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• Broncos release top rusher Willis McGahee

  June 13, 2013 7:39 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - The Denver Broncos have released Willis McGahee, their leading rusher last year. The 31-year-old running back is the NFL's active leader with 33 100-yard games. McGahee is coming off a right knee injury that sidelined him for the final two months last season. The 11-year veteran... more »

• McGahee back with Broncos but mostly as spectator

  June 11, 2013 6:47 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Willis McGahee is back in the Denver Broncos' camp, if not necessarily their good graces. The 11th-year running back skipped each of the Broncos' 10 "voluntary" practices over the last month but showed up for the start of the team's three-day mandatory minicamp Tuesday. With second-year... more »

• McGahee's absence opening up opportunities

  June 3, 2013 8:12 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Willis McGahee apparently is counting on history repeating itself. The grizzled running back skipped some of last year's offseason workouts, then showed up at the mandatory minicamp and handily won the Denver Broncos' starting job during training camp. His absence this time around is much more... more »

• Clady, McGahee added to AFC Pro Bowl roster

  January 17, 2012 8:39 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Denver Broncos tailback Willis McGahee and left tackle Ryan Clady have been added to the AFC's Pro Bowl roster. McGahee replaces injured Houston running back Arian Foster and Clady replaces injured Miami tackle Jake Long. McGahee rushed for 1,199 yards and helped the Broncos set a... more »

• McGahee's move to Denver has revitalized his career

  December 23, 2011 2:55 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - A change in scenery and eating habits has done wonders for Willis McGahee. By playing in a run-friendly system, along with reuniting with his former position coach, the Denver Broncos tailback has revitalized his career. McGahee, who even eliminated red meat from his diet to become... more »

• McGahee is active for Thursday night game with Jets

  November 17, 2011 8:17 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Running back Willis McGahee has been given the green light for the Denver Broncos' game against the New York Jets on Thursday night. McGahee pulled his left hamstring Sunday at Kansas City and was limited in practice. He ran during warmups and declared himself ready to play.... more »

• McGahee jump starts his career in Denver

  November 11, 2011 2:49 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Willis McGahee had just one destination in mind after his three-year stint as Baltimore's backup came to an end last season - Denver. That's where the big, ninth-year running back saw the best opportunity to jumpstart his career with John Fox taking over as head coach... more »

• Broncos getting healthy again

  November 10, 2011 1:50 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - The Denver Broncos are in contention at the halfway point of the season thanks to a middling AFC West and a return to health. In their 38-24 win at Oakland on Sunday, the Broncos got key contributions from four players who had been sidelined for a... more »

• Broncos are beat up in the backfield

  October 27, 2011 2:47 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - For all of the debate over Tim Tebow's development as a passer, the Denver Broncos may just need him to revert to a running quarterback come Sunday. With top tailback Willis McGahee missing practice Wednesday following surgery to fix a broken finger, the Broncos (2-4) are... more »

• Orton and Quinn lead Broncos past Bills in preseason home opener

  August 21, 2011 1:29 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Kyle Orton, who has rendered the quarterback drama in Denver a question of who will be his backup, led the Broncos on two touchdown drives in a 24-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday night. Brady Quinn leapfrogged Tim Tebow as the No. 2 quarterback for... more »

• Three Broncos named in University of Miami investigation

  August 17, 2011 10:36 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Three Denver Broncos who attended the University of Miami and are named in the scandal enveloping the Hurricanes' program declined to talk about the allegations Wednesday. Linebacker D.J. Williams and right tackle Orlando Franklin declined comment as they walked off the practice field. Running back Willis... more »

• Veteran RB Willis McGahee signs with Broncos

  July 31, 2011 4:58 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Veteran running back Willis McGahee has signed with the Denver Broncos. The 29-year-old McGahee figures to complement incumbent starter Knowshon Moreno with his powerful style. New coach John Fox wants to lean heavily on the running game after the Broncos were pass-heavy in 2010 under Josh McDaniels.... more »

• Broncos sign last of draft picks

  July 29, 2011 8:20 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - The Denver Broncos have signed their final rookie holdout, third-round draft pick Nate Irving, a linebacker from North Carolina State. Irving, who overcame near fatal injuries from an auto accident in 2009, will compete for the starting middle linebacker job. The Broncos also are trying to... more »