| |
| Griese and Sharpe likely to return Sunday |
NFL Football |
12/05/2002 |
| |
| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - The Denver Broncos could have Brian Griese back at quarterback on Sunday against the New York Jets and tight end Shannon Sharpe may also return to the lineup. Griese has missed the last two games with a sprained left knee and Sharpe has been sidelined for three games with a shoulder injury. They are each listed as probable on Denver's injury report. Both practiced on Wednesday and head coach Mike Shanahan was encouraged with the results. "[Griese] worked out good yesterday, didn |
|
| |
| Neil has surgery |
NFL Football |
12/02/2002 |
| |
| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - Denver Broncos guard Dan Neil underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Monday, but he may be able to play this weekend against the New York Jets. Neil, who was hurt in the third quarter of Sunday's 30-27 overtime loss to San Diego, had loose cartilage removed from his knee. Defensive end Reggie Hayward, who broke his right hand in Sunday's game, may still be able to play this season. |
|
| |
| Beuerlein to start for Denver against San Diego |
NFL Football |
11/29/2002 |
| |
| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - Denver Broncos quarterback Steve Beuerlein was named the starter on Friday for Sunday's game against division rival San Diego. Beuerlein started last week in Denver's 23-20 overtime loss to Indianapolis. He completed 15-of-24 passes for 185 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan had hoped that Brian Griese would be ready to go this week, but decided to go with Beuerlein. "After looking at practice yesterday, he can do some things but I ha |
|
| |
| Colts' James returns to practice |
NFL Football |
11/28/2002 |
| |
| ected to start against the Houston Texans on Sunday. James, the Colts' starting running back in nine of 11 games this season, aggravated the ankle injury and had to leave the game late in the fourth quarter of the Colts' overtime victory against the Denver Broncos last Sunday. He missed practice Wednesday, but decided to test the ankle on Thursday. "He did OK and didn't seem to have any ill-effects," head coach Tony Dungy said. "He made it through everything and made it through all the drills. We'll see how h |
|
| |
| Griese, Sharpe optimistic for Sunday |
NFL Football |
11/28/2002 |
| |
| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - Denver Broncos quarterback Brian Griese and tight end Shannon Sharpe both practiced on Wednesday in preparation for Sunday's showdown with San Diego. Griese, who was expected to miss a month with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee, dropped back for a few passes and looked comfortable inside the pocket. "It's been getting better every day," Griese said. "I've been doing a little bit more every day with the strengthening exercises and stuff like that. I haven't |
|
| |
| Broncos Team Report: On the mend |
NFL Football |
11/27/2002 |
| |
| (MySportsbook) - The Denver Broncos hope to have two of their star players back this Sunday when they take on the San Diego Chargers in a battle for a portion of first place in the AFC West. The status of starting QB Brian Griese and TE Shannon Sharpe have still yet to be determined. Both are listed as questionable and could play in this weekend's contest. "Right now it looks like they're both making progress, but it's still premature until they actually get out there and do football-related drills," Denve |
|
| |
| Giants release punter Rouen |
NFL Football |
11/19/2002 |
| |
| raged only a net of 32.0 yards on 37 punts this season. Matt Allen will handle all punting and holding duties for the club. Rouen, an 11-year-veteran, originally signed by the Giants as a rookie free agent in 1991, is the most accomplished punter in Denver Broncos history. He has punted 649 times for 28,479 yards in his career, which also included a brief stint with the Los Angeles Rams. He has been ranked among the top three punters in the league four times, including having the highest gross punting average |
|
| |
| Griese out up to three weeks |
NFL Football |
11/18/2002 |
| |
| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - Denver Broncos starting quarterback Brian Griese has been ruled out for Sunday night's home game against the Indianapolis Colts because of a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan said on Monday that Griese doesn't have a lot of swelling in the knee, but the quarterback could be out up to three weeks. An MRI showed Griese has a second-degree sprain of the MCL, but the ligament is expected to heal without surgery. Griese was forced |
|
| |
| Griese out up to weeks |
NFL Football |
11/18/2002 |
| |
| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - Denver Broncos starting quarterback Brian Griese has been ruled out for Sunday night's home game against the Indianapolis Colts because of a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan said on Monday that Griese doesn't have a lot of swelling in the knee, but the quarterback could be out up to three weeks. An MRI showed Griese has a second-degree sprain of the MCL, but the ligament is expected to heal without surgery. Griese was forced |
|
| |
| Griese injures knee in Broncos' win |
NFL Football |
11/17/2002 |
| |
| Seattle, WA (MySportsbook) - Denver Broncos starting quarterback Brian Griese was forced to leave Sunday's 31-9 win over Seattle with a sprained left knee. An MRI exam was planned for Monday. Griese completed 17-of-27 passes for 194 yards with an interception, but was injured in the third quarter on a low hit by Rocky Bernard and did not return. Bernard was called for a personal foul on the play because officials felt he was going for Griese's knee. Steve Beuerlein relieved Griese and was 2-for-2 for 22 ya |
|
| |
