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Jeff Legwold

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ESPN Senior Writer Jeff Legwold covers the Denver Broncos/NFL. Former president of Pro Football Writers of America (2015-2017). University of Illinois graduate.

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Broncos GM George Paton on team's medical evaluation of third-round pick Jonah Elliss' shoulder injury that kept him out of combine and pro day workouts: "Very comfortable.'' Coach Sean Payton: "We met on it ... We spent a lot of time ... we felt comfortable with it.''

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Broncos coach Sean Payton has talked about how he isn't fond of moving back in draft so when the Broncos were considering it Friday night, GM George Paton said: "Would have been Sean's first time ever maybe, we had a cake ready'' Sean Payton: "I was taking like 30 deep breaths.''

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Full disclosure after Day 2 of NFL draft....81 players in my top 100 were selected among the 100 picks made in rounds 1-3. On to Day 3...

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Broncos have six of the eight picks they entered the draft with happening today... Their Day 3 docket right now: 4-No. 121 overall, from Miami 5-No. 136, from Cleveland 5-No. 145, from NYJ 5-No. 147 6-No. 207, from SF 7-No. 256 from NYJ

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On Saturday's acquisition of DE John Franklin-Myers, Broncos GM George Paton: "It's something we've been working on last couple weeks ... durable ... four straight years of 54-plus pressures ... one thing that sticks out on tape is the relentless motor this guys plays with.''

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Broncos coach Sean Payton on fourth-round pick Oregon WR Troy Franklin: "When we left here (Friday) night, we just thought 'man, the big question is there going to be a (trade) the next morning at the other end willing to do a deal. We were lucky enough to find one.''

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Broncos general manager George Paton on how they evaluated 7th-round pick Devaughn Vele, who is 26 years old: "He was just too talented to pass up, we had a clear vision for him fitting in with what we're doing ... he plays a mature game, he has all the traits, he's a prototype.'

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In all of the people Iโ€™ve met along the way in this job Joe Collier was one of the kindest, smartest and most innovative people Iโ€™ve had the privilege to know. Always so giving of his time. Iโ€™ll always be grateful.

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Canโ€™t believe I have to address this but if you supported me in Denver then please support Kris Abrams-Draine. My number isnโ€™t getting retired ๐Ÿ˜‚. I appreciate the support and sensitivity to me leaving but letโ€™s support the young gun! I know he will make it HIS number โœŠ๐Ÿฝ

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When Randy Gradishar is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend, the Orange Crush defense finally gets a gold jacket... espn.com/nfl/story/_/idโ€ฆ

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๐Ÿ–/๐Ÿ– ๐ƒ๐€๐˜ Today we honor the memory and legacy of legendary Yellow Jacket Demaryius Thomas. ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

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Today we honor the memory and legacy of legendary Yellow Jacket Demaryius Thomas. ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ
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Russell Wilson, out for a pre-game warm-up, just finished chatting on the field with a group of Broncos players that included QBs Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson.

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As Russell Wilson left the field after throwing for a bit, he stopped to chat with Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix as Nix began his pre-game work.

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Broncos right tackle Mike McGlinchey has gone to the locker room with what appeared to be a left leg injury with just under two minutes left in the game.

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Broncos assistant GM Darren Mougey and Bengals senior personnel executive Trey Brown will have second interviews, sources confirm. Mougey has an indirect connection to Aaron Glenn through Sean Payton. Lance Newmark remains a candidate. #Jets