Running back Jamaal Charles signed on Wednesday a one-day contract to retire with the Chiefs after 11 seasons in the NFL. Most will remember his nine-year run in Kansas City, few will remember his days in Denver (and even fewer for his time in Jacksonville).
Here’s a look at some Pro Football Hall of Fame players who spent the twilight of their careers in the Mile High City:
Brian Dawkins, safety: “Weapon X” joined the Broncos in 2009 after 13 seasons with the Eagles. Dawkins played three years in Denver and was named to two Pro Bowl teams.
Tony Dorsett, running back: The Hall of Famer spent 11 years with the Cowboys before being traded to the Broncos in 1988 for a fifth-round draft pick. In his sole season in Denver, Dorsett started 13 games and rushed for 703 yards and five touchdowns.
Jerry Rice, wide receiver: The greatest wide receiver in NFL history signed a one-year deal with Denver in 2005. But rather than being a depth receiver on the roster, .
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What’s on Tap?
- Nuggets: At Portland Trail Blazers, 8:30 p.m. Friday, ESPN |
- Rockies: Arizona Diamondbacks, 6:40 p.m. Friday, ATTRM |
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Scoreboard
NHL playoffs: Avalanche 3, Sharks 0
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MLB: Rockies 11, Brewers 6
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Must-Read
Kiszla: After must-win in playoffs, how do we know Avs have what it takes to win the Cup? In a word: Gruuu!
Is Grubauer strong enough in goal for the Avs to win the Stanley Cup? You betcha. Read more…
Nuggets take exception to Portland’s Enes Kanter, skirmish: Game 3’s “gonna be real chippy”
Game 2 was all but decided when emotions reached a boiling point with Portland and Denver. Read more…
Broncos waive QB Garrett Grayson, announce signing of 7 undrafted rookies
The Broncos announced the signing of seven undrafted free agents on Thursday, bringing their total this week to 17, and waived quarterback Garrett Grayson and receiver Chad Hansen. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Jamal Murray will continue getting mugged in the NBA Playoffs
+ WATCH: Nathan MacKinnon gets the Avs on the board first in Game 4, Colin Wilson scores on a slick pass from Mikko Rantanen
+ Broncos waive QB Garrett Grayson, announce signing of 7 undrafted rookies
+ Rockies southpaw relievers getting closer to returning as critical early May homestand looms
+ A pair of Colorado players named to U.S. Soccer’s Women’s World Cup roster
+ Blazers’ Enes Kanter calls on Nuggets to “take control of your fans”
+ Colorado Rapids podcast: Anthony Hudson fired, emergency podcast edition
+ “We deserve more”: Women’s hockey stars announce boycott in demand for 1 league
+ Rocket Ismail Jr. makes strides on, off the field with Wyoming Cowboys football
+ Vince McMahon’s XFL taps sports’ big guns to help new football league
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By The Numbers
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EP. 91 — Stu Cole on a quarter-century with Colorado, his playing career, baserunning strategy and more
In this episode of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post beat writer Kyle Newman talks to Rockies third base coach Stu Cole about his 25 years within the Colorado organization, his own playing career, thoughts on the team’s offense this season and much more. Read more…
Parting Shot
Tiger Woods to receive Medal of Freedom from Trump at White House on Monday
“No matter who is in the office, you may like, dislike personality or the politics, but we all must respect the office.” Read more…
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