The NFL is assisting the Broncos in the aftermath of the death of starting right cornerback Darrent Williams.
“It is a terrible tragedy. We don’t know all the details yet, but we have reached out to the Broncos to offer our support,” NFL vice president of public relations Greg Aiello said.
Aiello said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was in contact with Broncos owner Pat Bowlen to talk about what the league could do. Aiello also said NFL vice president of security Milt Ahlerich was in contact with the Broncos’ security department and is monitoring the investigation from a law enforcement standpoint.
Footnotes
Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey postponed a charity event scheduled for tonight because of the tragedy. A spokesperson for the event said Bailey is devastated by the death of his friend. Bailey was one of a handful of Denver players who went to the hospital where Williams’ body was taken after he was shot. …
For the second consecutive offseason, middle linebacker Al Wilson will need surgery to repair a broken thumb. …
The Broncos are expected to sign several players to reserve-future contracts as soon as today, when the signing period begins. Denver is expected to sign 12 players, most of whom have played in the league and whom the Broncos worked out during the season. Among the players likely to sign are offensive lineman Jacob Rogers, linebacker Eddie Moore and receiver Teyo Johnson. All three players are former second-round picks. Also likely to sign is quarterback Darrell Hackney. He was a rookie from Alabama-Birmingham, who spent the preseason with the Cleveland Browns.
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