SB Nation Denver - Broncos Vs. Cardinals: Denver Wins Preseason Finale In Arizonahttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48907/denver-fave.png2012-09-03T10:43:11-06:00http://denver.sbnation.com/rss/stream/30354142012-09-03T10:43:11-06:002012-09-03T10:43:11-06:00Broncos Expected To Add Quentin Saulsberry To Practice Squad
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/79sCCsx-DVvnJb_fKQX0mnGga3E=/0x26:400x293/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/47828115/large_denver.sbnation.com.minimal.0.png" />
</figure>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> expect to finalize their practice squad on Monday afternoon, <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2012/09/02/broncos-plan-add-rookie-quintin-saulsberry-practice-squad/15344/">as the team plans on signing offensive lineman </a>Quentin Saulsberry.</p>
<p>Salusberry was cut by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/">Minnesota Vikings</a> on Friday, and is expected to end up with the Broncos. Saulsberry will turn 24 in Oct., and was signed as an undrafted free agent shortly after the NFL Draft. </p>
<p>During his senior year at Mississippi State, Saulsberry started 13 games, nine at guard and four at center, showcasing his versatility. Saulsberry's play was strong enough to be named <a href="http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2011/12/2011_associated_press_all_sec.html" target="_blank">All-SEC Honorable Mention by the Associated Press.</a></p>
<p>Saulsberry, as the Denver Post's Mike Klis points out, will make $5,700 per week as a member of the practice squad.</p>
<p>We'll see if Saulsberry forces his way onto the active roster.</p>
<p><i>For the latest on all things Denver Broncos, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.milehighreport.com">be sure to check out Mile High Report and join the discussion.</a></i></p>
<center>
<hr>
<p><a href="http://www.twitter.com/sbnation" target="_blank">Follow @sbnation</a> | <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sbnation" target="_blank">Like SB Nation on Facebook</a> | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/sbnation" target="_blank">Subscribe to SB Nation YouTube</a></p>
<hr>
</center>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2012/9/3/3289151/broncos-practice-squad-2012-quentin-saulsberryJP Starkey2012-09-03T07:35:35-06:002012-09-03T07:35:35-06:00Drayton Florence Signs With Lions, According To Report
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/79sCCsx-DVvnJb_fKQX0mnGga3E=/0x26:400x293/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/47828115/large_denver.sbnation.com.minimal.0.png" />
</figure>
<p>Cornerback <span>Drayton Florence</span> was one of the many players that didn't make the cut into the 53 man roster for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a>, but he reportedly won't remain unemployed for very long. According to a tweet from ProFootballTalk, Florence signed with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a>, a team currently suffering from a somewhat banged up secondary, on Sunday.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p>As expected, CB Drayton Florence will sign with the Lions today.</p>
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/242289476976640000" data-datetime="2012-09-02T15:54:47+00:00">September 2, 2012</a>
</blockquote>
<p>
<script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</p>
<p>Florence originally joined the Broncos before training camp after being cut by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Buffalo Bills</a>. The veteran cornerback will be on his fifth career team with the Lions after spending time with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers">San Diego Chargers</a> -- the team who originally drafted him back in 2003 -- and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> along with the Bills, Broncos and now the Lions.</p>
<p><i>Be sure to visit <a style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff; color: #0a5069; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" href="http://www.milehighreport.com/"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Mile High Report</span></a><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> for more Broncos coverage</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">. Head over to </span><a style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff; color: #0a5069; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">SB Nation's NFL hub</span></a><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> for more news and analysis from around the league.</span></i></p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2012/9/3/3288677/detroit-lions-roster-moves-2012-drayton-florenceUZ2012-09-03T07:26:36-06:002012-09-03T07:26:36-06:00Adam Weber Signs With Buccaneers
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/79sCCsx-DVvnJb_fKQX0mnGga3E=/0x26:400x293/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/47828115/large_denver.sbnation.com.minimal.0.png" />
</figure>
<p>Quarterback <span>Adam Weber</span> signed with the <a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> on Saturday, just days after being cut from the <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Denver Broncos</a>.</p>
<p>Weber was playing the<a target="_blank" href="http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_21452687/adam-weber-sees-better-opportunity-at-qb-tampa"> numbers game when it came to making his decision</a>, as the Bucs only have two quarterbacks on their active roster.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"It seems like a better situation when it comes to numbers," Weber said before flying to Tampa, Fla. "It's all about finding the best situation that allows me to eventually play for real on Sundays. I think there's a good opportunity to compete."</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Weber faced an uphill battle with the Denver Broncos, as <span>Peyton Manning</span>, Caleb Hanie and <span>Brock Osweiler</span> would all have been ahead of him on the depth chart. In Tampa Bay, only <span>Josh Freeman</span> and <span>Dan Orlovsky</span> will be ahead of him.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Denver Broncos, be sure to <a href="http://www.milehighreport.com" target="_blank">check out Mile High Report and join the discussion.</a></i></p>
<center>
<hr>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/sbnation">Follow @sbnation</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/sbnation">Like SB Nation on Facebook</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/sbnation">Subscribe to SB Nation YouTube</a></p>
<hr>
</center>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2012/9/3/3288673/adam-weber-tampa-bay-buccaneersJP Starkey2012-08-31T18:20:16-06:002012-08-31T18:20:16-06:00Broncos Roster Cuts: Denver Announces 53-Man Roster, More Moves Could Happen
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/-Jo8euOOu1mAj_FSbl3Rzdbil6Y=/0x0:600x400/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/photo_images/1662229/GYI0063036163.jpg" />
<figcaption>Getty Images</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>The Denver Broncos announced their 53-man roster, but there could still be more moves.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> cut down their roster to the NFL required 53 players on Friday night. The Broncos either waived, released, placed on season ending injured reserve and two players were put on the reserve suspended list <a href="http://blog.denverbroncos.com/denverbroncos/broncos-set-53-man-roster/" target="_blank">22 players to get their roster down to size</a>.</p>
<p>Here are the players who did not make the 53-man roster:</p>
<p><span>Jeremy Beal</span>, defensive end <br><span>Jamie Blatnick</span>, defensive end <strong><br></strong><span>Rafael Bush</span>, safety<br><span>Drayton Florence</span>, cornerback<br><span>Jerry Franklin</span>, linebacker<br><span>Ben Garland</span>, defensive end <br><span>Adam Grant</span>, tackle<br><span>Virgil Green</span>, tight end<br><span>Ryan Harris</span>, tackle<br><span>Jason Hill</span>, wide receiver<br><span>Tony Hills</span>, tackle <br><span>Duke Ihenacho</span>, safety<br><span>Cornelius Ingram</span>, tight end<br><span>Jeremiah Johnson</span>, running back<br><span>Mike Mohamed</span>, linebacker<br><span>Greg Orton</span>, wide receiver<br>Gerell Robinson, wide receiver<br><span>Sealver Siliga</span>, defensive tackle<br><span>Syd'Quan Thompson</span>, cornerback<br><span>Wayne Tribue</span> guard <br><span>Adam Weber</span>, quarterback<br>D.J. Williams, linebacker<strong></strong></p>
<p>In the teams press conference about the roster moves, John Elway said that this 53-player list is not the final roster as they will <a href="https://twitter.com/PostBroncos/status/241689657312698368" target="_blank">look over who gets released from other teams</a> and said that the roster is <a href="https://twitter.com/PostBroncos/status/241685689257836544" target="_blank">"fluid, we'll have to see what happens."</a> Also, all seven draft picks made the team for the Broncos.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Be sure to visit </i><a style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff; color: #0a5069; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" href="http://www.milehighreport.com/"><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Mile High Report</i></a><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> for more Broncos coverage</i><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">. Head over to </i><a style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff; color: #0a5069; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl"><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">SB Nation's NFL hub</i></a><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> for more news and analysis from around the league.</i></p>
<p><iframe frameborder="0" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PL88E6B4E121781B75&hl=en_US" height="315" width="560"></iframe></p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2012/8/31/3283999/nfl-roster-cuts-2012Jeremy Mauss2012-08-31T16:37:49-06:002012-08-31T16:37:49-06:00Denver Broncos Roster Cuts: Jeremy Beal To Injured Reserve
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/79sCCsx-DVvnJb_fKQX0mnGga3E=/0x26:400x293/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/47828115/large_denver.sbnation.com.minimal.0.png" />
</figure>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> are in the process of cutting down their roster to 53 players by Friday night's deadline, and their latest move is sending defensive end <span>Jeremy Beal</span> to the<a href="http://blog.denverbroncos.com/denverbroncos/beal-to-injured-reserve/" target="_blank"> injured reserve list</a>, ending his season before it even began.</p>
<p>Beal suffered a left knee injury against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Arizona Cardinals</a> in the team's final preseason game on Thursday night. A 2011 draft pick, Beal spent the last two seasons on the practice squad. During this year's preseason he was playing well as he recorded five tackles, two sacks, three tackles for loss and a pass defensed.</p>
<p>This move puts the Broncos roster to 74 players, and a final decision on the 53-man roster must be made by 7 p.m. MT.</p>
<p><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Be sure to visit </i><a style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff; color: #0a5069; font-weight: bold; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;" href="http://www.milehighreport.com/" target="_blank"><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Mile High Report</i></a><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> for more Broncos coverage</i><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">. Head over to </i><a style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff; color: #0a5069; font-weight: bold; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl" target="_blank"><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">SB Nation's NFL hub</i></a><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> for more news and analysis from around the league.</i></p>
<p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PL88E6B4E121781B75&hl=en_US" frameborder="0"></iframe></p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2012/8/31/3283818/jeremy-beal-injured-reserve-denver-broncos-roster-cutsJeremy Mauss2012-08-31T09:41:59-06:002012-08-31T09:41:59-06:00Broncos Vs. Cardinals Reaction: Jim Leonhard 'Sewed Up' A Roster Spot
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/79sCCsx-DVvnJb_fKQX0mnGga3E=/0x26:400x293/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/47828115/large_denver.sbnation.com.minimal.0.png" />
</figure>
<p>Heading into the final preseason game, it was still anyone's guess who would earn the final roster spots at the defensive back position. With eight players competing for four final spots at the position, the performances in the final game of the preseason against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Cardinals</a> were crucial for <a href="http://www.milehighreport.com/2012/8/31/3281832/broncos-53-man-roster-projection-final-edition" target="_blank">determining the final team</a>.</p>
<p>According to Jeremy Bolander of Mile High Report, one player solidified his roster spot while another boosted his chances:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Overall, only Leonhard turned in consistently solid work on the evening, and he likely sewed up his roster spot. Out of the rest, inconsistency was the word of the day, however, several still managed to standout. Bolden struggled early but came on strong late, including capitalizing on his chances in the return game with a 103 yard TD return on a kickoff. He was 50-50 in coverage, but made some great plays on the positive side, and will need to work on anticipation on the negative side.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>In his full 53-man roster prediction, Bolander placed both <span>Jim Leonhard</span> and <span>Omar Bolden</span> on the team.</p>
<p><i>Be sure to visit </i><a target="_blank" href="http://www.milehighreport.com/"><i>Mile High Report</i></a><i> for more <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Broncos</a> coverage. For the Arizona perspective, head to </i><a target="_blank" href="http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/"><i>Revenge of the Birds</i></a><i>. Head over to </i><a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl"><i>SB Nation's NFL hub</i></a><i> for more news and analysis from around the league.</i></p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2012/8/31/3282611/broncos-vs-cardinals-reaction-defensive-backsAdam Stites2012-08-31T00:34:10-06:002012-08-31T00:34:10-06:00Broncos Vs. Cardinals: Matt Prater Hits Game Winning Field Goal, Broncos Win 16-13
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/79sCCsx-DVvnJb_fKQX0mnGga3E=/0x26:400x293/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/47828115/large_denver.sbnation.com.minimal.0.png" />
</figure>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Broncos</a> kicker <span>Matt Prater</span> converted on 44-yard game-winning field goal as time expired, giving his team a 16-13 victory over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Arizona Cardinals</a> in Thursday night's preseason finale in Glendale.</p>
<p>Down 10-0 to the Cardinals late in the third quarter, the Broncos scored their first touchdown of the game on a 103-yard kickoff return by rookie cornerback <span>Omar Bolden</span>. After a scoreless first half, the Cardinals completed their comeback in the fourth quarter thanks to a trio of field goals from Prater. The six-year veteran converted on attempts from 19 yards, 43 yards and a game-winning 44-yards all in the fourth quarter.</p>
<p><span>Caleb Hanie</span> got the start for the Broncos at quarterback. He finished the game 7-for-13 for 75 passing yards, but was sacked five times. <span>Ronnie Hillman</span> led Denver's running backs with 68 rushing yards on 14 carries, while <span>Greg Orton</span> caught three passes for 57 receiving yards to led the Bronco's receiving corps.</p>
<p>Broncos quarterback <span>Peyton Manning</span> did not play in Thursday's game.</p>
<p><i> Be sure to visit </i><a href="http://www.milehighreport.com/" target="_blank"><i>Mile High Report</i></a><i> for more Broncos coverage. For the Arizona perspective, head to </i><a href="http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/" target="_blank"><i>Revenge of the Birds</i></a><i>. Head over to </i><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl" target="_blank"><i>SB Nation's NFL hub</i></a><i> for more news and analysis from around the league.</i></p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2012/8/31/3281761/broncos-vs-cardinals-game-recap-nfl-preseasonKevin Cacabelos2012-08-30T22:30:32-06:002012-08-30T22:30:32-06:00Broncos Vs. Cardinals Halftime Score: Denver Trails Arizona 7-0
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/79sCCsx-DVvnJb_fKQX0mnGga3E=/0x26:400x293/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/47828115/large_denver.sbnation.com.minimal.0.png" />
</figure>
<p>Offensive has been at a premium in the final preseason game between the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Arizona Cardinals</a>. At the half it is the Cardinals who have the only points on the board and lead 7-0. That single touchdown of the half came on a 22-yard touchdown pass from <span>Ryan Lindley</span> to <span>Michael Floyd</span> at the start of the second quarter.</p>
<p>The Broncos offense has been stifled as starting quarterback <span>Caleb Hanie</span> has completed just 7-of-12 passes for only 75 yards, with one of those passes being a 23-yard completion to tight end <span>Virgil Green</span>. The offensive line for the Broncos has allowed for Hanie to be sacked three times.</p>
<p>The two bright spots for the Broncos are that the offense has not turned the ball over, and running back <span>Knowshon Moreno</span> has ran well with 49 yards on seven carries.</p>
<p><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Be sure to visit <a href="http://www.milehighreport.com/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #0a5069; font-weight: bold;">Mile High Report</a> for more Broncos coverage. For the Arizona perspective, head to </i><a target="_blank" href="http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff; color: #0a5069; font-weight: bold;"><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Revenge of the Birds</i></a><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">. Head over to <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #0a5069; font-weight: bold;">SB Nation's NFL hub</a> for more news and analysis from around the league.</i></p>
<p><iframe frameborder="0" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PL88E6B4E121781B75&hl=en_US" height="315" width="560"></iframe></p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2012/8/30/3281566/broncos-vs-cardinals-game-score-nfl-preseasonJeremy Mauss