth in school history in receiving yards (2,339), fourth in touchdown catches (15) and seventh in receptions (120)... Averaged nearly 20 yards per reception during his career, posting the fifth-best receiving average (19.5) in Atlantic Coast Conference history... Earned third-team All-America honors from the Associated Press and first- team All-ACC accolades as a senior in 2009 after ranking second in the nation with a school-record 25.1-yard average on 46 catches for 1,154 yards, which ranked second all-time in Georgia Tech annals. PERSONAL: Thomas attended West Laurens High School in Montrose, Ga., where he was a first-team Class AA all-state selection by the Atlanta Journal Constitution and a two-time all-region and All-Heart of Georgia choice... Caught 56 passes for 756 yards (13.5 avg.) with seven touchdowns as a senior... Played on the school’s state championship basketball team... First name is pronounced duh-MARE-ee-us... Demaryius Thomas was born on Dec. 25, 1987, in Montrose, Ga. THOMAS’ Regular Season Record RECEIVING KICKOFF RETURNS SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2010 Denver 10 2 22 283 12.9 31 2 16 398 24.9 65 0 2 0 2 0 0 12 2011 Denver 11 5 32 551 17.2 47 4 0 0 0.0 — 0 4 0 4 0 0 24 2012 Denver 16 16 94 1,434 15.3 71t 10 0 0 0.0 — 0 10 0 10 0 0 60 2013 Denver 16 16 92 1,430 15.5 78t 14 0 0 0.0 — 0 14 0 14 0 0 84 2014 Denver 16 16 111 1,619 14.6 86t 11 0 0 0.0 — 0 11 0 11 0 1 66 CAREER TOTALS 69 55 351 5,317 15.1 86t 41 16 398 24.9 65 0 41 0 41 0 1 248 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Rushing — 2010 (2-1, 0.5 avg., 1 LG), 2011 (1 for 5), TOTAL (3-6, 2.0 avg., 5 LG). Special-teams tackles — 2010 (3), TOTAL (3). Miscellaneous tackles — 2010 (2), 2013 (2), TOTAL (4). Fumbles — 2010 (1 FR), TOTAL (1 FR). THOMAS’ POstSeason Record RECEIVING KICKOFF RETURNS SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2011 Denver 2 2 10 297 29.7 80t 1 0 0 0.0 — 0 1 0 1 0 0 6 2012 Denver 1 1 3 37 12.3 17t 1 0 0 0.0 — 0 1 0 1 0 0 6 2013 Denver 3 3 28 306 10.9 30 3 0 0 0.0 — 0 1 0 1 0 0 6 2014 Denver 1 1 5 59 11.8 24 1 0 0 0.0 — 0 1 0 1 0 0 6 CAREER TOTALS 7 7 46 699 15.2 80t 6 0 0 0.0 — 0 3 0 3 0 0 24

THOMAS SETS FRANCHSIE RECEIVING RECORD IN 2014

MOST REC. YDS., SINGLE SEASON, BRONCOS HISTORY MOST RECEPTIONS, SINGLE SEASON, BRONCOS HISTORY Player Year No. Player Year No. 1. Demaryius Thomas 2014 1,619 1. Rod Smith 2000 113 2. Rod Smith 2000 1,602 2. Demaryius Thomas, Den. 2014 111 3. Brandon Lloyd 2010 1,448 3. Brandon Marshall 2008 104 4. Demaryius Thomas 2012 1,434 4. Brandon Marshall 2007 102 5. Demaryius Thomas 2013 1,430 5. Emmanuel Sanders 2014 101 Brandon Marshall 2009 101 Ed McCaffrey 2000 101 DENVER BRONCOS

THOMAS’ 100-YARD GAMES

MOST CONSEC. 100-YARD REC. GMS., NFL HISTORY MOST SINGLE-SEASON 100-YARD REC. GMS., NFL HISTORY Player Dates No. Player Year No. 1. Calvin Johnson, Det. 11/4/12-12/22/12 8 1. Michael Irvin, Dal. 1995 11 2. Demariyus Thomas, Den. 10/5/14-11/16/14 7 Calvin Johnson, Det. 2012 11 Michael Irvin, Dal. 9/17/95-11/6/95 7 2. Demariyus Thomas, Den. 2014 10 Bill Groman, Hou. 10/13/61-12/10/61 7 Marvis Harrison, Ind. 2002 10 Charley Hennigan, Hou. 9/9/61-10/29/61 7 Charley Hennigan, Hou. 1961 10 Torry Holt, Stl. 2003 10 Herman Moore, Det. 1995 10 THOMAS’ Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Receptions — 11 at Oakland, 11/9/14 (13* vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Receiving yards — 226^ vs. Arizona, 10/5/14 (204^ vs. Pittsburgh, 1/8/12). Longest reception — 86t vs. Arizona, 10/5/14 (80t vs. Pittsburgh, 1/8/12). Receiving touchdowns — 3^, twice, last vs. Miami, 11/23/14 (1, six times, last vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Consecutive games with 100 receiving yards — 7^, Games 4-10, 2014 (2, 1/19/14-2/2/14). Kick returns — 5 at San Francisco (London), 10/31/10 (none). Kick return yards — 144 at Tennessee, 10/3/10 (none). Longest kick return — 65 at Tennessee, 10/3/10 (none). *Super Bowl Record; ^Broncos Record Thomas’ 100-Yard Receiving Games (28; includes 3 postseason) *denotes win (Thomas’ teams are 22-6, including postseason, when he records 100 or more yards receiving in a game.) Date Opponent No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 12/4/11 at Minnesota* 4 144 36.0 42 2 12/18/11 vs. New England 7 116 16.6 39 0 1/8/12 vs. Pittsburgh*^ 4 204 51.0 80t 1 9/9/12 vs. Pittsburgh* 5 110 22.0 71t 1 9/30/12 vs. Oakland* 5 103 20.6 40 0 10/7/12 at New England 9 180 20.0 38 0 10/28/12 vs. New Orleans* 7 137 19.6 41 1 11/11/12 at Carolina* 9 135 15.0 46 0 12/23/12 vs. Cleveland* 9 102 11.3 23 1 12/30/12 vs. Kansas City* 7 122 17.4 36 1 9/5/13 vs. Baltimore* 5 161 32.2 78t 2 11/10/13 at San Diego* 7 108 15.4 34t 3 11/17/13 vs. Kansas City* 5 121 24.2 70 0 12/1/13 at Kansas City* 3 106 35.3 77 0 12/22/13 at Houston* 8 123 15.4 36t 1 12/29/13 at Oakland* 6 113 18.8 63t 2 1/19/14 vs. New England*^ 7 134 19.1 30 1 2/2/14 vs. Seattle^ 13 118 9.1 23 1 10/5/14 vs. Arizona* 8 226 28.3 86t 2 10/12/14 at N.Y. Jets* 10 124 12.4 54 1 10/19/14 vs. San Francisco* 8 171 21.4 49 2 10/23/14 vs. San Diego* 8 105 13.1 23 0 11/2/14 at New England 7 127 18.1 41 0 11/9/14 at Oakland* 11 108 9.8 21 0 11/16/14 at St. Louis 7 103 14.7 23 0 12/14/14 at San Diego* 6 123 20.5 36 1 12/22/14 at Cincinnati 7 115 16.4 46 0 12/28/14 vs. Oakland* 8 115 14.4 27 0 ^Playoff Game DEMARYIUS THOMAS’ 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 DENVER RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* DNP Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals DENVER BRONCOS

JUWAN THOMPSON 40 running back 5-11 • 225 • 2ND YR. • DUKE BORN: May 13, 1992, in Atlanta HIGH SCHOOL: Woodward Academy, Atlanta ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 15/0 THOMPSON AT A GLANCE: • A second-year running back who played 15 regular-season games as a rookie in 2014 and rushed for 272 yards on 54 carries (5.0 avg.) after making the Broncos’ 53-man roster as a college free agent. • Became the first undrafted rookie since 2006 to record multiple rushing touchdowns in a game with his two-touchdown performance against San Diego on Oct. 23, 2014. • Appeared in 49 career games (24 starts) for Duke University and totaled 274 rushes for 1,244 yards (4.5 avg.) with nine touchdowns. • Played all 14 games (4 starts) as a senior for the Blue Devils in 2013 and recorded 355 rushing yards on 64 attempts (5.4 avg.) with one touchdown. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on May 12, 2014. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 5/12/14.

2014: Thompson, who entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on May 12, played 15 regular-season games and totaled 272 yards on 54 carries (5.0 avg.) with three touchdowns... Recorded his first career rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter vs. Ari. (10/5)... Notched the first multiple-touchdown game of his career vs. S.D. (10/23) to become the NFL’s first undrafted rookie to accomplish that feat since 2006... Posted a career-high 10 carries for 39 yards (3.9 avg.) at K.C. (11/30)... Led the team with a personal-best 63 yards on four carries (15.8 avg.) vs. Buf. (12/7). COLLEGE: Thompson appeared in 49 career games (24 starts) for Duke University and totaled 274 rushes for 1,244 yards (4.5 avg.) with nine touchdowns... Added 56 receptions for 397 yards (7.1 avg.) with three scores and 15 kickoff returns for 326 yards (21.7 avg.)... Totaled career highs in rushing attempts (110), rushing yards (457) and rushing touchdowns (7) during his sophomore campaign in 2011 and was named the recipient of the school’s Bob Pascal Award as the Most Outstanding Offensive Back. PERSONAL: Thompson attended Woodward Academy in Atlanta, where he rushed for 1,622 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior to earn honorable mention all-state honors... Majored in sociology with a minor in education at Duke... Juwan Thompson was born on May 13, 1992, in Atlanta. thompson’s REGULAR SEASON Record RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2014 Denver 15 0 54 272 5.0 47 3 4 25 6.3 14 0 3 3 0 0 0 18 CAREER TOTALS 15 0 54 272 5.0 47 3 4 25 6.3 14 0 3 3 0 0 0 18 DENVER BRONCOS

juwan thompson’s 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denveR RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Aug 14 at Seattle* P 8 12 1.5 4 0 1 18 18.0 18 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 8 12 1.5 4 0 1 18 18.0 18 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

DANNY TREVATHAN 59 inside linebacker 6-1 • 240 • 4TH YR. • KENTUCKY BORN: March 24, 1990, in Youngstown, Ohio HIGH SCHOOL: Leesburg (Fla.) High School. ACQUIRED: Draft #6 (188th overall), 2012 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 35/17 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 4/3 TREVATHAN AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year linebacker who totaled 154 tackles (105 solo), three sacks (18 yds.), three inter- ceptions (29 yds.), 12 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in his first three NFL seasons with the Broncos. • Started all 16 regular-season games for Denver in 2013 and led the club with 124 defensive stops— the highest tackle total by a Bronco since 2007 and the second-most in team history by a player in his first year as a starter. • Participated in all 52 possible games (31 starts) in four seasons at the University of Kentucky and led the Southeastern Conference in tackles during each of his final two campaigns. • Totaled 10 or more tackles in 12 consecutive games spanning parts of his junior and senior seasons and finished with 20 total 10-tackle efforts in his career. • Recorded a career-high 144 tackles as a junior in 2010 and became the first Kentucky linebacker to earn first-team All-America honors (CollegeFootballNews.com) in addition to receiving first-team All-SEC recognition. • Saw action in all 13 games (6 starts) as a sophomore in 2009 and was named the Wildcats’ Most Improved Defensive Player as chosen by the coaches after finishing as the team’s second-leading tackler (82). • Selected by the Broncos in the sixth round (188th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 5/22/12.

2014: Trevathan battled injuries all season long, totaling 11 tackles (9 solo) in three games played over the course of the season, before being placed on season-ending Injured Reserve on Dec. 16... Recorded a team-high seven tackles (6 solo) vs. Ari. (10/5) in his first game back after missing the first three games of the season with a leg injury... Started at weakside linebacker at NYJ (10/12) but left the game due to an injury sustained early in the first quarter... Placed on Injured Reserve (Designated for Return) on Oct. 14, 2014... Totaled four tackles (3 solo) at S.D. (12/14) before leaving the game with a knee injury... Placed on season-ending Injured Reserve on Dec. 16. 2013: Trevathan started all 16 games for the Broncos in 2013 and led the team with 124 tackles (84 solo)—the team’s highest tackle total since 2007... Became one of just seven NFL players to record at least 120 tackles and three interceptions in 2013... Started all three playoff games and led the team with 24 postseason tackles... Made his first NFL start vs. Bal. (9/5) and intercepted his first career pass (29 yds.)... Led the team with 10 defensive stops—his first career double-digit tackle game—and sacked quarterback Eli Manning for a 9-yard loss at NYG (9/15)... Intercepted quarterback Tony Romo’s pass with less than two minutes to play at Dal. (10/6) to set up Matt Prater’s game-winning field goal... Intercepted a pass in the final minutes of the game for the second consecutive week vs. Jac. (10/13)... Recovered his first career fumble and forced one on special teams at N.E. (11/24), while finishing second on the team with a career-best 12 tackles... Tied for the team lead with four tackles in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. S.D. (1/12)... Paced the club with eight tackles (all solo) in Denver’s AFC Championship Game vs. N.E. (1/19)... Made a game-high 12 tackles in Super Bowl XLVIII vs. Sea. (2/2). 2012: Selected by Denver in the sixth round (188th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft, Trevathan played all 16 reg- ular-season games for the Broncos and finished second among the team’s rookies with 30 defensive tackles to

TREVATHAN HITS CENTURY MARK IN FIRST YEAR AS STARTER

MOST TACKLES IN FIRST YEAR AS A STARTER, BRONCOS HISTORY Player Pos. Year No. 1. Steve Atwater S 1989 129 2. Danny Trevathan LB 2013 124 3. D.J. Williams LB 2004 114 4. John Mobley LB 1996 93 5. Mike Croel LB 1991 84 DENVER BRONCOS go along with three special-teams stops... Made his NFL debut on special teams during Denver’s season opener vs. Pit. (9/9)... Made his pro defensive debut, playing 41 percent of Denver’s defensive snaps and making his first NFL tackle vs. Oak. (9/30)... Registered his first career sack and posted a personal-best six tackles at Cin. (11/4)... Made a special-teams tackle in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). COLLEGE: Trevathan saw action in all 52 possible games (31 starts) at the University of Kentucky and totaled 374 career tackles (198 solo), six sacks (41 yds.), four interceptions (73 yds.), nine passes defensed, 11 forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries... Led the Southeastern Conference in tackles during each of his final two seasons... Named National Linebacker of the Year (College Football Performance Awards), second-team All- America (SI.com) and second-team All-SEC as a senior after leading the Wildcats in tackles (143), sacks (3), interceptions (4) and forced fumbles (5)... Totaled a career-high 144 tackles as a junior in 2010 and became the first Kentucky linebacker to earn first-team All-America honors (CollegeFootballNews.com) in addition to receiv- ing first-team All-SEC recognition... Played all 13 games (6 starts) as a sophomore and was named the Wildcats’ Most Improved Defensive Player after finishing as the team’s second-leading tackler (82)... Saw action in all 13 games as a true freshman in 2008. PERSONAL: Trevathan was a three-year starter for Leesburg (Fla.) High School, where he was a third-team all-state selection by the Florida Sportswriters Association following his senior season... Totaled 117 tackles, 5.5 sacks and three forced fumbles on defense in addition to playing quarterback and running back on offense during his final prep campaign... Earned first-team All-Central Florida honors and Area Defensive Player of the Year recognition from the Orlando Sentinel... Trevathan’s father, Vincent Hicks, played football at Toledo... Majored in family science at Kentucky... Danny Trevathan (pronounced trev-AY-thin) was born on March 24, 1990, in Youngstown, Ohio. trevathan’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Denver 16 0 21 9 30 1-0 0-0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 16 16 84 40 124 2-18 3-29 9 2 1 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 3 1 9 2 11 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 35 17 114 51 165 3-18 3-29 12 2 1 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2012 (3), 2013 (4), TOTAL (7). Special-teams forced fumbles — 2013 (1), TOTAL (1). trevathan’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Denver 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 3 3 18 6 24 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 4 3 18 6 24 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2012 (1), TOTAL (1). trevathan’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 12 at New England, 11/24/13 (12 vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Interceptions — 1, three times, last vs. Jacksonville 10/13/13 (none). Interception return yards — 29 vs. Baltimore 9/5/13 (none). Sacks — 1, twice, last at N.Y. Giants 9/15/13 (none). Sack yards — 9 at N.Y. Giants 9/15/13 (none). Pass breakups — 2 vs. Baltimore 9/5/13 (none). Forced fumbles — 1, twice, last vs. Kansas City, 11/17/13 (none). Special-teams tackles — 1, seven times, last at Houston, 12/22/13 (1 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Danny Trevathan’s 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 Denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* DNP Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals DENVER BRONCOS

LOUIS VASQUEZ 65 offensive guard 6-5 • 335 • 7TH YR. • TEXAS TECH BORN: April 11, 1987, in Corsicana, Texas HIGH SCHOOL: Corsicana (Texas) High School ACQUIRED: Unrestricted Free Agent (San Diego), 2013 NFL YEAR: 7th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 3rd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 86/86 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 5/5 VASQUEZ AT A GLANCE: • A seventh-year offensive guard and 2013 Pro Bowler who started all 86 regular-season games and five post- 65’S TROPHY CASE season contests played during his first six NFL seasons with San Diego (2009-12) and Denver (2013-14). Pro Bowls (1) ...... 2013 • Allowed only 14.5 sacks and committed just nine pen- All-Pro (1st team) (1) ...... 2013 alties during his career in the regular season, according to STATS Inc. • Started all 16 games for the third consecutive season in 2014, opening Denver’s first eight contests at right guard before filling in at right tackle for the remainder of the season. • Selected to his first career Pro Bowl following his first year in Denver in 2013, becoming the first offensive guard in Broncos history to be named a first-team All-Pro selection by the Associated Press. • Finished his 2013 campaign as one of just three 16-game starting NFL guards to allow zero sacks while participating in every offensive snaps (1,207). • Helped San Diego’s offense rank fourth in the NFL in points per game (25.8) during his four seasons (2009-12) with the franchise and was assessed just one penalty as a Charger. • Named to the PFW/PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2009 after opening 14 games for San Diego and helping the Chargers win their fourth consecutive AFC West Division title. • Played four seasons at Texas Tech University, helping the Red Raiders rank second in the nation in total offense (529.6 ypg) and scoring (40.0 ppg) during his junior campaign in 2007. • Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent (San Diego) on March 12, 2013. • Selected by the Chargers in the third round (78th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by San Diego as a draft choice 7/25/09; Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent 3/12/13.

2014: Vasquez started all 16 regular-season games for the third consecutive season... Started at right guard the first eight games of the season before making the switch to right tackle for the last eight games... Helped the Broncos surrender the fewest sacks (17) in the NFL while ranking fourth in total offense (402.9 ypg). 2013: Vasquez started all 16 regular-season games in his first season with Denver and was named to his first career Pro Bowl... Became the first offensive guard in Broncos history to receive first-team All-Pro recognition from the Associated Press... Finished the season as the only player to participate in 100 percent of the team’s offensive or defensive snaps (1,207 plays)... Part of an offensive line that allowed the fewest overall sacks (20) in the NFL and helped set the NFL single-season scoring record (606 pts.)... Opened all three playoff contests for Denver, allowing zero sacks during the postseason... Earned a spot on Pro Football Focus’ All-Week 3 Team for his performance vs. Oak. (9/23)... Part of an offensive line group that was named a collective Offensive Player of the Week by Sports Illustrated’s Peter King for its performance in which it allowed zero sacks and zero quarter- back hits against the NFL’s top-ranked sack defense vs. K.C. (11/17)... Helped the offensive line allow zero sacks

VASQUEZ NAMED FIRST-TEAM ALL-PRO IN 2013

BRONCOS OFFENSIVE LINEMEN NAMED ASSOCIATED PRESS FIRST-TEAM ALL-PRO, SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER Player Pos. Year(s) Gary Zimmerman T 1996 Tom Nalen C 2000, ‘03 Ryan Clady T 2009, ‘12 Louis Vascquez G 2013 DENVER BRONCOS

VASQUEZ TOUGH TO GET THROUGH

FEWEST SACKS ALLOWED AMONG OFFENSIVE GUARDS, NFL, 2013 Player No. 1. Louis Vasquez, Den. 0.0 Larry Warford, Det. 0.0 Jeremy Zuttah, T.B. 0.0 4. Willie Colon, NYJ 1.0 5. Five players 1.5 or quarterback hits in Denver’s AFC Championship Game vs. N.E. (1/19). 2012: Vasquez opened all 16 games for the first time in his career as one of two Chargers offensive linemen to start every contest... Finished as the only 16-game starting offensive lineman in the NFL to commit zero penalties and allow three of fewer sacks (2.5), according to STATS Inc. 2011: Vasquez started all 14 games played and helped San Diego rank sixth in the NFL in total offense (393.1 ypg) while tying for fifth in the league in scoring (25.4 ppg)... Missed Games 10-11 with an ankle injury. 2010: Vasquez started 10 contests for the Chargers, missing Games 4-5 with a knee injury and Games 11-14 with a neck injury. 2009: Selected by the Chargers in the third round (78th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft, Vasquez started all 14 games played and was named to the PFW/PFWA All-Rookie Team... Started his first career game in San Diego’s season opener at Oak. (9/14) before injuring his ankle and missing the Chargers’ next two contests. COLLEGE: Vasquez was a four-year letterman at Texas Tech University, where he started 34-of-39 career games and received All-Big 12 Conference recognition following his final three seasons... Named a third-team All-America selection following his senior season... Blocked for the nation’s top passing attack as a junior in 2007 and was tabbed as a first-team all-conference pick after allowing zero sacks on the year. PERSONAL: Vasquez attended Corsicana (Texas) High School, where helped his team to a combined 21-3 record over his final two seasons... Earned first-team Class 4A all-state honors from the Associated Press and was named to the All-Area Team by the Dallas Morning News following his senior campaign... Louis Vasquez (pronounced LEW-is VAS-kez) was born on April 11, 1987, in Corsicana, Texas. vasquez’S Regular Season Record Year Club G S 2009 San Diego 14 14 2010 San Diego 10 10 2011 San Diego 14 14 2012 San Diego 16 16 2013 Denver 16 16 2014 Denver 16 16 CAREER TOTALS 86 86 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Miscellaneous tackles — 2011 (1), 2012 (1), TOTAL (2). Fumbles — 2009 (1FR), TOTAL (1FR). vasquez’S POSTSeason Record Year Club G S 2009 San Diego 1 1 2013 Denver 3 3 2014 Denver 1 1 CAREER TOTALS 5 5 DENVER BRONCOS

REGGIE WALKER 50 INSIDE linebacker 6-0 • 244 • 7TH YR. • KANSAS STATE BORN: Dec. 15, 1986, in Fairbanks, Alaska HIGH SCHOOL: Grant Union High School, Sacramento, Calif. ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2015 NFL YEAR: 7th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 75/6 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 3/0 WALKER AT A GLANCE: • A seventh-year inside linebacker who appeared in 75 regular-season games (6 starts) and three postseason contests during his first six NFL seasons with Arizona (2009-12) and San Diego (2013-14). • Amassed 73 tackles (59 solo), 3.5 sacks (33 yds.), two passes defensed and one fumble recovery to go along with 25 special-teams stops in his career. • Posted career highs of 36 tackles (30 solo) and three sacks (25 yds.) in 2013 with the Chargers. • Accumulated 63 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, six passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 46 career games (22 starts) at Kansas State University. • Signed with Denver as a free agent on March 19, 2015. • Entered the NFL as a college free agent with Arizona on April 27, 2009. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Arizona as a college free agent 4/27/09; Waived by Arizona 8/31/12; Signed by San Diego 9/12/13; Released by San Diego 3/6/15; Signed by Denver 3/19/15.

2014: Walker played 11 games with San Diego and totaled nine tackles (4 solo) and 0.5 sacks (8 yds.) on defense in addition to three special-teams stops... Recorded a season-high five tackles (4 solo) vs. K.C. (10/19). 2013: Walker played all 16 games (6 starts) for the second time in his career with San Diego and produced career bests in tackles (36) and sacks (3-25)... Started his first career game at right inside linebacker at Phi. (9/15)... Posted a career-best eight tackles (6 solo) and one sack (10 yds.) at Ten. (9/22)... Tallied five tackles (3 solo) in San Diego’s AFC Wild Card Game at Cin. (1/5). 2012: Walker appeared in 14 games and contributed eight solo stops and six-special teams tackles for Arizona... Produced a season-high four solo tackles vs. Sea (9/9). 2011: Walker played all 16 games for the first time in his career and produced eight defensive tackles (5 solo) to go along with a career-best eight special-teams stops... Registered a season-best seven tackles (4 solo) at Was. (9/18). 2010: Walker made eight solo tackles and six special-teams stops in 11 regular-season games for the Cardinals. 2009: Walker, who entered the NFL as a college free agent with Arizona on April 27, played seven games as a rookie, registering four solo tackles and one fumble recovery on defense to go along with two special-teams stops... Made his postseason debut in Arizona’s NFC Divisional Playoff Game at N.O. (1/16) and recorded two special-teams tackles. COLLEGE: Walker started 22-of-46 games for Kansas State University and registered 63 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, six passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery... Appeared in 12 games (6 starts) as a senior and tallied 46 tackles, five tackles for loss, two sacks and one fumble recovery... Posted a career-high 65 tackles in 12 games (7 starts) as a junior in 2007. PERSONAL: Walker started three years at Grant Union High School is Sacramento, Calif., where he helped his team to a Metro Conference title in 2004... Earned first-team Division I All-CIF Sac-Joaquin Section honors and was named a first-team all-metro choice by the Sacramento Bee as a senior... Majored in Family Studies at Kansas State... Reggie Walker was born on Dec. 15, 1986, in Fairbanks, Alaska. WALKER’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2009 Arizona 7 0 4 0 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 2010 Arizona 11 0 8 0 8 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2011 Arizona 16 0 5 3 8 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2012 Arizona 14 0 8 0 8 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2013 San Diego 16 6 30 6 36 3-25 0-0 1 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2014 San Diego 11 0 4 5 9 0.5-8 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 75 6 59 14 73 3.5-33 0-0 2 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2009 (2), 2010 (6), 2011 (8), 2012 (6), 2014 (3), TOTAL (25). DENVER BRONCOS

WALKER’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2009 Arizona 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 San Diego 2 0 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 3 0 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2009 (2), 2014 (1), TOTAL (3). WALKER’S single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 8 at Tennessee, 9/22/13 (5 at Cincinnati, 1/5/14). Sacks — 1, three times, last at Miami, 11/17/13 (none). Special- teams tackles — 2, five times, last at Atlanta, 11/18/12 (2 at New Orleans, 1/6/10). Reggie Walker’s 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* P 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/0 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

T.J. WARD 43 Safety 5-11 • 200 • 6TH YR. • OREGON BORN: Dec. 12, 1986, in San Francisco HIGH SCHOOL: De La Salle High School, Concord, Calif. ACQUIRED: Unrestricted Free Agent (Cleveland), 2014 NFL YEAR: 6th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 69/69 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 1/1 WARD AT A GLANCE: • A sixth-year safety and two-time Pro Bowl selection who started all 69 career regular-season games played 43’S TROPHY CASE for Cleveland (2010-13) and Denver (2014) during his first five NFL seasons. Pro Bowls (2) ...... 2013-14 • Totaled 413 tackles (313 solo), seven interceptions All-Pro (Second Team) (1) ...... 2013 (188 yds.), 5.5 sacks (52 yds.), 32 passes defensed, five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in his career. • Accumulated the most tackles for a loss (15) by a defensive back in the NFL from 2013-14, while earning consecutive Pro Bowl nods. • Voted to his second straight Pro Bowl after finishing with 74 tackles (60 solo), two sacks (23 yds.), two interceptions (55 yds.) and six passes defensed in his first year with Denver in 2014. • Earned second-team All-Pro recognition by the Associated Press in 2013 and was selected to his first Pro Bowl after recording a career-high 129 tackles (96 solo) for the Browns. • Voted by his teammates as Cleveland’s recipient of the 2013 Ed Block Courage Award after overcoming a knee injury in 2012 to start all 16 games the following year. • Led all NFL rookies with 105 tackles in 2010 and became the first Browns rookie in 18 years to start all 16 games for the club. • Appeared in 37 career games at the University of Oregon and totaled 190 tackles and three interceptions after entering the program as a walk-on. • Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent (Cleveland) on March 12, 2014. • Selected by Cleveland in the second round (38th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Cleveland as a draft choice 7/26/10; Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent 3/12/14.

2014: Ward started 15 regular-season games and earned his second consecutive Pro Bowl selection after total- ing 74 tackles (60 solo), two sacks (23 yds.), two interceptions (55 yds.) and six passes defensed... Participated in the second-most defensive snaps (1,002) for the Broncos... Sacked quarterback Russell Wilson for a loss of 10 yards and tackled running back Marshawn Lynch in the end zone for a safety at Sea. (9/21)... Recorded a team-high eight solo tackles at N.E. (11/2)... Made his first interception as a Bronco at Oak. (11/9) ... Picked off quarterback Ryan Tannehill with 3:45 remaining in the fourth quarter vs. Mia. (11/23) and returned it 37 yards to the Miami 8-yard line to set up Denver’s game-winning touchdown... Registered his second sack of the year in the first quarter at K.C. (11/30) to become the first Broncos safety since Brian Dawkins in 2011 to post multiple sacks in a season... Surpassed 400 career defensive stops with his six-tackle performance at S.D. (12/14)... Led the Broncos with a season-high nine tackles (5 solo) at Cin. (12/22) before leaving the game with a neck injury that held him out of the regular-season finale vs. Oak. (12/28)... Made his first career postseason appearance in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Ind. (1/11) and totaled two solo tackles and two passes defensed. 2013: Ward was named to his first Pro Bowl and received second-team All-Pro honors from the Associated Press after starting all 16 games for the Browns and totaling a career-high 129 tackles (96 solo), two intercep- tions (57 yds.), two sacks (12 yds.), nine passes defensed and one fumble recovery... Led all NFL defensive backs with 10 tackles for a loss, according to press box totals... Scored two defensive touchdowns—on a 44-yard interception return vs. Buf. (10/3) and a 51-yard fumble return vs. Chi. (12/15)... Recorded double-digit tackle totals on five occasions, including a personal-best 13 defensive stops (10 solo) at G.B. (10/20)... Voted by his teammates as the recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award for recovering from a knee injury sustained in 2012. 2012: Ward started all 14 games played for Cleveland and registered 68 tackles (50 solo), one interception (37 yds.), one sack (10 yds.), four passes defensed and a career-best three forced fumbles... Forced two fumbles in the Browns’ 20-14 win vs. Pit. (11/25)... Missed the Browns’ final two games after being placed on injured reserve (knee) on Dec. 18. DENVER BRONCOS

WARD A FORCE IN THE BACKFIELD MOST TACKLES FOR LOSS BY A DEFENSIVE BACK, NFL, 2013-14 Player Sk. Stuff TFL 1. T.J. Ward, Cle./Den. 3.5 11.5 15.0 2. T.J. McDonald, Stl. 3.0 9.0 12.0 3. James Ihedigbo, Bal./Det. 2.0 9.5 11.5 4. Troy Polamalu, Pit. 2.0 8.5 10.5 5. Harrison Smith, Min. 3.0 6.5 9.5

2011: Ward opened the Browns’ first eight games and totaled 38 tackles (27 solo), one sack (7 yds.), three passes defensed and one forced fumble... Inactive for six games before being placed on injured reserve (foot) on Dec. 22. 2010: Selected by Cleveland in the second round (38th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft, Ward opened all 16 games for the club and led all league rookies with a team-best 105 tackles (80 solo) to go along with two inter- ceptions (39 yds.), 10 passes defensed and one forced fumble... Added a team-high 18 special-team stops... Became the first Browns rookie defensive back to start all 16 games since Antonio Langham in 1994. COLLEGE: Ward began his collegiate career at the University of Oregon as a walk-on before earning a scholar- ship and going on to play in 37 career games for the Ducks... Totaled 190 tackles, three interceptions and one sack during his four seasons in Eugene... Led Oregon with 101 tackles as a junior in 2008 to earn honorable mention All-Pacific-10 Conference recognition. PERSONAL: Ward attended De La Salle High School in Concord, Calif., where he contributed as a reserve defensive back on three consecutive national championship squads (2001-03) before injuring his knee during the preseason in 2004 and missing his entire senior campaign... Was a prep teammate of Broncos Offensive Assistant/Quarterbacks Brian Callahan... His father, Terrell, played defensive back at San Diego State and was drafted by Philadelphia in the seventh round (188th overall) in 1980... His younger brother, Terron, played running back at Oregon State University from 2011-14... Established the T.J. Ward Foundation, which focuses on education, family values and community service... Participated in the annual Drive for Life, the largest single community blood drive in Colorado... Terrell Ray Williams Ward Jr. was born on Dec. 12, 1986, in San Francisco. Ward’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2010 Cleveland 16 16 80 25 105 0-0 2-39 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Cleveland 8 8 27 11 38 1-7 0-0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Cleveland 14 14 50 18 68 1-10 1-37 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Cleveland 16 16 96 33 129 1.5-12 2-57 9 0 1 1 1 0 12 2014 Denver 15 15 60 14 74 2-23 2-55 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 69 69 313 101 413 5.5-52 7-188 32 5 1 1 1 0 12 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2010 (18), 2011 (1), TOTAL (19). Returned a fumble 51 yards for a TD vs. Chicago, 12/15/13. Blocked a field goal vs. Atlanta, 10/10/10. Ward’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2014 Denver 1 1 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 1 1 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 ward’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 13 at Green Bay, 10/20/13 (2 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Interceptions — 2 at Jacksonville, 11/21/10 (none). Interception return yards — 44 vs. Buffalo, 10/3/13 (none). Passes Defensed — 2, six times, last vs. Miami, 11/23/14 (2 vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Sacks — 1, five times, last at Kansas City, 11/30/14 (none). t.j. ward’s 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* S 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/1 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

DEMARCUS WARE 94 outside linebacker 6-4 • 258 • 11TH YR. • TROY BORN: July 31, 1982, in Auburn, Ala. HIGH SCHOOL: Auburn (Ala.) High School ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: 11th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 157/155 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 5/5 WARE AT A GLANCE: • An 11th-year outside linebacker and member of the 2000s NFL All-Decade Team who ranks third among 94’S TROPHY CASE active players and 14th all-time with 127 career sacks. NFL All-Decade Team ...... 2000s • Earned his eighth Pro Bowl nod in his first season with the Broncos in 2014 to tie for the most selections Pro Bowls (8) ...... 2006-12, ‘14 by an active NFL defensive player. All-Pro (First Team) (4) . . 2007-09, ‘11 • Spent his first nine NFL seasons in Dallas and was All-Pro (Second Team) (3) . . 2006, ‘10, ‘12 selected to start in seven Pro Bowls as a Cowboy in addition to being named first-or second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press on seven occa- sions. • Registered double-digit sack totals in eight of his 10 seasons, including league-leading marks in 2008 (20.0) and 2010 (15.5)—one of five players in NFL history (since 1982) to lead the league in sacks on multiple occasions. • Ranks second in NFL history with a sack rate of 0.81/game during his career, trailing only Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Reggie White (0.85/game) among players appearing in at least 75 games. • Owns 31 career multi-sack games, including eight contests with three sacks and one game with a career-best four sacks (at Philadelphia, 10/30/11). • Forced 34 fumbles, including 28 strip-sacks, during his career to rank fourth in the NFL since he entered the league in 2005. • Recorded a career-best 20 quarterback takedowns in 2008 (seventh most for a single season at that time) to earn NFC Defensive Player of the Year honors from the KC Committee of 101 as well as NFL Alumni Pass Rusher of the Year recognition. • Posted a sack in 10 consecutive games (2007-08) to tie former Broncos defensive end Simon Fletcher for the longest sack streak in league history since the statistic became official in 1982. • Played outside linebacker in the Cowboys’ 3-4 base defense during his first eight seasons and was chosen as the only two-time winner of the Dick Butkus Award (2008, ‘11), given to the top linebacker at the high school, collegiate and professional levels of football. • Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week on four occasions (Week 16 - 2005; Week 15 - 2008; Week 15 - 2009; Week 3 - 2010). • Totaled 201 tackles, 27.5 sacks, 58 tackles for a loss and nine forced fumbles during his collegiate career at Troy University, earning Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors as a senior in 2007 after leading the Trojans to their first-ever bowl appearance. • Joined the Broncos as a free agent on March 12, 2014. • Selected by Dallas in the first round (11th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Dallas as a draft choice 7/30/05; Released by Dallas 3/11/14; Signed by Denver 3/12/14.

WARE A TWO-TIME NFL SACK LEADER PLAYER TO LEAD THE NFL IN SACKS IN MULTIPLE SEASONS (SINCE 1982) Player Year 1 Year 2 Mark Gastineau, NYJ 1983 (19.0) 1984 (22.0) Reggie White, Phi. 1987 (21.0) 1988 (18.0) Kevin Greene, Pit./Car. 1994 (14.0) 1996 (14.5) Michael Strahan, NYG 2001 (22.5) 2003 (18.5) DeMarcus Ware, Dal. 2008 (20.0) 2010 (15.5) DENVER BRONCOS

WARE AMONG NFL’S ALL-TIME SACK LEADERS MOST SACKS IN NFL HISTORY (SINCE 1982) Player No. Player No. 1. Bruce Smith 200.0 11. Lawrence Taylor 132.5 2. Reggie White 198.0 Leslie O’Neal 132.5 3. Kevin Greene 160.0 13. Rickey Jackson 128.0 4. Chris Doleman 150.5 14. DeMarcus Ware* 127.0 5. Michael Strahan 141.5 15. Derrick Thomas 126.5 6. Jason Taylor 139.5 16. Julius Peppers* 125.5 7. Richard Dent 137.5 17. Simeon Rice 122.0 John Randle 137.5 18. Clyde Simmons 121.5 9. Jared Allen* 134.0 19. Sean Jones 113.0 10. John Abraham 133.5 20. Dwight Freeny* 111.5 *active player 2014: Ware, who was named a team captain prior to the season by his Broncos teammates, played all 16 games (15 starts) for the ninth time in his career and earned his eighth Pro Bowl selection after totaling 41 tackles (34 solo), 10 sacks (56.5 yds.), one interception (3 yds.), one pass defensed and two forced fumbles... Tied for the most Pro Bowl selections (8) among active NFL defensive players... Posted his eighth career season with 10 or more sacks... Recorded 1.5 sacks (4.5 yds.) in his Broncos debut vs. Ind. (9/7)... Totaled three sacks (26 yds.) vs. S.F. (10/19) to pass Simeon Rice into 15th place on the NFL’s all-time list with 123 career quarterback take- downs... Notched his eighth sack of the season at N.E. (11/2), joining LB Von Miller to represent just the eighth pair of teammates since 1982 to post at least eight sacks apiece through a season’s first eight games... Posted his 127th career sack at K.C. (11/30) to pass Chiefs great Derrick Thomas for the 14th-most sacks in NFL history. 2013: Ware started all 13 games played for the Cowboys and totaled 36 tackles (24 solo), six sacks (40 yds.), one interception, two passes defensed and one fumble recovery after making the switch from outside linebacker to defensive end... Missed Games 7-9 with a quad injury, snapping his streak of 134 consecutive regular-season games played to begin his career. 2012: Ware opened all 16 games and recorded 72 tackles (48 solo), 11.5 sacks (64 yds.) and five forced fum- bles... Earned his seventh straight Pro Bowl selection... Posted two sacks at N.Y. Giants (9/5) in his 113th game to give him 101.5 for his career, making him the second-fastest player (Reggie White, 96 games) to reach 100 sacks... Set a career high with 13 tackles (8 solo) at Sea. (9/16) and matched that total four games later at Car. (10/21)... Registered his 107th career sack vs. NYG (10/28) to become Dallas’ all-time sack leader. 2011: Ware earned his sixth consecutive Pro Bowl selection and fourth career first-team All-Pro recognition from the Associated Press after opening all 16 games and tallying 67 tackles (51 solo), 19.5 sacks (125 yds.), three passes defensed and two forced fumbles... Contributed a career-best four sacks (23 yds.) and a forced fumble at Phi. (10/30). 2010: Ware was named to his fifth career Pro Bowl after starting all 16 games for the Cowboys and leading the NFL with 15.5 sacks (105 yds.) to go along with 108 tackles (64 solo), one pass defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries... Posted three sacks at Hou. (9/26) to earn his fourth career NFC Defensive Player of the Week honor... Registered his second three-sack performance of the season at Phi. (1/2) and added a 17-yard fumble return for a touchdown. 2009: Ware opened 15-of-16 games played as a Pro Bowl starter and first-team Associated Press All-Pro selection, recording 92 tackles (50 solo), 11 sacks (51 yds.), two passes defensed and five forced fumbles... Opened both of Dallas’ postseason games and contributed 13 tackles (6 solo), three sacks (18 yds.) and one forced fumble... Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after notching a pair of sacks and two forced fumbles at N.O. (12/19)... Logged two sacks in Dallas’ NFC Wild Card Playoff Game vs. Phi. (1/9). 2008: Ware set a Cowboys record with an NFL-best 20 sacks (115 yds.) in 16 starts while also posting career highs in tackles (110) and forced fumbles (6)... Added three passes defensed and one fumble recovery... Earned his third career Pro Bowl selection along with first-team All-Pro honors from the Associated Press... Recorded three sacks at Stl. (10/19) to tie the NFL record for consecutive games (10) with a quarterback takedown... Tallied his third three-sack game of the season and eclipsed 50 career sacks vs. NYG (12/14) to take home NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. 2007: Ware was named a Pro Bowl starter for the second consecutive season and a first-team All-Pro designee for the first time in his career after recording 80 tackles (50 solo), 14 sacks (109 yds.), four passes defensed and four forced fumbles for the Cowboys... Registered four solo tackles and a sack in Dallas’ NFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. NYG (1/13). 2006: Ware made his first career Pro Bowl and was a second-team All-Pro selection by the Associated Press after starting all 16 games and totaling 82 tackles (62 solo), 11.5 sacks (89 yds.), one interception (41 yds.), three

WARE’S FURIOUS SACK PACE FEWEST GAMES TO REACH 100 CAREER SACKS MOST SACKS PER GAME (SINCE 1982 / MIN. 75 GP) Player No. Player GP Sk Sk/G 1. Reggie White, Phi./G.B. 96 1. Reggie White, Phi./G.B./Car. 232 198.0 0.85 2. DeMarcus Ware, Dal./Den. 113 2. DeMarcus Ware, Dal./Den. 147 127.0 0.81 3. Bruce Smith, Buf. 115 3. Jared Allen, K.C./Min. 172 134.0 0.78 4. Jared Allen, K.C./Min. 122 4. Derrick Thomas, K./C. 169 126.5 0.75 Lawrence Taylor, NYG 122 5. Elvis Dumervil, Den./Bal. 122 90.0 0.74 DENVER BRONCOS

WARE’S RECORD-TYING SACK STREAK MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A FULL SACK (SINCE 1982) Player No. Dates 1. DeMarcus Ware, Dal. 10 Dec. 16, 2007 - Oct. 19, 2008 Simon Fletcher, Den. 10 Nov. 15, 1992 - Sept. 20, 1993 3. Kevin Greene, S.F./Car. 9 Dec. 7, 1997 - Oct. 18, 1998 Bruce Smith, Buf. 9 Nov. 16, 1986 - Oct. 25, 1987 passes defensed, five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery... Scored two defensive touchdowns—a 69-yard fumble return for a score at Phi. (10/8) and a 41-yard interception for a touchdown at Atl. (12/16)... Posted the first three-sack performance of his career at Car. (10/29) and equaled that effort in Dallas’ regular-season finale vs. Det. (12/31). 2005: Selected by Dallas in the first round (11th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft, Ware opened all 16 games for the Cowboys as a rookie and racked up 66 tackles (44 solo), eight sacks (47 yds.) and three forced fumbles... Recorded his first career sack by taking down 49ers quarterback at S.F. (9/25)... Earned NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month honors in October after totaling 16 tackles and three sacks in five games... Posted three sacks (all of which forced fumbles) at Car. (12/24) to earn NFC Defensive Player of the Week and Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week recognition. COLLEGE: Ware started for three seasons at Troy University and finished his collegiate career with 201 tackles, 27.5 sacks, 58 tackles for a loss and nine forced fumbles... Led the Trojans to their first-ever Bowl appearance as a senior in 2004 and was named Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year after totaling 53 tackles, 19 tackles for a loss, 10.5 sacks and four forced fumbles. PERSONAL: Ware played two seasons of prep football at Auburn (Ala.) High School, where he earned all-area honors as a senior linebacker and wide receiver... Earned a degree in business information systems from Troy, becoming the first member of his family to graduate from college... Named a 2014 Denver Broncos Community Champion Award winner for his contributions off the field... Volunteered his time for numerous community ini- tiatives in and around the Dallas area, including the Boys & Girls Club of Arlington and Make-a-Wish Foundation of North Texas... Served as an NFL Play 60 Spokesperson, which included a public service announcement at the White House with President Obama... DeMarcus Ware was born on July 31, 1982, in Auburn, Ala. Ware’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2005 Dallas 16 16 44 22 66 8-47 0-0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2006 Dallas 16 16 62 21 82 11.5-89 1-41 3 5 1 1 1 0 12 2007 Dallas 16 16 50 30 80 14-109 0-0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 2008 Dallas 16 16 56 54 110 20-115 0-0 3 6 1 0 0 0 0 2009 Dallas 16 15 50 42 92 11-51 0-0 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Dallas 16 16 64 44 108 15.5-105 0-0 1 2 2 0 1 0 6 2011 Dallas 16 16 51 16 67 19.5-125 0-0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Dallas 16 16 48 24 72 11.5-64 0-0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Dallas 13 13 24 12 36 6-40 1-0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 16 15 34 7 41 10-56.5 1-3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 157 155 483 272 755 127-803.5 3-44 19 34 5 1 2 0 18 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Returned an interception 41 yards for a score at Atlanta, 12/16/06. Returned a fumble 69 yards for a score at Philadelphia, 10/8/06. Returned a fumble 17 yards for a touchdown at Philadelphia, 1/2/11. Ware’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2006 Dallas 1 1 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2007 Dallas 1 1 3 1 4 1-9 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 Dallas 2 2 6 7 13 3-17 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 1 1 3 1 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 5 5 13 9 22 4-26 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

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WARE AN EIGHT-TIME PRO BOWLER MOST PRO BOWL SELECTIONS AMONG ACTIVE NFL DEFENSIVE PLAYERS Player Pos. No. 1. DeMarcus Ware, Dal./Den. OLB/DE 8 Charles Woodson, G.B./Oak. S/CB 8 Julius Peppers, Car./Chi./G.B. OLB/DE 8 4. Lance Briggs, Chi. LB 7 Dwight Freeney, Ind./S.D. OLB/DE 7 DENVER BRONCOS

(Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 13, twice, last at Carolina, 10/21/12 (8 at Minnesota, 1/17/10). Sacks — 4 at Philadelphia, 10/30/11 (2 vs. Philadelphia, 1/9/10). Sack Yards — 27 at Philadelphia, 1/2/11 (9, twice, last at Minnesota, 1/17/10). Interceptions — 1, three times, last at Kansas City, 11/30/14 (none). Interception return yards — 41 at Atlanta, 12/16/06 (none). Passes Defensed — 2, twice, last vs. St. Louis, 10/23/11 (none). Forced fumbles — 3 at Carolina, 12/24/05 (1 vs. Philadelphia, 1/9/10). Fumble recoveries — 1, seven times, last vs. Philadelphia, 12/29/13 (none). ware’s sacks by quarterback Figures in italics include postseason totals Quarterback ...... Sacks Quarterback ...... Sacks Quarterback ...... Sacks Eli Manning ...... 14.5 Matt Schaub ...... 3.0 Ryan Fitzpatrick ...... 1.0 Donovan McNabb ...... 8.5 Shaun Hill ...... 2.5 ...... 1.0 Michael Vick ...... 6.5 ...... 2.0 Bruce Gradkowski ...... 1.0 Rex Grossman ...... 6.0 Mark Brunell ...... 2.0 Kurt Warner ...... 1.0 Drew Brees ...... 5.0 Matt Cassel ...... 2.0 Matt Leinart ...... 1.0 Alex Smith ...... 5.0 Joe Flacco ...... 2.0 Peyton Manning ...... 1.0 Tom Brady ...... 4.0 Matt Moore ...... 2.0 Jamie Martin ...... 1.0 Marc Bulger ...... 4.0 Mark Sanchez ...... 2.0 Josh McCown ...... 1.0 Matt Hasselbeck ...... 4.0 Vince Young ...... 2.0 Carson Palmer ...... 1.0 Kevin Kolb ...... 4.0 Trent Edwards ...... 1.5 Tim Rattay ...... 1.0 Matt Ryan ...... 3.5 Andrew Luck...... 1.5 John Skelton ...... 1.0 Jason Campbell ...... 3.0 Ben Roethlisberger ...... 1.5 Geno Smith ...... 1.0 Jake Delhomme ...... 3.0 Derek Anderson ...... 1.0 Russell Wilson ...... 1.0 Brett Favre ...... 3.0 Kerry Collins ...... 1.0 Nick Foles ...... 0.5 Josh Freeman ...... 3.0 Todd Collins ...... 1.0 Cam Newton ...... 0.5 Colin Kaepernick ...... 3.0 Jay Cutler ...... 1.0 Logan Thomas ...... 0.5 ...... 3.0 Andy Dalton ...... 1.0 Brandon Weeden ...... 0.5 Aaron Rodgers ...... 3.0 Jay Feeley ...... 1.0 ware’s MULTIPLE-sack GAMES (31) *denotes win (Ware’s teams are 20-11, including the postseason, when he records multiple sacks in a game.) Date Opponent S-Yds. Date Opponent S-Yds. 12/24/05 at Carolina* 3-13 12/19/10 vs. Washington* 2-11 12/31/06 vs. Detroit 3-11 1/2/11 at Philadelphia* 3-27 9/23/07 at Chicago* 2-21 9/11/11 at N.Y. Jets 2-11 10/8/07 at Buffalo* 1.5-13.5 9/18/11 at San Francisco* 2-15 11/4/07 at Philadelphia* 1.5-7.5 10/16/11 at New England 2-11 12/22/07 at Carolina* 2-11.5 10/30/11 at Philadelphia 4-23 10/19/08 at St. Louis 3-15 12/24/11 vs. Philadelphia 2-12 11/27/08 vs. Seattle* 3-21 1/1/12 at N.Y. Giants 1.5-12.5 12/14/08 vs. N.Y. Giants* 3-18 9/5/12 at N.Y. Giants* 2-21 10/11/09 at Kansas City* 2-14 9/23/12 vs. Tampa Bay* 2-19 10/25/09 vs. Atlanta* 2-10 11/4/12 at Atlanta 1.5-1.5 11/15/09 at Green Bay 2-7 9/15/13 at Kansas City 2-12 12/19/09 at New Orleans* 2-9 9/22/13 vs. St. Louis* 2-12 1/9/10 vs. Philadelphia*^ 2-8 9/7/14 vs. Indianapolis* 1.5-4.5 9/26/10 at Houston* 3-16 10/19/14 vs. San Francisco* 3-26 10/10/10 vs. Tennessee 2-3 ^Playoff Game ’s 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 dENVER TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* DNP Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals DENVER BRONCOS

KAYVON WEBSTER 36 cornerback 5-11 • 198 • 3RD YR. • SOUTH FLORIDA BORN: Feb. 1, 1991, in Opa-Locka, Fla. HIGH SCHOOL: Monsignor Pace High School, Opa-Locka, Fla. ACQUIRED: Draft #3 (90th overall), 2013 NFL YEAR: 3rd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 3rd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 26/2 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 4/0 WEBSTER AT A GLANCE: • A third-year cornerback who played 26 games (2 starts) during his first two NFL seasons with the Broncos, tallying 57 tackles (52 solo), one interception (10 yds.), 11 passes defensed and one forced fumble. • Recorded 19 tackles (18 solo) and two passes defense in 12 games for Denver in 2014. • Appeared in 14 regular-season games (2 starts) as a rookie in 2013, totaling 38 tackles (34 solo), one interception (10 yds.), nine passes defensed and one forced fumble. • Saw action in 49-of-50 possible games (32 starts) during his career at the University of South Florida and totaled 190 tackles (136 solo), two sacks (39 yds.), three interceptions (34 yds.), 18 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. • Earned first-team All-Big East Conference recognition following his senior season in which he led the Bulls with a career-high 82 tackles (61 solo) and added forced three fumbles. • Clocked at 4.34 seconds in the 40-yard dash as one of the most physically gifted players in the 2013 draft class. • Selected by the Broncos in the third round (90th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 6/13/13.

2014: Webster played 12 regular-season games, totaling 19 tackles (18 solo), two passes defensed and four special-teams stops... Recorded a season-high four solo tackles at NYJ (10/12) and matched that total six weeks later vs. Mia. (11/23)... Missed Games 12-14 with a shoulder injury sustained against the Dolphins... Recorded a career-high two passes defensed vs. Oak. (12/28). 2013: Selected by the Broncos in the third round (90th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft, Webster played 14 games (2 starts) as a rookie, finishing with 38 tackles to go along with one interception (10 yds.), nine passes defensed, one forced fumble and two special-teams stops... Appeared in all three postseason contests for Denver... Made a pair of special-teams stops in Denver’s Week 2 win at NYG (9/15)... Made his first NFL start at Dal. (10/6) and forced a fumble... Intercepted his first career pass vs. Jac. (10/13). COLLEGE: Webster played 49-of-50 possible games (32 starts) at the University of South Florida, totaling 190 career tackles (136 solo), two sacks (39 yds.), three interceptions (34 yds.), 18 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries... Opened 11-of-12 games as a senior and was named a first-team All-Big East Conference selection after becoming the league’s only cornerback to lead his team in tackles (82)... Started all 11 games played for the Bulls as a junior and was a second-team all-conference pick after tallying 49 tackles (36 solo), two interceptions, nine passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. PERSONAL: Webster was a two-time All-Dade County selection in football as a two-way player for Monsignor Pace High School in Opa-Locka, Fla.... Caught 30 passes for 500 yards (16.7 avg.) and eight touchdowns on offense in addition to posting 65 tackles, four sacks, seven forced fumbles and 10 fumble recoveries on defense as a senior... Graduated from South Florida with a degree in health science... Kayvon Webster was born on Feb. 1, 1991, in Opa-Locka, Fla. Webster’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2013 Denver 14 2 34 4 38 0-0 1-10 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 12 0 18 1 19 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 26 2 52 5 57 0-0 1-10 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2013 (2), 2014 (4), TOTAL (6). Webster’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2013 Denver 3 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 4 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

Webster’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 5, three times, last vs. San Diego, 12/12/13 (none). Interceptions — 1 vs. Jacksonville, 10/13/13 (none). Interception return yards — 10 vs. Jacksonville, 10/13/13 (none). Passes Defensed — 2 vs. Oakland, 12/28/14 (none). kayvon webster’s 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* DNP Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals DENVER BRONCOS

SYLVESTER WILLIAMS 92 Nose Tackle 6-2 • 313 • 3RD YR. • NORTH CAROLINA BORN: Nov. 21, 1988, in Jefferson City, Mo. HIGH SCHOOL: Jefferson City (Mo.) High School ACQUIRED: Draft #1 (28th overall), 2013 NFL YEAR: 3rd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 3rd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 29/17 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 4/3 WILLIAMS AT A GLANCE: • A third-year nose tackle who appeared in 29 regular-season games (17 starts) and four post- season contests (3 starts) for the Broncos during his first two NFL seasons. • Started 13-of-16 games for Denver in 2014 and totaled 21 tackles (17 solo) for the league’s second-ranked run defense that yielded the fewest rushing yards per game (79.8) in team history. • Played 13 regular-season games (4 starts) and started all three postseason contests during his rookie campaign in 2013, totaling 19 tackles (12 solo), two sacks (8 yds.) and one fumble recovery. • Opened all 45 games played during his collegiate career at the University of North Carolina (2011-12) and Coffeyville Community College (2009-10). • Recognized as a first-team All-America and All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection following his senior campaign for the Tar Heels in which his six sacks tied for the league lead among defensive tackles. • Started all 20 contests at Coffeyville C.C., working his way up from a walk-on in 2009 to a first-team All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference pick in 2010. • Selected by the Broncos in the first round (28th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 7/25/13.

2014: Williams played all 16 regular-season games (13 starts), totaling 21 tackles (17 solo) and one pass defensed... Contributed to a defensive line that allowed just 79.8 rushing yards per game in 2014—the lowest single-season figure in team history and second-best mark in the NFL in 2014. 2013: Selected by the Broncos in the first round (28th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft, Williams played 13 games (4 starts) as a rookie, totaling 19 tackles (12 solo), two sacks (8 yds.), five tackles for a loss and one fumble recovery... Contributed two special-teams tackles during the regular season... Started all three playoff games for Denver and recorded three tackles (2 solo)... Posted one solo tackle for a loss in his NFL debut vs. Bal. (9/5)... Made his first NFL start vs. Ten. (12/8)... Registered his first career sack and tallied a career-best five tackles vs. S.D. (12/12)... Led the Broncos with three tackles for a loss at Hou. (12/22)... Recovered his first career fumble at Oak. (12/29). COLLEGE: Williams started all 45 games played during his collegiate career at the University of North Carolina (2011-12) and Coffeyville Community College (2009-10), totaling 184 tackles (84 solo), 15.5 sacks (89 yds.), one interception, five passes defensed, two forced fumbles and four blocked kicks... Named a first-team All- America and All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection following his senior campaign for the Tar Heels in which his six sacks tied for the league lead among defensive tackles... Started all 13 games in his first season at North Carolina in 2011 and was the recipient of the team’s Jeffrey Cowell Memorial Award given to the outstanding first-year player for the defense... Opened all 20 contests at Coffeyville C.C., working his way up from a walk-on in 2009 to a first-team All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference pick in 2010. PERSONAL: Williams played just one season of prep football at Jefferson City (Mo.) High School, making the team as a 310-pound senior and helping the school achieve a final ranking of No. 12 in the state and win the Freelance Football League title... Graduated from North Carolina with a degree in communications... Worked the night shift at Modine Manufacturing Company making radiator parts for large trucks before enrolling in college and pursuing a career in football... Sylvester Williams was born on Nov. 21, 1988, in Jefferson City, Mo. williams’ Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2013 Denver 13 4 12 7 19 2-8 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 16 13 17 4 21 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 29 17 29 11 40 2-8 0-0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special-teams tackles — 2013 (2), TOTAL (2). DENVER BRONCOS

DEREK WOLFE 95 defensive end 6-5 • 285 • 4TH YR. • CINCINNATI BORN: Feb. 24, 1990, in Lisbon, Ohio HIGH SCHOOL: Beaver Local High School, Lisbon, Ohio ACQUIRED: Draft #2a (36th overall), 2012 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 43/43 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 2/2 WOLFE AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year defensive lineman who started all 43 regular-season games played during his first three NFL seasons with Denver, totaling 91 tackles (61 solo), 11.5 sacks (76 yds.) three passes defensed and one fumble recovery. • Recorded 35 tackles (24 solo), 1.5 sacks (1 yd.), three passes defensed and one fumble recovery in addition to one blocked field goal for the Broncos in 2014. • Opened all 16 contests in 2012 to join Barney Chavous (1973) as the only Broncos defensive linemen in team history to start every game as a rookie. • Finished fourth on the team with six sacks (41 yds.) during his rookie campaign while participating in the seventh-most defensive snaps (903) on the club. • Started his final 38 games at the University of Cincinnati, finishing fourth on the Bearcats’ all-time list with 19.5 career sacks. • Named Big East Conference co-Defensive Player of the Year and earned second-team All- America honors as a senior in 2011 after recording 9.5 sacks on the season and ranking first among Football Subdivision defensive tackles with 21.5 tackles for a loss. • Selected by the Broncos in the second round (36th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 5/21/12.

2014: Wolfe started all 16 regular-season games for the second time in his career, totaling 35 tackles (24 solo), 1.5 sacks (1 yd.) and one pass defensed... Contributed to a defensive line that allowed just 79.8 rushing yards per game—the lowest single-season figure in team history and second-best mark in the NFL in 2014... Recorded sea- son highs with five tackles each at NYJ (10/12) and N.E. (11/2)... Blocked his first career field goal at S.D. (12/14). 2013: Wolfe started the first 11 games for Denver, registering 16 tackles (11 solo) and four sacks (34 yds.) before missing six games and being placed on injured reserve (illness) on Jan. 14... Made a pair of tackles behind the line of scrimmage vs. Bal. (9/5)... Recovered his first career fumble and sacked quarterback Robert Griffin III vs. Was. (10/27). 2012: Wolfe opened all 16 regular-season games as well as Denver’s postseason contest to join Barney Chavous (1973) as the only defensive linemen in Broncos history to start every game as a rookie... Finished third on the team with six sacks (41 yds.) and added 40 tackles (26 solo) while playing 903 defensive snaps... Became just the sixth Broncos rookie to register a sack in the team’s season opener as he dropped quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for a 9-yard loss vs. Pit. (9/9)... Sacked quarterback Brady Quinn for a 5-yard loss in the second quarter vs. K.C. (12/30) to mark his third consecutive game with a quarterback takedown... Made three tackles in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). COLLEGE: Wolfe played 45 career games at the University of Cincinnati, starting his final 38 contests and total- ing 161 tackles (89 solo), 19.5 sacks (126 yds.), two passes defensed, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries... Finished fourth on the school’s all-time sack list... Named Big East Conference co-Defensive Player of the Year and a second-team All-America selection after totaling 70 tackles (37 solo), 9.5 sacks (66 yds.), two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery as a senior... Ranked fifth in the nation with 21.5 tackles for a loss—a total that represented the fourth-most in school history and the most by a Football Bowl Subdivision defensive tackle in 2011... Recorded 48 tackles (29 solo), four sacks (21 yds.) and one pass defensed as a junior to earn second-team all-conference honors from The NFL Draft Report... Contributed as a 13-game starter a as sopho- more, totaling 41 tackles (21 solo), five sacks (32 yds.), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery... Played seven games at defensive tackle as a true freshman after being recruited to the Bearcats as an offensive tackle...

WOLFE MAKES AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT DEFENSIVE LINEMEN TO START EVERY GAME AS A ROOKIE, BRONCOS HISTORY Player Year GS TT UT AT Sk Barney Chavous 1973 14 43 28 15 6.0 Derek Wolfe 2012 16 40 26 14 6.0 DENVER BRONCOS

Recognized as the All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) in April 2011. PERSONAL: Wolfe lettered three times as a defensive end, outside linebacker, tight end and offensive tackle at Beaver Local High School in Lisbon, Ohio, where he finished his prep career with 205 tackles... Collected 78 tackles and seven sacks as a senior in 2007 to earn Division III All-Ohio, All-Ohio Valley Athletic Conference, All- Eastern District and All-Ohio Valley Class AAAA first-team honors... Competed on the school’s powerlifting team and qualified for the state finals as a junior and senior... Majored in criminal justice at Cincinnati and was named to the Big East Academic Honor Roll as a senior... Derek J. Wolfe was born on Feb. 24, 1990, in Lisbon, Ohio. wolfe’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Denver 16 16 26 14 40 6-41 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 11 11 11 5 16 4-34 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 16 16 24 11 35 1.5-1 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 43 43 61 30 91 11.5-76 0-0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Blocked a field goal at San Diego, 12/14/14. wolfe’s POSTSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Denver 1 1 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 1 1 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 2 2 4 2 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wolfe’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 6 at Cincinnati, 11/4/12 (3, twice, last vs. Indianapolis, 1/11/15). Sacks — 1, 11 times, last at St. Louis, 11/16/14 (none). Sack yards — 14 vs. Kansas City, 11/17/13 (none). Pass defensed — 1, three times, last at N.Y. Jets, 10/12/14 (none). Fumble recoveries— 1, twice, last at Cincinnati, 11/4/12 (none). Fumble return yards — 1 vs. Washington, 10/27/13 (none). Derek Wolfe’s 2015 preseason Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2015 Denver TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Aug 14 at Seattle* S 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Aug 22 at Houston Aug 29 vs. San Francisco Sept 3 vs. Arizona Preseason Totals 1/1 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0

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AIRE NDERSON Z A INSIDE LINEBACKER 47 5-11 • 220 • NEBRASKA

Zaire Anderson is a rookie inside linebacker from the University of Nebraska who joined the Broncos as a college free agent on May 5, 2015... Started 18-of-28 games in three seasons at Nebraska after beginning his career at Riverside (Calif.) City College... Registered 159 tackles (77 solo), five sacks (38 yds.), six passes defensed three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries... Led the Cornhuskers with 103 tackles (48 solo) in addition to recording two sacks (16 yds.), five passes defensed, three forced fumbles and two fumble recover- ies as a redshirt senior, earning honorable-mention All-Big Ten Conference honors... Notched four double-dig- it tackle efforts in 2014, including a career-high 14 stops at Iowa (11/28)... Played 12 games (5 starts) as a junior, totaling 52 tackles (28 solo), three sacks (22 yds.) and one pass defensed... Delivered a season-high two sacks (15 yds.) at Michigan (11/9)... Suffered a knee injury in the third game of his sophomore season and was granted a medical hardship... Recorded 95 tackles, 6.5 sacks and two passes defensed in 2011 at Riverside CC... Named a JC Gridwire All-American and the National Division East Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2010 after finishing the year with 92 tackles, 17 tackles for a loss and nine sacks... Played prep ball at Frankford High School in Philadelphia, where he was named a first-team All-Philadelphia Public selection his senior season... Earned his degree in child, youth and family sciences in 2014 and played his senior season as a graduate student at Nebraska... Zaire Anderson was born on Aug. 18, 1992, in Philadelphia. EVRIN RANDON T B CORNERBACK 33 5-10 • 180 • MONMOUTH

Tevrin Brandon is a rookie cornerback from Monmouth (N.J.) University who was signed by the Broncos to a future contract on Jan. 29, 2015... Played for the Brooklyn Bolts of the Fall Experimental Football League in 2014... Started all 12 games played as a senior in 2013 for Monmouth after beginning his career at the University of Connecticut... Recorded 41 tackles (43 solo), three interceptions and 15 passes defensed in addition to blocking a pair of kicks in his lone season with the Hawks... Appeared in 22 contests for UConn, finishing with six tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 2011... Attended Bethlehem (Penn.) Catholic High School, where he was named all-state honorable mention and second-team Lehigh Valley in 2008... Intercepted eight passes and made 51 tackles as a senior... Tevrin Brandon was born on Dec. 9, 1990, in Bethlehem, Pa. NDRE AVIS A D GUARD 60 6-4 • 320 • BUFFALO

Andre Davis is a rookie guard from the University of Buffalo who joined the Broncos as a college free agent on May 12, 2015... Started 48 games during his career at Buffalo and was part of an offensive line that helped running back Branden Oliver set the school record for career rushing yards (4,094)... Anchored the Bulls’ offensive line, starting all 13 games in 2013 and helping pave the way for 2,063 team rushing yards... Started all 12 games his junior season in 2012 and was given the program’s Workhorse Award for playing the most snaps on the team... Began his career as a defenisve lineman before making the transition to offensive line after his true freshman season... Prepped at Maryvale High School in Cheektowaga, N.Y., where he was named a two-time all-conference performer... Totaled 36 tackles, six sacks, one blocked field goal and one defensive touchdown during his senior season despite playing only four games... Earned multiple letters in basketball... Andre Davis was born on Dec. 1, 1991, in Cheektowaga, N.Y. ILLON AY D D CENTER 62 6-4 • 299 • MISSISSIPPI STATE

Dillon Day is a rookie center from Mississippi State University who joined the Broncos as a college free agent on May 5, 2015... He opened 46-of-51 games at center during his collegiate career... Anchored a Bulldogs offensive line in 2014 that set 15 school records and won 10 games for the first time since 1999... Selected as a team captain by his peers during his senior year... Named to the 2012 Rimington Trophy (nation’s best center) Watch List... Earned Southeastern Conference Academic Honor-Roll distinction following his fresh- man and sophomore seasons... Played offensive tackle at West Monroe (La.) High School, leading the team to a state championship his senior year and a state runner-up finish his junior season... Earned a bachelor’s degree in clinical exercise physiology... Dillon Anthony Day was born on Oct. 17, 1991, in West Monroe, La.

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OE ON UNCAN J D D TIGHT END/FULLBACK 42 6-3 • 268 • DIXIE STATE

Joe Don Duncan is a rookie tight end/fullback from Dixie State University who joined the Broncos as a college free agent on March 11, 2015... Started all 20 games at Dixie State from 2011-13 and totaled 135 catches for 1,994 yards (14.7 avg.) with 22 touchdowns... Began his career at Sacramento State University in 2008 and transfered to El Camino Community College for the 2009 and ‘10 seasons... Left DSU as the school’s second-all time leading receiver (1,994 yards)... Named Associated Press Little All-American and First-Team All-Great Northwest Athletics Conference as a senior, totaling 71 catches for 1,045 yards (14.7 avg.) with 13 touchdowns... Became the first player in school history with a 1,000-yard receiving season and is the school’s single-season touchdown leader (13)... Missed the entire 2012 season with a knee injury... Started 10 games in 2011, finishing with 64 receptions for 949 yards with nine touchdowns... Led all tight ends in bench press reps (35) at the 2014 NFL Rookie Combine... Attended Notre Dame High School in Riverside, Calif.... Joe Don Duncan was born on Sept. 17, 1990, in Corona, Calif. ORBIN OUKS C L WIDE RECEIVER 6 6-0 • 200 • NEVADA Corbin Louks is a first-year wide receiver who spent time competing on practice squads with Kansas City (2014) and Seattle (2012), in addition to playing the 2013 season in the Arena Football League for the San Jose Sabercats... Played in the Fall Experimental Football League for the Boston Brawlers in 2014... Began his collegiate career as a quarterback at Utah (2007-08) before transferring to Nevada and playing safety and wide receiver... Appeared in 21 games for Nevada, competing at safety his junior year and catching 26 passes for 303 yards (11.6 avg.) with one touchdown his senior campaign... Saw action in 19 games at quarterback for the Utes, carrying the ball 60 times for 380 yards (6.4 avg.) with four touchdowns... Completed 5-of-8 passes for 41 yards with two touchdowns as a true freshman and 4-of-7 passes for 104 yards as a sopho- more... Redshirted the 2009 season due to NCAA transfer rules... Attended San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif., and earned First Team All-East Bay Athletic League, San Francisco Chronicle’s Regional Player of the Year and North Coast Section Offensive Player of the Year as a quarterback... Entered the NFL with the Seahawks as a practice squad signee in 2012... Joined the Broncos as a free agent on Aug. 3, 2015... Corbin Louks was born on April 1 ANNY ASON D M OUTSIDE LINEBACKER 45 6-3 • 235 • TEXANS A&M-COMMERCE Danny Mason is a rookie linebacker from Texas A&M-Commerce who was signed by the Broncos to a future contract on Jan. 5, 2015... Named a finalist for the Indoor Football League Rookie of the Year in 2014 while playing with the Colorado Ice... Appeared in 37 games (30 starts) during his collegiate career with the Lions, totaling 272 tackles... Recorded 170 tackles, four sacks (21 yds.), two interceptions and 10 passes defensed during his junior and senior seasons... Named the Lone Star Linebacker of the Year and a first-team Lone Star Conference selection following the 2012 season in which he ranked third nationally with 115 defensive stops... Totaled 15 tackles in a game on three occasions his senior campaign... Earned all-district first-team offensive and defensive honors at Shawnee High School in Louisville, Ky., helping the team make the playoffs for the first time in school history... Selected to play in the East/West All-Star Game following his senior year... Was also a four-year letterwinner in football and basketball... Majored in criminal justice at Texas A&M- Commerce... Danny Mason was born on Oct. 14, 1990, in Louisville, Ky. HUKA DULUE C N NOSE TACKLE 93 6-3• 289 • OKLAHOMA Chuka Ndulue is a rookie nose tackle from the University of Oklahoma who joined the Broncos as a college free agent on May 5, 2015... Started 32-of-45 games at defensive tackle for the Sooners, totaling 140 tackles (67 solo) and 12 sacks (46 yds.)... Named to the All-Big 12 Conference Second Team his senior year after starting all 13 games played and finishing with 49 tackles (23 solo) and 3.5 sacks (16 yds.)... Played 12-of-13 games with nine starts his junior season, ending his campaign with 42 tackles (20 solo) and 2.5 sacks (17 yds.)... Started 10-of-13 games his sophomore year, totaling 45 tackles (23) and a team-leading five sacks (12 yds.)... Played prep football at Dallas Jesuit Prep and was voted first-team all-district (UIL 8-5A) as a senior after recording 50 tackles, eight sacks, 10 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 2009... Selected to participate in the Tom Hillary DFW Private All-Star Game... Speaks three languages: English, French and Ibo, a Nigerian dialect... Name is pronounced CHOO-kuh en-DOO-loo-ay... Chuka Ndulue was born on Aug. 17, 1991 in Dallas.

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YLE OBERTS K R TACKLE 66 6-6 • 305 • NEVADA Kyle Roberts is a rookie offensive tackle from the University of Nevada who joined the Broncos as a college free agent on May 5, 2015... Started 24-of-35 games played for the Wolf Pack, opening every contest at right tackle during his redshirt junior and senior seasons... Earned the team’s Most Improved Player award after the 2014 offseason and spring practices... Named preseason All-Mountain West Conference third-team prior to his senior campaign... Competed in the 2015 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl following his collegiate career... Attended Reed High School in Sparks, Nev., and was a two-year letter winner... Was a two-time first-team all-league and all-region selection and was named all-state as a senior... Lettered in basketball and track and field... Majored in biology... Kyle Roberts was born Feb. 9, 1992, in Sparks, Nev. HARLES WEETON C S TACKLE 71 6-5 • 291 • TENNESSEE-MARTIN

Charles Sweeton is a rookie tackle from the University of Tennessee at Martin who joined the Broncos as a college free agent on Aug. 3, 2015... Entered the NFL with Kansas City on May 11, 2015, before being waived on May 19, 2015... Started 45-of-46 games at UT-Martin, earning first-team All-Ohio Valley Conference honors as a senior and second-team all-conference honors as a junior... Attended Lawrence County High School in his hometown of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., where he was named to the Tennessee Football Coaches Association all- state team... Received second-team all-midstate honors and was named the District 8 Class 3A Most Valuable Offensive Lineman... Majored in education... Joined the Broncos as a free agent on Aug. 2, 2015... Charles Sweeton was born on Sept. 11, 1992.

ORDAN AYLOR J T WIDE RECEIVER 87 6-5 • 210 • RICE

Jordan Taylor is a rookie wide receiver from Rice University who joined the Broncos as a college free agent on May 5, 2015... Started 37-of-42 games at wide receiver for the Owls and amassed 175 receptions for 2,585 yards (14.8 avg.) with 20 touchdowns after converting from quarterback to wide receiver his redshirt fresh- man season... Hauled in at least 54 catches and 800 yards during his final three seasons at Rice... Recorded 100-yard games on eight occasions, leading Rice to a 7-1 record in such games... Named a second-team All Conference-USA selection in 2013 and 2014... Posted four 100-yard games in 2014 and finished with 54 catch- es for 842 yards (14.8 avg.) with seven touchdowns despite missing three games with an injury... Recorded 48 catches for 780 yards (16.3 avg.) and six scores in his last eight games of the 2014 season... Prepped at Dennison (Texas) High School, where he was named the 4A Region II Player of the Year as a quarterback... Threw for 3,766 yards and 40 touchdowns in addition to rushing for 2,500 yards and 39 touchdowns in his career... Earned all-district and honorable mention all-state honors as a wide receiver as a sophomore before moving to quarterback as a junior... Caught 29 passes for 546 yards (18.8) and 11 touchdowns as a sopho- more... Played baseball and earned all-district honors as an outfielder as a junior as a senior... Brother, Ryan, was an offensive lineman at UCLA and is now the offensive line coach at Tyler (Texas) Junior College... Majored in kinesiology... Jordan Taylor was born Feb. 18, 1992, in Sherman, Texas. OSH ATSON J W DEFENSIVE END 70 6-4 • 290 • CLEMSON Josh Watson is a rookie defensive end from Clemson University who joined the Broncos as a college free agent on May 5, 2015... Appeared in 44 games (19 starts) for the Tigers and totaled 148 tackles, nine tackles for a loss, 5.5 sacks, nine passes defensed, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one blocked field goal... Started 5-of-13 games his redshirt senior campaign, finishing with 47 tackles, 3.5 tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks and four passes defensed... Also opened 5-of-13 games in 2013, recording 47 tackles, two tackles for a loss, one sack and one pass defensed... Led all Clemson defensive lineman with 54 tackles in 2012 and added 3.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks and four passes defensed... Named to the Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll as a redshirt freshman... Rated as the No. 1 defensive tackle in the nation by Rivals.com after prepping at John Dickinson High School in Wilmington, Va.... Enrolled at Hargrave Military Academy before attending Clemson... Graduated from Clemson with a degree in sociology... Josh Watson was born on Feb. 5, 1990, in Wilmington, Del.

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WON 1, LOST 0 *RUSHING No. Yds Avg Long TD 08/14 W 22-20 at Seattle 68,677 Hillman 8 66 8.3 23 0 08/22 at Houston Ball 8 26 3.3 12 0 08/29 San Francisco Thompson 8 12 1.5 4 0 09/03 Arizona J. Stewart 4 10 2.5 7 0 Denv. Opp. C. Anderson 3 8 2.7 11 0 TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 20 13 Patton 1 -9 -9.0 -9 0 Rushing 6 4 TEAM 32 113 3.5 23 0 Passing 11 7 OPPONENTS 24 89 3.7 12 0 Penalty 3 2 *RECEIVING No. Yds Avg Long TD 3rd Down: Made/Att 4/14 5/14 Green 5 45 9.0 17t 1 3rd Down Pct. 28.6 35.7 Latimer 4 49 12.3 19 0 4th Down: Made/Att 0/1 0/2 Fowler 3 67 22.3 41 0 4th Down Pct. 0.0 0.0 Norwood 3 29 9.7 15 0 POSSESSION AVG. 33:45 26:15 Thompson 1 18 18.0 18 0 TOTAL NET YARDS 356 181 Hillman 1 11 11.0 11 0 Avg. Per Game 356.0 181.0 Palmer 1 8 8.0 8 0 Total Plays 65 58 J. Stewart 1 8 8.0 8 0 Avg. Per Play 5.5 3.1 Ball 1 7 7.0 7 0 NET YARDS RUSHING 113 89 Jones 1 7 7.0 7 0 Avg. Per Game 113.0 89.0 Jensen 1 6 6.0 6 0 Total Rushes 32 24 TEAM 22 255 11.6 41 1 NET YARDS PASSING 243 92 OPPONENTS 13 130 10.0 24 1 Avg. Per Game 243.0 92.0 *INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg Long TD Sacked/Yards Lost 2/12 7/38 TEAM 0 0 ------0 Gross Yards 255 130 OPPONENTS 0 0 ------0 Att./Completions 31/22 27/13 *PUNTING No. Yds Avg Net TB In Lg B Completion Pct. 71.0 48.1 Colquitt 4 157 39.3 34.8 0 1 44 0 Had Intercepted 0 0 TEAM 4 157 39.3 34.8 0 1 44 0 PUNTS/AVERAGE 4/39.3 5/41.2 OPPONENTS 5 206 41.2 41.2 0 2 53 0 NET PUNTING AVG. 4/34.8 5/41.2 *PUNT RETURNS Ret FC Yds Avg Long TD PENALTIES/YARDS 9/55 10/71 Norwood 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 FUMBLES/BALL LOST 3/1 4/2 Patton 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 TOUCHDOWNS 1 2 Burse 0 1 0 ------0 Rushing 0 0 TEAM 2 2 0 0.0 0 0 Passing 1 1 OPPONENTS 3 0 18 6.0 18 0 Returns 0 1 *KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg Long TD * SCORE BY PERIODS Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT PTS Norwood 2 53 26.5 32 0 TEAM 6 13 0 3 0 22 Casey 1 12 12.0 12 0 OPPONENTS 3 7 3 7 0 20 Patton 1 19 19.0 19 0 * SCORING TD-Ru-Pa-Rt K-PAT FG S PTS Taylor 1 0 0.0 0 0 McManus 0 0 0 0 0/ 0 3/ 3 0 9 TEAM 5 84 16.8 32 0 Barth 0 0 0 0 1/ 1 2/ 2 0 7 OPPONENTS 6 236 39.3 103t 1 Green 1 0 1 0 0 6 * FIELD GOALS 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ TEAM 1 0 1 0 1/ 1 5/ 5 0 22 McManus 0/ 0 1/ 1 0/ 0 1/ 1 1/1 OPPONENTS 2 0 1 1 2/ 2 2/ 2 0 20 Barth 0/ 0 2/ 2 0/ 0 0/ 0 0/0 2-Pt Conv: TM 0-0, OPP 0-0 TEAM 0/ 0 3/ 3 0/ 0 1/ 1 1/1 SACKS: Anunike 1, Barrett 1, Furman 1, OPPONENTS 0/ 0 1/ 1 1/ 1 0/ 0 0/0 Jackson 1, Kilgo 1, V. Miller 1, Rivers 1, McManus: (52G,44G,23G) TM 7, OPP 2 Barth: (28G,23G) FUM/LOST: C. Anderson 1/0, Norwood 1/1, TM: (28G,52G,23G,44G,23G) Patton 1/0 OPP: (33G,24G)

* PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sack/Lost Rating Osweiler 20 15 151 75.0 7.55 1 5.0 0 0.0 19 1/ 12 112.7 Siemian 6 5 90 83.3 15.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 41 1/ 0 118.8 Dysert 5 2 14 40.0 2.80 0 0.0 0 0.0 7 0/ 0 47.9 TEAM 31 22 255 71.0 8.23 1 3.2 0 0.0 41 2/ 12 106.3 OPPONENTS 27 13 130 48.1 4.81 1 3.7 0 0.0 24 7/ 38 74.6 DENVER BRONCOS 2015 PRESEASON DEFENSIVE STATISTICS (1-0) (based on press box totals) PLAYER TT UT AT Sk. Yds. Int. Yds. TFL QBH PD FF FR 1 Kenny Anunike 8 62190002010 2 Corey Nelson 4 40000010000 Taurean Nixon 4 31000000100 Darius Kilgo 4 2 2 1 12 0 011000 5 Ross Madison 3 21000000200 Shaquil Barrett 3 12150014000 7 Von Miller 2 20150000010 Josh Furman 2 20100001000 Darian Stewart 2 20000000000 Zaire Anderson 2 11000000000 Vance Walker 2 02000000000 12 Gerald Rivers 1 10100000010 Malik Jackson 1 10170011000 Curtis Marsh110000000100 Shane Ray 1 10000000010 Todd Davis 1 10000000001 Josh Bush 1 10000000001 Bradley Roby 1 10000000000 Sylvester Williams 1 10000000000 David Bruton 1 10000010000 Derek Wolfe 1 10000000000 Lamin Barrow 1 01000000000 Lorenzo Doss 1 01000000000 Reggie Walker 1 01000000000 Tony Carter 1 01000000000 Tevrin Brandon 1 01000000000 27 Josh Watson 0 00000000100 Chase Vaughn 0 00000001000 Chuka Ndulue 0 00000001000 Danny Mason 0 00000002000 TEAM 51 35 16 7 38 0 0 5 13 5 4 2 SPECIAL TEAMS STATISTICS (based on press box totals) PLAYER TT UT AT FF FR BK BP TD 1 Curtis Marsh22000000 2 Bennie Fowler 2 1100000 3 Shaquil Barrett 1 1000000 Bradley Roby 1 1000000 Aaron Brewer 1 1000000 Jordan Norwood 1 1000000 Corbin Louks 1 1000000 Lamin Barrow 1 0100000 9 Solomon Patton 0 0001000 TEAM 10 8201000

MIS. TACKLES: None TWO-POINT CONVERSION STOPS: None MIS. FUMBLE RECOVERIES: Sambrailo 1 DEFENSIVE TOUCHDOWNS: None MIS. FORCED FUMBLES: None BLOCKED PUNTS: None BLOCKED KICKS: None BRONCOS 2015GAME-BY-GAMEPARTICIPATION Davis, Todd Davis, Andre Daniels, Owen Colquitt, Britton Clark, Chris Casey, James Caldwell, Andre Bush, Josh Burse, Isaiah Bruton Jr.,David Brewer, Aaron Brandon, Tevrin Bolden, Omar Bibbs, Kapri Barth, Connor Barrow, Lamin Barrett, Shaquil Ball, Montee Austin Jr.,Marvin Anunike, Kenny Anderson, Zaire Anderson, C.J. Harris, Ryan Harris Jr.,Chris Hall, Matt Ward, T.J. Miller, Von McManus, Brandon McCray, Lerentee Mason, Danny Garcia, Max Furman, Josh Fua, Sione Fowler, Bennie Dysert, Zac Duncan, JoeDon Doss, Lorenzo Day, Dillon Talib, Aqib Sweeton, Charles Stewart, Jeremy Stewart, Darian Smith, Shelley Smith, Antonio Siemian, Trevor Schofield, Michael Sanders, Emmanuel Carter, Tony Heuerman, Jeff Jackson, Malik Hillman, Ronnie Wolfe, Derek Ware, DeMarcus Williams, Sylveste Webster, Kayvon Watson, Josh Norwood, Jordan Nixon, Taurean Nelson, Corey Ndulue, Chuka Green, Virgil Gradkowski, Gino Garland, Ben Walker, Vance Walker, Reggie Vaughn, Chase Vasquez, Louis Trevathan, Danny Thompson, Juwan Thomas, Demaryius Taylor, Jordan Johnson, Steven Jensen, Marcel Ray, Shane Patton, Solomon Paradis, Matt Palmer, Nathan Osweiler, Brock Latimer, Cody Lanning, Spencer Kilgo, Darius Jones, Dominique Roby, Bradley Roberts, Kyle Rivers, Gerald Marshall, Brandon Marsh, Curtis Manning, Peyton Madison, Ross Louks, Corbin Sambrailo, Ty r KEY: IR -injured reserve; *Includes gameswithotherNFL teams L 1 WLB N 0 DNP N 0 0 DNP DNP N 0 DNP N 0 DNP N 0 DNP N 0 DNP N 0 DNP N 0 DNP N 0 0 DNP DNP N 0 DNP N 0 0 DNP DNP C 1 RCB L 1 SLB C 1 LCB R1 WR R1 WR R1 WR L 1 ILB L 1 ILB G1 RG B1 RB B1 QB T1 RT T1 NT S1 SS G1 LG E1 DE E1 DE T1 LT B1 FB S1 FS P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 C1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 at Sea. (8/14)

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vs. S.F. (8/29) NWT- vs. Ari. (9/3) not withteam

P ------0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 S ------0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 DNP 2015 PRESEASON GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS

OFFENSE GAME WR LT LG C RG RT WR TE QB RB FB at Sea. (8/14) Latimer Sambrailo Garcia Paradis Vasquez Harris Caldwell Norwood (WR) Osweiler Anderson Casey at Hou. (8/22) vs. S.F. (8/29) vs. Ari. (9/3)

DEFENSE GAME DE NY DE SLB WLB ILB ILB LCB RCB SS FS at Sea. (8/14) Wolfe Williams Jackson Miller Ray Davis Johnson Talib Roby Ward D. Stewart at Hou. (8/22) vs. S.F. (8/29) vs. Ari. (9/3)

DENVER BRONCOS 2015 PRESEASON TIME SPENT IN LEAD CHART

LED TIED BEHIND GAME W/L TIME PCT TIME PCT TIME PCT

at Sea. (8/14) W, 22-20 48:16:00 80.4% 7:45:00 12.9% 3:59:00 6.6%

at Hou. (8/22)

vs. S.F. (8/29)

vs. Ari. (9/3) TOTAL 48:16:00 7:45:00 3:59:00 80.4% 12.9% 6.6% AVERAGE 48:16:00 7:45:00 3:59:00 Total Offense Fourth-Down Efficienc Red ZoneEfficienc Field Goals Kickoff Return Punt Returns Kicks, HadBlocked Extra Points Touchdowns Passing Fumbles Punts Third-Down Efficienc Penalties Interception Return Kickoffs Rushing First Downs Time ofPoss.Avg. Total Points Safeties Goal-to-Go Efficienc Avg./pla Plays Net Yards Made-Attempts Passing Md.-Att. Rushing Md.-Att. Avg. Yards No. Kicking Md.-Att. Field Goals-PATs Made-Attempts Had Blocked Returns Pass Rush Total TDs Net Avg. Pct. Compl. Attempts Gross Yds. Yds. Lost Sacks Net Yards Lost No. Avg. Yards No. TFL -yds. Efficienc Efficienc Yds. Lost Number In EndZone-TB No. Avg./rush Attempts Net Yards Penalty Passing Rushing Total Scored-Attempts Scored-Attempts Avg. Yards No. Avg. Yards No. Efficienc Attempts Converted Efficienc Attempts Converted Avg./pla Int. y y y y y y s BRONCOS y s y y y

2015 71.0% 25.0% 33:45 0.0% 29% 34.8 39.3 16.8

356 255 243 157 113 GAME 5-5 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1 2-5 5-1 0-1 1-4 0% 0.0 3.5 0.0 7.4 5.5 65 22 31 12 55 32 11 20 84 14 22 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 3 4 9 7 3 6 0 0 5 1 0 4 0 0 at Sea. (8/14) ‐ BY ‐ at Hou. (8/22) GAME

STATISTICS

vs. S.F. (8/29)

vs. Ari. (9/3) 10 Pct. 71.0% 50 Efficienc 25.0% 47 NetAvg. 34.75 34 TimeofPoss.Avg. 33:45 .%Efficienc 0.0% 93Avg. 39.3 68Avg. 16.8 Efficienc 29% 5 NetYards 356 5 GrossYds. NetYards 255 243 5 Yards 157 1 NetYards 113 PRESEASON - Made-Attempts 5-5 - PassingMd.-Att. 0-0 - RushingMd.-Att. 0-0 - KickingMd.-Att. 1-1 FieldGoals-PATs 0-0 - Made-Attempts 1-1 - TFL-yds. 2-5 - InEndZone-TB 5-1 Avg./rush 3.5 - Scored-Attempts Scored-Attempts 0-1 1-4 Avg. 0.0 Efficienc 0% . Avg./pla 7.4 Avg./pla 5.5 5Plays 65 2Compl. Attempts Yds.Lost 22 31 12 5Yds.Lost 55 Attempts 32 Passing Total 11 20 4Yards 84 Attempts 14 2TotalPoints 22 Avg. Yards 0 0 2No. 0 Had Blocked Had 0 Returns Pass Rush TotalTDs 0 1 0 1 Sacks 2 Lost 1 3No. 4No. Number 9 7No. Penalty Rushing 3 6 Yards 0 0No.5No. Attempts Converted Converted 1 0 4 Safeties 0 Int. 0 TOTAL Total Offense Fourth-Down Efficienc Third-Down Efficienc Goal-to-Go Efficienc Red ZoneEfficienc Interception Return Kickoff Return Field Goals Punt Returns Kicks, HadBlocked Extra Points Touchdowns Passing Fumbles Punts Penalties Kickoffs Rushing First Downs y y y y y y s OPPONENTS y s y y y

2015 25.0% 48.1% 26:15 0.0% 36% 41.2 41.2 39.3 181 130 206 236 0% 2-2 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-0 2-2 1-9 2-0 0-1 1-4 6.0 3.7 0.0 3.1 2.7

58 18 13 27 38 92 71 10 24 13 89 14 20 GAME 3 0 1 1 0 2 7 2 4 5 5 2 4 7 0 0 6 2 0 5 0 0 at Sea. (8/14) ‐ BY ‐

at Hou. (8/22) GAME

STATISTICS vs. S.F. (8/29)

vs. Ari. (9/3) 25.0% 48.1% 26:15 0.0% 36% 41.2 41.2 39.3 181 130 206 236 PRESEASON 0% 2-2 0-0 6.0 0-0 2-2 0-0 2-2 1-9 2-0 3.7 0-1 1-4 0.0 3.1 2.7 58 18 13 27 38 92 71 10 24 13 89 14 20 3 0 1 1 0 2 7 2 4 5 5 2 4 7 0 0 6 2 0 5 0 0 TOTAL DENVER BRONCOS 2015 PRESEASON TAKEAWAY CHART

BRONCOS OPPONENTS GAME W/L +/- INT FUM Total Pts. INT FUM Total Pts. at Sea. (8/14) W+1 0223 0113 at Hou. (8/22) vs. S.F. (8/29) vs. Ari. (9/3)

TOTALS 1-0 +1 0223 0113

DENVER BRONCOS 2015 PRESEASON TURNOVER LOG (+1) TAKEAWAYS (2 TOT., 0 INT, 2 FUM, 3 pts.) GIVEAWAYS (1 TOT., 0 INT, 1 FUM, 3pts.) Game Qtr. Time Takeaway Player Field Pos. Pts. Game Qtr. Time Giveaway Player Field Pos. Pts. at Sea. (8/14) 1 14:21 Fumble Davis SEA 10 3 at Sea. (8/14) 3 11:31 Fumble Norwood DEN 12 3 3 2:07 Fumble Bush DEN 11 0

BRONCOS TAKEAWAY LEADERS BRONCOS GIVEAWAY LEADERS Player INT FUM Totals Pts. Player INT FUM Totals Pts. Bush 0 1 1 0 Norwood 0 1 1 3 Davis 0 1 1 3 TOTALS 0 1 1 3 TOTALS 0 2 2 3 2015 INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS — BRONCOS LEADERS SCORING RUSHES RUSH YDS RECEPTIONS REC. YDS Game at Seattle (8/14) B. McManus 9 3 Players 8 R. Hillman 66 V. Green 5 B. Fowler 67 at Houston (8/22) vs. San Francsisco (8/29) vs. Arizona (9/3) AVERAGE 9.0 8.0 66.0 5.0 67.0

TACKLES SACKS INTS PASSES DEF. ST. TACKLES Game at Seattle (8/14) K. Anunike 8 7 Players 1.0 N/A N/A R. Madison 2 C. Marsh 2 at Houston (8/22) vs. San Francsisco (8/29) vs. Arizona (9/3) AVERAGE 8.0 1.0 #DIV/0! 2.0 2.0

PUNT RET. PR YDS KICKOFF RET. KOR YDS PUNTS Game at Seattle (8/14) 3 Players 3 N/A N/A J. Norwood 2 J. Norwood 53 B. Colquitt 4 at Houston (8/22) vs. San Francsisco (8/29) vs. Arizona (9/3) AVERAGE 3.0 0.0 2.0 53.0 4.0

2015 INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS — OPPONENT LEADERS SCORING RUSHES RUSH YDS RECEPTIONS REC. YDS Game at Seattle (8/14) 3 Players 6 T. Rawls 9 T. Rawls 31 R. Smith 4 K. Smith 36 at Houston (8/22) vs. San Francsisco (8/29) vs. Arizona (9/3) AVERAGE 6.0 9.0 31.0 4.0 36.0

TACKLES SACKS INTS PASSES DEF. ST. TACKLES Game at Seattle (8/14) F. Clark 9 2 Players 1.0 N/A N/A 4 Players 1 5 Players 1 at Houston (8/22) vs. San Francsisco (8/29) vs. Arizona (9/3) AVERAGE 9.0 1.0 #DIV/0! 1.0 1.0

PUNT RET. PR YDS KICKOFF RET. KOR YDS PUNTS Game at Seattle (8/14) B. Daniels 2 T. Lockett 18 T. Lockett 4 T. Lockett 186 J. Ryan 5 at Houston (8/22) vs. San Francsisco (8/29) vs. Arizona (9/3) AVERAGE 2.0 18.0 4.0 186.0 5.0

DENVER BRONCOS 2015 PRESEASON MISCELLANEOUS GAME INFORMATION GAME Result KICKOFF LENGTH ATTN. TEMP. TV BROADCAST CREW OFFICIALS vs. Seattle (8/7) W, 22-20 8:05 PM MDT 3:10 68,677 63°F KTVD-TV John Lynch REF: Anderson (66); UMP: Hannah (40); Ron Zappolo HL: Stelljes (22); LJ: Boston (18); SJ: Hayes (125); FJ: Hall (103); BJ: Prukop (30); RO: Smith

at Houston (8/22)

vs. San Francisco (8/29)

vs. Arizona (9/3) Broncos and Gary Kubiak emphasize family, and this hire is for the patriarch By Paul Klee Colorado Springs Gazette July 21, 2015

The preparation was over, the hype in full buzz. But first things come first, you know.

Here, two days before the Broncos would host the Colts in an AFC playoff game, three of the men at the core of the Broncos operation had one more stop to make. John Elway, Peyton Manning and longtime athletic trainer Steve "Greek" Antonopulos convened at Dove Valley.

Together, they paid a visit to Pat Bowlen, the team owner for three decades.

Mr. B is why this is possible. I suggest Mr. B is why all of this is happening.

Bowlen isn't the only reason why John Elway left a charmed life with 10 a.m. tee times to risk his football legacy as general manager of the Broncos, or the only reason Gary Kubiak returned to Colorado and was introduced as their coach Tuesday.

But after a riveting press conference at Dove Valley, one that felt more like a family reunion than a business exchange, I approached Kubiak with this question: How much of your decision to return to the Broncos was based on winning one for Mr. Bowlen?

Kubiak stopped me before I could even finish, his heartfelt response proof enough.

"I know where you're going," Kubiak said. "It's tremendous motivation for me to come here and work for their family. It would be a dream come true to come here and let them hold that trophy again.

"You're right. He's been a very special man in my life. It means a great deal to me."

On the first day of training camp, the 2014 season began with an emotional press conference in which the Broncos announced Mr. Bowlen would relinquish control of the team. He had, and has, Alzheimer's disease.

The 2015 season, and beyond, began Tuesday with a reunion of the greatest era in Broncos history. Mr. Bowlen would, and does, approve of the Broncos hiring Kubiak.

Retired public relations chief Jim Saccamano confirmed Kubiak is one of Bowlen's favorite people to ever walk the hallways at Dove Valley. Everybody there, it seems, has a soft spot for Kubes.

Kubiak arrived in Denver in the same 1983 NFL draft that brought Elway to the Broncos - Elway with the first pick, Kubiak with the 197th. Kubiak was a rookie quarterback out of Texas A&M. He recalled his first day of working alongside Elway, during a minicamp practice at the Air Force Academy. "I had to throw next to him for a day. After that day I called home and said, 'I have no chance,'" Kubiak said.

With Elway, the Broncos have always had a chance. Once he learns the difference between a championship roster and one that simply looks like a fantasy team, they will have a chance to win another Super Bowl. Chemistry remains an irreplaceable ingredient.

This front-office arrangement is founded in chemistry. Kubiak and Elway were Broncos quarterbacks together for nine seasons, coach/quarterback for four more. After their second Super Bowl win, in 1999, Mike Shanahan sent a player to convince Elway to return for a run at three straight titles. That player was Kubiak.

Elway's response, according to Kubiak: "We're going to sit here and visit. But I'm not playing anymore."

Elway's pitch to Kubiak, on Sunday in Houston, proved more effective.

It should be slightly concerning the Broncos weren't sure if Kubiak wanted to be a head coach again. But this search was over the minute Elway got that confirmation.

"He was at the top of the list," Elway said. "There's no question."

You hear athletes talk about their locker rooms as family. That's hogwash, mostly. In a game of cutthroat free agency, another cliché is far more apt: It's a business.

But it was clear from the moment Rhonda Kubiak, the coach's wife, hugged Elway like a long-lost brother that the Broncos now are operating with family as their base.

Families are fun. Families usually share inherent trust.

"We did the contract in about five minutes," Kubiak said.

There's also no fight like a family fight. Behind closed doors, those are coming, too.

"John's the most competitive human being I've ever been around - whether you're playing cards or pingpong or whatever," Kubiak said. "I think I'm very competitive, too. But that's probably why we're still standing in this league."

The patriarch of this Broncos family couldn't be in attendance for its reunion Tuesday. His health wouldn't allow it.

I think Elway and Kubiak are driven to win another Super Bowl here because an athlete never loses his competitive drive. I think they loathe watching the Patriots and Seahawks in the Super Bowl because they remember a time when Elway quarterbacked the Broncos to a 31-10 record against those teams.

But I think there is another motivating factor, one that doesn't get publicized because it's not in plain sight. I think they are motivated to win a Super Bowl for the man who made all of this possible, who watched Kubiak's return to Colorado on television.

"Thank you, Pat," Kubiak said into the cameras. "Thank you so much for bringing me home." As Joe Ellis knows, new year for Peyton Manning brings new questions for Broncos By Mike Klis Denver Post March 23, 2015

Happy birthday, Peyton Manning.

The Broncos' star quarterback turns 39 on Tuesday. The stinging truth is the birthday brings as much concern as celebration to the Broncos' fan base. Especially when his 38th year, after a promising start, didn't finish so well.

Manning's age is one reason it's fair to wonder which way the Broncos' arrow is pointing. It's not the only reason.

For the first time in the Joe Ellis-John Elway management era, the Broncos lost more headliners (Julius Thomas, Terrance Knighton, Orlando Franklin and Rahim Moore) to free agency than they signed from the market (tight end Owen Daniels is the team's most significant addition).

The Broncos posted 13-3, 13-3 and 12-4 records the past three regular seasons, yet in part because those years did not culminate with the hoisting of the Lombardi Trophy, the team turned over the top end of its coaching staff with John Fox, Jack Del Rio, Adam Gase and Jeff Rodgers exiting and Gary Kubiak, Wade Phillips, Rick Dennison and Joe DeCamillis stepping in.

And has it been mentioned that Manning is 39?

But this is the half-empty approach. Sit across the table from Ellis during a break from the NFL owners meetings Monday at the Arizona Biltmore resort, and the Broncos' president and chief executive officer provides a far more optimistic outlook between sips of his iced tea. And, yes, there were long stretches when the glass was half full.

"We're excited for 2015," Ellis said. "It's true 2014 didn't end the way we wanted to, but we're assembling a team that should be competitive again. We believe we will be competitive again in 2015. We've had a nice run of success since John Elway took over football operations.

"I think there's some anxiety out there that we didn't make a splash in free agency. Two things on that: You don't win a Super Bowl in March. And two, John made some significant investments in players in recent years in free agency."

"Spend to the cap"

Still, any team with Manning on its roster is going to be a team heavily dependent on its quarterback.

And for the first time since coming back from his surgically repaired neck that forced him to miss the entire 2011 season, Manning will enter a new season with questions. "There's been a lot of speculation regarding how he's going to perform when he comes back," Ellis said. "I think a lot of that speculation is questioning his ability and doubting his ability. And I can only imagine how hard he is champing at the bit to prove everybody wrong."

Manning will play while living on a tighter budget; the Broncos slashed his 2015 pay from $19 million to $15 million. Some American families have tighter budgets than others.

But the Broncos had to get their books in order this year after they spent heavily in free agency the previous three seasons. And within the next 12 months, the team hopes to sign the likes of Demaryius Thomas, Von Miller and Malik Jackson to contract extensions.

And so asking Manning for financial relief was deemed necessary.

"It's sticking to a discipline," Ellis said. "You step outside the discipline, it comes back to bite you. And John's not going to do that. He's a smart businessman as well as a good football person."

By discipline, Ellis means maintaining a budget that spends one dollar of cash for every dollar of the Broncos' $150 million salary cap payroll in 2015.

"We'll spend to the cap," Ellis said. "We've spent a lot of money. We've always done that. We better do that. Because if you're not doing everything you can to win, why would anybody support you? Why would people purchase their tickets?'

"Sometimes I think it's easy to forget you can't spend like that every year because you end up mortgaging your future. The system doesn't allow for that to happen."

The Broncos' ownership structure is unusual, if not unprecedented, because Alzheimer's disease caused owner Pat Bowlen to place the team in a trust last July. The trust states Bowlen's desire is to have one of his seven children run the club when one proves to have earned the position.

Bowlen "a battler"The trust is controlled by Ellis, Broncos general counsel Rich Slivka and Denver attorney Mary Kelly. The are going through an embarrassing family feud with owner Tom Benson's revised secession plan. Could the Broncos be similarly vulnerable?

"Pat Bowlen put in a plan over a decade ago to deal with the secession planning for his team in the event of death or incapacity," Ellis said. "We're executing that plan, we're keeping the family informed and any further details on that are private to the family and out of respect to Mr. B and his wife and his children."

Bowlen's absence from these annual meetings remains palpable; for years he was one of the NFL's most influential owners, serving as a longtime co-chairman of the broadcast and labor committees.

So how is Bowlen doing?

"He's a battler," Ellis said. "He's doing the best he can with a disease that's just unfair. It's tough on him, it's tough on Annabel, it's tough on his seven children. But he's fighting it as best he can."

Inside John Elway's plan to maximize Peyton Manning By Mike Sando ESPN.com August 14, 2015

An office balcony overlooking the Denver Broncos' practice fields affords general manager John Elway a perspective he could not experience when he was the one in Peyton Manning's position as an aging legend accustomed to carrying a franchise.

"I can say this about myself, that you become a cog in the machine rather than the machine itself," Elway said from his office as the Broncos' 39-year-old quarterback practiced on a field below.

Sixteen NFL seasons have passed since the Broncos won a second consecutive Super Bowl with Elway orchestrating an offense that was at its best with Terrell Davis taking handoffs. In three regular seasons with Manning behind center, the Broncos have led the league in both scoring and victories, but their championship drought has persisted. With Manning finally showing signs of age late last season, Elway set in motion a tectonic shift for the organization and its quarterback.

The fallout means the Broncos are no longer living in Peyton's world -- the 14-time Pro Bowler and five- time league MVP is living in theirs. It's odd seeing Manning relegated to the sideline for entire practices during camp, but that's the way new coach Gary Kubiak wants things to be, so that's the way it is. Manning, accustomed to running an offense tailor-made to his liking, is now learning to play within a run-oriented system unlike anything he has run previously. The $4 million pay-cut management secured from Manning -- a concession that would have seemed unthinkable even a year ago -- further established the Broncos' new order.

Fittingly, Manning can earn back the money through team success, not individual achievement.

These changes make the Broncos one of the most interesting contenders for the 2015 season. Here we consider the associated risks and rewards.

Seeds of change

This all began the first time Manning dropped back to pass against St. Louis in a Week 11 game against the Rams. It was first-and-10 from the Denver 15-yard line, on the road against a team with arguably the NFL's most talented defensive front. Teams facing that situation -- first play, opening drive, on the road, at their own 15 -- have executed pass plays 37.7 percent of the time in 53 opportunities over the past decade. Manning stood in the shotgun formation, his feet on his own 10-yard line. He walked up under center, barked out commands and retreated briskly to his original position, arms flapping all the while. It looked like vintage Manning, except the Rams did a better job disguising than the Broncos did protecting. Defensive end Robert Quinn got to Manning and planted him onto the artificial turf, head first. The Rams would knock down Manning 17 additional times during a 27-7 victory, a performance that would convince Denver's decision-makers change was needed.

Manning entered that game with 29 touchdown passes, seven interceptions and an 83.1 Total QBR score that ranked second in the league. But the Broncos would lose tight end Julius Thomas to an ankle injury. Opponents increasingly realized Wes Welker was no longer a threat. The offensive line deteriorated. Manning himself wasn't the same physically, according to coaches who evaluated him. He would throw nine touchdown passes with six picks over the remainder of the season.

"His arm has declined, so the leverage of how you play the routes can make him throw longer passes, increasing your odds as opposed to when he makes the shorter, quicker throws," one opposing coach said. "He is still very accurate if he can make the 15-yard and shorter throws. If you can make him throw longer than 15 yards and then wider than the numbers, you have a chance."

Going into that St. Louis game, Manning had 15 touchdowns with zero picks on all passes delivered outside the painted yard-line numbers, an indication Manning's arm, though diminished, was still good enough to make the tougher throws. Manning had three touchdowns with six picks on those throws for the remainder of the regular season. The Broncos retrenched offensively. They went from ranking sixth in percentage of pass plays through 10 games (65.4) to ranking 30th over their final six (51.3). In retrospect, the pendulum probably swung back too far, making it tough for Manning to find a rhythm.

The Broncos plan to pass the ball a higher percentage of the time than they did late last season, but if all goes to plan, the days of Denver trying to win every week with an all-out aerial assault have passed.

Reimagined formula for winning

Manning was so exceptional for so long that his coaches learned that deferring to him was the best way to win. Back in 2012, the year Denver signed Manning, the team stumbled to a 2-2 start before falling behind 31-7 at New England in Week 5. The way a coach with ties to that Broncos team described it, then-coordinator Mike McCoy came to a clear conclusion. "He was like, 'Screw this, let's go no-huddle and let him do his thing like he did in Indy.'"

The Broncos then ran off 11 consecutive victories to close the season.

The 2015 Broncos open the season against Baltimore, Kansas City and Detroit, teams capable of generating strong pass rushes. Denver then faces Minnesota, Oakland and Cleveland, teams with defensive-minded coaches known for exotic scheming. A bye week is next, followed by potential shootout games against Green Bay and Indianapolis. There could be a temptation to do things the Manning way, but the thinking behind the Broncos' strategy appears well-founded in the bigger picture.

The one year the New Orleans Saints won the Super Bowl was also the year quarterback Drew Brees dropped back to pass a career-low 56 percent of the time. The year the Green Bay Packers won it all with Aaron Rodgers was one of only two times during his career when the team ranked higher in defensive expected points added (EPA) than it ranked in Total QBR. The one ring Manning won with Indianapolis required safety returning to health and leading a defensive revival.

Dan Marino was arguably as good as any of them, but it wasn't enough to win a championship. Elway never won it all until Mike Shanahan installed the offensive system that Kubiak learned while serving as a Broncos assistant from 1995 to 2002. Kubiak previously served as Elway's backup from 1983 to '91.

"To have that balance, it takes the pressure off a quarterback," Elway said. "I've been there. When you are younger, you can be the machine. Whether you can be the machine and still win a championship, that hasn't been done a lot."

Risks and rewards

An offensive coach from another team said he thought Denver would be taking a big risk if the team went away from the protection schemes that Manning has orchestrated in the past. The schemes were so well-conceived that Manning could often not only account for blitzers, he could redirect protections in ways that occupied defenders, opening up holes in the defense.

"The system that Peyton developed with [former Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator] Tom Moore was revolutionary," this offensive coach said. "For 17 years, his hot [read] and progression started on the same side. The system they are installing now typically has the hot on one side and the progression starting on the other. You lose an element of timing. But the one thing about Peyton is, he will figure something out because he is just not going to look like s---."

A defensive coach whose team faced the Broncos last season said he thought the new approach with Manning made sense after the quarterback seemed to wear down last season. He thought Manning's arm would benefit from the rest days Kubiak has scheduled into training camp. He also thought Kubiak would do a better job than most of sticking with the running game even when opponents leap out to two-score leads. Through the St. Louis game in Week 10 last season, the Broncos ran pass plays a league-high 87.7 percent of the time when trailing by two scores (between nine and 16 points). The Broncos were closer in line with the 73 percent league average over the remainder of the season as they pulled back.

"The run game to any quarterback -- and especially an aging one -- is going to help," this defensive coach said. "Kubiak also is more into max protection than Peyton has used in the past. It'll be interesting to see, but I cannot disagree with what Kubiak is trying to do right now as far as putting Peyton on a pitch count."

How the new approach can work

Teams with strong quarterback play can suffer through losing seasons if their defenses and/or running games are bad enough. New Orleans and Atlanta have lived that in recent seasons. Unlike those teams, the Broncos return the key players from a defense that ranked sixth in EPA last season. Von Miller has dropped weight and should be ideally suited for new coordinator Wade Phillips' defense. The scheme, which employs a base 3-4 alignment, is known for its simplicity. Simplicity can be a good thing if a team has as much talent as the Broncos do with Miller, DeMarcus Ware, Chris Harris Jr. and others.

"Having been in Peyton's spot, I enjoy putting the pieces together around him to give him an opportunity to win it," Elway said. "It's not just about those [passing] numbers because with Peyton, his numbers don't matter anymore."

If Kubiak's zone-blocking scheme can spring running back C.J. Anderson behind an unproven line, an efficient Manning could be enough to round out the equation -- especially if Kubiak's pitch count leaves Manning with a fresher arm come January. Anderson gained 1,057 yards rushing and receiving with 10 touchdowns and a 4.7-yard rushing average over the Broncos' final eight games last season. Le'Veon Bell was the only other NFL running back with more combined rushing and receiving yards over that span. No player at any position scored as many touchdowns.

Kubiak said he went into the 2014 season with Baltimore unsure whether Justin Forsett could serve as a lead back consistently. Forsett wound up ranking 10th in carries with 235. He benefited from playing in an offense that ranked fourth Pro Football Focus grading for run blocking (Denver was 13th). A personnel evaluator said he thought the 5-foot-8, 224-pound Anderson fit the Broncos' scheme well. This evaluator felt Anderson had a 60-40 chance to hold up as a lead back over a full season, in part because Anderson generally avoids the biggest hits from defenders. That 60 percent figure would be higher if Anderson did not have a recent history of ankle trouble. Even if the Broncos go win running back by committee, they expect the ground game to be their foundation offensively.

"We are always so balanced in what we do," said Broncos tight end Owen Daniels, who has played in Kubiak's offense every year since entering the NFL in 2006. "We want to run the ball first. We are going to throw the ball, but a lot of what we are going to do is based off the run. I'm still amazed how well our play-action pass works. Teams gotta know it's coming because we do it so much, but they have to be aware of that run, especially if we're getting big chunks during the game."

Elway said that commitment to balance was one of the leading reasons Kubiak topped his list of coaching candidates once the team decided to fire John Fox.

"I knew what Gary had done with me at the end of my career," Elway said. "And the thing is, as a quarterback, you don't realize that even though your mind gets better every year, your skills do diminish, right? And that is not a slap. You are still a great quarterback, but what we need out of you is going to be different than what you are used to. I know it works because I've been there."

John Elway: Run game was my best friend, will be Peyton Manning’s too By Nicki Jhabvala DenverPost.com July 30, 2015

John Elway has heard all the questions.

Can Gary Kubiak’s system work with Peyton Manning at quarterback?

Can their styles mesh?

Can Manning, at 39, play under center and roll out more?

If anyone can give an answer, it’s the Broncos quarterback who won two Super Bowl titles in his late 30s in a West Coast offense with Kubiak as his offensive coordinator.

In speaking to local media Thursday on the eve of training camp, the Broncos’ general manager said Manning will have to make adjustments to the new system. But it may only help him.

“Late in my career, that was my best friend, the running game. And I think that running game will be Peyton’s best friend, also,” Elway said. “It’s obviously going to be a little bit of an adjustment, but you got two smart, bright offensive football minds that are competitive and want to win. There was never, ever a thought in my mind that this wasn’t going to work.”

The Broncos made an early exit last season with a divisional playoff loss to the Colts in Denver. A heated Elway said shortly after the loss that “it didn’t feel like we went out kicking and screaming.” On Thursday, he said, not surprisingly, that Manning felt the same.

“It was pretty close to a tie,” he said when asked who was more upset by the loss. “We were both extremely disappointed.”

So while Manning mulled if he would return for his 18th season, Elway went out and hired Kubiak, returning him to the city where he was first Elway’s backup, from 1983-1991, and later his offensive coordinator for 11 seasons, including the two Super Bowl-winning years in 1997 and 1998.

“With Gary’s reputation as an offensive mind, I think Peyton respects that, and with my experience with Gary, what we were able to do late in my career and help us get world championships,” Elway said. “Peyton is about winning. He wants to win games and wants to win championships.” Gary Kubiak: Broncos would be 'stupid' not to build offense to fit Peyton Manning By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com August 5, 2015

Gary Kubiak has certainly heard all the words.

Including the ones -- and there have been plenty since he was hired in January to be the Denver Broncos' 15th head coach -- devoted to the idea that quarterback Peyton Manning doesn't fit the offense Kubiak and the other Broncos coaches have put together.

And at that, Kubiak simply shakes his head.

"Look, it's not my offense, it's our offense, the Denver Broncos' offense, and we wouldn't be very smart - - we'd be stupid -- not to do the things we do best," Kubiak said. "Peyton has been one of the greatest there's ever been for a long time; we're going to do things that fit him and get done the things we want to get done. That's coaching, that's our job."

In training camp's early going, it's clear the Broncos have meshed Kubiak's version of the West Coast offense with what Manning has done at a Hall-of-Fame level during his career. Together, they'll do a little of this, a little of that.

Since Manning arrived in 2012, the Broncos have begun to huddle up more, and Manning will be under center and throw on the move more than he has in the past. For his part, Manning has consistently said he's ready to run whatever plays Kubiak and offensive coordinator Rick Dennison devise, including the bread-and-butter, play-action rollouts Kubiak's offense has traditionally used.

"I feel that I throw pretty well on the run, to tell you the truth," Manning said as camp opened. "I never had as many designed rollouts or scrambles, but I've sprinted out through the years. ... I actually think I throw pretty well on the run for a guy that doesn't really run well. I actually throw well on the run, maybe even better than some guys that actually run well."

Kubiak has pointed out that he has had players finish as the league's leading rusher (Terrell Davis), leading receiver (Andre Johnson) and leading passer (Matt Schaub) during his time as a playcaller. His point is he has adjusted to his personnel, successfully, while still staying true to the things he likes to do on offense.

Schaub didn't play in the offense the same way the more mobile Jake Plummer did, and neither Schaub nor Plummer played the same way John Elway did during the Broncos' back-to-back Super Bowl seasons.

"That's the thing about Kubes, he will make it whatever it needs to be," Plummer said. "He'll look at Peyton, study Peyton and create something that is true to what he wants to do and is true to what Peyton does. That is Kubes' strength, he's just one of the smartest dudes out there and he is great with people, he understands people. I know when he left the Broncos [in 2006 to coach the Houston Texans], I wanted to cry."

"Obviously I don't get into the comparisons between this year and last year, but yeah, I think you learn," Manning said.

Kubiak, Elway's former backup as a player, is known among his peers as a grinder, a coach who "is all about ball." Many think that aspect of his personality will make him a kindred spirit for Manning, much the same way Manning bonded with former Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase.

Kubiak worked with Hall of Famers in Elway and Steve Young early in his coaching career, and now, just over two decades later, he gets his chance to work with Manning. Gase was once asked what Manning wants most from a coach, and his response was "answers" -- Manning has filled piles of spiral notebooks over the years with notes on topics that interest him -- and Kubiak has come to enjoy that pathological inquisitiveness.

"For me as a coach, man, you love that," Kubiak said. "It's interesting because early in my career, my first round as a coach, I was a young coach trying to coach a Hall of Fame player [Elway]. ... It's great to work with those guys. It's so challenging. They're so smart. They want all the answers. They deserve all the answers. To watch a guy as long as he's been doing it, the way he takes care of himself and how important it is to him, I'll be honest with you, it's a blast right now. We're trying to fit everything together, and we'll do that. But he's a joy to work with every day because he loves ball. It's what he loves to do."

Gary Kubiak trying something new in Broncos' camp schedule By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com August 1, 2015

New coaches and new playbooks for the Denver Broncos mean a new meeting as well.

When the team opened training camp this week, Gary Kubiak said he consciously made a change from his long-standing training camp schedule to give the players more time to learn the team's new schemes.

Kubiak added a meeting for the players into the daily schedule to give the team's position coaches some additional time to review the work that had been done in practice as well as assist the installation process.

"One of the ways that I've set up camp this year that I've never done before, we've actually got three meeting times in a day instead of two," Kubiak said. "We're meeting in the morning, we're meeting at lunch and we're meeting at night. I think this team needs refreshers on our schemes and those type of things on a consistent basis. That is a big importance right now."

Kubiak has also made a change in his practice schedule. As the Broncos' offensive coordinator under Mike Shanahan and as the Houston Texans' head coach, Kubiak participated in 8 a.m. training camp practices. In Kubiak’s last season as Texans coach in 2013, the team had all of its morning practices at 8 a.m.

But with the Broncos' new meeting schedule as well as some work the team has done regarding sleep patterns and productivity, the Broncos will have their morning practices at 9:30 a.m. instead.

"They keep us moving," cornerback Chris Harris Jr. said. "It's a little different, but [Kubiak] knows what he wants and he keeps it moving. I think everybody will have a good handle on things pretty soon."

"It's a plan we like and (I) think will help everybody get settled in with what we’re doing a little quicker," Kubiak said. Gary Kubiak enters first year of the job he was made to do By Troy Renck DenverPost.com July 26, 2015

On Aug. 2, 1976, Gary Kubiak walked off a plane and into the rest of his life. Just 14 years old, he absorbed the enormousness of the ' Arrowhead Stadium, the exhilaration, the screaming fans, the red and yellow seats, the white scoreboard staring from above the top deck as if it were a robot raising its hand.

Kubiak caught his breath as he jogged onto the field for the preseason game. He knew how lucky he was to be a ballboy for the Houston Oilers, throwing training camp passes to Earl Campbell and Mike Barber at Sam Houston State. The players treated him like one of their own, knowing he was a rising high school football star. But this — well, this was different.

The experience resonated in a way that makes Kubiak smile 39 years later.

"That was the first pro football game I ever went to. (Coach) Bum Phillips took me to Kansas City that day," Kubiak said. "I still remember as a kid going into the stadium, chasing the balls. That was my first day. I was part of pro football."

On Friday, Kubiak enters training camp in his 22nd season as an NFL coach but his first as the boss of the Broncos. He inherits a team with Super Bowl aspirations. He landed the job in part because a pair of numbing playoff exits overshadowed four consecutive AFC West titles by the John Fox-coached Broncos.

General manager John Elway sought a head coach who could inspire the Broncos to "never stop kicking and screaming," especially in big games, which haunted Fox's tenure.

"Hopefully you have that mindset every day, every week, not just one week. There's no substitution for playing hard," Kubiak said. "You have to compete all the time, not just when you think it's appropriate."

He relishes the pressure that comes with high expectations.

"I was part of this organization for many years. I know where they expect to go, that they expect to win Super Bowls," Kubiak said. "It's something you want to be part of. Does it make it tougher? I don't know. People can say what they want to say, but this is why I do what I do. That's why I love to go to work every day."

The job found Kubiak in January when Fox and the Broncos mutually parted one day after a stunning home playoff loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Kubiak, 53, was content to stay with the Baltimore Ravens as their offensive coordinator, after eight seasons as coach of the Houston Texans. He told the Chicago Bears and New York Jets — and anyone else who would listen — that he wasn't interested.

Then Elway, his roommate when they were players, called. "He's always had strong feelings for Denver. He spent so much time there, time he enjoyed," longtime NFL coach and mentor Mike Sherman said of Kubiak. "Going to Houston was home. But when you think of his career, really Denver is going home. This is kind of a unique opportunity to end it where it started."

Kubiak will stand in the middle of the field Friday at Broncos headquarters at Dove Valley, surveying the buzz of activity from his familiar spot with hardly anyone noticing him. He coaches football because he enjoys the grind, embraces the challenge. It's difficult, uncomfortable and liberating.

Like the truth.

What he thinks

Kubiak doesn't have a problem telling people what he thinks. Consistency and honesty are staples in his life. They remain the central themes when talking to people who watched him grow from a record- setting quarterback at Houston's St. Pius X High School to a Texas A&M star to a reliable backup with the Broncos, and a reason they predict he will succeed with Denver.

"As a coach, when you get kids, you spend a lot of time trying to smooth out problems," said former Texas A&M coach R.C. Slocum. "With Gary, he didn't have any rough spots. He's always been mature with a great value system from Day One.

"I first met him when he was 17, and he hasn't changed a bit. What you see is what you get. Try to find someone who has a bad word to say about him. You can't. He could have ridden off into the sunset, but there's nothing that would mean more to him than to come back to the Broncos and have a great run."

Had Kubiak embarked on his second head coaching job elsewhere, shrugged shoulders would have greeted the announcement. He went 63-66 in eight seasons with the Texans (including 2-2 in the playoffs), turning a 2-14 team into a two-time division champion. He didn't fail as much as he didn't finish the job, undermined by awful quarterback play in 2013, which led to his firing.

In other cities, he's Kubiak. In Denver, he's "Kubes," well-known for saving the Broncos in a Monday night game at Washington when Elway had the flu from, as legend has it, chipped beef on toast from President George H.W. Bush's table at the White House. And again in 1992 when Elway rallied the Broncos past the Oilers in the playoffs, a breathtaking comeback that required Kubiak to handle a low snap setting up David Treadwell's 28-yard field goal with 16 seconds left.

Few would argue Kubiak's merits as a brilliant offensive mind, a man who learned from Mike Shanahan, Bill Walsh and Alex Gibbs. Kubiak has been creating mismatches for three decades, camouflaging repetitive zone-blocking schemes with multiple personnel groups and formations. He owns three Super Bowl title rings as an assistant with the San Francisco 49ers and Denver, where he helped Elway transform seamlessly from electric to acoustic in his final two seasons as a player.

Kubiak will be heavily involved in the Broncos' offense. He looks to establish the run to open the field for play-action passing. The idea is to ease the pressure and reliance on quarterback Peyton Manning the way Kubiak did when he ran the Broncos' offense in Elway's final two championship seasons.

"It should only help a quarterback when you run the ball," Kubiak said. "It's what you have to be doing if you want to be a physical football team."

During his 20 seasons as an offensive coordinator or head coach, Kubiak's running game averaged a ninth-place NFL finish, including eighth last year with Baltimore. The Broncos ranked 15th in rushing last season.

As for play-calling, Kubiak says: "That's something I've been doing my whole career. I love it. That's where my competitive juices flow, calling the game."

And yet, there is that record with the Texans — under .500. It raises questions about whether Kubiak is running from a cliché about nice guys and where they finish.

"He treats you the way you wanted to be treated. It creates the false narrative that he's strictly a player's coach, that he's too easy on guys. That couldn't be further from the truth," said veteran offensive tackle Eric Winston, who played for Kubiak in Houston. "He shoots straight. It's not about him. That's the thing. Some coaches yell just so they can be seen yelling. It's never about him. He's not coaching for attention. He's coaching to win.

"In our meetings, they were some of the most uncomfortable I have ever been in. He holds players to a high standard. Sometimes you want to be as small as you can in that chair. If you don't hear your name, it's a great day."

Slocum gave Kubiak his first coaching job, at Texas A&M in 1992, after his playing career ended in Denver. He knew he couldn't keep his former quarterback long because he was too talented, something he showed while coaching running backs such as All-American Greg Hill.

"Players loved him. And he didn't think he had all the answers," Slocum said. "As a head coach, you have every right to be demanding, but you don't have the right to be demeaning. Gary leads with class."

Kubiak brings a reputation for rolling up his sleeves. On a typical morning, he shows up at Dove Valley at 5 a.m. Even after he suffered a mini-stroke in 2013 during a nationally televised game, Kubiak never considered leaving coaching. He changed his diet, and when he was supposed to be taking it easy, he would leave Texans headquarters, then sneak back in to do more work.

"He gets things done. If you are there, you are there to work," said Sherman, who helped Kubiak understand how to watch game film at Texas A&M and later joined his staff in Houston. "You aren't there to tell stories and play games. There's no wasted time. That's Gary. You always know where you stand. There's no hidden agendas, which is why his assistants are so loyal to him."

"Be accountable"

When a new head coach arrives, the franchise gives him the opportunity to redecorate. The Broncos' team meeting room featured multiple slogans the past few years. Kubiak replaced them with a single saying in huge, bold letters across the back wall: "Be accountable."

"People ask if he can be stern enough," said Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe. "I was in meetings with him for seven years. He knows what to say and when to say it. He lets you know when you don't make a play you should have. But he will also be the first to admit his mistake. He will say, 'I have to do a better job. That's on me.' As a player, you can't help but respect that."

Six months into Kubiak's tenure here, Broncos president Joe Ellis referenced the meeting room when asked for an anecdote. To him, it captures Kubiak.

"Simple, straightforward, honest, that's Gary," Ellis said. "That's who he is as a leader in his dealings with everyone in the building."

Elway formed a strong bond with Kubiak, first as a roommate. Kubiak joked that his most important job was to take calls and tell people, "John's not here." They competed at everything, from cards to pingpong.

Kubiak learned early how to lead. He began his freshman season at St. Pius X High School in Houston standing 5-foot-9 and weighing 135 pounds. He wore size-11 cleats, foreshadowing a growth spurt. But opportunity couldn't wait for his body to sprout. With the Panthers struggling through a clumsy season, coach Rene Hancock had Kubiak start the second half in a game against Beaumont Kelly. Kubiak completed 14-of-17 passes for 179 yards.

Four years later, Kubiak left St. Pius as Texas' all-time prep passing leader with 6,190 yards, winning three consecutive titles at a time when high school running backs Eric Dickerson and Craig James were stealing the headlines.

"When he broke the record, one of the officials stopped the game," Hancock told reporters a few years ago. "I sent the managers out to get the football. The officials said no — they wanted me to come get the football. I congratulated Gary, and Gary looked up into the stands and said, 'Can I go tell my parents, "Hi"?' That touched me. It was equally important that he go tell his parents. That's what Gary is like. That's the kind of person he is and the kind of leader he is."

Kubiak and his wife, Rhonda, have three sons — Klint, Klay and Klein — and all three played college football. Klein now is an intern with the Broncos, Klay is a teacher, and Klint is the wide receivers coach at Kansas. It brings Kubiak back to his days as a ballboy. Oilers owner Bud Adams was a Kansas graduate, and Kubiak's presence at practice sure wouldn't hurt the Jayhawks' recruiting efforts.

"I guess that is kind of how I got the job. I don't know if that was legal or not," Kubiak said. "I don't think they were too mad I went to A&M. Klint's at KU, so they got a Kubiak eventually."

The Broncos did too. With Kubiak pegged at one point as Shanahan's successor, the Texans prevented a move. Kubiak's team was on the rise when the Broncos fired Shanahan after the 2008 season. Houston is Kubiak's hometown. But Denver, in many ways, is home. When he steps onto the practice field this week, Kubiak will be in full view, eyes staring at drills, looking for ways to improve.

He is a coach. In a complicated world, it's that simple.

"There's a ton of things that people should know about him," Winston said. "I think there was an unfair characterization of how it ended in Houston. I really thought if we had a healthy quarterback in 2011, we could have won it all. With (Kubiak), no one has anything negative to say. It's not because they are scared. It's because he's as genuine a guy you will find in this league. You respect it, especially when youare away from it. He will make the Broncos better. He teaches guys how to be professionals, how to be men. He will win games and have a profound impact on lives." DeCamillis’ career returns to Denver

Ben Swanson DenverBroncos.com February 10, 2015

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. —Denver isn't how new Broncos Special Teams Coordinator Joe DeCamillis remembers. There are more houses than when he was here last, more than two decades ago, and many more than when he grew up in Arvada, Colo. And then there's the entire practice facility, which is completely new and probably feels a bit alien considering the jump in technology from 1992 to 2015.

"It’s surreal at times, you look around and I’m thinking, ‘Man, I’m back in this building.’ So it’s just a privilege and I’m excited. I mean, like I said, I want to help Mr. Bowlen and help this organization win championships."

DeCamillis, now entering his 27th season in the NFL, got his start in the league in Denver as an assistant to the GM and head coach, a position he described as being "basically a secretary."

And though he left the Broncos in taking the next step in career in special teams, he would eventually be involved in one of the Broncos' Super Bowl victories. However, that would be on the other side of the field with the Falcons in Denver's 34-19 win in Super Bowl XXXIII.

Now back with the Broncos about 23 years after leaving, his job involves a lot more responsibility and difficulty as he takes charge of the special teams as the coordinator. But at this point, it's nothing he hasn't proved his proficiency in. He spent his previous two years in Chicago coaching their special teams and as an assistant head coach, helped the Bears earn two consecutive seasons as the best kickoff coverage team. From coverage to excellence in kicking, punting and return specialists, DeCamillis has coached it all everywhere he's been and wants to bring that standard to the Broncos.

"We want to play faster than our opponents. When they look at it on tape I want them to know that we’re going to be a fast team and a physical team," he said in his introductory press conference Tuesday. "The other thing about it is you want to be very fundamentally sound. Any time a coach turns on the film I want them to say, 'Wow, that guy—technique-wise—they’re excellent at what they do.'

"And that’s really, kind of fits in to what [Head Coach Gary Kubiak] ‘Kub’ is asking for, too," he added. "We came in and talked and that was something that was important to him and we want to carry that on and get better."

In these initial days, the coaching staff has begun looking at and evaluating personnel and DeCamillis says he's seen some standouts already, but they're still in that process. "We've just got to identify all of them and try to put them in the best possible positions to succeed."

And one of the things he tries to instill with his coaching is a toughness, a willingness to take on difficult challenges that aren't what they're used to.

DeCamillis knows that challenge of taking on unfamiliar challenges, having recovered from serious neck and back fractures after the Cowboys' indoor practice bubble collapsed in 2009.

"That was a situation that occurred that was adverse, but I think it helped me to be honest with you," DeCamillis said. "I think it helped me to figure out a way to come back from something tough. You always tell your players to do something that’s unnatural—well you had a chance to show them that you could come back from something like that. Still to be coaching and walking to be honest with you, is a blessing. So, I’m jacked up, man. I’m excited to be here, no question."

DeCamillis has come a long way to reach this point, not only in his recovery, but in his career as well, in a circle that's returned him to his hometown with the goal of helping return his hometown team to the Super Bowl.

Dennison’s experience will help as offensive line faces uncertainty By Jim Saccomano DenverBroncos.com June 1, 2015

The injury to starting left tackle Ryan Clady is an obvious blow to the Denver Broncos. However, as Offensive Coordinator Rick Dennison said after practice Thursday, "The biggest disappointment is for Ryan himself."

It is very disappointing for a fine young man and excellent player. Nevertheless, the reality is that the football season moves forward no matter what.

“I love being coached,” said Quarterback Peyton Manning about Dennison.

Of course, it goes without saying that Manning loves being coached. Especially when the coaching is at a high, intelligent and stimulating level.

And therein lies the solution.

Let John Elway and the Broncos' personnel bring in talented players—which they've been doing since Elway’s return to football operations—and let the coaches coach.

A significant part of everything the team does on offense will fall under the wing of Dennison. Rick has been a favorite of mine ever since he arrived as an unheralded free agent linebacker from Colorado State University.

He made the team and played for the Broncos from 1982 to 1990, a nine-year span in which he played both defense and special teams.

Before returning to Dove Valley this year, he previously coached the Broncos from 1995 to 2009. During that time he worked as an offensive assistant and special teams coach, before coaching the offensive line and finally becoming offensive coordinator.

If you weren’t counting, those above cited years make him the longest tenured Bronco player and coach combination of all-time. 2015 is Rico's 25th overall season in Denver.

He also has a master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from CSU. So, while it is quite true that coaching football is not rocket science, Dennison is in fact a rocket scientist.

Manning's comment is a hint at the preparation and intellect that Dennison brings to his work coordinating the offense. As he said after Thursday’s practice, "All good players—great players—love to be coached."

Coaching does not so much involve the yelling and screaming that gets air time in short video clips. Instead it involves meetings, planning, questions, answers, challenges and feedback—things that belong in a classroom setting, which is where they spend a great deal of time. They spend more time in the classroom than they do on the field.

So, the loss of Ryan Clady is a tough pill to swallow. But, as Dennison said, "We're going to do what we do best. We are the 2015 Denver Broncos."

Not any other version. Not any other year.

We would all do well to remember that it is only late May. It’s a long way from the start of the new season.

When asked how concerned he was about not knowing who would be at left tackle Dennison said, "I’d like to go into the first game [knowing who will be on the line]. Preseason, I could care less what we are thinking.”

He says the team will go into the first regular season game "knowing what we are going to do."

I really enjoyed watching Dennison's career evolve during his previous time in Denver. There never seemed to be a job he was given that he could not do. And, of course, he was a member of five Super Bowl teams in Denver: three as a player in the 1980's, then consecutive world championships of Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII in 1997 and 1998.

The development of young players is a key part of coaching and we have coaches here with a proven track record. Elway has said that in addition to free agent talent the young guys we have should get a chance to grow and develop.

Head Coach Gary Kubiak, Dennison and offensive line coach Clancy Barone are veterans of the professional football offenses. They understand the diversity of offenses that each new season brings.

There is a lot of offseason left and plenty of time for roles to be filled. Sometimes that can happen in a way that no one ever considered. Young guys can take the field and make it happen.

I have a world of confidence in this coaching staff and so, too, should Broncos fans.

It is never just about one player. That is why football is the ultimate team game.

We all feel terrible for Ryan Clady and wish him a quick recovery. But in the meantime, there is big-time coaching talent evaluating players and positions. I have every bit of confidence in the final product.

Wade Phillips: Harris Jr. and Talib the best CB duo he's had By Ben Swanson DenverBroncos.com August 11, 2015

In 38 years of NFL coaching, Defensive Coordinator Wade Phillips feels that this 2015 Broncos team has the best starting cornerbacks of any team he's ever been with, even rivaling those he's coached in the Pro Bowl.

With a Pro Bowl selection apiece in 2014, Chris Harris Jr. and Aqib Talib certainly have the accolades to their name to justify such praise. Harris had perhaps the best season of any cornerback in the league last year with the highest rating by Pro Football Focus and highlighted by the fact that he didn't give up a touchdown all year. Talib, meanwhile, put up a terrific season of his own, punctuated by four interceptions, of which two were returned for touchdowns.

"They're probably the best," Phillips said. "I've had a lot of really good corners. The latest, the guys in Houston, were really good, but these guys are the best, I think, that I've been around. They rate with the Pro Bowls that I've coached. They're that kind of players."

Talib's big plays in camp drew rave reviews, especially from Head Coach Gary Kubiak, who said: "To me, the difference in this league between a good corner and a great corner is guys that have ball skills. [...] That's what separates him. If he gets his hands on the ball, like I told the guys the other day, 'Let's go to work,' that will be a touchdown, not just turnover."

In turn, Talib discussed Harris' rise as a prominent defender.

"I love it. It's my little brother," Talib said. "It's like my little brother getting the recognition that he deserves. [It’s] long awaited, so I'm as happy for him as anybody."

However, the position's talent runs deep into the roster at cornerback beyond Talib and Harris, Phillips added.

"They're really talented, and our other guys — [Bradley] Roby's coming along and [Tony] Carter's coming along."

The skills at the position have been a big point of discussion when it comes to their abilities in helping the defensive line and linebackers put pressure on opposing lines and quarterbacks. They certainly seem poised to do that for Phillips' defense.

As icing on the cake, should Harris and Talib be selected to the Pro Bowl again, it would mark the first time a cornerback duo made the Pro Bowl in multiple years in the free-agency era, and the first time at all in the last 25 years.

Defense's intelligence, depth create options for Wade Phillips By Ben Swanson DenverBroncos.com August 4, 2015

With three out of four players in the Broncos secondary returning from Pro Bowl seasons, Defensive Coordinator Wade Phillips has a lot of talent to work with, but it's those players' intelligence, savvy and competitive fire that make them great fits for what Phillips wants to do.

Phillips' intention to unleash the defense's natural aggression is widely known following his initial press conference in February, but exactly how he's going to do it is an unknown, especially because he has the options to do it in many ways.

"We play a lot of man in places where we have man corners," Phillips said. "We're going to be a pressure defense. Now if it's pressure out of the zone and zone blitzes or pressure out of man and man blitzes, that's what you try to decide. Now it looks like we can have a combination."

What separates them from other teams in their ability to utilize a combination, Phillips says, is the players' intellect.

"These guys are, I think, pretty sharp and so some teams can't go from a lot of man to zone, or zone to man, because they [lose] the concepts... and it takes a lot of work and ability, but I’m hoping and it looks like we’ll be able to do both."

With the Pro Bowl talent in the secondary, the intelligence, experience and communication is key from sideline to sideline.

"They're real smart, they're very competitive," Phillips added. "I think those two things, besides the ability they have, has made them as good as they are. You can have 10 Pro Bowlers coming back, you've still got to all know what you're doing [and] communicate well."

As inside linebackers Brandon Marshall and Danny Trevathan work their way back from injuries, they bring with them heaps of talent and a level of communication that adds to it.

"We communicate well together," Marshall said on Saturday. "We know each other well. So, it's actually pretty easy to have him in there. I don't really have to sit there and tell him what to do. He knows what to do and we just feed off each other."

That communication is something Phillips appreciates, but so is their talent. He also mentioned how Trevathan and Marshall each led the team in tackles in the past two years.

As Marshall and Trevathan are cautiously eased back into action, Phillips is getting a long look at the depth behind them, and they've made quite the impression upon the 38-year NFL coaching veteran.

"Our backup group is probably the best I’ve ever had," Phillips said, "and I think a lot of those guys can play and have played well in practice."

Between the defense's depth and the talent of its top players, Phillips has plenty of confidence that it will be able to give opposing offenses a multitude of challenging looks that few others can. Clancy Barone feels right at home coaching Broncos' offensive line By Terry Frei DenverPost.com August 2, 2015

Broncos assistant Clancy Barone has returned to the coaching assignment he loves the most.

A holdover from the Josh McDaniels and John Fox regimes, Barone coached the Denver tight ends the past four seasons under Fox.

Under Gary Kubiak, Barone is back to coaching the offensive line.

It can almost seem a "careful what you wish for" scenario, considering that Barone in 2015 will be trying to get the most out of a shaky-on-paper group with one proven, no-doubt, entrenched NFL starter — right guard Louis Vasquez.

"I've been coaching for 30 years and darned near all of them were coaching the offensive line," Barone, 52, said after Sunday's practice at Dove Valley. "It's my nature. It's what I've always done and what I've always wanted to get back to."

After seven collegiate stops, including Texas A&M, Wyoming and Houston, Barone broke into the NFL as an assistant line coach under zone-blocking guru Alex Gibbs with Atlanta in 2004. From 2005-09, Barone coached tight ends for the Falcons and Chargers and, ultimately, for the Broncos in the first year of McDaniels' tenure.

In McDaniels' bizarre second season, which included his early December firing, Barone had his first chance as an NFL head offensive line coach, getting the most out of rookies J.D. Walton and Zane Beadles as starters.

But Barone was back to handling the tight ends during the Fox regime.

"I still got to work a lot in the run game," Barone said. "I got to work a lot in protections. The coordinator I worked with always trusted me to do that, along with coaching the tight ends and work with the passing game stuff. It was a challenge to learn a new part of the offense. I enjoyed it and I got to work with some great players. But it was always kind of my career goal to get back home."

"Home" means, among other places, the offensive line meeting room. In the NFL, it's typically a workplace of dry and barbed humor and perhaps even more "in it together" camaraderie than anywhere else in the building.

Barone and Eric Studesville are the only Denver assistants to remain through the past two head coaching changes.

"There's always that anxious time where you're thinking, 'Do we have to move?' " Barone said. "But I've known Gary for a long time, and we worked together at Texas A&M (in 1993), and I think that was Gary's first coaching job. I knew I would love to stay and I'm fortunate that it all worked out for me and Rosie, my wife."

Barone also is centrally involved in the return to the zone-blocking scheme.

"There is that learning curve about how you adjust it, why you adjust it, when do you adjust it — all those types of things," Barone said. "That's probably part of the fun of it, to teach them the overall big picture."

Although the Broncos have shuffled their No. 1 offensive line during the first three days of camp, most noticeably giving veteran Ryan Harris looks at right tackle, one of the constants has been rookie Ty Sambrailo, the second-round draft choice from Colorado State, at left tackle. That has reinforced the impression the job of succeeding the injured Ryan Clady is Sambrailo's to lose.

"Ty got a ton of reps during the spring," Barone said. "I don't see Ty as a rookie mentally anymore. Now, he hasn't seen any live game reps in this system, but as far as the mental reps and the time-on task and meetings, he is not a rookie in my mind."

Even when he was coaching tight ends, Barone never was accused of lacking enthusiasm. So it would be unfair to say he has been re-energized. So let's just say that he's kicked it up a notch.

"I wake up and just sprint to work every day," Barone said. "It's a blast." Bill Kollar, Broncos d-line coach, wears passion on sleeve, bears any challenge By Troy Renck DenverPost.com May 30, 2015

A little past 10 a.m. on Thursday, a few beads of sweat trickling off his forehead, Bill Kollar walks into the lobby at Broncos headquarters. He is there for an interview. He has been in front of the recorder before. He has a funny story about that.

"So this guy called me up in 1975 or so. He says, 'Go downtown (in Cincinnati) and take a picture with a bear for 50 bucks.' So I show up at this hall, and there's 50 people or so talking about how some guy is going to wrestle a bear," Kollar said. "I said, 'Wrestle a bear? What?' And then I realize he's talking about me."

What happened next explains why Broncos boss Gary Kubiak desperately wanted Kollar to coach his defensive line. Kollar demands effort, doesn't put up with any, well, you know what, and coaches like his hair is on fire (if he had any).

Back to Cincinnati. Standing on a 4X4 loose rug, Kollar faced off with the bear. At 6-foot-3 and 255 pounds, Kollar was already a Tiger (technically a Cincinnati Bengal), so he figured he could trade a few headlocks with the beast.

"The bear is wearing a muzzle. They take it off. And he grabs a bottle of Coke and drinks the whole thing," Kollar said with a straight face.

On a sugar high, the bear charged Kollar, shoving him to the ground. Kollar, now peeved with cameras rolling, bull rushed the bear. The bear toppled over, leading to cheers and a proposition.

"They asked if I could take on a 9-foot Kodiak the next weekend in Columbus," Kollar said.

Kollar wisely moved on, finishing his career with the . In Abe Gibron, his line coach, he found a kindred spirit and a blueprint. Gibron coached with passion, losing his voice at practice. Kollar appears to be losing his mind at times. He screams words of encouragement, blending teaching technique with veins-popping noise.

"I always start out by telling them, I am going to be on your (backside). I am doing it for one reason: to get you to be as good a player you can be. I have guys say all the time that 'I hear you yelling at me in my sleep.' That's just the way it is. It's an automatic deal," said Kollar, 62, who is credited for speeding up reigning NFL defensive player of the year J.J. Watt's learning curve. "They either get it and do it the right way, or they are gone. That's just the way it is, dude."

Pull into the Broncos' parking lot, and you can hear Kollar before you see him. Talk to NFL insiders, and they wonder if Kollar could become the Broncos' most important offseason addition. He is challenged to wring out the potential in Sylvester Williams and Marvin Austin, while continuing Malik Jackson's ascension toward stardom. "He's a serious guy, but he likes to have fun," Jackson said. "He's going to make you get your work in and make sure that we're the best defensive line in the league. That's what I'm learning. You have to have a great work ethic with him. If you don't and you're not willing to learn and go out there and produce, you're not going to play for him."

Williams received advice from Kollar months ago. It helped convince Williams to spend the bulk of the offseason in Denver training. The Broncos are counting on him to start at nose tackle, filling the enormous void left by the departure of Terrance Knighton.

"I'm excited to play for him," Williams said. "I think he can be a great guy. Like I said, he's got a lot of history in the NFL. What we noticed right away is that he is going to get us a lot better, and that's exciting."

Talk to Kollar and it becomes a trip into grainy black-and-white film. He is no-nonsense; as sympathetic as a parking ticket and as blunt as a hammer. He represents a stark contrast from last year's Denver coaching staff. Success can be reached through different paths. Kubiak has compiled a group whose passion manifests in volume — and sometimes requires earmuffs for those easily offended.

"Bill is loud," said defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, "but he's got a great knack for getting on people, getting them to go harder, but for them to like him. Normally a guy that's as loud as he is, that hollers at you, you think 'Wow.' They know it's in their best interest when he gets on them. Everybody coaches different ways, and I think his style is really good. It fits well with those guys."

Kollar left the Houston Texans on good terms. Texans coach Bill O'Brien granted the parallel move, which placed Kollar near family. One of his sons, Chad, a former SMU player, lives in Denver with his wife and two young children.

Kollar loves to play with the grandkids. He is in his 60s, but he doesn't lack energy. And, yes, he has a funny story about that.

"I have never had a cup of coffee in my life," Kollar said. "I have a soda now and then, but not that Red Bull stuff. All that caffeine with the way I am, my head might explode." Tyke Tolbert honored with father's induction to Texas high school hall of fame By Ben Swanson DenverBroncos.com July 22, 2015

Wide Receiver Coach Tyke Tolbert hates to lose in anything. When his oldest daughter was 4 years old, he bought an air hockey table. Though he was happy to concede a goal here and there, his competitive spirit wouldn't let him lose the game.

But that's just how he's wired. It's how his father Leon Tolbert was, how he is and now how his youngest daughter is.

"I got that from my dad and now my youngest daughter has that same competitive fire in her," Tyke said on Monday. "She’s 9 and doesn’t like to lose in anything. That’s the biggest thing I got from my dad, being ultra-competitive."

That fire has been a driving factor in Tyke's career, first as a football player and now as a coach, and it was also what propelled Leon's athletic accomplishments that recently earned him a posthumous induction into the Prarie View Interscholastic League (PVIL) Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

The PVIL was a pre-desegregation league that existed from 1920 to 1970, governing academics, athletics and music for black high schools in Texas. Among the esteemed PVIL athletes are six Pro Football Hall of Fame members: Joe Greene, Gene Upshaw, Dick "Night Train" Lane, Charley Taylor, Emmitt Thomas and Ken Houston.

At a difficult time in American history with segregation, the schools existed with meager resources but produced distinguished students who would become some of the country's finest citizens, athletes, entertainers and more. Though the era marked a dark period before the Civil Rights Movement, PVIL is proud to remember the outstanding people who came out of the climate in spite of segregation. "Remembering the past with pride" is the slogan that adorns the top of their website.

Leon Tolbert was one of those stellar athletes for Booker T. Washington High School in Conroe, Texas, where he won two state championships in the 1960's, including a season in which the Bulldogs went 13- 0.

Tyke's mother designated him to speak on his father's behalf, which was a great honor for him.

"We were very humbled by his induction and we had some family and friends there," Tolbert said. "There was over 1,000 people in attendance because there were several inductees but my dad got inducted for football so it meant a lot. I know he would have been proud to be there if he could have been there but for my mom to designate me to give the acceptance speech on his behalf was a very proud moment for me." Leon's athletic legacy lives on for Tyke and his family in his mother's collection of newspaper clippings from the era. Tyke knows some of the stories his father told may have had a bit of exaggeration, but those clips are able to document Leon's some of his proudest moments in his football career.

"He used to tell us a lot of things about what he used to do. But the funny thing about it is my mom kept newspaper articles and all that stuff so I can actually read it and see his name in print the things he actually did, which is pretty impressive," Tolbert said. "So he had the evidence, I guess, to back it up about how good of a player he was and things he did of that nature. But I’m sure that would have been very good for him, very proud for him to be able to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. And he would have been really, really happy with that." Broncos' C.J. Anderson is built and plays like a wrecking ball By Woody Paige DenverPost.com August 1, 2015

"Dreams don't die until you decide to give up on them."

Aristotle, Plato, Socrates? No, it's the driving philosophical motivation for Broncos running back C.J. Anderson. "I believe in all of that."

C.J. suddenly approached me at a charity golf tournament Monday and proclaimed proudly: "Check out my stomach, Mr. Paige. Do I look like I'm a little chubby?"

My gut reaction was that C.J., at 5-foot-8, 218 pounds, was as strong and solid as a wrecking ball.

Throughout his 24 years, Cortrelle Javon Anderson has been deemed too short, too slow, too well- upholstered, and not talented enough, not brainy enough, not sinewy enough.

"Because I've always been undersized since Pop Warner, I had to keep proving myself," he says.

Despite being a record-setting high school option quarterback, tailback and cornerback in Vallejo, Calif., his skill package and academic average didn't attract one scholarship offer from a Division I program. He was a walk-on at a community college in Oakland.

Although he was named an All-American at Laney College (with 8.0 yards per attempt), C.J. barely drew interest from major schools. Only nearby California gave him a chance. Even when he ran impressively for the Bears — and scored his first touchdown on a 20-yard run in Boulder against CU — Anderson started only two games in two seasons.

In the aftermath of the NFL combine in 2012, it was expected that C.J. would be selected in the middle rounds. Twenty-three running backs were drafted; C.J. was not.

The Broncos gave a minimum, nonguaranteed contract and a $12,500 bonus to the free agent.

Anderson was sixth on the depth chart behind three players who had been chosen in the top three rounds of Broncos drafts, an NFL veteran and a returning practice-squad player. In his first exhibition, in San Francisco (30 miles from Anderson's hometown), he rushed for 65 yards before exploding his MCL.

The badly wounded rookie, whose mantra is "Ballin' for Dawg" (in honor of a high school teammate who died during one of their games), called his single mom, Neva Craig, and his grandmother Barbara Gaddies and started bawling.

"I hadn't let the obstacles stop me. I always said when something bad happened, 'Blame yourself, nobody else.' But when I injured my knee, I was afraid it was over." Anderson is a compact 5-foot-8, 224 pounds. His running back frame is more asset than unique.

"Everything he does is about this high off the ground," Kubiak said while holding his hand out to his waist. "He has that low center of gravity. He's tough to tackle. It's not something you teach."

After sitting through the first half of last season, Anderson finished with 849 yards rushing and 324 yards receiving and wound up playing in the Pro Bowl.

Two practices through training camp, he seems determined to prove he's not a half-year wonder.

"Felt good today," Anderson said. "Had a better day than yesterday. Once we put the pads on then a lot of things will separate."

The Broncos will practice in shells Sunday and put on full pads for the first time Monday. Anderson is one of those running backs who performs better in pads than he does in those short-and T-shirt exercises at the combine.

Pads mean contact. And breaking contact is where Anderson excels.

"He's got great hands, too," Kubiak said of Anderson. "I like him a lot. Got to keep him going."

C.J. Anderson finds his own lane By Allie Raymond DenverBroncos.com June 12, 2015

When C.J. Anderson isn’t on a football field or working out, the running back can be found playing another sport you might not expect: bowling.

But while it might be surprising to some, bowling isn’t just an occasional hobby for Anderson. Bowling is a connection to his family and has been an aspect of his life for as long as he remembers.

“It goes back to my grandma,” said Anderson. “She was in a lot of big tournaments in the ‘70s, ‘80s and early ‘90s. The early ‘90s were when I really got to watch her. When I was 15, I bowled but I probably didn’t take it too serious until I was about 21 or 22, so I’ve been bowling serious for the last two or three years. It’s just fun. It’s a sport that I can’t get hurt in and you can potentially get better every day.”

And Anderson doesn’t just bowl once a week. When the offseason rolls around, he can be found in an alley between two and three times a week after he’s finished with his football obligations.

“I’m actually in a league on Mondays,” said Anderson. “I got a team and they’re pretty fun to be around. You learn a lot from them too.”

Anderson sees bowling as his version of golf. It’s something that gets him out of the house and is mentally stimulating and challenging. He also takes it so seriously that not only does Anderson own 12 of his own bowling balls, but he has also started competing in Amateur Bowling Tournaments (ABT).

“I bowled in my first tournament last week and I was 45 pins from making the first cut,” Anderson said. “There were 25 bowlers and they took 14. I came in 16th. There were a lot of good bowlers and that was my first-ever tournament and I wasn’t upset about my first ABT tournament.”

While he enjoys the competition he gets in his league, he hasn’t forgotten where that competitive fire came from. Whenever he gets the chance to go home, Anderson picks his three best bowling balls and gets prepared for a showdown within his own family.

“Oh, we’re real competitive,” said Anderson. “Grandma still lets us know she’s the queen of bowling. She doesn’t mess around. My uncle Roman is phenomenal, every time he comes out here he takes his ball and we go at it back and forth, so it’s really competitive.”

When asked if he’s able to pull-off wins against his family, he shrugs, laughs and says: “Here and there.”

Right now bowling is just a way to let off some steam and get away, but Anderson sees this as something he would be interested in pursuing competitively after his professional football career is over.

“I could see it being something that I do after football, but we’ll see. You never know,” said Anderson. “Right now I’m just loving what I do everyday out on this football field, but bowling has been a great outlet.” Zaire Anderson, Jordan Taylor among Broncos rookies looking to keep streak alive By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com August 13, 2015

Most folks who get paid to evaluate personnel in the NFL will always say it doesn’t matter where, or even if, a player is drafted when the roster decisions are made. That the decisions are made by what they see, by how the players play.

But the Denver Broncos mean it. They really, really mean it.

“You can’t help but know the history,’’ running back C.J. Anderson said. “You see it in the here.’’

For the last 11 training camps at least one undrafted rookie has made the cut for the Broncos. A first- year player, who was bypassed in the draft, even by the Broncos themselves, has won the summer game of vocational survival and not been voted off the football island.

Anderson was the guy in 2013, Pro Bowl cornerback Chris Harris Jr. was the guy in 2011 and linebacker Wesley Woodyard, now in his second year with the after six seasons with the Broncos, was one of two who made it in 2008. But from cornerback Roc Alexander (2004) to wide receiver Isaiah Burse and running back Juwan Thompson (both in 2014), the streak lives on.

“I think it’s something you want to be good at, you want to be good at all phases of the draft,’’ Broncos’ executive vice president of football operations/general manager John Elway said. “I think you always look at those names when the draft is over and you start making those calls and feel there are some guys in there who can help your football team. And when we’re trying to get them to come here, we do make sure everybody knows the history.’’

The current streak, of 11 previous years, is tied for the third-highest in the league behind only Indianapolis (16 consecutive years) and Kansas City (12 consecutive years).

The Broncos currently have 11 undrafted rookies in training camp and as Friday’s preseason opener in Seattle approaches, there are two who have made the biggest of impressions thus far. There is certainly plenty of football left to be played, plenty of game-speed opportunities that remain for somebody to catch the Broncos’ collective eye, but Rice wide receiver Jordan Taylor and Nebraska linebacker Zaire Anderson have stood out over the last two weeks.

Both players put themselves squarely on the radar in the offseason workout and have taken the next step in camp’s early going.

Anderson, at 220 pounds, was initially thought to be a high-motor, high-character player who might be slightly undersized to play inside linebacker in the team’s 3-4 defense. Anderson has consistently put himself in position to make plays and some of the biggest hits of camp have been delivered by Anderson.

“Yeah … he has flashed,’’ Broncos coach Gary Kubiak said. “He flashes every day. He's small. You watch him stature-wise work out and you say, 'Can you play in there?' But there have been some great guys do that. … He's a leader. He handles the huddle really well. He loves contact. [Linebackers coach] Reggie [Herring] done a good job with him, but you have to give the kid a lot of credit. He's come a long way.’’

Taylor, at 6-foot-5, has the catch radius the Broncos would like to add to the offense, and he had a 4.52- second clocking in the 40-yard dash at his pro day before this year’s draft. He had three 50-catch seasons at Rice, and the Broncos do have room on the depth chart at receiver after Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders and Cody Latimer.

“It's not a bad deal,’’ Taylor said of going undrafted. “Nobody expects much from you, so coming in you can surprise a lot of people, continue to move up, try to make plays for the team and just find your spot here.’’

Veteran Andre Caldwell has been reliable when asked to play and can serve as a returner, but the Broncos figure to keep five receiver, possibly six if compelled by somebody’s play. So, for Taylor and the others at the position, their work in the offense in the preseason games, as well as special teams possibilities, will tell the tale.

“It's really not up to me,’’ Taylor said. “It's up to my play on the field, how I do and the production that I have in these preseason games. Hopefully, I can do enough to where I catch the coach’s eye, and make them want to do that … Right now, it’s all really about hustling. Knowing your assignment, first of all, and just giving as much effort as you possible can. Really it's up to the preseason games. You got to show that you'll be able to go out there and make a play.’’

Kenny "Night Train" Anunike on right NFL track By Nicki Jhabvala DenverPost.com August 9, 2015

The call came Oct. 26, 2013, in Blacksburg, Va. On a third down in the red zone against 14th-ranked Virginia Tech, Duke's defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles, requested "The Train," a play he designed for his speedy 6-foot-5, 260-pound defensive end.

"He kept telling me, 'Coach, you call that and I'll get it done. I'll get a sack or I'll make something happen,' " Knowles said.

On cue "The Night Train" delivered, roaring through the line, beating one, two blocks before hitting Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas. The ball came out of Thomas' hands and was ruled incomplete, setting up a field-goal try on fourth down.

No good.

The Night Train helped Duke post a 13-10 victory, its first over a ranked team in 19 years. It was a historic moment for a program that coach David Cutcliffe was in the process of restoring.

It also was a moment of validation in the six-year career — yes, six — of Kenny "Night Train" Anunike, a member of Cutcliffe's first recruiting class.

Anunike (pronounced AN-NU-NICKY) wears a new number now, and the blue on his jersey is a darker hue. But the Night Train is still running and he's making a strong impression in his second season with the Broncos through the first week of training camp.

Dig a little deeper and you will find there's much more to the lineman than a box score shows.

Higher education helpful

In 1979, Kenny's father, Emmanuel Anunike, left his village and all that he knew in Onitsha, Nigeria, and hopped on a plane bound for Boise, Idaho, in search of a better life and a better education.

"That concept 'Only in America,' where you can come here with almost nothing and become something spectacular, something great — that appealed to me," Emmanuel said. "It was something I wanted to be a part of."

Emmanuel had been raised by a father who had lived much of his life with only a second grade-level education because his mother couldn't afford school fees. It was a hardship Emmanuel didn't want to endure.

He now has three degrees — a bachelor's in architecture, a master's in urban studies and a Ph.D. in educational leadership — and works as an energy specialist for the Ohio Development Services Agency in Columbus. From an early age, Kenny, the oldest of four siblings, was taught the value of higher education.

"That's my Nigerian culture," he said. "That's what we do. We get our education because without education, you have nothing."

There's a joke in the Anunike family that Emmanuel buys grades. But he's a picky shopper.

"I don't buy B's," he said. "I buy A's. If you get A's, you get something for that. But no B's."

To play football, as he loved, Kenny had to balance the A's with the X's and O's. And with the X-rays that all too often came along with football.

Kenny arrived at Duke in 2008 as a tight end and a biological anthropology and anatomy major. He redshirted his first season to recover from his first knee surgery. After two more surgeries on his left knee and a switch to the defensive line, he finally was on track to have his best season yet in 2011, recording his first two career sacks on Stanford star Andrew Luck. In the first three games, he made a conference-leading four sacks.

Then he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Again.

Nearly every high was met with a low throughout Anunike's college career. Five, actually — four surgeries on his left knee, one on his right ankle.

"He was on a first-name basis with just about every doctor at Duke," said Dave Harding, a former Duke captain and offensive lineman. "Just when you thought Kenny was done for his career, he would fight back, and each time he came back, he'd have a better season than he had before."

Despite making regular appearances in the operating room, he wasn't about to quit football. Kenny had a routine and an education that made him better suited than most to handle recovery.

It helps when your anatomy professor also is your surgeon.

After being granted a sixth year of eligibility, Anunike left Duke in 2014 with 15 career sacks, 148 tackles, two bowl game appearances, numerous scars, one bachelor of arts degree and almost a master's degree.

Next stop on The Night Train: the NFL.

Textbooks and playbooks

It's hard to imagine how a power forward-sized player could be overlooked, but Anunike was. No NFL team was willing to draft a guy with more surgeries than full seasons in his college career.

The Broncos took a flier, signing him as an undrafted free agent a year ago. But Anunike couldn't escape his history. In the third quarter of the final preseason game, at Dallas, Anunike went down with an elbow injury. He was placed on injured reserve and sent back to rehab. Back to waiting. Back to hoping his health would hold out for more than a few games.

He also went back to what he knew best — balancing textbooks and playbooks. He was one course shy of completing his master's degree in liberal studies and had made a promise to his father that he would do so.

"I'm trying to be like him," Anunike said. "That's where I get my ambition. That's where I get my drive."

Anunike reached out to Dr. Deborah T. Gold, a professor of medical sociology at Duke, about setting up a long-distance system so he could finish his degree while rehabbing in Colorado.

"I know he's a great kid and has the best of intentions, but man, how is he going to find time?" Gold thought. "And yet, he was able to compartmentalize and to focus on this, which was important to his family, but also, in a very realistic way, was important to him."

His 50-plus-page thesis: "Coping with Injury: How High-Performance Athletes Mitigate the Biopsychosocial Consequences of Sports Injury."

Kenny graduated this past May, but has yet to see his degree.

"I gave them the address of my house in Ohio, put my dad's name on it and had them send it straight to him," he said. "This was for him. I had work to do here."

The work already has started to pay off, but it's far from finished.

Anunike has packed on about 13 pounds this summer to get to 273. But the Broncos' defensive line coach, Bill Kollar, would like to see him add a few more. If he can, there might be an opportunity for Anunike to play on a line whose depth has dwindled in recent weeks.

A spot on Denver's 53-man roster is where The Night Train is headed next. And his father, whose wish was granted with the master's degree, is on board.

"The reason I came to America, to fulfill my dreams — I can tell you this football thing is his dream," Emmanuel said. "I'm not bugging him for any education again. He's done it. It's all about football now."

Anunike files

A closer look at Broncos defensive end Kenny Anunike: Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 273 pounds NFL: Second year; 2014 undrafted free agent; injured in 2014 preseason game at Dallas; placed on injured reserve College: Duke, 2008-13; tight end turned defensive lineman 148 tackles (50 solo), 15 sacks, four forced fumbles Four knee surgeries (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011), one ankle surgery (2013) Bachelor's degree in biological anthropology and anatomy Master's in liberal studies

8 Things Overheard In Montee Ball’s Golf Cart By Staff Writer CBS 4 Denver August 5, 2015

This weekend’s episode of The 19th Hole features a Denver Broncos player who is really hoping that he can improve his golf game.

Running back Montee Ball tells CBS4’s Vic Lombardi on the CBS4 Sports show that instead of being one of the lesser players out on the links when he attends charity golf tournaments with teammates, he’d like to be up there with the best.

During the show Ball takes some extra steps to up his game, including visiting Golf TEC. And Vic Lombardi plays a little prank on Ball as they take swings together at Cherry Creek Golf Course.

Watch the show on Saturday after the CBS PGA Tour broadcast of the third round of the WGC- Bridgestone Invitational, and read some of the conversations between Ball and Lombardi that took place in the golf cart during the taping of the show:

What’s the most tired you’ve ever been in a game, at any level? The most carries Montee Ball ever had in a game was 36. “In college, once you get up to 34 carries before fourth quarter you can start to feel it on your body,” Ball said. “That’s Wisconsin football!” Lombardi said. Ball say you think at that point “Man, we’ve got a whole ‘nother quarter and I’m pretty beat right now. I’m pretty spent.” But Ball said that feeling is part of the reason why he loves football.

He almost went to Stanford. Ball wound up having a great college career at Wisconsin, but choosing which school to go to wasn’t an easy decision for him. All of the colleges in the Big 10 conference recruited Ball, and so did Stanford. He said Stanford “kind of has a similar ground-and-pound type of game. At least, in my years (they did.)” He says Jim Harbaugh, who was the Stanford coach at the time, called him while he was a junior in high school. But Wisconsin won out after Ball took his official visit to Madison. “I talked to the coaches and saw the environment and loved it.”

He wasn’t surprised by the attention he got as a member of the Broncos once he arrived in Colorado. Montee Ball got used to being in the spotlight in Wisconsin as a star on the Badgers football team. “All they have up there is Brewers, Badgers and Packers. So I was kind of used to this. Everywhere you go they know who you are, what your position is, your stats — all that stuff.”

The new offensive system for the Broncos is exciting for all the backs. “It’s weird seeing Peyton (Manning) in the I formation or under center,” Ball said. “I’ve seen him under center a few times. But we’re still going to be putting the ball in the air, that’s for sure.”

He’s doesn’t hold any dislike for C.J. Anderson. “We’re definitely friends. We understand you can’t have any bad blood against someone who’s producing. That’s what they’re here for. It’s healthy competition. We understand that if, say, C.J. is the hot hand in the game he’s going to get the majority of the carries. And vica versa. If it’s me, he understands that I’m going to get the majority of the carries. So it’s a great competition. Which is going to make the offense better, I believe.”

He’s among those who think the Seahawks made a bad call in the Super Bowl. 2nd and goal. The Super Bowl on the line. The Seahawks had a chance to score a touchdown but they threw an interception and lost the game. “You’ve got Marshawn Lynch,” Ball said. “This guy breaks tackles like it’s nothing. He could have walked it in.”

Every running back oozes confidence, but Ball has a really lofty goal. “I want one of those breakout years. The 1,800-1,700 yard years where they put you in the stat books as one of the best in the game that year. Definitely I’m working full hard to be one of the best in the game. My goal is to win a Super Bowl. I want to be the running back on the 2015 team that wins the Super Bowl.”

It doesn’t take long for Ball to recount his proudest moment as a Bronco so far. Any running back loves it when an opponent knows your team is going to run and there’s nothing they can do to stop you. “The Patriots knew we were going to run it against (them) in the game before the Super Bowl on 4th and 2 and they gave me the handoff and I got the first down. And I’ll never forget it.” Ball said he certainly was a bit nervous, it being his rookie season and all. “I just told myself, ‘Just don’t drop the ball.’ “

Lamin Barrow prepared for bigger role in 2015 By Allie Raymond DenverBroncos.com August 12, 2015

When inside linebackers Brandon Marshall and Danny Trevathan both suffered injuries last season, their absence during the offseason became an opportunity for linebacker Lamin Barrow; an opportunity that Barrow didn’t take for granted.

“It was good for me, just getting comfortable in the system, getting comfortable at mike [linebacker],” Barrow said. “I think the difference between here and college, when I played in college, I didn’t make too many calls. Just coming out here and being in front with these guys. When you’re commanding guys like Von Miller and [Demarcus] Ware, you have to be in front of the huddle to gain a lot of experience. I did it last year and this year, so [I’m] just getting more comfortable in my role.”

With the addition of new Defensive Coordinator Wade Phillips and his 3-4 scheme, Barrow has been relishing in his new opportunities.

Last season, Barrow saw action in 16 regular-season games with one start in his rookie season. He made one tackle on defense and ranked eighth on the team in special team tackles with eight.

“With guys like Danny, Brandon, Todd [Davis], Steve [Steven Johnson] doing a great job, me and Corey [Nelson], young Zaire [Anderson] and Reggie [Walker], I think everybody has a role that they’re playing right now,” Barrow said. “I think it'll kind of weed itself out during the preseason. In the games, we'll have more and more exposure, so it's feeling good right now.”

With the return of Marshall at the start of training camp, Barrow might be losing some reps but he’s still learning under Marshall’s mentorship.

“He's been helping a lot,” Barrow said of Marshall’s advice. “Brandon’s been like a brother to me. Him, Danny and a lot of the guys, we help each other. We're a competitive group, as you can see if you watch practice. We all make plays and we all have our mistakes. We try to help each other. We make a big play—we’re cheering each other on. It’s a great chemistry in our group.”

Although he didn’t see much action on defense, there’s no doubt that Barrow has the talent to make a break through in 2015. A 2014 fifth-round draft pick out of LSU, Barrow was a second-team All- Southeastern Conference member selection following his senior campaign after racking-up 91 tackles, including three contests with double-digit tackle totals.

And Barrow knows that the Broncos’ preseason game at Seattle on Friday evening will be his best shot at proving he has what it takes.

“I think OTAs and training camp is pretty much cut and dry,” Barrow said. “You’re out there banging against your brothers, but when you to a preseason game, a game like Seattle, it's a lot of competition out there. It's kind of giving you an opportunity to search yourself on the team, and show us your worth.” Kapri Bibbs: Zone-blocking scheme 'made for me' By Allie Raymond DenverBroncos.com August 4, 2015

Of all the changes the Broncos have implemented this offseason, the zone-blocking scheme has been one of the main focuses. But amid all the conversation discussing it, running back Kapri Bibbs can summarize it with one simple analogy to something you might have in your front yard.

“[Running backs] Coach [Eric Studesville] explained it like a picket fence,” Bibbs said. “You’ve got to find that one board that’s missing.”

Luckily for Bibbs, he’s got experience looking for the missing board. After working with a zone-blocking scheme during his time at Colorado State, Bibbs enters this training camp with something of an advantage over other running backs. In his one season as a Ram after two years at junior colleges, Bibbs broke CSU’s single-season records for rushing yards (1,741), rushing touchdowns (31), total touchdowns (31) and points (186). He finished his 2013 collegiate campaign ranked sixth in the nation in rushing yards and tied for No. 1 in touchdowns.

“I think this offense is definitely made for me,” Bibbs said. “It’s the second day in pads; we’ve got a long training camp to go. I’m looking to keep improving every day.”

Last season Bibbs split his time between the practice squad and the active roster, where he spent four weeks of his rookie campaign. This year he enters training camp not only with knowledge of Offensive Coordinator Rick Dennison’s offensive scheme, but also with specific goals in mind.

“I just want to be more decisive on my cuts and when I make those cuts, just get up into the hole and get my pads low and be able to break through those tackles,” Bibbs said. “Bounce off some of those linebackers that come through the hole. I think all the other stuff will just automatically come to me because I’m used to doing all that other stuff.”

Five days into training camp, Dennison is impressed by what the running back corps has done.

“I think they’ve done a great job,” Dennison said. “Three days ago, I really felt the urgency of their foot in the ground and going downhill. I thought their suddenness on the cuts, that’s when they made the turn the corner and they’re going to keep getting better at that. They’re feeling the soft spots, they’re understanding what we want done and I feel the surge into the line of scrimmage.”

But the running backs certainly can’t do it alone. They depend upon the offensive line to give them a lane. During this offseason, one of the biggest question marks for the Broncos was at offensive line. But so far into the preseason, Bibbs is happy with what he’s seen from Denver’s big men.

“I think the offensive line does a good job,” Bibbs said. “Somebody is winning every single time to give us that board that’s missing in that fence.”

Omar Bolden looks to get his kicks on returns for Broncos By Troy Renck DenverPost.com May 31, 2015

There he is, in open field, the place he envisions when he closes his eyes at night. Everyone in the stadium watches him, eyes following, excitement increasing, danger lurking.

Twice, Omar Bolden found himself loose on kickoff returns last season, racing toward the end zone. Twice, a kicker helped prevent a score. Though the stops mitigated his satisfaction, it didn't change a salient truth as the Broncos continue their offseason workouts this week: Bolden is a weapon for a team committed to improving on special teams.

He didn't qualify among the league leaders because of too few attempts, but Bolden's 33.3-yard average last season led all players with at least 10 returns. He plans to continue ripping off big chunks of yards, not interested in losing his spot.

"I'm going to go on and say that is my job. I want it and I want it bad," Bolden said. "I want to lead the league in kick-return yards."

Looking to caffeinate a lethargic return game, former coach John Fox provided Bolden an opportunity Nov. 23 against Miami. He responded with 100 yards on three returns. Bolden's path up field resembled a dart, not an S, helping explain his success.

"I have no fear," said Bolden, quick to credit the 10 blockers in front of him.

Dating to his college days at Arizona State, Bolden has embraced the return game. Entering his fourth pro season, he seeks to provide more impact for the Broncos.

The key remains doing more with less, explained new special teams boss Joe DeCamillis. Bolden returned only five kicks at home last season, where touchbacks are the norm. On, the road, Bolden delivered a team-best 77-yard return at Cincinnati, helping the Broncos counter the explosive performance of the Bengals' Adam Jones. Bolden finished with a 31-yard average his last seven returns on the road.

He missed only in one regard, failing to provide a touchdown.

"I'm trying to score a lot of touchdowns for the team and have exciting plays for us on special teams," Bolden said.

While kickoff chances are few — the Broncos' 32 returns ranked 25th in the NFL — punts are not. Denver proved pedestrian in that area, only receiving a lift when Wes Welker took over late in the season. He's gone, but Bolden, Jordan Norwood, Kyle Williams, Solomon Patton, Emmanuel Sanders and Isaiah Burse are in the mix. Burse held the job for much of last season, but requires better to earn a roster spot. Norwood appeared to secure the role before tearing an ACL in his knee late in training camp. Williams (San Francisco) and Patton (Tampa Bay) held the role at various times with their previous teams.

"If we've got a guy that's a speed guy, we need to get him outside more, and we are going to do that," explained DeCamillis on his plans to boost the returns. "If we have a guy that's more middle of the field, take one cut and go, we're going to do that, too. We've got to find what our guys do best. ... We've got to be a great punt return team." Broncos’ David Bruton Jr. launches foundation, childhood reading program By Nicki Jhabvala DenverPost.com April 15, 2015

Broncos safety David Bruton Jr. announced on Wednesday the launch of The David Bruton Foundation and Bruton’s Books to help improve the reading proficiency of students in lower-income communities in the Denver-metro area.

In partnership with the Colorado Reading Corps and School Partners, both programs of Mile High United Way’s School Readiness Initiative, Bruton’s Books will pay regular visits to schools to encourage students to read, and will also grant funds and organize book donations for selected schools. The funds will give students the opportunity to select books to own and read over the summer.

Bruton, who graduated from Notre Dame in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and sociology, worked as a substitute teacher in his hometown of Miamisburg, Ohio, during the 2011 NFL lockout. In speaking to local media at the Broncos’ Dove Valley headquarters on Wednesday, Bruton said he taught everything, from basic geography in first grade, to calculus for high school seniors.

“I feel like me being a substitute teacher and through my tenure here — I’ve done a lot of volunteer work at schools, whether it’s reading or playing with children — I have seen first-hand the disadvantages some of these schools have as far as reading and accessibility to books,” Bruton said Wednesday. “I feel like with that background, it tied in to me and it touched deep because I love kids. I love reading and love giving back in some shape and I feel like this organization was the best route to make a huge difference.”

In Year 2, more confident Burse setting daily goals at camp By Ben Swanson DenverBroncos.com August 12, 2015

Isaiah Burse's rookie season was an up-and-down affair. He took control of the punt return competition early on and proceeded to keep the job for much of the 2014 season, but was waived in December. However, the team kept him in Denver on the practice squad and now he's preparing for his second year with a different outlook.

"Obviously I wouldn't be here if I didn't have the talent," he said. "I'm just being more confident in things I do out there. There's a whole bunch of Hall of Famers on this team—future Hall of Famers, in my eyes—and [I'm] just watching them play every day and learning from them and then [it's] just knowing your worth out here and knowing what you can do. It's more confidence carrying over this year and I feel way more comfortable and I'm just excited."

Burse looks back on his 2014 season as a learning experience. Not many rookies get the opportunity to start with the punt return position from the get-go and even with how it turned out, he's optimistic about turning opportunities into big plays.

A big part of that mindset was the support from his teammates, who told him to keep his head up and to keep churning his feet forward toward his goal. Months later during his second training camp, Burse is focused on analyzing the intricacies of how he can improve, mostly from watching his tape from each day of practice.

"We'll go to [the] one-on-ones period and I'm just like, 'This period, I want to have good releases, to work on my releases this period. I want to catch everything this period, even the tough balls. I want—on certain routes, like a dig route or something—I want to attack the ball more, or on a hook route, I want to attack the ball more.'"

Pointing to the cameras set up in the towers on the north, south and west sides of the practice fields, he added: "That's the good thing about this game. You've got cameras everywhere so you can watch the film and see where you messed up and I always go by seeing it.

"After practice, it's never as good as you think [and] it's never as bad as you think. You look on film and you've got to correct your mistakes," Burse said. "Certain stuff like that, I look on film like, 'Ah, man. I didn't have too good of a period,' so the next day I focus on that. Or I'll stay after practice and work on that, just so when the next time comes around, I'm ready. I'm prepared and that's just every day. Every day you're not going to be perfect but you want to get as close as you can."

Another change for Burse in this year's training camp as opposed to last year's is that he sheared off his long locks in January.

Years earlier, Burse had told his mom half-jokingly that he'd cut his hair if he made it to the NFL. However, he didn't expect his mother to remember.

"It was halfway through the season and my mom called me," he said. "'Hey, so are you going to cut your hair off? You remember what you said, right? Are you going to be a man of your word or what's up?'"

So, true to his word, he kept his promise and cut his hair on Jan. 1, 2015.

A new year has brought Isaiah Burse a new look, new confidence and a new perspective for his second season. Broncos OT Chris Clark will be happy to prove detractors wrong By Troy Renck and Nicki Jhabvala DenverPost.com June 16, 2015

The Denver Post’s Troy Renck joined Woody Woody Paige and Les Shapiro on The Sports Show to give an update on Broncos’ quarterback Peyton Manning.

The Broncos' rearranged offensive line lacks experience but not confidence. Denver's bookends represent the dueling optimism and uncertainty.

Rookie left tackle Ty Sambrailo continues "waking up and improving every day," said edge rusher DeMarcus Ware, who pushes him in practice. And Chris Clark has rebounded from last season's benching to secure the right tackle spot entering next month's training camp.

"It doesn't matter that Ty's young. I had to play left tackle when Ryan (Clady) went down, and we made it to the Super Bowl (two seasons ago). They counted us out then, and they are counting us out now," Clark said at the Taste of the Broncos event Tuesday night. "I actually prefer it that way. I prefer people be down on us so we can shock the world again."

Clark, 29, embraces the zone-blocking scheme. It represents a fresh start after he lost his job to Paul Cornick, who then ceded the position to Louis Vasquez during a tumultuous season up front.

"I just felt last year the way everything went down that I didn't get the time to adjust to the right side," Clark said. "I had never played right side. I didn't feel I was doing a bad job. I wasn't doing as well as I did on the left side, but I wasn't doing a bad job. Peyton (Manning) wasn't getting sacked. I kept battling. I am now getting the proper reps over there, and I am loving it."

Veteran Colquitt chooses to lead by example By Allie Raymond DenverBroncos.com May 30, 2015

Entering the 2015 offseason as the longest-tenured specialist isn’t something that punter Britton Colquitt expected or thought about.

“It’s not something you think about all the time,” said Colquitt of his veteran status. “I guess I don’t feel that old.”

Colquitt might not be ‘that old’, but with 80 regular-season and seven postseason game appearances under his belt after seven years with the Broncos, the punter has more than enough experience to help lead the group of young specialists.

“I try to lead by example,” said Colquitt. “I’ve got to really work hard, show what it means to be a pro. I’m still learning that. I still look for more ways that I can do things to make me a better player and just try to lead by example.”

With the addition of first-year Special Teams Coordinator Joe DeCamillis, Colquitt’s experience is invaluable to the specialists. His professionalism and attitude hasn’t gone unnoticed by DeCamillis.

“The biggest thing is… you want to see to a pro... and I think he is,” said DeCamillis of his first impressions of Colquitt. “He’s done a great job so far. It’s a different system for him, it’s a little bit different – what we’re asking him to do - and he’s bought in completely so far. So we’ve got to keep him on that path and so far he’s been hitting the ball excellent.”

The franchise career leader in gross (45.5) and net (39.0) punting average, Colquitt is already feeling comfortable under the direction of DeCamillis.

“It’s going really good, he’s a great guy, a great coach obviously, he’s been around a lot of years, so he knows what he’s doing,” said Colquitt. “With us, the specialists in particular, he’s big on working and looking at film and stuff like that and that’s something that at our position you could easily get away from.

“He’s a coach who’s there pushing you, but also is cool off the field and just a fun guy to be around. So I think he’s definitely going to make an impact and guys are already starting to buy into his ideas.”

Each year as a Bronco, Colquitt not only gains more experience, but also becomes more comfortable. When asked what differences he’s noticed this offseason in comparison to 2014, Colquitt says it hit him this year that Denver feels like home.

“I feel like now that I’ve been in Denver going on seven years, its feels more like home,” said Colquitt. “Like I’m a real part of this organization, whereas before, you’re kind of just hoping. It’s not that I’m complacent, I just feel like I have more pride in this team and more of a reason to want to help us to do well and win.”

Owen Daniels came for Kubiak, Manning, finds paradise By Arnie Stapleton Associated Press June 15, 2015

For Owen Daniels, this is heaven.

His quarterback is Peyton Manning.

His coach is Gary Kubiak.

And he's living in Colorado.

Daniels smiled at the mention of each of these benefits as the Broncos began their final week of offseason workouts Monday.

The big tight end from the University of Wisconsin reunited with Kubiak, who's been at his side for his entire NFL career, and he brings pedigree to a position where Manning lost Pro Bowler Julius Thomas in free agency.

In what he calls "a big bonus," Daniels gets to watch the ferocious spring storms roll over the snowcapped Rocky Mountains and swirl across the sky before re-gathering in a fury over the Great Plains.

Perfect for a weather geek like him.

Daniels majored in meteorology in Madison and has made occasional appearances on TV talking about forecasts and football, like the time he worked alongside Al Roker two years ago.

Daniels' interest in the climate dates to his childhood in the southwestern suburbs of Chicago. Like many kids, he was scared of storms, terrified of thunder, phobias he tackled before ever picking up a football.

"I remember seeing funnel clouds by my house growing up," Daniels said. "If there was some strong winds blowing through, I kind of freaked out."

So, he set out to learn all he could about watches and warnings, troughs and twisters. A hobby took shape as his curiosity conquered his anxiety.

"The fear turned into an excitement and an adrenaline rush," said Daniels. "As I got older, I became less of a wimp about it. I started to think it was really, really cool."

When friends dropped by his house they were just as likely to see Daniels absorbed in The Weather Channel as MTV or ESPN.

When he went to Wisconsin, he dived into atmospheric and oceanic studies.

"That was kind of a rude awakening because the classwork and the workload are just ridiculous," Daniels said. "I remember I had three semesters of calculus, three semesters of calculus-based physics, aerodynamics, differential equations, all stuff that really weeds people out. Your casual weather geek might not want to stick around and do all that work."

Daniels did.

"I still love it. Right now I'm paying attention to this tropical storm that's going to run through Houston," where Daniels maintains his offseason home.

When he's not catching passes from Manning or blocking for him, Daniels is often sky-gazing.

"It's amazing. I have never had this kind of perspective on the weather," Daniels said. "You have peaks and valleys in the Denver area, so it seems like you can see forever."

One day last week, Daniels was so enthralled by "this ridiculous thunderstorm complex" that he pulled over to snap photos from his car on his way home from minicamp.

"It's crazy. Every picture was different," Daniels said. "Being in Houston, you don't get that perspective. It's so flat down there you can't see too far. It's obstructed views. Here, it's unbelievable to see that type of stuff."

After watching spring snowstorms in April and May, Daniels is eager to see what the summer, fall and winter brings.

"For a weather person, it's exciting because you get to see everything. From day to day can be totally different. From morning to night," Daniels said. "It's just more volatile because you get the hot air and then if you get a tropical flow from the south, you get those air masses combining with each other.

"It's a recipe for some awesome stuff happening," he said, smiling at the thought.

Then, looking around, he leaned in closer, whispering, "If you're into that weather stuff."

He doesn't broadcast his weatherman ambitions, but some of his teammates know this and they'll ask him what kind of cloud that is or will it rain this afternoon?

Daniels figures he'll be putting his meteorology degree to work one of these days, saying, "You can't play football forever and I'm going to want to do something when I'm done."

First, he wants to experience a rain of confetti that's eluded him.

"I'm just trying to win a championship — or help a team win a championship," Daniels said. "So, to me this is the best place to be doing this. You know how much Peyton wants to win. You know how much Kubiak wants to win. And Colorado's beautiful."

Part of his progression is seeing the game through a wider lens. Davis believes knowing what the defensive line and safeties are doing every play will "just allow me to know exactly where I fit in."

Davis stuck out in his hometown of Palmdale, Calif. this spring. From his high school mentors to people on the street, Davis received recognition. It motivated Davis to provide more starry-eyed kids — just like he was — an opportunity. He will hold the Todd Davis Football Camp on July 11 at Highland High School in Palmdale.

"I remember (former Bronco) Marlon McCree had a camp that I went to, and I just know how much it meant to me to meet some players and learn some things I wasn't getting before," Davis said. "I want to give back."

The story figures to resonate because of Davis' resume. He was an afterthought, considered too slow, too small for the NFL. Now, he is candidate to start, to see meaningful snaps, better equipped after his first experience on that Monday night.

"That game, it was like 'aaahhh... man.' But after the first half, I realized I can do this," Davis said. "I realized I am made for this and that I just have to trust that and go out there and play."

Troy E. Renck: [email protected] or .com/troyrenck

Inside look at inside linebacker

Todd Davis took a strange path up the Broncos' depth chart, claimed off waivers from the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 13and thrust into a starting role after Brandon Marshall's foot injury. NFL reporter Troy E. Renck analyzes his highlights:

— Made career-high seven tackles vs. Cincinnati after difficult first half.

— Played 61 snaps in regular-season finale victory over Oakland.

— Graded out strong in run defense on 37 plays during Broncos' playoff loss to the Colts.

— Appeared in 45 games for Sacramento State, finishing second in school history with 351 tackles.

How He Fits: Fifth-round CB Lorenzo Doss Andrew Mason DenverBroncos.com May 2, 2015

With 15 interceptions and two fumble recoveries in three seasons as a cornerback at Tulane, Lorenzo Doss showed a knack for being around the football, which resulted from above-average anticipation and the ability to read the quarterback's intent before the throw.

"He has tremendous ball skills and cover skills. So we're excited about getting him," Executive Vice President/General Manager John Elway said.

Given the Broncos' cornerback depth, he will have to transfer those skills to the practice field this summer if he is to see any substantial playing time beyond special teams, where he could project as a gunner.

At 5-foot-10 and 182 pounds, Doss' frame would project to being a nickel cornerback, working against small, quick receivers and using his anticipation to jump routes.

But the Broncos are so stacked at cornerback that opportunities might be scarce if the team has good health at the position. Chris Harris Jr. built his reputation as a slot cornerback before moving to a dual role that put him in the Pro Bowl; Bradley Roby also has the ability to work inside. Aqib Talib is a Pro Bowler on the outside. Kayvon Webster returns as a No. 4 cornerback, with Omar Bolden getting more looks at safety.

Doss would appear to be in a scrum for playing time with Webster, veteran Tony Carter and former Green Wave teammate Taurean Nixon, one of three Broncos seventh-round selections. If Doss shows the same takeaway touch he demonstrated at Tulane, he could have an edge and might earn repetitions in dime packages this year. Joe Don Duncan features story as cool as his name By Troy Renck DenverPost.com August 2, 2015

His given name is Joseph Donald Duncan.

“I am not a Joseph,” the Broncos fullback said with a smile on Sunday.

No. No, he’s not. Joe Don Duncan is a 6-foot-4, 270-pound brick house of a fullback, a position he’s playing for the first time. Joseph Donald is a family name. It changed with his father. And a movie.

“My dad told me he was quite the bad (dude) back in the day,” Duncan said. “So people started calling him Joe Don for the actor (Joe Don Baker) who played the main character (Buford Pusser) in ‘Walking Tall.’ ”

It wasn’t long before his son began answering to Joe Don. He grew up a star catcher and outfielder, but his path changed when he played tackle football for the fist time as a high school freshman at Notre Dame in Riverside, Calif.

“I loved it,” Duncan said.

The name captures attention. The story is worth following. Duncan began an unlikely journey to the Broncos after his prep career. Though he was recruited by junior colleges and small schools for baseball as an outfielder, Duncan chose football. He began at Sacramento State in 2008, tried defensive line at El Camino Community College in 2009-2010 and finished as a tight end at Dixie State University in Utah.

He started 20 games at Dixie, catching 135 passes for 1,994 yards. Though he had invites to postseason all-star games, he injured his foot on Nov. 14, 2013.

“Why do I remember the exact date? Because it’s the last time I played in a game,” Duncan said.

He earned an invite to a Colts rookie camp last year but nothing came of it. He elected to coach as a graduate assistant at Dixie, working with receivers. It allowed him to learn the game from a new perspective and work out regularly.

“I said I would give it a year and see if a team called or I would just keep coaching,” Duncan said. “I was sitting on my couch when the Broncos called.”

Duncan dominated in his tryout, landing a free agent contract. He’s faces long odds to make the team, but he is taking advantage of this opportunity.

“Joe Don, we were all waiting to see. And he hit somebody in the mouth today so we were happy about that,” running back C.J. Anderson said.

Zac Dysert finishes with second-team offense By Mike Klis 9 News Sports June 15, 2015

Get in there, Zac Dysert.

Nothing personal, Brock Osweiler.

The Denver Broncos' organized team activity (OTA) practice Monday was almost exclusively used for 11- on-11 team drills. Peyton Manning ran the first-team offense against Todd Davis, Steven Johnson and the first-team defense.

Osweiler ran the second-team offense against Shane Ray and the second-team defense.

Dysert was the third-team quarterback against the third-team defense.

With two periods remaining, the Broncos made one noticeable change. Dysert replaced Osweiler with the second team.

"I don't know if it means anything or they're just giving me a shot,'' Dysert said. "Hopefully try to take advantage."

The move may have been temporary. Osweiler's skill set remains a tantalizing match with Kubiak's offense. Perhaps, Kubiak was merely sending a message to Osweiler, who had an up-and-down practice.

But whenever Bronco fans have seen Dysert perform the past two years on scrimmage night at the stadium or preseason games, he has always moved the team. For points.

Apparently, practice is a different matter because Dysert hasn't received many chances to perform when the lights go on. Dysert knows he has to continue to bring it in practice if he is to get more chances to show what he can do under game pressure.

"You're probably not too far off," Dysert said. "When the lights turn on something just goes on for me. I just play better. In college I was under pressure my whole career. I feel like I can handle pressure pretty well. Hopefully I'll be able to show that this year."

Each night this offseason, Dysert said he spends time at home studying Kubiak's playbook. Kubiak's offensive system features stretch, zone-blocking run plays, play-action passes and rolling the quarterback pocket. The pocket will roll less with Manning at quarterback, but the good coaches adjust their system to their players.

By itself, the system suits Dysert. A four-year starter at Miami of Ohio, Dysert not only passed for 12,013 yards and 73 touchdowns, he rushed for another 665 yards and 12 scores.

"I do think it's going to help me out," he said. "Moving the pocket a little bit with play-action stuff -- I think that helps me a lot. With the run game, too, it just helps the pass game." For Broncos like Bennie Fowler, the preseason most certainly counts By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com August 16, 2015

Yes, it’s only the preseason.

That is the drumbeat of August, whatever happens, good or bad. That it’s only the preseason, that the games aren’t real. It doesn’t mean, however, some things don’t count.

For those trying to carve out a place on a playoff-worthy roster that had 11 players named to the Pro Bowl last January, either in the initial selections or as injury replacements, it all counts for the most hopeful of Denver Broncos hopefuls.

Take wide receiver Bennie Fowler. Fowler, who suffered fractures in each foot during his career at Michigan State, spent the 2014 season on the Broncos’ practice squad after catching the team’s eye in last summer’s training camp as an undrafted rookie.

This summer he finds himself as one of a group of receivers trying to fill the spots on the depth chart behind Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders and Cody Latimer. There could mean, depending on how the final choices get made, two or three spots remain to be filled.

“I think it is an open competition. Besides D.T., Emmanuel and Cody, the solidified guys, I think everybody has an opportunity,’’ Fowler said. “ … Everybody is competing for those last couple spots.’’

Asked if that meant there was room for him, Fowler said, “I think there's room for everybody.’’

Perhaps not everybody, but at 6-foot-1, 212 pounds, Fowler certainly has the physical profile the Broncos want at the position. And having played at Michigan State, he also blocks at the position in the run game the way the Broncos want as well.

But catching the ball will always be Job 1 for the group and it was Fowler who made the catch of the night in Friday’s preseason opener in Seattle. He made a diving grab up the right sideline to complete a 41-yard pass from rookie quarterback Trevor Siemian.

A preseason flash with just over 10 minutes left in an August game that will quickly be filed away, but one that mattered for him.

“Yeah, I’ve seen it, glad I made the play,’’ Fowler said. “[Been] working on that after practice, always working on that after practice with Emmanuel. Working on the little things and following the ball into my hands. I think the repetitions of practice carried over to the game.

"A lot of friends and a lot of my family reached out to me after the catch. I had some friends and family at the game, so a lot of people hit me up after that.’’

How He Fits: Seventh-round safety Josh Furman Andrew Mason DenverBroncos.com May 2, 2015

At 202 pounds, Josh Furman flourished as a hybrid linebacker sat year, racking up seven sacks and 64 tackles for Oklahoma State.

Now listed at 210 pounds, he projects to a strongsafety with the Broncos, where they will hope that his aggression will translate to playmaking ability at safety.

"He is a box safety. That's what he played at Oklahoma State," Executive Vice President/General Manager John Elway said. "He played a lot of nickel but really played in the box. But he's a physical guy, really a height-weight-speed guy that we thought could continue to grow."

Furman transferred to OSU from Michigan in 2014 and was abie to play immediately, since he already earned his bachelor's degree at Michigan, where he worked as a safety.

But he jumped onto radars after a strong Pro Day workout. According to NewsOK.com, Furman ran the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds, clocked a 38-inch vertical leap and covered 10 feet, four inches in the broad jump.

His 40 time would have placed him 13th among 47 Combine defensive backs, and fifth among the 18 DBs who weighed at least 200 pounds and ran in Indianapolis. Furman's vertical jump would have been eighth of 47 Combine defensive backs.

The seventh round is a good juncture to gamble on high-upside athletes that do not have multiple years of extensive starting experience, and Furman fits that bill. Rookie Max Garcia a key player to watch in preseason opener By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com August 13, 2015

Of the newest Denver Broncos lugging around high hopes, Max Garcia may have the biggest adjustment to make as he plows along the NFL learning curve.

Sure, Garcia had 37 starts in his 39 games combined at the University of Florida and University of Maryland. And he showed some versatility, starting games at left tackle, guard and center, including all 13 games at center for the Gators in 2014.

But right now the Broncos are asking Garcia to be a starter, at left guard, as part of a rather extreme makeover in the offensive line. And Garcia is being asked to play that position in an offense that doesn’t look anything like the one he was in for the Gators, in front of a future Hall of Famer at quarterback for a team that has Super Bowl aspirations.

Garcia will get his first opportunity Friday night in the Broncos’ preseason opener in Seattle.

“Max is up and down,’’ Broncos coach Gary Kubiak said. “Max is very strong, heavy-handed, so he has a lot of plays on film that are highlights. You go, 'Whoa, look at that,' but he has a lot of plays on the film that need to be better … good kid, played in a lot of big games. This stage isn't too big for him, but he has to learn to play against great players down in and down out.’’

After trying several combinations in the offensive line during their offseason program as well as the early days of training camp, the Broncos settled in, at least for the past week or so, on a look with Garcia at left guard, rookie Ty Sambrailo at left tackle, Matt Paradis at center, Louis Vasquez at right guard and Ryan Harris at right tackle.

Since Sambrailo and Garcia are rookies while Paradis spent his rookie year in 2014 on the Broncos’ practice squad, that side of the team’s offensive line has zero career NFL starts. The Broncos have been committed to Sambrailo's presence in the starting lineup, almost since the moment Ryan Clady suffered a season-ending ACL tear in late May.

But Garcia and Paradis will have to hold their depth chart ground in the coming weeks, including Friday night against the Seahawks, to start in the regular-season opener Sept. 13 against the Baltimore Ravens.

Kubiak and offensive coordinator Rick Dennison have each said they would be willing to make adjustments days before the opener, but the team would prefer to have things solidified. And if the current alignment fares well enough for the Broncos coaches to keep it together moving into next week, it would be a quality step toward some much-needed cohesiveness.

Garcia, too, knows he has to do his part in that equation.

“Just prove that I can be a consistent player … just execute on every play; not having a great play then having a not-so-great play on the next,’’ Garcia said. “ … Just getting to know how we all work together and continue to build that chemistry.’’

Ben Garland logs long hours to prove Broncos made right decision at left guard By Troy Renck DenverPost.com July 12, 2015

Ben Garland despises excuses. He embodies dedication, his rolled-up sleeves creating a story that strains the imagination.

Five years after the Broncos signed Garland as an undrafted defensive tackle, three years after he served his Air Force Academy military commitment and one season after a position switch, Garland will open training camp at Dove Valley this month as a starting left guard in the NFL.

"I have to fight for it, and earn it," Garland said. "You work so hard in the offseason, when I get back to training camp that first day I want (first-year Broncos coach Gary Kubiak) to know he made the right decision."

Garland, 27, faces a challenge from Shelley Smith to keep his position on a revamped offensive line that creates consternation because of its inexperience. Right tackle Chris Clark insists the group will "shock the world," proving cynics wrong. Garland, who has only 47 snaps in his NFL career, symbolizes both the challenge and the optimism.

By all accounts, he shouldn't be in this position. NFL players don't often move to the other side of the ball. It's the baseball equivalent of turning a struggling pitcher into a side-armer before deciding whether to cut ties.

Garland's military background has helped his transition. Kubiak said he's never been in the office at 5:15 a.m. without seeing Garland at team headquarters.

"He works harder than anybody. He's the first one here, last one to leave," Kubiak said.

But this goes beyond rigid discipline. A lot of people get up early. Rising before the sun and raising performance requires a special set of skills. Which brings us back to the darkness of the meeting room before the rooster even thinks of clearing its throat.

What does Garland do at 5 a.m.?

"A lot of times I am watching film, studying. If I can get just one last second in about the thought process of the plays before I go out to the practice field, it helps a lot. And I do the same thing after practice," Garland said. "I love left guard. It is intellectually and physically challenging, but when all 11 guys are in sync and you run a good play, it's an awesome feeling."

Considered raw in his technique last season, Garland has benefited from the schematic change to Kubiak's zone-blocking offense. It calls for mobile linemen who are skilled at reaching the second level of the defense and executing combo blocks. Garland moves like a small man in a big man's body — because he is. His natural weight is 240 pounds, 70 lighter than he is now.

"I have to eat 10,000 calories a day to keep it on," Garland said. "I have to force myself to eat. I know a lot of people would love to have that problem."

Garland's appetite for information has accelerated his development. Even he was surprised at the startling differences between defensive and offensive lines when he crossed over.

"The defense doesn't stay still. Often times you memorize an (opponent's) technique, then he shifts over into a shade. You can't be like, 'Oh, wait. What do I do?' It has to be instantaneous," Garland said. "You have to know the nuances. When I was on the D-line, it looked easy. Those big guys were just waddling around. Now I have a huge respect for them."

The Broncos appreciate Garland. He provides model preparation. He aced the quizzes April through June. Now the test arrives in training camp.

"Once you put the pads on and you get beat down a little bit and the wear and tear takes over," Kubiak said, "how do you continue to play? How consistent are you? Everybody is very impressed with Ben. It's time for Ben to become a player, but we've got to find out when the lights come on."

Ben and journey

Ben Garland has made a remarkable transfor- mation from Air Force Academy defensive tackle to starting left guard on the Broncos' offensive line. NFL reporter Troy E. Renck highlights Garland's journey:

Graduated from Air Force in 2010, and signed with the Broncos as an undrafted rookie

Spent two years serving his military commitment

Returned to the Broncos, spending 2012 at defensive tackle and 2013 at left guard on the practice squad

Made his NFL debut last year as a backup guard; played a total of 47 snaps, including 36 in the regular- season finale

At age 27, will enter training camp this month as Denver's starter at left guard.

Gino Gradkowski's experience key in second year with Kubiak By Ben Swanson DenverBroncos.com July 13, 2015

For all the questions about the cohesion of the offensive line on the field, they're putting in the ground work off it during a time when they could be anywhere else but Dove Valley.

They've been sticking around Denver, working out at the practice facility and even going golfing together, as Ben Garland said on the podcast. They've been working to ensure that the cohesion they'd been driving toward during OTAs and the offseason program solidifies through the gap before training camp.

Gino Gradkowski, the center/guard the Broncos traded for in April, has been at the middle of the process, bringing key experience in the new offensive system to help his teammates both new to the Broncos or those just new to Head Coach Gary Kubiak and Offensive Coordinator Rick Dennison's offense.

The transition on just an organizational level has been easy for Gradkowski, and he's excited to compete to fulfill new expectations in competing for the starting center spot.

"As a competitor, you want that feeling of people counting on you to come in and compete and be the guy, so that's exciting for me," he said.

"When it comes to changing teams, I’ve been fortunate to be on two great organizations who are winning organizations," Gradkowski added. "There are a lot of similarities with how we do things here in Denver and how we did things in Baltimore just because of the type the organization we are. That part has been kind of an easy transition for me."

Following last season in Baltimore, where Gradkowski first got to know Kubiak as the Ravens' offensive coordinator, the fourth-year offensive lineman is entering his second training camp in the offense and feels a bit more comfortable.

"Really this year what’s different is we’re trying to get used to the guys next to me, just getting in sync with those guys," Gradkowski said during an interview on Wednesday. "Also, being a year into the offense, I feel more comfortable with it, so that helps a lot too."

He added that the weeks of OTAs and minicamp was a formative foundation for what's to come, getting that base for the chemistry they'll need and knowing the playbook.

But the offense obviously brings two major developments for Gradkowski, one being the man he'll snap the ball to and the other being incorporating young guys like offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo and guard Garland on his left side seamlessly. Peyton Manning's talent and wealth of knowledge as a field general is well-known, and that precision and attention to detail can help a lot when it comes to bringing players who are moving into bigger roles up to speed.

"Knowing Peyton and knowing how he commands his offense, it kind of pushes everyone to know their stuff a little bit extra," Gradkowski said.

Sambrailo will be expected to make the jump as a rookie in a starting role and Gradkowski's been impressed by the young tackle's ability to soak up experience in repetitions during the offseason program.

"[It's been] just experience, getting reps and kind of getting comfortable out there," Gradkowski said of what the emphasis has been this offseason. "We haven’t really made it an emphasis in the meetings but having that understanding that ‘next guy up’ and Ty’s been doing a good job with it."

The progress the offensive line has made to this point has been key, especially after the loss of offensive tackle Ryan Clady to a torn ACL. Although Kubiak said during minicamp "if right now we went to camp, we would have a pretty good idea how we're going to line up," they'll really know how far they've come when camp begins at the end of July.

"You can only learn so much when you don’t have the pads on. I think when we get the pads on, it’ll be a good indicator of where we are as an offensive line, because up front it’s so hard to kind of get a good feeling when you’re just in helmets," Gradkowski said. "I think we’ve come a long way. We’ve worked hard; I’m really anxious to get the pads on."

Gradkowski finds inspiration in Special Olympics By Allie Raymond DenverBroncos.com July 10, 2015

For someone so intense and physical as 6-foot-3, 300-pound center Gino Gradkowski on the football field, it may be surprising to see him smiling and cheering along the athletes at the 2015 Special Olympics of Colorado last month.

Even his mother, Debbie, who describes her son as a soft-hearted kid growing up, says it still to this day makes her laugh when she sees his two personalities.

“He has a big heart,” Debbie said. “It’s just so weird because then he gets on a football field and he’s a totally different person. It’s just really weird to me.”

The lighthearted side of Gradkowski comes out in full force when he’s around Special Olympics athletes. He’s been involved with the organization since his college days at the University of Delaware.

“It’s just fun to get to get to know the athletes, to interact with them, and just to watch them compete and help,” Gradkowski said. “It’s very inspiring for me.”

Not only does working with the athletes inspire him, but they also keep him grounded.

“It puts things into perspective,” Gradkowski said. “Our problems are peanuts compared what they have to deal with day in and day out. And for them to have the passion that they do and the work ethic – it makes you think that there’s nothing that you need to complain about, there’s no reason you shouldn’t give 100 percent.”

At the conclusion of his collegiate career, Gradkowski was drafted to the Baltimore Ravens. In Maryland, Gradkowski continued his involvement with the Special Olympics, where his love for working with those with special needs continued to grow.

One particular experience he had assisting at the Special Olympics in Maryland has stuck with him and inspired him to continue his work with the program.

“In Maryland, I held the rope for an athlete who was running the forty-meter dash and he was blind,” Gradkowski said. “So the way he ran it was he held onto the rope and I was at the end of the rope, holding it and actually had to stop him after he crossed the finish line. Just to see how hard he ran, without being able to see – it was unbelievable. And it was a great experience for me.”

This offseason Gradkowski arrived in Denver and immediately got involved with the Special Olympics of Colorado. He was on hand for the 2015 event in June to assist the athletes.

“… I helped spot at the power lifting events – which was awesome,” Gradkowski said. “[I] helped out with gymnastics a little bit, but I don’t know much about that. Then I got to watch some athletes play soccer and gave out some medals for swimming.”

Gradkowski says his favorite part of the day was helping the athletes at the power-lifting event.

“The energy in the gym was unbelievable and it was a lot of fun to get in there and actually be involved,” Gradkowski said.

One athlete in particular reached out to him asking him to spot him specifically. Debbie says that of all the stories that Gradkowski has told her this might be her favorite.

“He texts Gino and asks him if he would spot him,” Debbie said. “So Gino went and spotted him. He must have really made an impression on this kid - for him to ask Gino to do that…”

In addition to helping out with the festivities, Gradkowski was also asked to give a speech to all the athletes participating in the Colorado event, something that for someone as passionate about the organization was a great honor.

“It was pretty cool,” Gradkowski said. “There were a lot of people there. I’m not much of a speech-giver but it was good to get to talk to all of the athletes, to let them know why I’m doing it: to let them know that they’re an inspiration for me and I’m just a fan of theirs.”

Virgil Green builds toward impactful season By Allie Raymond DenverBroncos.com August 6, 2015

Despite spending his offseason participating in training sessions and Broncos minicamp, fifth-year tight end Virgil Green says his mind still plays tricks on him before the start of training camp. Specifically, whether or not he can still play.

“Every year you go into a season having that time off and your mind plays games with you, wondering if you can actually still play,” Green said following Thursday’s training camp practice. “But once you put the pads on, that adrenaline gets a rushing and it’s like you’ve never left.”

After starting a career-high nine games last season while blocking for the NFL’s sixth-ranked rushing offense (147.7 yards per game), it may be safe to say that Green knows what he’s doing.

But with the introduction of a new head coach and offensive coordinator in Gary Kubiak and Rick Dennison, respectively, things have changed. Kubiak’s balanced offense will look to lean on Green and the tight end corps even more this season.

“The tight end position is going to be rebuilt a little bit,” Kubiak said. “When I say ‘rebuilt’ it’s with experience with Owen [Daniels] heading up the group and obviously Virgil is there. We have a couple of different concepts going on the there.”

So far through training camp and OTAs, Green thinks the tight end group has found their stride.

“I think it’s been an easy transition,” Green said. “In the offseason you always wonder, like what it’s going to be like hearing Peyton call the plays in the huddle, if you’ll be able to pick it up fast enough, and I think everybody for the most part has done a good job of limiting assignment errors and things like that.”

One resource that Green finds invaluable is his fellow tight end, veteran Owen Daniels. After In 10 NFL seasons in the NFL, Daniels has only played for teams coached by Kubiak.

“Every time we’re in those meetings, we’re all asking him questions and if he doesn’t know the answer, he’ll find it out for us,” Green said. “He’s just a great guy… having a guy that’s been a pro bowler in this system a couple of times and he knows exactly what’s happening, exactly what’s going on, it’s great for guys like myself, [Dominique Jones], Marcel [Jensen] and all those other guys.”

Green may be comfortable with the offense, but he still has things he’s working on.

“Me, I’m a strong guy so a lot of times I think I can just over power people and that’s not the case,” said Green, who’s 6-foot-5 and 225 pounds. “I got to keep my pads low, have good footwork and use my hands.”

Training camp is far from over and there are still mistakes to be made, and fixed – but Green has the right mindset: “I’m the kind of guy to go out there and get the job done. Do my job.” Chris Harris has motivation covered for '15 season By Nicki Jhabvala DenverPost.com June 5, 2015

The pressure always will be there.

At this point last year, Broncos cornerback Chris Harris still was rehabilitating from a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered in a playoff game five months earlier. He was on a one-year contract after signing a $2.19 million tender and was a ways from opening negotiations on a long-term deal with the Broncos.

He was a good cornerback, hoping to prove he was much more.

Now the 25-year-old who went undrafted in 2011 is, arguably, one of the top corners in the NFL. He didn't give up a touchdown pass in 2014 and allowed 7.7 yards per completion in coverage, the fewest among cornerbacks. He made the Pro Bowl and was named second-team all-pro. And in December, he signed a five-year, $42.5 million contract extension with the Broncos.

People know Harris now. Opposing teams know Harris now. But that chip might always be on his shoulder.

"There is always pressure playing cornerback," Harris said. "It's just a position where you're always in the spotlight. I remember last year after I got my deal, I was able to just play more freely and just really play my game. This year I feel the same way."

What isn't the same is the Broncos' defense and the man leading the attack. Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips has brought the heat, as Harris would say, molding his 3-4 alignment around his players' strengths, attempting to unleash an unrelenting attack on offenses.

"To be left on an island, everybody is gone. Everybody is blitzing," Harris said. "It's something that we'll be looking forward to in the season."

Looking forward came after some looking back.

A devastating 24-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts stayed with Harris and still is in the front of his mind as he prepares for the start of a new season. Not only did the Broncos go out quickly and poorly, he wasn't matched with the Colts' leading receiver, T.Y. Hilton, who had a team-high 72 yards on four receptions in Indianapolis' playoff victory.

The frustration has turned to motivation. And in his second season with former Kansas teammate Aqib Talib and safety T.J. Ward, Harris is aiming to be the best.

"In my opinion, and I may always have a biased opinion, but we may probably have one of the best secondaries in the league," Broncos linebacker Von Miller said. "Chris Harris and Aqib Talib — they're just as good as anyone else." Taking advantage of an offseason when he's fully healthy, Harris has gone in attack mode with his training. He said he weighs about 193 pounds, but plans to get down to the 180s by the season opener.

"I think overall I'm just stronger period," he said. "My legs are stronger, upper body, everything. During the season, I would be sore as heck after games, and really felt it in my knee. Now, I can go practice and I can feel 100 percent after practice."

Harris is now a staple on a team. He played 1,004 snaps last season and welcomes the days off mandated by first-year Denver coach Gary Kubiak.

He welcomes it because he sees the goal.

"The main goal is winning the Super Bowl," he said. "I've been to the playoffs every year. I've had major experiences, and now all my focus is on doing whatever I can to lead this defense and this team to winning a Super Bowl."

Chris Harris file

Age: 25

Experience: Four seasons

2014 statistics: 16 starts, 1,004 snaps, three interceptions, one forced fumble, 54 tackles, zero touchdowns allowed, 7.7 yards allowed per completion

2014 accolades:

Pro Bowl, second-team all-pro, Broncos' Ed Block Courage Award winner, Henry P. Iba Citizen Athlete Award winner OT Ryan Harris: from Bronco to former Bronco to veteran Bronco By Troy Renck DenverPost.com August 9, 2015

Ryan Harris remembers when he quit baseball. A hulking first baseman at Cretin-Derham Hall school in St. Paul, Minn., he buckled on his first curveball.

"I jumped out of the way," Harris said of his freshman year. "I couldn't hit it."

The right offensive tackle watched teammate Joe Mauer, who struck out once in high school, slug all pitches and figured it was time to move on. The two teamed on the gridiron. Mauer, a quarterback, turned down Florida State to join the Minnesota Twins. Harris went to Notre Dame, beginning a journey that has resembled a slalom course on his way back to the Broncos.

Once too young, once too injured, Harris believes he has found the right team at the right time. At age 30, the 6-foot-5, 302-pounder holds the Broncos starting job at right tackle, five years since he last played in Denver and two years since he worked for coach Gary Kubiak in Houston.

"Every year you grow," Harris said. "I understand so much more how the little things matter. At the same time, time is running out on my career to win a championship. It was always the goal, but now getting older and hopefully wiser, I just really want that championship. And I think it's just a great opportunity to do so here."

Harris made Denver home since the Broncos drafted him with the sixth pick of the third round in 2007. He played 46 games in four seasons before a back issue sidelined him. His career in limbo, Harris bounced back in Kansas City last year, starting 15 games. As a free agent, his phone rang, but the offers weren't serious.

"I am not going to lie, that surprised me because I thought I played well," Harris admitted.

The Broncos were one of the teams to begin preliminary talks in mid-May. Everything changed when Harris' good friend Ryan Clady, someone he considers family, suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee May 29.

Added for depth, Harris supplanted Chris Clark a few days into training camp. Kubiak has witnessed a change in Harris since their time together in Houston.

"I can say this: Ryan is a little different guy this time around. I really see a hunger from him. I know he's a little older. I think he sees an opportunity here," Kubiak said. "He's taking care of himself a lot better. We'll see where it goes. But he's doing a good job."

As a player ages, no detail becomes too small. Harris improved his training, his diet. He sleeps more. Everything from his prepractice routine to his drill work reflects his experience. "You see quarterbacks come out onto the field early to warm up, but few others," Harris said. "I like to get out there and get my hips warmed up, move around and start thinking about the points of emphasis. And this (zone-blocking) scheme is familiar. I can play and not think as much. I also know how teams try to attack certain plays."

Training camp brings challenges. Harris stays humble by squaring off frequently with edge rusher Von Miller, who turns tackles into turnstiles.

"He's making me a better player," Harris said. "I am taking nothing for granted. Believe me."

The Broncos boast a chilling amount of youth up front. Harris and Louis Vasquez have played 15 NFL seasons. The remaining three players now starting — center Max Paradis, left guard Max Garcia and left tackle Ty Sambrailo — have played zero combined NFL games.

It's a curveball most weren't expecting. Harris understands the anxiety but insists it can work.

"Don't worry, we got this," said Harris on what he would tell fans. "The first year I started in 2008, Ryan Clady was a rookie left tackle, Chris Kuper hadn't played and was at right guard and I was at right tackle. That whole season together, we allowed (12) sacks. You are not something until you are, and we believe we will be a great part of this team." Ronnie Hillman may need to play more special teams to carve out roster spot By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com August 8, 2015

Since the Denver Broncos made running back Ronnie Hillman their third-round pick in the 2012 draft, he has been a curious mix of potential, talent and question marks.

And with the Broncos having installed a far more run-friendly offense for what is a youthful, crowded backfield, Hillman may also now be facing an stern climb to claim a roster spot. Because those final running back spots may be chosen, not by how a player runs with the ball, but by what else he can do when he doesn't have it, including special teams.

Consider what coach Gary Kubiak said this past week when asked how many running backs the team might keep.

"I tell you what, it's a really good group and they're all young -- all of them," Kubiak said. "It'll be interesting. I don't know. I've had three. I've had four. One thing about it, if they're special teams players and stuff, you can always find room for them. You can't keep too many if they're playing on all these special teams and doing other things. We'll see. It'll be a good battle. Special teams will probably separate them when it's all said and done."

At the moment Hillman doesn't appear on special teams nearly as often as many of his peers in the running back meeting room and he hasn't had a significant role on the units in much of his time with the team. He has spent much of the offseason program and training camp as the No. 3 back, behind C.J. Anderson and Montee Ball.

"The depth chart really doesn't matter right now," Hillman said. "Right now, it's just about getting your reps and just taking the reps that you do get. The ones that I do get, you just have to do your best and just play."

During last year's offseason program Hillman had been named the starting back, but did not hold on to the job, and by the time the Broncos went through training camp Ball was No. 1. He was briefly the No. 1 again in the regular season, after Ball suffered what became a season-ending groin injury, including his only career 100-yard game against the New York Jets.

But Hillman suffered a foot injury Nov. 9 against the Oakland Raiders and missed six of the last seven games of the regular season. Anderson powered to 648 rushing yards over the last six regular-season games and when Kubiak was hired as coach in January he was quick to say Anderson had earned the first look as the starter for the new staff.

The order has largely stayed the same thus far so Hillman, like many on the roster, may need to find a way to shake things loose in the preseason games. Juwan Thompson can play both running back and fullback in the offseason to go with a full slate of special teams.

Jeremy Stewart has played in 23 career NFL games, is bigger (at 215 pounds) than Hillman and plays special teams as well. Hillman's big-play speed is a potential difference maker for him, but he has to be reliable as well, especially if he isn't a presence on the team's special teams units.

Hillman arrived, as a 20-year-old, as likely the youngest player on the 2012 draft board and many with the Broncos say he has battled maturity issues along the way. Even now at just 23 he has been with the Broncos, starting his fourth season, longer than any other running back with the team.

"I think Ronnie's playing really good," Kubiak said. "The other day, I talked to him and I told him I thought he could practice a little better, finish a little better. He's responded. … I think the thing I'm most impressed with Ronnie on is I know that when people blitz us, I can leave him on the field. He'll pick up a blitz. He'll stand in there. For his size, (he) reminds me of (Ravens running back) Justin (Forsett) a little bit, who I had in Baltimore and I had in Houston. A little bit the same type of player."

"It's been good competition," Hillman said. "We push each other to be better and that's how we're going to make a great backfield. I feel like I'm doing well. It's definitely a change, but it's definitely going good right now."

Malik Jackson starting football camp to benefit military families By Ben Swanson DenverBroncos.com June 22, 2015

As Malik Jackson nears his first NFL season as a starter, he's looking to not just become more of a leader on the field, but also off it in the community.

Jackson will host his first football camp in Colorado Springs for children ages 8-14 from July 9-11, offering support for children in their athletic goals and also in their lives in other facets.

"What I want to show the kids is that if you just have the right skills, you go out and do it right and put your mind to it, you can really go as far in life as you want to in anything you do, whether it be football or school or something culinary or hospitality; whatever you want to do, you can do it," Jackson said.

With the help of Rodney Smith, the co-founder and president of Helping Hands for Freedom, Jackson offers complimentary entry to the camp. Smith's organization focuses on helping military children and their families and has partnered with Jackson with the goal of helping kids in military families who are thrust into tough situations of deployment, injury or loss.

"I just want to let them know that football is an option. You can come out here and just have fun for a day," Jackson continued. "I know it’s hard, parents are struggling, the economy’s tough, so for parents to be able to see their kids smiling for however long we’re out there—an hour or two hours—just having fun and forgetting about the outside world, or what’s going on at home, is wonderful."

Ultimately, Jackson knows the reality of the fickleness of celebrity and knows how this is a to make an impact on lives and he wants to take advantage of it.

"I think that’s my main goal is just to be out in the community and let them know who I am behind the mask and just get that going," Jackson said. "Because football only lasts so long and I should touch a few lives while I’m still doing it and still relevant."

And while that's the case, he wants to give kids and their families the feeling he gets from playing football.

The feeling of escape is something that Jackson particularly enjoys about going to play the game, even as an adult, and it's something he'd like to share with children in Colorado Springs and the surrounding area, which is home to many military families. Steven Johnson a "Mike" fit in Broncos' 3-4 defense By Mike Klis 9 News Sports May 30, 2015

Steven Johnson wasn't necessarily raised to be a Denver Bronco, even if he is pleased life worked out that way.

Johnson's roots as an inside linebacker were with the 3-4 defensive alignment. There is the "Mike" linebacker in the 4-3 and "Mike" linebacker in the 3-4.

There's enough difference for Johnson to prefer one over the other. Now that the Broncos are switching to the 3-4 for the first time in Johnson's four-year term with the team, he believes his fit has cinched.

"I played 3-4 in college, 3-4 in high school and now, playing it in the league, I'm like 'Oh, shoot, I feel like I'm in high school again,''' Johnson said Friday following the Broncos' third organized team activity (OTA) practice session. "It's cool. I haven't played it in a while but I think just me realizing that I'm better in a 3- 4; when I go out there I'm just able to make plays and understand what my coaches are telling me to do and doing it to the best of my ability."

Johnson is playing in the NFL – making it to the all-important second contract – despite ability that has always been questioned. He didn't play much football until his senior year in high school in Wallingford, Pennsylvania.

When no college scholarships were offered, he spent a year at a Pennsylvania prep school, where he was playing well until he tore up two knee ligaments.

The best offer he could get then was an invitation to walk on at Kansas. He eventually became a starter for two awful Turner Gill-coached teams that went 3-9 and 2-10 in Johnson's junior and senior seasons.

Playing inside linebacker on last-place Big 12 teams will keep you busy -- Johnson led the Jayhawks each season in tackles – 215 combined.

A tad undersized as NFL middle linebackers go at 6-1, 237 pounds, and not the fleetest afoot, Johnson went undrafted in 2012, signing with the Broncos as a college free agent.

Overachievers like Johnson, though, are why football invented special teams. After 2 ½ seasons as one of the Broncos' top three special teams players, Johnson got his first chance to start at middle linebacker halfway through last season, when Nate Irving went down with a season-ending knee injury.

Johnson did OK, starting eight games including the Broncos' playoff loss to Indianapolis. But by his own admission, he needs to play better if he wants to seriously challenge Brandon Marshall for the inside "Mike" linebacker position in 2015. (Marshall is currently healing from right foot surgery but is expected to return by training camp).

"To tell you the truth, going against Cincinnati last year on Monday night, I learned a lot," Johnson said. "I got beat one-on-one. I missed a couple tackles versus some really good tight ends like Jermaine Gresham and stuff like that. And I was just like, 'You know, this is a time where certain people can hold their head and really go into the gutter or they can bounce back and become better individuals.' And for me, I believe I've done that. I was battling through a high ankle sprain and I finished off the season strong even though we lost. I wish we could have had that game back but when we played the Colts I really tried to put it out there for my teammates and try to get us to the Super Bowl. But this year, we focus on getting better each and every day and I think this coaching staff has done a great job of pushing us on the practice field because it's certainly different from what it used to be."

Longshot rookie now legitimate candidate for playing time By Mike Klis 9 News Sport July 27, 2015

A criminal investigation here, a suspension there, and suddenly Darius Kilgo has gone from longshot, sixth-round rookie to a legitimate candidate for playing time along the Denver Broncos' defensive line.

When the Broncos selected the 6-foot-3, 319-pound Kilgo out of Maryland late in the 2015 draft, the most logical plan was to give him the NFL equivalent of a redshirt year.

While that still may be the case, Kilgo was given an unexpected opportunity to hurry his development.

Last week, the NFL slapped Broncos' defensive end Derek Wolfe with a four-game suspension for violating its performance enhancement policy. Wolfe stated his positive test was caused by medication.

In May, it became known Antonio Smith, a 12-year NFL veteran with 133 career starts along the defensive line, was under investigation in Texas on a complaint of sexual child abuse.

Not exactly oozing with defensive line depth in the first place, the Broncos may now be giving longer looks in training camp to backups like Kilgo.

"All I can do is worry about myself and just put myself in the best position possible to make the team," Kilgo said. "We're also here to always support those guys and have their back no matter what happens."

The investigation involving Smith currently sits with the Fort Bend County, Texas District Attorney's office, as it has been since February.

"The complaint is still under investigation and no determination has been made to formally charge Mr. Smith at this time," a spokesperson from the Fort Bend County District Attorney's office said by e-mail Monday.

Absent an indictment, the Broncos may allow Smith to rejoin the team by Thursday, when veterans report for the start of training camp. Even if Smith does return, though, it make take a while before he's ready to take many reps as he was held out of the Broncos' offseason program because of the complaint.

Wolfe will participate in the Broncos' training camp and preseason games, but given his absence from the first month of the regular season, some of his reps may go to his replacement candidates. Veterans Vance Walker, who is with his fourth team in four years, and Kenny Anunike, who spent his rookie season of 2014 on injured reserve, will get the first chance at Wolfe's job.

Kilgo is primarily a defensive tackle who will work in with veterans Sylvester Williams, Marvin Austin Jr. and possibly Smith. But in the 3-4 system coached by Broncos defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, it's difficult to differentiate a tackle from an end. "It's best for me just to learn the whole defensive line," Kilgo said. "The more versatile you can be, the more valuable you are. I'm just trying to broaden my horizons and learn the five technique and the three technique, also." Cody Latimer said he had to 'regroup myself' to get ready for 2015 By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com August 10, 2015

It would be easy for Cody Latimer to say he remembers every snap of his rookie season with the Denver Broncos like it was yesterday.

And it wouldn't be because the receiver has Peyton Manning-like recall to recite football drives from two decades ago. It's because when it comes to snaps in Latimer's 2014 season, there just weren't very many of them.

Latimer had played just 37 snaps on offense in 2014 -- totaling two receptions in eight games. Not exactly what he, or the Broncos, expected when this time last summer he was reeling in pass after pass over one frustrated defensive back after another in training camp.

"But this time is different," Latimer said. " ... Way different."

When Gary Kubiak was hired as Broncos' coach this past January, one of the first players Kubiak said he wanted to see play more in the coming season was Latimer. And with Julius Thomas having moved on in free agency (to Jacksonville) and the Broncos having not re-signed Wes Welker, the Broncos put Latimer in a position to fix what went wrong and put themselves in a position to help him do it.

Latimer said the first step was to simply own up to what happened. Asked if he got frustrated last season, Latimer said: "A little bit, of course, it was a down time. I'm like 'man I can go out there and make these plays and help the team,' but I wasn't on path, I wasn't focused. It's why I had to regroup myself and come back this year stronger."

And when he said "regroup," Latimer said it was simply about finding a way to calm himself, to get past a rookie season when he looked to be going one way on plays when the Broncos wanted him to go another.

For all of the athleticism and play-making potential Latimer showed in camp last summer, the regular season brought indecision and frustration. Perhaps no play exemplified the situation more than an incompletion in the regular-season finale against the Oakland Raiders.

Latimer was lined up against man coverage on the left sideline and, as result, was Manning's first read. Manning quickly threw to Latimer's back shoulder, but Latimer was running up the sideline without looking for the ball.

"I just needed to have confidence in myself," Latimer said. "Last year I was down, I was always nervous of getting in the huddle with Peyton and not wanting to mess up. This year it's just like go out there and play fast, if you mess up you mess up, as long as you're playing fast and keep playing fast."

The expectations for Latimer were clear early in the offseason when Manning invited him to the workouts at Duke University that included wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders and tight end Owen Daniels. There Latimer got an introduction to the new playbook. Daniels has played in an offense with Kubiak as a play-caller in all nine of his previous NFL seasons.

Latimer arrived to training camp with some confidence in tow. And through the first 10 days, Latimer also got plenty of work as Demaryius Thomas was being eased into things after missing the offseason program while Sanders missed some practice time with a hamstring injury.

"We kind of monitor how much our players run, [strength coach] Luke [Richesson] has got a little program and that kid has run more than anybody on this football team -- he runs a lot," Kubiak said Friday. "So, he's wore down. ... When he's fresh in practice, you can watch him, things are good, things are sharp."

Latimer figures to get plenty of work in the coming preseason games as well -- the Broncos' preseason opener is Friday in Seattle -- as part of a group of the team's younger players Kubiak wants to see function in a game setting.

"Cody is like some of the younger guys, we know what they can do on the practice field, we've seen them out here," Kubiak said. "I want to see those guys in games now, see what they can do. Cody is one of those guys."

"I feel like I'm in a great place right now," Latimer said. " ... There are still a lot of things that I do need to work on, but as of right now, in my position this year, compared to last, I'm way ahead." As career winds down, Peyton Manning takes it in and makes adjustments By Sam Farmer Los Angeles Times August 15, 2015

As he gears up for his 18th NFL season, the quarterback who wears No. 18 for the Denver Broncos can see his illustrious career unfold in a collection of mental snapshots.

"There's a certain age that you hit when you start doing that," said Peyton Manning, 39, standing in a quiet hallway at team headquarters. "I really enjoy interacting with the fans. My kids have been out to practice a bunch this year. The rookie skits. Things you know will never happen again."

Manning, the NFL's only five-time most valuable player, isn't putting a stop date on his career, nor is he looking at this season as some type of rocking-chair tour. It's just that, since joining the Broncos from Indianapolis in 2012, after sitting out a season because of a neck injury, he has learned to appreciate the small moments. In that sense, he has savored football through a slow-motion lens. he gears up for his 18th NFL season, the quarterback who wears No. 18 for the Denver Broncos can see his illustrious career unfold in a collection of mental snapshots.

"There's a certain age that you hit when you start doing that," said Peyton Manning, 39, standing in a quiet hallway at team headquarters. "I really enjoy interacting with the fans. My kids have been out to practice a bunch this year. The rookie skits. Things you know will never happen again."

Manning, the NFL's only five-time most valuable player, isn't putting a stop date on his career, nor is he looking at this season as some type of rocking-chair tour. It's just that, since joining the Broncos from Indianapolis in 2012, after sitting out a season because of a neck injury, he has learned to appreciate the small moments. In that sense, he has savored football through a slow-motion lens.

A few weeks later, it was Manning's coach, John Fox, who played keep-away by completely changing the offense. Seemingly overnight, after a 22-7 loss at home to St. Louis in Week 10, the Broncos went from a passing to running team. Denver averaged 24.3 carries in the first 10 games, and 33.3 in the final six. Manning never got into a groove — a quadriceps injury late in the season didn't help — and the Broncos were one and done in the playoffs, losing to the Colts in the divisional round. Later that week, the club showed Fox the door.

"The pendulum swung so far so that instead of getting balance, we kind of swung it too far back to the running game," said John Elway, the Broncos' top football executive, while surveying training camp this week from his office balcony. "It was a hard adjustment for Peyton, hard for him to be able to stay loose. When you go from throwing it so much in a game to all of a sudden you're not throwing it until third down, it was a bit of an adjustment."

Now comes another adjustment, as Elway hired Kubiak, his old backup quarterback during their playing days in Denver. It wasn't an obvious choice, because Kubiak showed when he was Houston's coach that he favors a run-based offense, and prefers his quarterbacks under center and not making a lot of adjustments at the line of scrimmage. Manning has been almost exclusively a shotgun quarterback, particularly in recent years, and constantly directs traffic before the snap.

"It won't be easy for Peyton," said his friend, Hall of Fame coach , who calls Manning among the smartest players in NFL history. "Because he's always been, 'What's the defense doing? What's the disguise?' … That was his game. No one figures out stuff better than Peyton Manning. [Opponents] don't show him the same defenses they show other people. They don't show him the same defenses they showed him the last time they played. They don't even show him the same defense in the second half that they played in the first half."

So if Manning is playing faster, with younger players around him, and not making all his typical tweaks and adjustments at the line of scrimmage, he could be limited in how much he uses his best weapon — his brain. Madden, for one, thinks Manning will adapt.

"If you had a place where you grade for 'figuring out,' he'd get an A-plus in figuring out," Madden said.

Elway scored similarly high marks near the end of his hall-of-fame career. Like Manning, he went from a passing offense to a more balanced scheme at the end of his career, one that showcased Denver running back Terrell Davis, and Elway closed out his era with back-to-back Super Bowl rings.

"The older you get, instead of being the machine, you've got to become a cog in the machine," Elway said. "Even though your mind tells you that you're still getting better. So there's an adjustment to that."

So far, Manning is adjusting just fine. He's leaner than he's been in years, and his passes in practice have had an extra zip to them.

"His arm is as good this year as it's been since he's been here," Elway said. "You can just tell by the way the ball comes off his hand. A lot of times, the arm's moving faster than the ball. But his ball is popping off. He threw a ball the other day farther than he's thrown it since he's been here. He's usually 45, 46 yards. He threw one 50."

Manning is 6 feet 5 inches, and backup Brock Osweiler is 6-8. That kind of height is a big advantage for a quarterback taking a snap under center because he can see over the towering offensive linemen whose helmets are just a few feet from his face.

And although some quarterbacks who spend the majority of their time in shotgun allow their footwork to get sloppy, that won't be a problem for the meticulous Manning.

"At our football camp in Louisiana, I think we're the only camp in the country that still teaches under center, the three-step and five-step drop," Manning said. "Most everybody is teaching shotgun… I never did shotgun in high school. I was under center quite a bit during my time in Indianapolis."

Manning likes that when he's under center, he doesn't have to take his eyes off the defense, even for a split second.

"You can be looking out at the left cornerback during the snap to make sure whether he's pressing or bailing," he said. "Whereas in the shotgun, you're looking at the ball for that little bit of time."

Likewise, that's just the way he approaches these final years of his career. He doesn't want to blink. Peyton Manning establishes Chattanooga Heroes Fund to honor shooting victims By Ben Swanson DenverBroncos.com July 23, 2015

Peyton Manning has a long-standing love for and connection to the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and to help them in their time of need he has established the Chattanooga Heroes Fund.

Wherever Peyton Manning has gone, he's tried to make as lasting an impact off the football field as he does on it. He has established a charity foundation that gives grants to organizations in each state he's put down roots: Louisiana, Tennessee, Indiana and Colorado. And now with the impact of a sudden tragedy in a place that he loves, he wanted to find a way he could help.

On Thursday it was announced that Manning has started the Chattanooga Heroes Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga in honor of those who lost their lives and those who were wounded in the recent shootings in Tennessee, and to help support their families at this difficult time.

Manning has made an initial contribution to the fund, and additional donations can be made online at CFGC.org, by phone at (423) 266-0586 or by mail (more information below).

The fund will provide financial support to help the families and individuals directly affected by the shooting to receive longer-term financial to alleviate their need. The Chattanooga Heroes Fund intends to bridge a gap between the short-term financial needs and what challenges they may face in years to come.

"Our family has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with the great city of Chattanooga, and it has a very special place in our hearts," Manning said. "But on July 16th, this strong, welcoming community was forever changed by the tragedy that unfolded.

"The five servicemen who gave their lives, the police officer who risked his life in order to protect others, and the actions of many other first responders were truly heroic. We are proud to team up with the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga to establish the Chattanooga Heroes Fund honoring these heroes and helping to provide for the future of their families."

Former Chattanooga mayor Bob Corker has also made an initial donation to the fund, joining Manning.

“We deeply appreciate Senator Corker’s support in establishing the Chattanooga Heroes Fund and hope that others can do what they can to recognize the noble actions of the servicemen who sacrificed and risked their own lives last week,” Manning said.

The Chattanooga Heroes Fund will be administered by the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, the city's oldest community-owned foundation. With over 50 years of managing funds to address areas of need in Chattanooga and the greater community, the CFGC has shown an outstanding track record as it's managed 350 funds that total more than $100 million in assets and more than $14 million in grants in 2014.

“We are proud to support Peyton by serving as home for the Chattanooga Heroes Fund, and we will work closely with him to ensure proper protocols for funds disbursement are in place,” said Foundation President Pete Cooper. “We will also work closely with the appropriate military personnel to ensure support from the funds reaches those families.”

How to support the Chattanooga Heroes Fund Donations to the Chattanooga Heroes Fund from individuals, companies and organizations are welcome in any amount.

Give By Check Checks should be made payable to the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga with "Chattanooga Heroes Fund" in the memo. Mail checks to:

Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Attn: Chattanooga Heroes Fund 1270 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402

Give By Phone You can make a donation over the phone by calling (423) 266-0586

Give Online You can support the fund at CFGC.org, where there will be an option available on the homepage.

About Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga:

Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga is a community-owned foundation dedicated to supporting programs and initiatives seeking to provide solutions for areas of critical need throughout the greater Chattanooga area. Through grant-making to local non-profits, fund management and resource support for community programs and college scholarships for area students, Community Foundation helps individuals, businesses, organizations and private trusts leverage the power of their own philanthropic contributions to help make Chattanooga greater. For more information, visit CFGC.org.

Marshall back on field but with a heavy heart By Arnie Stapleton Associated Press August 1, 2015

Brandon Marshall is back on the football field, trying to replicate last year's breakout season despite two screws in his right foot and a heavy heart.

Marshall led the Broncos with 111 tackles last year despite being hobbled down the stretch by a right foot injury that required offseason surgery.

Because he didn't have the operation until March, he'll have to play the whole season before surgeons can remove hardware in his right foot, meaning he'll have to manage some pain along the way.

He said his foot feels fine so far, but the pain he's dealing with now is the grief over his grandfather's death.

Little Roy Williams, 88, died on July 7 after contracting pneumonia following surgery, Marshall said.

"He had an uncle named Big," Marshall said, "so they named him Little."

Marshall's mother, Barbara, is the youngest of a dozen children: "My mom, she's a daddy's girl, so we were always at his house," Marshall said. "He was just like a father to me."

After attending the funeral, Marshall retreated to Miami, where he got a tattoo on his left pectoral in honor of his grandfather, who was a carpenter.

It depicts a hammer and nails, one of them "piercing" his chest and drawing a trickle of "blood."

"He's on my chest," Marshall said.

Marshall's offseason was cut short because the Broncos wanted him and fellow inside linebacker Danny Trevathan (left kneecap) to report with the rookies Monday instead of with the veterans on Thursday.

"At first I didn't want to come in early but it honestly helped me," said Marshall, who missed all of the team's offseason field work.

Trevathan, the Broncos' top tackler in 2013, worked his way onto the field in June but spent most of the offseason practices with Marshall on the sideline.

The middle linebackers are the fulcrum of Wade Philips' 3-4 defensive scheme, and there's major questions surrounding Marshall and Trevathan as they return from their injuries.

Not in their minds, though.

"Danny and I are very confident. We believe in each other. We believe in ourselves," Marshall said.

Trevathan said he and Marshall worked diligently all offseason in the classroom, weight room and training room.

"A lot of people had doubts about us and what we could do because of our injuries. It was just positive stuff with me and him," Trevathan said. "Brandon came in with the right attitude. I came in with the right attitude, and we've been attacking these practices day by day.

"We've been smart and taking care of each other. That's going to help us be one of the best duos in the league."

Safety T.J. Ward said he's glad to see Marshall and Trevathan back on the field, even if it's just cameos.

"Man, a tremendous boost just seeing them out there," Trevathan said. "They're not going full-speed, doing everything we're doing right now. But walkthroughs and 7-on-7s, just having them two down there has been great. Just seeing them down there is kind of another level of comfort."

Anguish or not, Marshall plans to approach this summer's camp with the same dogged determination that helped him have a breakout season last year after bouncing around the practice squads in Jacksonville and Denver.

"I can't let myself get comfortable and say, 'You know what, I've got a body of work, I'm good.' No, I can't do that," Marshall said. "I've got to treat it just like every other year because this is the most competitive sport in the world, man. Everybody's out for your job. And I want to be the best, so why would I let myself get comfortable?"

Von Miller growing into chase for greatness with Denver Broncos By Jeffri Chadiha NFL.com August 13, 2015

Two years ago, Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller talked about wanting to be a leader and wound up suspended for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. Nearly a week ago, he sat with his cell phone pressed against his ear, listening to a friend and displaying just how much he's learned about setting examples. Miller soaked in every word uttered by former San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith, who had been released following his arrest for a hit and run, DUI and vandalism. Then Miller quietly promised to stand by his pal in exactly the same way he plans to be there for all his teammates in Denver.

Miller spent the first four years of his career being a man-child for the Broncos, a force of nature that piled up sacks (49 so far) with staggering consistency. This is the year when he actually sounds like a man fully grown. He's turned that corner in his career where he realizes the game's greatest players are judged more off impact than mere numbers. More importantly, Miller understands that the impact one makes doesn't always have be confined to the field.

"I'm at the point in my life where I can see what I need to be doing every day," Miller said. "But I also can see what's happening around me now ... I just try to work every day. I try to lead by example. If I see something with a younger player, I say something. But I also don't talk about things I don't know. When I talk, it's coming from experience."

That conversation with Smith was likely more than a way for Miller to console a friend at a low point. It also let Miller see how close he could've come to torching his own career. Miller was suspended for six games during the 2013 season over a diluted sample. His problems didn't reach the level of Smith's -- who served a nine-game suspension last season and has been arrested five times in his career -- but it's fair to say Miller was walking a dangerous path.

So when Miller spoke with Smith, he tried to be more of an asset than an advocate. "I just listened to him," Miller said. "I didn't offer any advice. I just wanted to be his true friend. We were friends before we ever got to the NFL, but I also know there's only so much you can do. What I learned is that you're a grown man, so it's on you to figure things out."

That same attitude explains why Miller is now at such a peaceful juncture in his own career. Even though he's coming off a 2014 season that saw him produce 14 sacks and his third Pro Bowl nomination, he's talking about goals that include "getting five to six teammates to play at a higher level" and elevating his game to the point where "the rest of the team won't have to worry about doing anything else out there." He was recently discharged from the NFL's drug-intervention program -- after testing clean for two years -- and he's also preaching to younger teammates about how they should handle their own careers. Miller is basically setting his sights on the one thing he never really talked openly about: a legacy.

Watch out-of-market games Of course, there was a time when it seemed as if Miller's lasting reputation wouldn't even be in question. The second overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, he started his career making everything look easy. He had 11.5 sacks in his first season and 18.5 in his second. Along with winning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors, he made the Pro Bowl in each of his first two years in the league. Then everything changed in that third season.

What Miller can see today is that he was too wild and stubborn for his own good. He would hear veteran teammates like Wesley Woodyard and D.J. Williams advising him in his younger days, but he wasn't really listening. Miller admits that he "was crazy" in his first NFL season, and that it didn't really catch up to him until 2013. That year ended with him logging just nine games, tearing his ACL in Week 16 and watching the Seahawks slaughter the Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. That was the season when Miller saw how fragile his world really could be.

Miller has openly credited fellow outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware, an 11th-year pro with eight Pro Bowl appearances of his own, for helping with his transformation. Ware has long been one of the league's good guys, and his character inspired Miller to do better. However, nobody grows up without consciously choosing to do so. Whereas Smith continues to struggle with issues only he can address, Miller found a way to course-correct his own life.

"When I went through my problems, I experienced all that stuff with the media first-hand," Miller said. "So when I heard about Aldon, the first thing I told myself was that I didn't believe it. And when I talked to him, he said that wasn't what happened. It's unfortunate, but I know he can recover. He's still blessed with youth [Smith is 25], but it's on him. Whatever I can do to help, I will do."

Miller already can see something that Smith has yet to display knowledge of: that it's best to rely on the people around you. Ware certainly inspired Miller, but Miller also has two strong parents in his corner. Both were at the Broncos' training-camp practice Wednesday, and Miller joked that his mother, Gloria, might as well be his roommate. Despite residing in Texas, she spends that much time at her son's house and attends every Broncos game with her husband, Von Sr.

On the field, Miller also has made a strong impression on new Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak. That means even more now that Miller is entering the final year of his rookie contract and positioning himself for a deal that should top $100 million. "I love his work habits," Kubiak said. "I know a lot of people who know Von, but the thing I've been impressed with is that he's a leader and a worker. I think he's really grown up as a person, and it shows every day."

This isn't to suggest Miller has become so serious about life at the age of 26 that he's lost his sense of humor. He still embraces his goofiness (he's known for being the team's most relentless farter) and he's smart enough to know that this maturation deal doesn't stop with one well-timed epiphany.

The real blessing here is that Miller finally is chasing a different kind of greatness. It's the kind that ultimately might determine whether he's remembered as just another star or somebody who really left his footprint on the game. Von Miller devours lineman, makes Broncos camp look easy By Troy Renck DenverPost.com August 7, 2015

Von Miller makes football look too easy.

It's not, of course. The sport features offenses with play calls longer than a Shakespearean sonnet. Defenses boast endless disguises, creating mental sandtraps for quarterbacks.

Then Miller stands across the line, and it becomes a simple game. He's faster, stronger and more talented than those looking back at him. Miller vs. an offensive lineman. It's the greatest mismatch since Little Red Riding Hood vs. the Wolf.

"I will be a better tackle because of practicing against him," said Broncos starting right tackle Ryan Harris. "To his credit, he practices hard. A guy like that could take a day off, a week off, heck, he could take the whole camp off, but he brings it everyday. Man, '58' what can't you say about that guy."

Training camp quickly becomes a grind. With Miller, you can practically hear the Beach Boys' "Kokomo" playing everywhere he goes. Work is his vacation. Twenty months removed from anterior cruciate ligament surgery on his right knee, he is dominating in practice with a butcher's smile.

"I am just having fun. Playing football is what I do best, so when I am out here, I should be happy. I should love coming to practice," Miller said. "People shouldn't have to drag me out to practice just to do something I do better than anything I do in life."

Watching Miller over the past week was akin to watching Ken Griffey Jr. show up for a backyard Wiffle Ball game. He demonstrated burst and strength uncommon in a league decorated with athletic freaks. It requires no leap of faith to see Miller becoming the league's highest-paid defensive player after this season. He will cash in either through the franchise tag or a longterm deal.

From healing and maturing, Miller boasts freedom and confidence. He shed the brace, follows a strict diet and features a larger repertoire of moves, not counting his smooth dance steps to Silento's "Watch Me" before Friday's practice.

"Most guys have like two that might work," Harris said. "He has like eight. You don't know what he's going to do next."

A 20-sack season, defensive player of the year candidate, the possibilities seem endless for Miller. At 26, he enters his prime with a clear head and open path to superstardom. Two years of clean tests and a revamped NFL policy discharged Miller from the league's drug program. He is no longer subject to multiple tests per week. And a year suspension for a mistake no longer hangs over his head.

A new defense predicated on pressure also plays into Miller's strengths. Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will use Miller like Randy Johnson used his slider — as the ultimate wipeout weapon. Last year, health was the focus with Miller. This summer, it's havoc.

At a recent practice, he blistered a lineman in one-on-ones then jogged straight into an 11-on11 drill and reached the quarterback. On another occasion, he raced by a lineman and celebrated by running into the locker room entrance like Bo Jackson disappearing into the tunnel at the Kingdome in 1987.

Von is Von again. Hide the linemen and children.

"Von just makes the game look easy. You can see that from running tackles over, running around the corner, acting like the old Von," Pro Bowler DeMarcus Ware said. "After his surgery, he really sort of reinvented himself. You can see it. It has carried over. He's rolling."

How He Fits: Seventh-round CB Taurean Nixon Andrew Mason DenverBroncos.com May 2, 2015

It's all about speed for Taurean Nixon.

Speed that allowed him to sprint through his Pro Day 40-yard dash at between 4.25 and 4.37 seconds, depending on which stopwatch you consulted. Speed that allows him to close on an opposing receiver if he gets beat off the snap -- or to chase down a running back or receiver from across the field.

And speed that allows him to get downfield on kickoff and punt coverage -- and could earn him a look on kickoff returns.

If Nixon earns a spot on the 53-man roster, it could be on special teams, given the Broncos' revived emphasis on that area. The former Louisiana high-school state champion in the 60-yard dash knows that's his best chance to make a first impression.

"Yes, and I'm really good at the gunner spot," Nixon said. "I played there a lot when I first got to Tulane and I've got a love for it, so I think that, gunner, anywhere where my feet can be used when I first get there, I think that'll be my spot."

Nixon worked as a nickelback last year in Tulane's defense, with Green Wave -- and now Broncos -- teammate Lorenzo Doss playing more extensively as one of the two starting cornerbacks. Doss has preternatural instincts to read passes as they soar in his direction, and Nixon has straight-line speed that could be the best of any cornerback in the draft.

"We're different," Nixon said. "I would say Doss is more one of those guys that can really—he knows more situations, he's a situation corner and I'm more of a corner that you can just put me on a man and just say, 'Lock him up; wherever he goes, you go."

The Broncos could have picked someone else with their final selection, and rolled the dice that they could have signed Nixon as an undrafted free agent. But they didn't want to take that chance, because Nixon's speed would have been coveted. Brock Osweiler enjoys first 'true' start since college with Denver Broncos win By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com August 15, 2015

It was just one preseason evening and as the Denver Broncos went through some brief on-field work Saturday, the day after their 22-20 victory over the in their preseason opener, they had already moved on to the next phase of the trek to the roster cutdown to 53 players in a few weeks.

But still, backup quarterback Brock Osweiler’s work with the starting offense was worth a pause along the way.

“Understudy of Peyton (Manning) and he’s learning -- you can see that,’’ defensive end Kenny Anunike said Saturday. “And now he’s kind of branching out and he’s able to take charge out there … they scored on every possession they had.’’

With Manning having been given the night off and coach Gary Kubiak having pledged to play Osweiler “a lot’’ in the preseason, Osweiler played the entire first half against the Seahawks. And while the Broncos would have certainly preferred more touchdowns, the Broncos scored on all five of their first-half possessions in the game – four field goals and a touchdown.

Osweiler finished 15-of-20 passing for 151 yards and the touchdown. Behind a line with three players starting their first NFL game, preseason or otherwise, Osweiler was sacked once on a planned bootleg that went awry.

“I think it’s big,’’ Osweiler said following the game. “If you look back, I haven’t started a true football game since 2011. So to go out there and show yourself that you can still do it, I think it was a big deal, confidence-wise.’’

Eventually the Broncos have a decision to make on Osweiler since, having been drafted in the second round in 2012, the same year they signed Manning, Osweiler will be an unrestricted free agent at season’s end. He’s also won’t turn 25 years old until November.

So, the Broncos still have a young quarterback prospect – Osweiler was just 21 when the Broncos selected him in the draft after being one-year starter at Arizona State – who had all of 30 pass attempts on his resume in the three previous regular seasons combined.

As a result Kubiak, who wants to both regulate Manning’s workload more and put Osweiler in a bigger variety of situations to see what the fourth-year quarterback can do, will likely play Osweiler more in the preseason than Osweiler has before.

“We tried to settle him down the first couple of series, then we let him go and throw the ball around a little bit,’’ Kubiak said of Osweiler’s work against the Seahawks. “I thought that once he did that and got in a good rhythm, I thought he made some really nice plays. He made good decisions all night long … His work is showing up.’’ Osweiler will certainly get some additional playing time in the remaining preseason games, but the Broncos want to continue to see him show an awareness in the pocket. They want to see him not get impatient when he has time and get the ball out more efficiently when he does not.

There have been times in practices and games over the previous three years when Osweiler has rushed throws when he didn’t need to and at other times hung on to the ball too long when the pocket was eroding around him.

But Friday night, with Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders also getting the night off, Osweiler showed a good rapport with Cody Latimer (four catches on throws from Osweiler for 49 yards) and tight end Virgil Green (five catches on throws from Osweiler for 45 yards and a touchdown).

“You could see somebody just super talented, very big guy, I’m used to being one of the biggest guys in the room, but when I look at Brock … I’m looking up at him, that’s a big dude, 6-8, that’s a big quarterback,’’ Anunike said. “He’s also got it up here, mentally just sharp as a knife.’’

“Just (Friday) I felt more comfortable than in previous years and that just comes from game reps in the NFL,’’ Osweiler said. Solomon Patton eyes path from waiver claim to roster spot By Jeff Legowold ESPN.com August 7, 2015

There are moments when wide receiver Solomon Patton is busy going about the business of trying to carve out a roster spot for the Denver Broncos -- a team that has won four consecutive AFC West titles -- that it can be difficult to remember just a few months ago the Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't have room for him.

In May. When the roster can be at 90 players. Patton, who continues to flash in the Broncos' passing game and be one of the most reliable candidates to be the team's punt returner, was cut loose this past May, waived by a team that finished 2-14 last season and had just begun its offseason program.

"I've said everything happens for a reason and I believe that," Patton said. "... Maybe we don't always know the reason. I'm just thankful this team wanted to put an opportunity out there."

The Broncos quickly claimed Patton off waivers, in large part because of his return potential. In seven games last season Patton averaged 11.2 yards per punt return for the Buccaneers and 23.1 yards per kickoff return.

The Broncos were one of the least productive teams in the league last season in the punt return game. In games in which the Broncos had at least one punt return (not including touchbacks, fair catches or punts that went out of bounds) they had fewer than 10 yards' worth of returns six times.

And they were one of four teams in the league that didn't have a punt return longer than 22 yards.

"We know that's a spot where we want somebody to step forward," Broncos special teams coach Joe DeCamillis said.

As a returner Patton has been the most reliable fielding punts. DeCamillis has noted Patton's decisiveness once he has the ball and an ability to run with power in traffic despite the fact he's listed at 5-foot-9-inches, 177 pounds.

"Solomon's the same thing we saw in the film," DeCamillis said. "He's extremely quick and extremely fast. He's a smaller guy, but he's very decisive. For a guy that's that size, he runs strong, which means he's going to break some tackles when he gets there, which for most of those guys, doesn't happen. We're impressed with him so far." However, DeCamillis and Broncos coach Gary Kubiak want as few pure specialists on the roster as possible. They don't want to keep an extra kicker to use on kickoffs and they would prefer not to keep a returner who can't contribute on offense or defense.

Ultimately Patton's work as a receiver could tip the scales in his favor, but beyond their top three at the position -- Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders and Cody Latimer -- the additional spots will be decided on the combination of work the players can do on offense and on special teams.

Patton, working with the reserves, has still made impact plays in team drills, including two Friday when he caught long scoring passes from Zac Dysert and rookie Trevor Siemian. Like all of the Broncos' hopefuls, Patton will get his first chance at game action in Friday's preseason opener in Seattle.

"You know what, he's done that a couple days," Kubiak said. "I think I've mentioned that obviously we know returning is a specialty of his, but if he can go out there and make plays as a wideout, it's going to make him even more valuable to making this football team."

"It makes me feel awesome," Patton said. "[Kubiak] came into the huddle right before I made one of those catches and said, 'Receivers, it's either you catch the ball or nobody catch the ball.' I ended up catching that ... ball so it definitely made me feel way better about offense and trying to make this team."

Shane Ray taking steps in 'right direction' for Broncos By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com August 3, 2015

Though rookie outside linebacker Shane Ray was held out of most of the on-field work in the Denver Broncos' offseason program because of a toe injury Ray suffered in his final game at Missouri, Ray has not been limited in the opening week of training camp.

Ray might even have had his best day of the early going on Monday, when he worked with the starting defense because both Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware were among the veteran players who were held out of the practice to rest. Ray worked at outside linebacker with the starters and consistently showed the kind of explosiveness that made him the team's first-round selection in this year's draft.

"I'll tell you what, Shane had a good practice," Broncos coach Gary Kubiak said following Monday's practice. "He started slow early in practice. We got him going and he made some plays late in practice. We need him to show up and quick, and (Monday) was his day to be a starter. Obviously, we've got two great ones right there, but he was brought here to be a big part of that. He took a step in the right direction today."

In the early days of camp both Miller and Ware have worked extensively with Ray in between drills as well as before and after practices, giving advice, showing techniques and discussing different situations that could come up in games.

"We're getting him ready," Miller said. "He's not a rookie to me and DeMarcus, not at all, he needs to be ready to play because he's going to help us."

Ray had suffered what he called a "variation of turf toe," in Missouri's bowl game to close out the 2014 season. From their perspective, the Broncos felt Ray did too much in the pre-draft build-up to fully let the injury heal.

Ray did not participate in workouts at the scouting combine, but he continued to prepare for his pro day and was limited some in his on-campus workout to the point where some scouts in the league wondered before the draft if the injury was going to be an issue for Ray.

The Broncos rested him for much of the offseason work, giving him limited snaps, and also gave him some orthotics to wear in his shoes. The fruits of that strategy have been easy to see in camp's early going.

"It felt great," Ray said. "You have to come out and be a little bit more physical, work different techniques, especially in the running game, and I felt really good. Now it's football. You have the pads on, guys are hitting, getting really intense, attitudes are rising a little bit, but that’s what football is all about. With these kinds of practices, we have the opportunity to show how good of a football player you really are."

Ray is certainly not going to displace either Miller or Ware in the lineup, but the Broncos do want to manage Ware's snaps differently than last season, when he led the defensive linemen in snaps played and had just two sacks over the last eight games -- none in the final four games of the regular season.

Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips has also said he looks forward to putting Miller, Ware and Ray in the formation at the same time. But in the end, Ray said he's glad just to feel healthy and back in the mix.

"It's very frustrating when you're injured and as much as you want to go out and compete, you can't," Ray said. "To be out here, to be with your teammates and be able to actually sweat and feel pain -- as crazy as that sounds -- but to do that with your brothers is a great feeling. I'm glad that I'm out here with my guys every day."

Shane Ray's big move and big steps forward By Ben Swanson DenverBroncos.com July 22, 2015

Growing up, Shane Ray didn't envision himself owning a house, and especially not at 22 years old.

His home neighborhood, located in a Kansas City, Mo. zip code infamously known as "The Murder Factory," has received notoriety, and Ray knows his life could have gone in an entirely different direction where he didn't—or couldn't—leave.

Years later, the contrast is stunning. Having signed his contract with the Broncos, Ray bought a house and began shopping for furniture. He can recall the times when he and his mother slept on the floor and lived off food stamps, and that kind of poverty must seem so incredibly far away for them now.

"It's kind of surreal, like Wow, I'm 22 years old but I'm an actual homeowner. I have a real job," Ray said earlier in July. "It's huge. There's kids my age in my city that still don't have anything, that are experiencing a lot of just negative things in their lives and for me to make it out of that environment..."

Ray trailed off momentarily as he reflected on his journey, one that's probably tough to put into words.

"I was home last week," Ray began again, "and I had family members who were like 'Wow, dude, you've made it.'"

Ray was taken a little aback by the observation. With a busy schedule jumping from the draft to rookie minicamp to OTAs, he hadn't yet taken that step back to look at where he is, what he's accomplished and where he came from. It was eye-opening for the rookie outside linebacker.

"When you hear somebody say that to you, you know, for me I’m just playing football, trying to do what I’ve always wanted to do with my life," he said. "But when you hear your people say that to you, you kind of sit back and think about where you came from and everything you had to go through to get here. It kind of hit me a little bit. I got back to reality but it’s a big deal for me and I take a lot of pride in what I’ve been able to do with my life and to get where I’m at now."

The transition to the NFL hasn’t been without adversity, however. A marijuana citation the week before the draft invited criticism questioning Ray's character from analysts and countless NFL fans making judgment from afar.

Ray took immediate ownership of his mistake, speaking openly about it on live television during the NFL Draft and showing accountability, but he knows he won't be able to prove to everyone that one mistake doesn't define who he is.

"What I realize is everyone is going to have an opinion about you and you can’t make everybody like you," Ray said. "I know the kind of person I am and everybody who knows me understands the kind of person that I am and what I’ve done positively."

With that in mind, Ray refuses to let the incident drag down his character but he also won't spend his energy going out of his way to try to convince people that he's the person who he knows himself to be.

"For me, I’ve moved past it and if people want to continue to think that, that’s fine," Ray concedes. "It’s not affecting me, they’re just wasting time and energy while I’m continuing to get better, continuing to be a better person and growing every day."

That's exactly what he's been doing this offseason. During OTAs Ray worked to rehab his foot, eventually getting repetitions in 7-on-7 drills. He learned as much as he could from DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller, trying to understand the finer points of technique and how to get the most out of their offseason program practices. Then once OTAs concluded, Ray stuck around and worked out with the Broncos' training staff during a strictly voluntary period.

That's just the way he is and the way he has always been. It's the way he's always had to be to get this far.

"Everything I’ve ever wanted in life I’ve had to work hard to go get it," Ray said. "I’m here in Denver grinding every day, preparing for the season, trying to be the best that I can be. I can do whatever my coach asks me to do. If people didn’t get that while I was in high school, people didn’t understand that when I was at the University of Missouri then they still probably won’t get it now looking at me as a pro but I’m going to continue to do what’s made me successful and this is the steps that I’ll take."

Roby given a C-minus despite A-list accomplishment By Mike Klis 9 News Sports June 2, 2015

Bradley Roby doesn't know this, and his teammate Chris Harris Jr. really doesn't know this, but there is one statistic that suggests Roby was a straight-A student as the Denver Broncos rookie cornerback last year.

Roby was asked earlier this offseason what grade he would give his rookie season as the Broncos' No. 3 cornerback. The humble Roby said a C-minus.

Harris, who had an A++ plus season as graded by Pro Football Focus and a Broncos management that gave him a five-year, $42.5 million contract extension, was asked Tuesday what he thought about Roby giving himself a C-minus.

"I'd say C- is pretty good for him," Harris said. "He was really up and down a lot. He went through a streak like five or six touchdowns where he gave up that in a row. Whenever you have that, that's definitely C-minus. He knows that. He knows what he has to get better at. It's that consistency all through the year at cornerback, and that's tough to do. It's tough to be good great every game."

That's one tough curve Harris grades on.

It may also be wrong.

Here's another way to grade at Roby's work last year: He was one of just six players in NFL history – and one of only two cornerbacks – who had multiple interceptions, multiple fumble recoveries, multiple forced fumbles and a sack in his rookie season.

To specify, Roby had two interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a sack in 2014. That's making an uncommon impact on a defense.

The other five rookies who pulled the trick: San Diego defensive end Leslie O'Neal (1986), Detroit strong safety Bennie Blades (1988), Miami middle linebacker Zach Thomas (1996), Dallas safety Roy Williams (2002) and Carolina cornerback Richard Marshall (2006).

OK, so it's an esoteric list sculpted for Roby's sake. But any list that includes O'Neal, Thomas and Williams, who combined for 19 Pro Bowls, is an A list.

For his part, Roby didn't disagree with Harris. There were times when quarterbacks understandably threw to receivers who were working against Roby rather than those covered by Harris and the Broncos' other starting cornerback, Aqib Talib.

Roby has set goals for his second season.

"To give up fewer touchdowns than I did last year and make a few more interceptions, a high number, but I'm not going to say it just yet," he said. (Pro Football Focus said he surrendered six TD passes, a number Roby disputes by one or two.) "I don't want it to be like I'm selfish, but I have something in mind that I want to do. I have personal goals about that. I just to make enough plays for us to win.

"I want to make the best plays when it all counts. When it's the fourth quarter and everything is on the line, Talib's got his guy covered, Chris has got his guy covered, and when they come to me, I want them to lose."

What Roby learned during his rookie season is that playing cornerback is about more than just covering his guy. He did that well enough at Ohio State to become the Broncos' first-round draft pick.

But to take that next step, Roby says you must understand everything about the opposing offense, not just the man in front of him.

"The difference between college and the NFL is the quarterback," Roby said. "The quarterback is going to put the ball where you can't get it. He's throwing it to a spot and to a receiver, and it's about timing. We're working on understanding all of those types of things to throw off their timing and disrupt their routes. That's really when you become productive. That's really what I'm focusing on.

"I'm just learning the whole concept of offense in general. I feel like in college, a lot of guys just go out there and just try to play and not really understand the game. In the NFL, it's a mental game. Once you start understanding the game mentally and paying attention to the splits, route concepts and offensive coordinators favorite things to do in certain situations, that's really when you become a great player."

Sounds much smarter than a C-minus student of the game.

Sambrailo, O-line have been at work for weeks By Andrew Mason DenverBroncos.com July 27, 2015

No position group on the Denver Broncos’ roster will be under more scrutiny this summer than the offensive line. No group needs the repetitions of training camp more in order to create the necessary cohesion.

And that's why the offensive line was at Dove Valley throughout the last few weeks.

"Summer vacation -- it wasn't really a vacation for me," said rookie tackle Ty Sambrailo on Monday as the team’s rookies officially reported to training camp.

Although the work cannot be organized by the team or supervised by coaches, players are welcome to organize their own work whenever they see fit. Sambrailo said a group of offensive linemen that included himself, left guard Ben Garland, center Gino Gradkowski, right guard Louis Vasquez and right tackle Ryan Harris were among the regulars at the team facility.

"There's been a lot of offensive linemen here with me, guys working together," Sambrailo said.

The collective development of the unit will be a focal point of training camp. At least three starters up front will be players who did not start for the Broncos last year, and the first-team group at the start of training camp will include two players who have never started in the NFL: Sambrailo and Garland.

But the spotlight will be on Sambrailo as he gets accustomed to his role at left tackle, where he will protect Peyton Manning's blind side.

Sambrailo's task is clear in wording but complex in execution: keep Manning upright against a series of elite pass rushers that begins with Elvis Dumervil and Justin Houston in a 100-hour span of September. It's possible that the Broncos' entire season could ride on Sambrailo's development.

Ty Sambrailo and the OL

"I don't think I can look ahead right now and say, 'This is going to be the best season anyone's ever seen,' or anything like that," Sambrailo said. "I'm just going to take it one step at a time, and I'm always going to try to be the greatest I can be."

Sambrailo's transition is helped by the similarities between the Broncos' zone-blocking based scheme and the one used at Colorado State in recent years. This is the one scheme at which he would be best prepared to become the immediate, effective starter the Broncos need him to be.

"It's a lot of the same scheme; it's just different verbiage," Sambrailo said. "It's been an easy, quick transition ... it's just making sure that when I hear something, I think of it in Denver Broncos terms instead of CSU Rams terms." There is also the adjustment to Manning.

"He's been good. He's a good guy to talk to. You obviously don't want to upset him at all," Sambrailo said. "You just try to do everything right all the time."

Manning's perfectionism and attention to detail are well-documented. But Sambrailo said the quarterback has not yelled at him so far.

"He's been good at kind of helping me, asking me on protections what I was doing and what I was looking at," Sambrailo said.

Emmanuel Sanders' pride can help drive Denver Broncos By Paul Klee Colorado Springs Gazette August 13, 2015

He's not even the most famous Emmanuel in Colorado. He's been asked more questions during this training camp about the Broncos' No. 3 wide receiver, Cody Latimer, than himself, the No. 2 wide receiver. That makes little sense, considering one caught two passes last season, the other over 100.

Emmanuel Sanders, the forgotten man? If he were any more so, he'd be a ghost in cleats. And the lack of headlines seems to bother him zero.

"You've got to understand: When I was playing in Pittsburgh, I felt like I was in prison," Sanders said as he left the practice field at Dove Valley prior to Friday's preseason game at Seattle. "I was injured, but I never really hit my peak out there. There were (his own) jerseys out there, but it wasn't how I wanted it to be.

"When I got out here and saw my jersey in every single store, I saw how the city had embraced me, how they love the Denver Broncos. I started seeing my dream come true. I knew this was my home."

In a literal home, Sanders' teammates would be the straight-A class president bound for Harvard, the all- state southpaw with a 96-mph fastball, the Homecoming king. With all the star power lighting up the Broncos' roster, it's easy to forget Sanders last year had a career-high 1,404 receiving yards. Only four in the NFL had more.

The names ahead of him read like the first round of a fantasy football draft: Antonio Brown, Demaryius Thomas, Julio Jones, Jordy Nelson — and then Sanders, a few spots ahead of Dez Bryant and Calvin Johnson. Yet you'd get a better buzz from a six-pack of O'Douls than reading about Sanders heading into his second season in Denver.

"Everybody likes attention. I'd be lying if I said I was different," the 28-year-old Texas native said. "But it's like I told DT when I got here: 'Look, man. You're Batman. I'm Robin. I'm not here to say I'm No. 1. I'm going to play my role. When the ball comes my way, I'm going to make the plays. I'm going to take the pressure off you.'"

Coming off a playoff loss to Indianapolis so lopsided it could have doubled as a Ronda Rousey fight, the Broncos as a whole should feel the pressure.

It's up to guys like Sanders to make sure that doesn't happen again. While the 2014 Broncos introduced a string of new players and personalities, the key figures on this Broncos team are largely the same as last year. They all witnessed and lived the embarrassment that summoned John Elway's plea for more "kicking and screaming" in the scrum. The 24-13 loss was so emotionless for the home team, it's fair to wonder if the Broncos should value competitive spirit over Pro Bowls and measurables during the next free agency period. When the Broncos invested big bucks in their free agent splurge, it was in response to the Super Bowl beatdown handed to them by Seattle, their first opponent of the preseason. For all the athleticism and sheer ability that lines the Seahawks' roster, Seattle's greatest attribute remains an intangible: Pride.

When Sanders said "sometimes I drive myself crazy because I'm so competitive," he perfectly articulates what the Broncos need. They need more than another 1,400-yard season from him.

They need him — and others who lived the January meltdown — to be a voice in the locker room that isn't afraid of speaking the truth, or stepping on anyone's ego. Why was Sanders, who's been slowed by a hamstring injury and probably will join Peyton Manning as a healthy scratch Friday night, begging coaches to let him practice on Wednesday, only to be rebuked multiple times?

"That's simple. I look into the future and I know someday I'm going to miss this game tremendously. I have to take advantage of it," he said. "That's probably why today I tried to practice and they wouldn't let me go. I embrace everything about this game. I love this game. I don't just play it for the money. I love it. I love playing in front of 60,000 screaming fans. That, to me, is as good as it gets."

The arrival of Emmanuel Mudiay, if only for the name, scribbles another footnote into Sanders' role as the forgotten man. In a 2014 free agent class that featured DeMarcus Ware, Aqib Talib and T.J. Ward, Sanders was basically an afterthought. But in the playoffs Sanders had almost as many catches (seven) as the defensive trio had tackles (10). He's the best value of the Elway era, by far.

Once he was freed from Pittsburgh, Sanders earned immediate attention for his tireless workout routines. There's a touch of Manning to his game: Practice isn't necessarily over when the horn blows twice. Plus, there's the this-could-be-gone-at-any-moment factor. Manning returned from a bunch of neck surgeries; Sanders plays with a screw in each foot.

"Peyton works his butt off. That man works. That's why he's the best," Sanders said. "It reminds me of something my buddy Antonio Brown says the best: How are you going to be the G.O.A.T. if you don't eat the grass?"

It's not monster stats or Pro Bowl decorations these Broncos need. Elway made certain the amount of talent necessary for a championship is in place.

"You don't come across this assembly of talent very often," Broncos Ring of Famer and two-time champion Rod Smith said after watching a recent practice session. "They're going to cut some guys that are going to start for other teams."

What these Broncos need is a bad-man's attitude. You know the Seahawks will put theirs on display — preseason or not — in their first game since giving away the Super Bowl in February.

Do the Broncos this season have the right personalities to give their teammates a swift kick in the pants after they messed their own in the playoffs?

Sanders should be a louder voice. He's no longer the new guy. Despite his weighing 180 pounds in a league of giants, he offered enough proof last season that he's one of their baddest dudes, that he should let his voice be heard.

"DT said he's going to catch 2,000 yards," Sanders said. "Well, I'm going over 1,500. So I guess that means we're going over 3,500. Let's do it." Kubiak likes potential of 7th round quarterback Trevor Siemian By Mike Klis Channel 9 Sports May 2, 2015

It was the tape, not the stat page, where Northwestern quarterback Trevor Siemian impressed Broncos coach Gary Kubiak.

On the stat page, Siemian threw 18 touchdowns against 20 interceptions in his junior and senior seasons at Northwestern. On tape, Kubiak saw a 6-foot-3, 215-pound quarterback with potential.

"I think I saw something I want to work with," Kubiak said.

The Broncos drafted Siemian with the first of their three consecutive compensatory picks in the seventh round Saturday.

"When you look at the film you see pro characteristics," Kubiak said. "He can make the throws, he's very bright. He went to a school where they had a running quarterback (former Cherry Creek star Kane Colter) and him. They played two guys. When he was playing I really liked what I saw. He played in a tough environment – played in Chicago where the wind is blowing everywhere.

"I loved his feet. He's way ahead of the curve."

The first phase of Siemian's pro development will be in the meeting room. He suffered a torn ACL in the Wildcats' late-November win against Purdue, the second-to-last game of his senior season. He underwent surgery and the Broncos expect him to start practicing some time in June and be ready to take live reps in training camp.

With the Broncos, Siemian will be a project who will compete with Zac Dysert, a Broncos' seventh-round draft pick in 2013, for the No. 3 quarterback spot. Peyton Manning and Brock Osweiler are the Broncos' top two quarterbacks.

Seimian was a highly regarded quarterback prospect coming out of Olympia High School in Central Florida and started getting some playing time ahead of Colter in his redshirt freshman season. But after an encouraging start with Northwestern, Siemian's upperclassmen years fell short of expectations.

"I think the name of the game at quarterback is consistency," he said in a conference call with the Denver media Saturday. "I would say I've done a better job at that at certain points of my career. I would definitely not contribute that to a lack of preparation or anything like that. I think I would put myself in the position to go into games and get the job done. One thing I would say I want to improve on is doing better when I have to move around and make decisions in crunch time, and by crunch time I mean when the pocket is collapsing. I could do a better job in that regard, I would say."

Shelley Smith's journey to the Denver Broncos filled with connections By Cameron Wolfe DenverPost.com June 12, 2015

When you mention the name Shelley Smith to Ty Sambrailo, you see his face light up. The Broncos offensive linemen hadn't played a down together before this offseason, but share the pride of being former Colorado State Rams.

"When I was coming out of high school, it was Shelley's senior year," said Sambrailo, a second-round draft pick by the Broncos this year. "When I was getting recruited by (CSU) I was watching film, and he was one of the best players. I would always watch him from afar, and he's been a great Ram."

Smith didn't have the direct Rams- to-Broncos pipeline Sambrailo did. The five-year veteran was drafted in the sixth round by Houston where he spent the first two years of his career with Gary Kubiak and Rick Dennison. He didn't play a snap for the former Texans coaches, but he must have done enough to impress them to take another shot on him in Denver.

Smith signed a 2-year contract worth $5.65 million in March with hopes he would compete for a starting job on the offensive line.

"I feel like my chances are very good. There's a lot of competition in the room," Smith said. "I believe it'll be the best five guys, and I hope I'm one of them."

His biggest competition might come from former Air Force and Broncos practice squad player Ben Garland, who ran a lot of snaps with the first team offensive line in minicamp.

"We are very competitive right now. Shelley is pushing Garland," Kubiak said. "But how it's going to end up, I don't know."

Because of injuries, free agency and trades, the Broncos will have at least four new starters on the offensive line when the season begins in September. One advantage Smith might have on his competition is the experience he has working in Kubiak and Dennison's zone blocking schemes.

"We've had Shelley before; we had him in Houston, and then we lost him," Dennison said. "We know what he is because he's a CSU guy. He's athletic, he knows what to do and he's developed."

Smith spent two years in St. Louis and last season in Miami, but returning to play under the coaching staff that gave him his first chance played a huge role in his decision to return to Colorado.

"It's like a second home. It's awesome to come home and see familar faces and play for Coach Kubiak and his staff again," Smith said.

Regardless of the Kubiak-Smith connection, the starting left guard job will be won in training camp. Garland and Smith both hope to fill the role vacated when Orlando Franklin signed a five-year, $36.5 million deal with the San Diego Chargers in March.

The Broncos return only one player with a positive Pro Football Focus individual blocking grade that started at least one game in 2014, right guard Louis Vasquez. Smith was listed as the 64th best guard in the league by PFF last season. There are only 64 starting guards in the league when each season begins.

Smith and the entire offensive line will have to play a lot better to protect quarterback Peyton Manning and provide holes for the Broncos' running backs.

The connection between Kubiak and former Houston players has been well-documented, but Kubiak also has shown an affinity for Colorado State. Both of his sons, Klint and Klay, played for CSU. With running back Kapri Bibbs and linebacker Shaquil Barrett returning, the Broncos have four Rams on their training camp roster. There are four former CSU players currently on the other 31 NFL rosters.

Smith and Sambrailo said they plan to take a trip to Fort Collins this summer when they're off. But their first goal is to win football games. Whether they'll be starting next to each other, that's for training camp to decide.

Broncos' Left Guard Position At-a-Glance

Shelley Smith and Ben Garland will compete for the Broncos' left guard position during training camp:

Shelley Smith

— A former sixth-round pick who has a reputation of an agile, zone run blocker.

— He started three of 11 games at guard for the Dolphins last season.

— The former Ram battled a knee injury that held him out for a month and he never gained his starting job back last season.

— Released in March.

Ben Garland

— A former Air Force nose tackle who earns his keep as a gritty, tenacious player.

— The 27-year-old Grand Junction native originally was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2010.

— After spending two years honoring his military commitment and two years on the Broncos practice squad, Garland made his NFL debut last November against the Oakland Raiders.

Darian Stewart and T.J. Ward: From the NFL Combine to the Mile High City By Allie Raymond DenverBroncos.com August 12, 2015

Just a few months into his tenure with the Broncos, safety Darian Stewart is already fitting right in with Denver’s Pro Bowl-laden secondary.

But one defensive back in particular that Stewart has been clicking with isn’t a new acquaintance. Safety T.J. Ward and Stewart go back five years to the 2010 NFL Combine where both up-and-coming safeties met and became fast friends.

“We actually came in together,” Stewart said of their first meeting. “I met T.J. at the combine. When we play each other, we actually chop it up here and there, but the relationship is good. It's good chemistry.”

“It’s been good,” Ward said of teaming up with Stewart. “I remember D. Stew from when we came in together at the combine. We even talked and hung out a little bit at the Combine. So I knew when we signed him it would be a good fit for us. He’s been playing very well. I think we’re getting closer to that cohesion and chemistry.”

Now five years since they first met, both Stewart and Ward have both found a home in Denver as they each prepare for the start of their sixth season in the NFL. But unlike other seasons, this year the friends will line up next to each other in the orange and blue with Stewart at free safety and Ward at strong safety.

“I'll tell you what, it's cool, man. You never know,” Stewart said. “Meeting new people and to actually work with them, I think that it's good.”

Stewart joins a proficient secondary that is backed by a trio of Pro Bowlers in Ward and cornerbacks Chris Harris Jr. and Aqib Talib, all of whom were stout defensive forces for the Broncos last season. The three of them already work well together, but Ward isn’t worried about Stewart fitting in with them.

“I think it’s kind of working,” Ward said. “We’re all working together. Because me, Chris and Talib have only really had one year, so we’re still kind of learning each other and feeling each other and how guys play. [We’re] trying to have that nonverbal communication where you already know what they’re going to do. So it’s almost like he’s just coming in and we’re still learning together.”

Time will only help the defensive backs find cohesion. In Ward’s words, “That’s only going to come with games,” but they’ll give the first glimpse of their progress on Friday when the Broncos head to Seattle for their first preseason game of the year.

“I think that we're there and it's only going to get better,” Stewart said. “I feel like I have been doing a good job with making sure that the communication is there and getting everyone lined up. It's only going to get better as the season goes. I think that these preseason games will help us a lot.”

Aqib Talib says Broncos secondary 'definitely' best in the league By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com August 9, 2015

It's the relentless optimism that fuels the annual fresh start that is training camp, but let's just say the Denver Broncos are excited about the potential of their defense. And that might be an understatement.

Because, oh, how the Broncos are pumped about the new scheme and the personnel they have to play it. The reality will unfold in the coming months in how, or if, the Broncos can close the deal on the field to be in the Super Bowl conversation.

But in the sun-baked days of training camp, the players have consistently lauded the get-after-it simplicity of Wade Phillips’ scheme and how it fits the team’s personnel. So much so that when cornerback Aqib Talib was asked if the Broncos have the best secondary in the NFL, he said “definitely.’’

“I don't feel like we were too far from the top last year,’’ Talib continued. “I think we graded out at the end of the year, we graded out pretty good. We want to grade out as the top secondary in the league this year as far as interceptions, yards, all that. With this defense, we definitely have a chance to do that.’’

The Broncos have five players on the depth chart this year that played in the Pro Bowl this past January. And four of those players play positions (edge rushers and cover corners) that many in the league say lay the foundation for the best defenses.

Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware give the Broncos plenty of potential on the edge. Toss in rookie linebacker Shane Ray and defensive end Malik Jackson, who was second on the team in sacks in 2013 with six, and the Broncos have the ability to create pressure.

Behind that pressure is the secondary Talib has pushed to the front of the line. Talib, cornerback Chris Harris Jr. and safety T.J. Ward all went to the Pro Bowl in 2014.

But the Broncos haven’t met their Super Bowl potential over the past three seasons, and that includes a defense that had one sack and no interceptions in the playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens in 2012, no sacks and no interceptions in the Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks in 2013 and no sacks in the playoff loss to the Indianapolis Colts last January.

The Broncos were No. 3 in total defense last season, at 305.2 yards allowed per game, but they were tied for 16th in scoring defense (22.1 points allowed per game). The Broncos defenders say they’ve been good, but they want to be better, more impactful, more game-changing. They recovered just five fumbles all last season, for example, and only three teams recovered fewer.

“It's been wonderful,’’ Talib said of Phillips’ defense. “His defense is straight to the point. Not a lot of thinking, but a lot of playing. It helps out our whole defense. It allows us to play fast.’’

Talib and Harris have been, unquestionably, the team’s top two cornerbacks thus far (Bradley Roby is No. 3). Talib returned an interception for a touchdown in Saturday’s practice. The Broncos have plenty of speed at the position after those three as well with Kayvon Webster, Tony Carter and rookie Lorenzo Doss.

“From first to third group, I think we have a good depth at cornerback -- maybe the best in the league, actually,’’ said safety Darian Stewart.

“Well, we can play man [and] boy, that's a great sign,’’ coach Gary Kubiak said. “When we're pressuring people being in zone-type blitzes or man blitzes, we can lock up on the back end. That's just very encouraging … I think we're going to have a lot of flexibility on the back end. We're a man-under football team. If you're going to beat us, you're going to have to beat man coverage. They're not going to let you dink and dunk the ball around.’’

Jordan Taylor stands out for Broncos as undrafted wideout By Troy Renck DenverPost.com August 4, 2015

Jordan Taylor runs down the sideline, long strides creating slight separation from the defender. The ball arcs into his hands as the largest crowd of training camp (4,787) erupts into cheers.

This is the intriguing twist of two-a-days, a reason for diehard fans to soak up 90-degree sun: The mystery player.

An undrafted college free agent has made the Broncos' 53-man roster in 11 consecutive seasons. Taylor represents a candidate to turn it into a dozen. The receiver continues to catch passes thrown his way, standing out as much as anyone can after five days of practice.

"You see him running past everybody. ... Jordan has such great length," offensive coordinator Rick Dennison said. "If you throw it in his zip code he seems to be able to come down with it."

Taylor remains hard to miss. He stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 210 pounds. He sports long blond hair, which earned him the nickname "Sunshine." Scouts love catch radius. In simple terms, Taylor possesses the wingspan of a pterodactyl.

"If he's covered, sometimes, he's not really covered," receivers coach Tyke Tolbert said.

Taylor exists as a longshot, but didn't land in Denver by accident.

Like many on this team, he owns Houston ties. Taylor played collegiately at Rice, teaming with Broncos coach Gary Kubiak's son Klein for four seasons. When the Broncos failed to draft a receiver, Taylor received their recruiting call with interest.

"Klein (a player personnel assistant with the Broncos) made a few calls. I knew him well and built a friendship with him in college. So yeah, he might have had a little input," Taylor said. "I thought it was a good fit. I am blessed to be in this position."

The Broncos landed Taylor with a $7,500 signing bonus, second to lineman Dillon Day among undrafted free agents. The amount hinted of Taylor's opportunity, but guaranteed nothing. He began turning heads with his hands. He made a one-handed catch on a slant route Sunday, and consistently has used his height to his advantage. Tolbert said Taylor's smarts don't hurt either, admitting "he knows pretty much all of the offense right now."

"I am not as fast or quick as some of those smaller guys, so I have to use my size," Taylor said. "When you are undrafted, you want to prove you belong. It starts by getting in the playbook. In order to catch the coaches' eyes you have to know what you are doing so you can make plays."

Taylor defined consistency at Rice, catching 54, 55 and 57 passes his last three seasons. Part of the charm of the underdog is the path to the pros. Taylor signed with the Owls as a quarterback after setting every record at Denison High School in Texas. He earned 4A Region II player of the year honors, topping McKinney High's Zach Lee, who made his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers last month.

Taylor chose Rice hoping to play two sports. But he had to think outside of the batter's box once there, abandoning his career as a center fielder to focus on football. His experience as a quarterback has helped him as a receiver, having viewed plays though each side of the lens.

"I've always thought that could help an offensive player," Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning said.

Taylor, who has fielded punts before practice to increase his versatility, faces a tall order. The Broncos feature an experienced fourth receiver in Andre Caldwell, and a talented crew in Jordan Norwood, Solomon Patton, Nathan Palmer, Isaiah Burse and Bennie Fowler vying potentially for one spot.

All Taylor can control is his performance, while not forgetting to soak up this experience. He's a long way from Denison High.

"It was surreal that first time I was on the field with Manning," Taylor said. "You line up and see Peyton is about to throw you the ball, and I am thinking, 'I better not drop this pass.' Now he's a teammate and I am trying to learn anything I can from him."

Demaryius Thomas endorses Peyton Manning's arm strength By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com August 6, 2015

Because he is the most accomplished wide receiver on the Denver Broncos roster and has been running routes for Peyton Manning since 2012, Demaryius Thomas is usually a gauge for Manning's game at any given time.

Thomas said Thursday that Manning's passes are stronger and faster in this training camp compared to last year's.

"He's smiling. I feel like he's good," Thomas said after practice. "I don't know if you all are going to believe what I say, but I think it's a little more zip on it. I don't know how he can do that. He's an older guy -- one of the oldest guys on the team -- but I feel like every year around this time, there's almost more zip on his ball. You can notice it. He threw a couple posts, probably 50, 60 yards, and I'm like, 'Whoa.'"

Manning, 39, joined the Broncos in 2012 and is entering his 18th season in the league.

Thomas, a sixth-year pro, is playing catch-up on offense since he skipped the Broncos' offseason program as his representatives and the team negotiated what became a five-year, $70 million deal.

A three-time Pro Bowl selection, he has steadily been given more playing time in practice. On Thursday, Thomas took part in the some team drills as well.

"I feel good to be back out there and to be able to run more than two or three routes at a time," he said. "I feel good. I look forward to getting in better shape and being able to go longer."

Last year, Manning was slowed by a thigh injury he suffered in December, and his second half of the season did not match his first. He threw 24 touchdowns and five interceptions in the season's first eight games compared with 15 and 10 in the season's second half.

Manning said earlier this offseason that one of the biggest aspects of his decision to return for 2015 was making sure he was physically ready to close the season strong. He called it asking "the tough questions."

Broncos coach Gary Kubiak has said he plans to rest Manning from time to time in training camp. Manning had the first of those days off on Monday. Kubiak said it is something the team will look at in the regular season as well "to make sure Peyton feels good down the stretch and [is] playing well."

With deal signed, Demaryius Thomas says he wants to

'retire a Bronco'

By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com July 17, 2015

Saying he "wanted to finish a Bronco, retire a Bronco," Denver wide receiver Demaryius Thomas said Friday he's glad that negotiations worked out on a new long-term deal and that he looks forward to helping the team win the Super Bowl.

Thomas, 27, who had been designated as the team's franchise player, signed a five-year, $70 million deal Wednesday that includes $43.5 million in guarantees.

And though the negotiations came down to the final hours before the deadline for teams to agree with players with the franchise tag, Thomas said he never doubted an agreement would be made.

"No, I didn't [worry a deal would not get done]," Thomas said. "I kind of knew for a little while I was going to be a Bronco. ... Kind of a week before they were going back and forth, I kind of knew."

Thomas, a team captain this past season and one of the team's cornerstone players since he was a first- round pick in the 2010 draft, is now the longest-tenured player with the team on the current roster. Left tackle Ryan Clady was a first-round pick in 2008, but he has already been moved to injured reserve after tearing an ACL in an offseason workout.

Earlier in the week, Broncos executive vice president of football operations and general manager John Elway said: "[Thomas] has developed into one of the top wide receivers in the NFL, and making sure he remained a Denver Bronco was a significant priority for our team. Demaryius is a special talent and an elite player who has also become a team leader during his five NFL seasons."

Thomas, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, also said Friday even if he had not agreed to a long-term deal that he would have played the 2015 season under the franchise player tender (one-year, $12.82 million) and that "I wasn't going to sit out any games."

But the negotiations were never acrimonious, and the Broncos had made enough progress on the deal that they had already shipped Thomas a playbook and practice video to see the new offense under first- year coordinator Gary Kubiak. Thomas was also regularly in touch with wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert and quarterback Peyton Manning.

Thomas said Friday he intended to play this season at about 222 pounds after playing at about 229 pounds last season and has made setting an NFL single-season record for receiving yardage one of his goals for the season. Calvin Johnson holds the record, which he set in 2012 with 1,964 yards.

Thomas finished with a franchise-record 1,619 yards this past season, despite having 48, 62 and 31 yards in the team's first three games in 2014.

"I had three bad games last year or I would have hit it then, don't forget," Thomas said with a smile.

It has been a huge week for Thomas both personally and professionally. Monday he received the news his mother, Katina Smith, was one of 46 nonviolent drug offenders to have her sentence commuted by President Barack Obama.

Smith and Thomas' maternal grandmother, Minnie Pearl, were arrested in 1999 for narcotics trafficking. Both had been in prison since Thomas was 11 years old. Smith was scheduled to be released in 2017.

Thomas said Friday his mother will now go to a halfway house in Macon, Georgia, in two weeks and is scheduled for a release from the halfway house, he hoped, by November.

"I look forward for her coming to her first game," Thomas said. "It's [all] kind of breathtaking."

Minnie Thomas received a life sentence for that crime and remains in prison.

On the field, since starting the 2011 season, Thomas ranks second in the NFL with 28 100-yard-receiving games in the regular season and postseason. Last season he posted 10 100-yard games, including seven in consecutive weeks. His 226 yards in the Broncos' Oct. 5 win over the Arizona Cardinals is a single- game franchise record.

With Manning at quarterback, Thomas has had three consecutive seasons with at least 92 receptions, 1,430 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns. He is only the third player in league history to have three consecutive seasons of at least 1,400 yards receiving and at least 10 touchdowns; Jerry Rice and Marvin Harrison are the others.

The Broncos have now signed their past three players to carry the franchise player tag to long-term deals just before the deadline -- Clady and kicker Matt Prater were the others. Thomas' deal gives the Broncos the franchise player tag back, so it is available to use on linebacker Von Miller, whose contract is set to expire after the 2015 season.

Thomas is scheduled to have a football camp in Denver on Saturday and Sunday.

Demaryius Thomas' pursuit of 2K will benefit team more than him By Troy E. Renck DenverPost.com July 17, 2015

Humility suffered a setback Friday. Demaryius Thomas stood before the press and admitted he wanted to break the NFL's single-season receiving yards record.

2K. That's roughly what it would take to supplant Detroit's Calvin Johnson, who holds the mark with 1,964 yards in 2012.

Why2K? Why does it matter? Thomas seeks greatness, wants to be measured among the all-time best. What appears as self-serving serves the exact opposite goal. His relentless desire for excellence makes his team better. Sift through his words, and clarity emerges. Of course, he wants to reach new heights. No superstar signs a monstrous contract and declares mediocrity as his obsession. In admitting his goal publicly, Thomas turned the mirror back on himself, a move that will ultimately benefit the Broncos.

"I watched some games that I played, and there were some where I took a play or two off and missed a couple of blocks," Thomas said. "I think that if I do those little things, it will make everybody around me better and make me a better player. That's my main focus right now."

Fear ripples through secondaries with those words. Or should. Thomas turns into a running back after the catch, races past and through undersized defenders. With a new contract and a louder voice in leadership, he brings more confidence into confrontation this season.

It takes little imagination to believe Thomas will be better. But will he produce bigger numbers? Thomas' assertion — the mental edge needed from stars — got me to thinking. What is realistic for Thomas in a Gary Kubiak offense?

First, Thomas has to grow comfortable with the route tree, the adjusted audible language. He will be playing catch-up after missing offseason workouts, though summer practices with Baltimore Ravens receiver Marlon Brown should accelerate his learning curve.

Thomas has shown he can thrive in any offense with any quarterback. And Kubiak, with a trait learned from Mike Shanahan, excels at creating mismatches. Examining history, it appears unlikely Thomas will reach 2,000 yards. But it doesn't mean he won't have a similar or greater impact.

In Kubiak's 20 seasons as an offensive coordinator or head coach, seven receivers have led the team in receptions and six in receiving yards. Houston's Andre Johnson established bests in both categories with 115 receptions in 2008 and 1,598 yards in 2012.

The average season for Kubiak's leading receiver over two decades: 87 catches, 1,186 yards. Shorten it to the last nine years — eight as the boss in Houston and last season as Baltimore's offensive coordinator — it looks like this: 92 catches, 1,233 yards.

Thomas will get his numbers. Even if they don't break records.

He has a good problem: someone to share the spotlight. Emmanuel Sanders experienced a starbust season last year. He and Thomas combined for the most receiving yards (3,023) and tied for the most receptions (212) by an offensive tandem in 2014.

The only reason Thomas won't break Johnson's mark is because Sanders also will be open. It provides Kubiak his best one-two receiver punch since Ed McCaffrey (101 catches) and Rod Smith (100).

Put Thomas through the shredder, computing Kubiak's scheme with Thomas and Johnson's best seasons, and I predict Thomas' 2015 season: 105 catches, 1,537 yards and 11 touchdowns. It would match him with Marvin Harrison as the only receiver in NFL history with four consecutive seasons of at least 1,400 yards and 10 scores.

2K is an admirable goal. If his production results in a third Super Bowl, it will have longer staying power, reflecting his importance to the team and a franchise's legacy.

Trevathan and Marshall helping each other in recovery By Christine Williamson DenverBroncos.com June 17, 2015

Danny Trevathan and Brandon Marshall are not quite the same players they were going into last season, or parts of them are not the same, at least. Trevathan has a reconstructed kneecap after enduring a few blows to his knee last October and Marshall’s foot surgery in March left him with a few temporary screws to hold things together.

As they currently go through rehab every day, both players are shooting to be back on the field for training camp.

Although the rest of the team will most likely spend time away during the summer break, Trevathan expects to be at the training facility everyday.

“I have no days off,” said Trevathan. “Ever since I had my surgery, I came here. I told them I just want to work. Even if I’m not doing movement I want to be icing or doing something to get this knee better.”

While the rest of the Broncos defense has been utilizing this offseason to adjust to new Defensive Coordinator Wade Phillip’s 3-4 system, Trevathan and Marshall have been taking it all in on the sidelines. Though they haven’t been able to get out on the field just yet, the two linebackers have gotten a chance to work alongside one another in the training room.

“I wish he wasn’t in there [but] it helps us,” said Trevathan about Marshall’s injury. “It’s always reassuring and it’s positive. [OLB] Von [Miller] and [CB] Chris [Harris Jr.] were together [rehabbing] and you saw how they came back."

A year ago, Miller and Harris were both recovering from ACL tears around the same time and said that being together pushed one another to get better. Both would end up returning like they didn’t miss a step, having outstanding seasons that ended in trips to the Pro Bowl.

“That’s what me and Brandon are taking out there. We want to be the best —the best fielding linebackers, the best-looking linebackers—everything.”

Since both players haven’t been able to put in physical reps on the field, they’ve been getting all of their position work on the mental side in the classroom.

“Me and Danny try to do the same thing,” said Marshall. “There’s a lot of responsibility so I think mental reps are just as important. Obviously you need to be in there, but mental reps can help you a lot.”

The goal for Marshall and Trevathan is to return in time for training camp, but timetable aside, both players are looking forward to stepping on the field with one another when the time comes.

“It’s an exciting thing,” said Trevathan. “[We’re] two capable players and we’re two of the best linebackers in the league. It’s time for people to start noticing that. We came in with kind of a chip on our shoulders. Us lining up next to each other is just extra motivation. I look into his eyes and he looks into my eyes and we both know that we both have the ability to play and be the best out there. It’s time for us to make a name for ourselves.” Louis Vasquez welcomes new leadership role with Broncos By Cameron Wolfe DenverPost.com August 7, 2015

At first glance, Louis Vasquez would appear more likely to start, or better yet, end a fight than offer a helping hand.

The Broncos' 6-foot-5, 335-pound right guard is the biggest and most physically imposing man on the team. But you wouldn't know it from hearing him speak.

"He's not a rah-rah guy. Probably no one else can hear him except the guys in our (meeting) room," offensive line coach Clancy Barone said. "But he's certainly the leader in the room and has been so from Day One this offseason."

With the departure of left guard Orlando Franklin in free agency and left tackle Ryan Clady lost to a season-ending knee injury, Vasquez became the main source of guidance for a young, unstable offensive line.

Vasquez is exactly what he looks like on the field — a mauler and grinder, a guy you don't want face as a defensive player. Off the field, he prefers to lead by action. He believes you can show a lineman technique critique a lot better than you can tell him.

"My mentality is by the end of the fourth quarter, we want to feel your soul wilt in our hands. So I'm trying to instill that in the offensive line because it's dirty work. You might as well get nasty with it," said Vasquez, who was an all-pro and Pro Bowl selection in the 2013 season.

Last year Franklin operated as a vocal leader, and stood before the media on multiple occasions as the offensive line received criticism and dealt with desperate position shifts midway through the season.

Now Vasquez, 28, has been passed the torch with a less experienced group.

Vasquez represents the one known commodity. The Broncos could have four new starters on their offensive line, including rookie left tackle Ty Sambrailo and center Gino Gradkowski. Among the candidates at left guard — Ben Garland, Shelley Smith and Max Garcia — only Smith has made a start in an NFL game.

"They're all just big eyed and bushy tailed, trying to take in any information they can," Vasquez said.

Relationships are built in the offseason, so after witnessing Garcia's potential, Vasquez decided to take him under his wing. He made guiding Garcia's development into becoming an elite guard one of his primary missions. They work on pass protection after practices.

"As a rookie you don't take anything for granted, especially when you have an elite guard like himself just taking the time to give me some critiques. I'm always looking for someone to emulate," said Garcia, a fourth-round pick in this year's draft.

Barone said Vasquez has turned the film room into his personal classroom, often pulling Garcia and others aside not only to point out their mistakes, but to show them how to correct them.

Vasquez, a 2009 third-round draft pick from Texas Tech, was a similar player coming into the NFL. Like Garcia, he was a natural power run blocker who had to work hard on pass protection to become one of the best and well-rounded guards in the league.

In 2013, his first year with the Broncos after spending his first four with San Diego, Vasquez didn't give up a sack and was ranked 97th on NFL.com's 2014 list of the league's top-100 players.

"Louis is a stalwart. He's down there grinding every day. We have to tell him to take a day off," said offensive coordinator Rick Dennison.

He was well on his way to repeat his success in the 2014 season, but when the Broncos struggled to find consistency at right tackle from Chris Clark and Paul Cornick they kicked Vasquez outside. He struggled, posting a negative Pro Football Focus blocking grade for the season. He said he never was comfortable with the finesse position.

Now he's back at what he calls his home at right guard. His roommates will be different, and Vasquez admitted it will be a tough transition.

"Obviously, I miss my brother Manny (Ramirez). It's the nature of the beast; this business doesn't really care about your relationship with other players," Vasquez said. "Whoever is playing next to me, I have to elevate our level of play."

If the other four guys on the line turn in the work ethic and focus on technique that Vasquez does, the Broncos offensive line won't be much of a worry at all.

Vaughn, former CSU-Pueblo star, believes he can play for Denver Broncos By David Ramsey Colorado Springs Gazette August 6, 2015

Chase Vaughn roamed North America for three seasons, playing in obscure football leagues.

How obscure?

I didn't realize the Indoor Football League and the United Football League existed.

Vaughn is a young man from the suburbs of Denver who played linebacker for CSU-Pueblo (2007-2009) while the program developed into a national Division II power. He's saved his final push for the football league that captivates a huge chunk of America.

He wants to play linebacker for the Broncos. This veteran of the Spokane Shock (Arena Football League), Las Vegas Locomotives (United Football League), ( League) and Colorado Ice (Indoor Football League) hopes to wear an orange No. 49 in the fall.

"I'm very optimistic," Vaughn says, minutes after finishing practice. "Obviously, I've come a long way. I've been through it all. I've come too far, basically, to give myself the option to fail."

Vaughn is the longest of long shots. Anybody can see this truth.

Except, maybe, No. 49.

"I try not to think about Plan B," he says. "I'm one of those people who live in the moment, so I try not to even give myself that option. I know I'm going to be OK no matter what happens. God will take care of me."

When Vaughn was 10, he traveled to his grandmother's house in suburban Denver to watch a football game. It was Jan. 25, 1998, the day of the Broncos-Packers Super Bowl. He had a vague idea the Broncos were a big deal.

When John Elway took a helicopter-like ride to a vital first down in the third quarter, the living room erupted in joy. Vaughn could fully see the power of the Broncos.

"I know how crazy the fan base is," he says.

He knows because his own family is part of that massive base. Like many of us, he's listened to aunts and uncles and cousins and grandmothers shouting at the TV as they sought to push the Broncos to victory.

Vaughn wants, after years of wandering through the football wilderness, to be one of those players on the TV screen. He boasts the look of an NFL linebacker with a 6-foot-2, 249-pound frame.

But he's struggling against severe odds as he seeks to make the Broncos 53-player roster, or even the Broncos practice squad. He's a free agent, and he must make a big splash.

Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. took the free-agent route to NFL stardom. He knows it's a rugged journey.

"I root for all undrafted guys, man," Harris said. "I know the fight they have to take. They have to make plays above and beyond to get noticed. A guy like Chase has been doing a good job. He's been working, but when you're undrafted, you have to make plays that stand out to separate yourself from everybody else."

John Wristen, coach at CSU-Pueblo, believes Vaughn can make those plays. He watched Vaughn terrorize running backs and quarterbacks. He knows Vaughn's potential.

Vaughn and Wristen talk at least once a month. Wristen offers encouragement, tells Vaughn to keep striving, to keep believing. These are not mere words. Wristen is convinced Vaughn can play in the NFL.

Why?

"Because he's Chase," Wristen said from his Pueblo office. "Nobody has worked harder. Nobody has been better about doing all the right things. Plus, he's a pretty damn good football player."

Wristen laughs. He's followed Vaughn's football odyssey, with all its quirky detours.

"This is a great story," Wristen says. "It just needs a happy ending."

Vance Walker brings value, versatility in attempt to rebound with Broncos By Troy Renck DenverPost.com May 22, 2015

Vance Walker found obscurity in Kansas City.

It wasn't supposed to happen this way. The Chiefs chased Walker in free agency last March, turning him into their prized offseason acquisition, and almost immediately he became lost on their depth chart.

Walker played well. If he played. He started twice and logged more than 20 snaps in only three games. Seen as a catalyst to an evolving defensive line mix, he turned into a casualty, released after one year.

"I dealt with that when it happened. It's an unfortunate situation. I can complain about it, but I've let it go months ago," Walker said last week.

For the Broncos, Walker's inability to crack the Chiefs' rotation might be the best thing to happen for them. He remained a productive, if sparingly-used player, last season. The Chiefs guaranteed Walker $3.75 million on a three-year, $13.75-million contract. The Broncos kept him from signing with the Seattle Seahawks when he agreed to a two-year, $4-million contract with a $1.5-million signing bonus.

Value and versatility make Walker an intriguing offseason addition in the highly anticipated switch to a 3-4 defense that, nonetheless, features uncertainty along the defensive line.

"It's obviously a priority as we move forward, and we'll play a lot of people," coach Gary Kubiak said.

Walker, 28, didn't produce as expected in Kansas City, unable to supplant Allen Bailey or . The Chiefs saved $1.7 million in salary cap space by cutting ties. Their desire to move on doesn't mean Walker can't move blockers. Insert a DVD from last season, and you will see the 6-foot-2, 305-pound Walker line up from end to nose and everywhere in between on multiple series.

He has consistently done one thing well, making him a potential fit for defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, who looks "to put players in position to succeed."

Pressure Point

Vance Walker signed a two-year deal for $4-million with the Broncos, choosing Denver over Seattle. He will be counted on to provide versatility along the defensive line. A look at how he stacks up against the Broncos' two remaining defensive tackles from last season, according to Pro Football Focus:

Defensive Lineman QB Sacks QB Hits QB hurries Snaps Vance Walker 2 1 8 238 Sylvester Williams 0 3 13 468 Marvin Austin 0 1 5 299 Walker boasts pass-rushing skills. He posted 32 quarterback hurries in 2013 with Oakland, fifth best among 3-4 defensive tackles, and eight last season in 238 snaps, nearly half of which came in just two games.

"The nose has a lot of versatility in this system," Walker said. "The biggest thing is really getting after the quarterback. That's something that I like to do. I'm just looking forward to it."

Pressure up the middle defines strong defenses. In NFL parlance, it means moving the quarterback off his spot. A hand in the face or a push of the center, preventing the quarterback from planting to throw, can lead to turnovers. The Broncos delivered in many ways last season — their defense ranked first in franchise history in rushing yards allowed per game — but they were not consistently disruptive. Denver ranked 13th in turnovers produced at 25. Phillips' defense features interchangeable parts, aggressive schemes, and a focus on reaching the pocket with purpose. DeMarcus Ware spent four seasons with Phillips in Dallas, earning three first-team All-Pro berths, while averaging 15 sacks.

"The new guys, the guys already here, everybody's going to be able to thrive to a new level in this type of defense," Ware said. "The offenses really have to be keen on who's bringing the pressure because this is a pressure defense."

Walker, a teammate at Georgia Tech with Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas and WWE star Roman Reigns, can help by providing impact and depth. The Broncos' want to use a rotation of players, but effectiveness is required to share snaps.

It didn't happen in Kansas City. That, Walker said, is over. Denver presents an unrivaled opportunity.

"We have super high expectations. Just to be the best. We've got a really good group of guys between the D-Line, the linebackers, the ends obviously, the cornerbacks and safeties. I don't think I've ever been on a team more talented," Walker said. "We have high expectations. We've just got to go out there and work every day to live up to those."

T.J. Ward envisions defense leading NFL in takeaways By Ben Swanson DenverBroncos.com August 1, 2015

In certain regards, the Broncos defense will have a tough time improving from its impressive marks in 2014. The secondary allowed a franchise-record low in average yardage per completion and the rushing defense allowed 79.8 yards per game, second-best in the NFL last year.

However, where the defense wants to make its mark in 2015 is in takeaways. Last year the Broncos forced 25 turnovers, 13th in the league and tied with six other teams. This year, they want more.

"I want [us] to lead the league in interceptions," safety T.J. Ward began. "I want to lead the league in sacks from the secondary. I want to lead the league in turnovers. And if we do that, we'll be pretty good."

Where that can stem from is Defensive Coordinator Wade Phillips' defensive philosophy to unleash defensive players' natural aggression.

"Sacks, interceptions, getting to the quarterback, pressuring the offense, making them play your style of football instead of playing theirs," Ward said of how the turnover goals reconcile with the new defensive mindset.

"I'd like us to take advantage of the interception opportunities we had," Ward said. "I think we dropped some interceptions last year. I'd like to see us have more forced fumbles. I don't think we had many forced fumbles last year. I just want to see us score on defense. Big plays, turnovers. That's what we want and that's what we can improve on from last year."

Getting to the quarterback or flushing him out of the pocket to force mistakes are imperative ways to get those takeaways, as are using disguises or simply employing "flat out good coverage."

"As good as we were last year, we can be, I feel, a lot better," Ward said. "I feel we can be a lot better this year, and that’s the plan and that’s the goal."

Ware, veterans detail vital teaching process By Ben Swanson DenverBroncos.com August 4, 2015

In his 21 years of coaching in the NFL and his 11 years as a NFL player, Offensive Coordinator Rick Dennison has certainly seen a lot in this league. But the predilection of defensive players for teaching offensive players is something that demonstrates not only a first for Dennison but a helpful mindset and beneficial culture.

"The [defensive backs] have all been helping our guys saying, 'This is what we're seeing from you guys,' and 'This is why we're doing this.' They have been really good," Dennison said. "The defense has been great trying to help us out. [...] [We'll take] anything that they can add to us to help us for September, because we're not playing the Broncos, we're just practicing right and getting ready. I've overheard DBs tell us, 'This is how you're running this route. That's why I know that’s coming.' It's been awesome."

DeMarcus Ware has also been a major help as he lines up opposite of tackle Ty Sambrailo on the left side. Ware's 11 years of NFL experience -- including eight Pro Bowls and four first-team All-Pro selections -- are a boon for the Broncos when he's on the field. Part of that benefit during training camp and offseason workouts has been his guidance to the rookie offensive lineman who is expected to protect Peyton Manning's blind side.

"Ty is a young guy," Dennison added, "and [Ware] can tell him how he is going to attack him, what he sees and what he feels."

Ware, as can be expected of a player of his distinction going against a rookie, has been able to get the best of Sambrailo, but it's about more than simply the outcome of a single rep or a single day's reps.

"It’s about teaching him a lesson of 'Why not do this? If you do this and I see it, the next person is going to do the same thing.' And it's like that tough love," Ware said. "Sometimes you win, sometimes you don't and sometimes you don't win at all. But eventually, if you're in that dark you'll find that light and you better crawl out of there. So, I think you just keep that thumb down on him all the time. And if you're hard on him, it'll be easier during the football game."

In the end, the goal is that after facing edge rushers like Ware and Von Miller, the young linemen will go into games better prepared and with more confidence and more experience.

"I think when you're in practice it's actually harder than in the game because they know how you're going to attack them they know what you want to do," Ware said. "And I will do certain things to them to say, 'Hey, look at your stance. I know you're in a pass rush [protection] stance, I know you're in a blocking stance.'"

The effect is that the linemen learn to disguise their stances from defenders who can read them.

"And they change these things during the minicamps and the training camps to become a better player," Ware continued. "Or 'Why did you overset me and I went inside?' Or I do things to set him up so then when he goes against somebody else, he looks at me or they'll come to the sideline and say, 'Man, that was easy!' They say that, and I'm like, 'Yeah, because you went against me, you went against Von, you went against Shane Ray every single day and we're trying to kick your butt, knowing that when you go into the game, everything else is going to be a piece of cake.'

"He's the athlete, but it's all about building that confidence."

How they teach their own

Ware doesn't just offer advice to players on the other side of the line of scrimmage, obviously. It's not difficult to spot him (or Miller for that matter) off to the side speaking with rookie Shane Ray or going over technique. Following the conclusion of practice on Sunday, Ware and Ray walked off the field together, still ostensibly discussing the day's practice.

The expectation is that although Ware and Miller should start ahead of him, Ray will make an impact when he's on the field. So Ware and Miller offer whatever tips come to mind and Ray absorbs them, whether it's in pass rush or run defense.

"He's one of those guys where he's a great listener," Ware said. "He learns very fast and I talked to him and I said, 'You have the title of a rookie, but you're going to have to play this year. You're going to have to go out there and be effective, no matter if you’re out there for me, or Von. You're going to have to learn our positions.' So, he's taking that with much respect and getting out there and getting ready to play and do what he needs to do. And I'm going to groom him up the best way that I can."

The type of tutelage that Ware is giving the rookies is something cornerback Chris Harris Jr. has not only received, but that he can now give as well.

When Harris finished his collegiate career, he went undrafted and signed as a college free agent with the Broncos but had to work hard to impress coaches and stick on the active roster, mostly making an impact on special teams. But legendary Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey was there to take him under his wing, teaching him about being a pro and pointers on his technique. Now a veteran starter and one of the NFL's best at his position, Harris is in Bailey's role, including as a mentor.

However, with enough practice reps and years under their belts, the question for veterans like Harris becomes how do you impart experience that has become second nature? Like his own mentor, Harris finds the film room is the best place to teach.

"Just in the film room, [that's] where you can really watch film with the guys and really help them see what I see," Harris said. "Champ, we really just relied, like I said, on the film room. We were just sitting there, talking about different techniques, the best way to play this coverage, learn how teams attack you. That's what I learned from Champ. I learned how teams like to attack you in different coverages and that’s something that kind of stuck to me."

For 10-year veteran tight end Owen Daniels, he uses certain keys to help teach young players some of the finer points of his position, which often comes back to blocking.

"There are always keys out there that you can kind of pay attention to," Daniels said, "whether you're running a route and keying on a coverage or you're in a pass protection and keying a stance or keying a rotation with the safety and kind of knowing where guys are going so that you kind of have a head start on what's going on.

"It's easy to play when you know where your defender is going and you'll be able to block them. So [there are] just little things like that, little nuance things that you can kind of pick up. When you're seeing the same guy every day you can kind of pick up on some things and make it a little bit easier on yourself."

Ultimately, Ware knows his teaching can only go so far. No two people are exactly alike and how his pupils use his advice will in part be a reflection of their own style.

"You tell them the fundamentals of the technique and how to do it," Ware says. "And you let them mold it to their own character, how they do it themselves. Because how I do it is not going to be the same how Shane Ray or Von do it, but the thing is: The fundamentals and the steps of how to do it are going to be the same, but how you get to it, it might be different. And at the end, the final execution is going to look the same."

Few active players have the breadth of knowledge that Ware does. He has an array of moves with outstanding technique that has made him one of the best pass rushers to ever play in the NFL, and ultimately as a teacher all he can do is show the young players what he knows and let them utilize it to become the best player they can be.

"When you come in as a rookie, you know you have the college moves but then you figure out that there's a wide array of things that you can do and change," Ware says. "So you just try to throw the kitchen sink at them and you just let them figure out their own toolbox and just let them get comfortable first at playing ball and the change of speed and different guys. And it's all about hustle. All you tell them is just hustle as much as you can."

Sylvester Williams draws Broncos coaches' praise By Troy Renck DenverPost.com August 3, 2015

Sylvester Williams recalled the moment that explains how significantly his career has shifted over the past year. At the end of Saturday's practice, Broncos coach Gary Kubiak singled him out in front of the team for his relentless effort.

Williams' progress remains central to the defensive line. If the nose tackle reaches his potential it would echo across the front seven.

"To hear that (praise) meant a lot. They preach, 'Finish plays, be disruptive.' They want 100 percent," Williams said after Monday's practice. "I would say there were opportunities for me to get noticed (last season) if I played better, but obviously I wasn't meeting their expectations. It's a different year for me. Hopefully I can play up to their expectations and keep it going."

Entering his third season, Williams relishes change, embraces the pressure. He weighs 318 pounds after, on orders, adding weight over the past month. He remains in the middle, but the switch to the 3-4 defense revised his job description. He no longer is asked to hold the line. He is asked to move it.

"Penetrate. Get up the field and make plays, that is what coach (Bill Kollar) talks about all the time," Williams said. "I think it's helping me out a lot. I love to get off the ball."

Williams' ability to reach the backfield stood out at North Carolina, convincing the Broncos to select him with the 28th pick in 2013. He barely played as a rookie, but started 13 games last season. Terrance Knighton, who remains a close friend, predicted Williams' would "break out" last season, and helped him learn to dissect film and recognize blocking nuances. Williams grew mentally, but physically the 4-3 failed to bring out Williams' talent, leaving him a first-down player with 18 tackles. In the 3-4, Williams provides versatility, a bear of a man capable of moving up and down the line. Williams remained active Monday as the defensive line produced its first tipped passes in padded 11-on-11 drills.

Williams has no desire to leave the field, and continues to push toward that goal by leaving everything on the field.

"At the end of his practice he was at his best," Kubiak said. "He has responded to Kollar's way of coaching and what Bill is trying to get him to do. He has been an impressive player. Not only through what little bit we've seen in camp, but he did it through the offseason, too."

Williams will be counted on to slow the run. But he won't be typecast. He is looking to do damage after playing tentatively last season, afraid any mistake would land him on the bench.

"I am able to do some of the things again that I was good at in college," Williams said. "I will get some double teams. If I get a one-on-one matchup, I feel like I can make a play."

The Broncos defense boasts five returning Pro Bowlers, and added Shane Ray, a top-10 rookie talent, to help rush the passer. The only question lingers up front. Great teams build from the inside out, and Williams appears determined to reverse the perception of him and the unit he's been trusted to anchor.

"This is the hardest working group I have been around since I've been here," Williams said. "We have guys who can play all positions. It gives a chance to stay fresh. We are not focused on numbers. We are focused on getting better. And I am doing everything I can to show the coaches they can believe in me."

Tackling the competition

The Broncos continue to praise the progress of nose tackle Sylvester Williams, an early star in camp. NFL reporter Troy E. Renck examines how he ranks in production among the first 10 tackles drafted in 2013:

Career Player, pick Team Career sacks tackles Sheldon Richardson (13) Jets 84 11.5 Bennie Logan (67) Eagles 69 2 (14) Panthers 55 5 Kawann Short (44) Panthers 41 5 Johnathan Hankins (49) Giants 39 7 Sharrif Floyd (23) Vikings 38 7 John Jenkins (82) Saints 38 1 Sylvester Williams (28) Broncos 32 2 Brandon Williams (94) Ravens 32 1.5 Jordan Hill (87) Seahawks 19 7

Derek Wolfe hopes new season brings back old form By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com May 24, 2015

When the Denver Broncos watched the list of players on injured reserve grow and grow in 2013, it included defensive regulars like linebacker Von Miller, cornerback Chris Harris Jr. and defensive end Derek Wolfe.

Miller bounced back during the 2014 season with 14 sacks and was named to the Pro Bowl. Harris Jr. completed one of the most remarkable recoveries in league history going from ACL surgery to his first game in seven months on his way to his first Pro Bowl appearance. For Wolfe, his recovery from a frightening seizure on the team bus, things have taken a little longer.

For his part Wolfe said he felt "healthy" last season, but that he still didn't feel like the player he had been on the field before his incident; that there was just something missing from his game.

"I'm very impatient with things like that, when it comes to my body, my recovery and stuff like that, I'm very impatient," Wolfe said following a recent workout at the team's complex. "I thought I was going to bounce back quicker than I did. I bounced back heath-wise, but the way I moved … you still subconsciously you hesitate."

After his rookie season in 2012 -- he finished with 40 tackles and six sacks -- Wolfe looked like a high- motor player who just may get himself into a Pro Bowl discussion in the seasons to come. But then he was sidelined for 10 days in the preseason in 2013 after his arms and legs went numb following a collision in an August game in Seattle.

Then on Nov. 29, 2013, on the team's bus ride to the airport for a game in Kansas City, Wolfe suffered a seizure and underwent a variety of tests in the days that followed. He practiced just twice after that as doctors searched for the source of his troubles.

Since, Wolfe has said he had his bruise on his spinal cord from the preseason collision and he believes he came back too soon in the weeks that followed before the seizure. He lost 30 pounds at that time and by the time Broncos began their offseason program last year he said he had gained 20 of those pounds back and was entering the season with hopes of "playing just like I did before.''

And at times last season Wolfe showed the high-impact work they wanted in their lineup, but at other times he still looked to be re-gaining his football balance. He finished with 35 tackles, 1.5 sacks as he played 67 percent of the defensive snaps.

As the Broncos work through this year's offseason program Wolfe said he feels more like the player he was as a rookie, both physically and mentally.

"Definitely my footwork, my movement, quickness is starting to come back," Wolfe said. "[I'm] getting used to carrying that weight again. Going a whole year and not carrying that weight will get you."

Wolfe projects as a quality fit as a defensive end in the team's new 3-4 defense. Wolfe and Malik Jackson -- the pair have split plenty of snaps with each other in the Broncos personnel groupings over the last three seasons -- will both play at end.

Now in the final year of his original four-year deal, Wolfe sees the coming season as an opportunity to reset his game as well.

"Whatever they need me to do I'll do it," Wolfe said. "[I] thought I was going to end up [as a rookie], was with a 3-4 team … and I can get back to playing the way I like to play.