JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Brandon McManus started planning for the next chapter of his NFL career years ago.
McManus would regularly seek out opposing special teams coaches during pregame warmups and introduce himself.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Brandon McManus in hopes of upgrading their special teams Thursday, two days after Denver dropped the veteran kicker and former team captain.
Broncos waive Gordon after another fumble leads to a loss
November 21, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Melvin Gordon's butterfingers finally cost him not just his starting job in Denver but his roster spot altogether.
The Broncos waived their veteran running back Monday, a day after his fumble at the goal line proved costly in their 22-16 overtime loss to the Los Vegas Raiders that sent them tumbling into the AFC West basement at 3-7.
Fans prove timely, assist Broncos with play-clock countdown
September 19, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Russell Wilson didn’t even need to glance at the play clock late in the fourth quarter of Denver's 16-9 win over Houston. The city's newest quarterback had the fans counting it down for him.
Hackett flops in his head coaching debut for Denver Broncos
September 14, 2022 GMTENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Nathaniel Hackett started out his news conference Tuesday admitting his error in attempting a 64-yard field goal instead of keeping the ball in Russell Wilson’s hands in the closing seconds of the Denver Broncos’ 17-16 loss to Seattle.
Seahawks survive Wilson’s return, edge Broncos on missed FG
September 13, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — It was a familiar scene in Seattle: Russell Wilson leading his team downfield for a game-winning score late in the fourth quarter.
This time, he wasn’t given a chance by his new coach in Denver, pulled off the field in exchange for a 64-yard field goal attempt that left plenty of confusion and the Seattle Seahawks celebrating an unexpected season-opening, 17-16 victory over the Broncos on Monday night.
Fangio’s future in Denver in limbo after another losing year
January 9, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Down a touchdown late in a meaningless game — for Denver, anyway — coach Vic Fangio decided to send out the field goal unit on fourth-and-long from the 13.
The crowd voiced its displeasure, at least the fans who showed up.
Broncos activate specialists McManus, Martin off virus list
January 7, 2022 GMTENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos activated kicker Brandon McManus and punter Sam Martin off the reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday, 24 hours before their season finale against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Broncos’ Drew Lock focuses on Chiefs, not on his future
January 6, 2022 GMTENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer cut a lonely figure at the Denver Broncos practice on Wednesday with both kicker Brandon McManus and punter Sam Martin on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
The Latest: Broncos’ Bridgewater taken off on stretcher
December 19, 2021 GMTThe Latest from Week 15 of the NFL (all times EST):
McManus grateful for AFC honor but isn’t sure he deserves it
December 16, 2021 GMTENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Brandon McManus is thankful but doubts he deserves his AFC special teams player of the week award for making all five of his extra points and a 52-yard field goal in the Denver Broncos' blowout of the Detroit Lions.
Shh! Denver Broncos mum on 11-game losing streak to Chiefs
December 3, 2021 GMTENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have lost 11 consecutive games to the Kansas City Chiefs since scoring two touchdowns in the final 36 seconds for a stunning 31-24 win at Arrowhead Stadium on Sept.
Denver Broncos honoring Hall of Famer Manning this weekend
October 29, 2021 GMTENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos haven't had much success since Peyton Manning retired a month after becoming the first starting quarterback to win Super Bowls with two different teams.
Von Miller’s comeback off to fast start for unbeaten Broncos
September 30, 2021 GMTENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Von Miller took his AFC Defensive Player of the Month honor in stride Thursday.
Not so his BFF.
While the usually loquacious linebacker was on the podium saying things like, “when you have team success, individual awards like that come,” mild-mannered kicker Brandon McManus was doing jumping jacks behind the cameras in a failed attempt to get Miller to crack a smile.