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Bronco players on the bubble dread call after preseason finale

When the Broncos finish their preseason business Friday night in Glendale, Ariz., less than 12 hours will pass before many of the players who were in uniform for the game will be told their NFL ride is over.

Marshall's suspension reduced to one game

The talk from the NFL office a couple of months back was Brandon Marshall better brace for an absence of four to eight games for his off-field conduct. So the announcement Thursday that the Broncos receiver will miss only one game, plus another game check in fines, has to be considered a best-case scenario for the team and player.

Weight is over for Broncos: Holland to Dallas

Montrae Holland's expectation was to play extensively in the Broncos' preseason finale. Instead, he's headed to Dallas after being traded to the Cowboys for a 2010 fifth-round pick.

Cowboys' Jones cleared by NFL to play

Adam "Pacman" Jones has been cleared to play for the Dallas Cowboys this season.

Broncos filling Marshall's void with group effort

The Broncos certainly say they know they will have to get by without Brandon Marshall in their offense for as long as the NFL deems necessary. Yet, how they do that remains to be seen.

Broncos report: Russell making best of chance

Broncos receiver Cliff Russell, who spent last year out of football, is on the cusp of making Denver's roster -- or not.

Merriman to play despite 2 torn knee ligaments

Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has decided to play this season rather than have surgery on two torn ligaments in his left knee.

Claude Humphrey, Bob Hayes nominated for football hall

Claude Humphrey and Bob Hayes were nominated by the seniors committee as finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

ADAMS: Cutler-Marshall a prolific pair?

The Broncos have the making for one of the most prolific quarterback-wide receiver tandems ever selected in the same draft. Not good, but prolific. You follow me?

Broncos' Hall relishes comfort zone

Ask Andre Hall his current mind-set and he shoots back confidently, "I'm ready to rock and roll."

Report: Strahan to stay retired

Seven-time New York Giants Pro Bowler Michael Strahan is staying retired.

Ex-Bronco Braxton rights life through coaching

He looks a little different with a whistle hung around his neck, dressed in red and gray instead of Broncos orange and blue.

Broncos report: Marshall's last pitch for less time

Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall had his last day in NFL court Tuesday, when he traveled to New York for an appeals hearing with league officials.

Fantasy football: Buys, holds, sells

Given that a full-time runner's NFL career is likely to be nearly over by the time their rookie four- or five-year contract expires, does it make sense for more teams to employ the ball-carrying committees that fantasy football owners dread?

Broncos cut WR Jacobs, move Powell off roster

The Broncos on Tuesday reached the NFL-mandated 75-player roster by releasing wide receiver Taylor Jacobs and placed defensive tackle Carlton Powell on their reserve/physically unable to perform list.

Panthers sign Parker after Broncos release

The Carolina Panthers addressed their lack of depth at wide receiver by signing Samie Parker, a day after he was released by the Denver Broncos.

Analysis of key Preseason Week 3

The first half of the third preseason game is the closest thing we'll get to a 2008 dress rehearsal. So let's review what we saw this weekend from the NFL balcony, focusing on players auditioning for more prominent offensive roles.

The perfect fantasy football draft

Since no one will let you make all the picks in the first round of your fantasy draft, here's a close as you can get to The Perfect NFL Fantasy Draft.

Broncos settle starting jobs before preseason finale

The votes are in. The questions, for the most part, have answers. And the Broncos, with only their finale preseason game remaining and no starter expected to play Friday night, largely have turned their attention to their regular-season opener Sept. 8 in Oakland.

Jeremy Bloom out in Steelers' first roster cut

Receiver-kick returner Jeremy Bloom, the former University of Colorado athlete, World Cup skiing star and two-time Olympian, was among three players in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first preseason roster cut Monday.

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Broncos schedule

Preseason

Date	Opponent	Time
Aug. 9	at Texans 19, Broncos 16
Aug. 16	at Broncos 23, Dallas 13
Aug. 22	Packers 27, Broncos 24
Aug. 29	at Arizona	7 p.m.

Regular season

Date	Opponent	Time
Sept. 8	at Oakland	8:15 p.m.
Sept. 14	vs. San Diego	2:15 p.m.
Sept. 21	vs. New Orleans	2:05 p.m.
Sept. 28	at Kansas City	11 a.m.
Oct. 5	vs. Tampa Bay	2:05 p.m.
Oct. 12	vs. Jacksonville	2:05 p.m.
Oct. 20	at New England	6:30 p.m.
Oct. 26	Open
Nov. 2	vs. Miami	2:05 p.m.
Nov. 6	at Cleveland	6:15 p.m.
Nov. 16	at Atlanta	11 a.m.
Nov. 23	vs. Oakland	2:05 p.m.
Nov. 30	at N.Y. Jets	11 a.m.
Dec. 7	vs. Kansas City	2:05 p.m.
Dec. 14	at Carolina	11 a.m.
Dec. 21	vs. Buffalo	2:05 p.m.
Dec. 28	at San Diego	2:15 p.m.