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Denver Broncos lie low on first day of cuts As the final seconds ticked away in Arizona on Thursday night DeMarcus Ware Jersey , reality began to set in that the body of work that every Bronco player put forth during the preseason would now have to speak for itself. There are no more meaningless preseason games. No more second chances. 2018 has already gotten real for 13 former Broncos and yet, the Turk still lurks.The drama that most fans were hoping to have settled will have to wait until Saturday. Paxton Lynch, Isaiah McKenzie, and Devontae Booker are still Denver Broncos. What’s to become of Phillip Lindsay? Jeff Holland? A newly healthy Su’a Cravens? With all the drama of a made for television movie, the Denver Broncos preseason is saving resolution of 2018’s intrigue until the final act. Stay tuned, Broncos fans. John Elway and company aren’t done yet. For cuts, trades, and other Denver Broncos news check out Mile High Report’s 2018 preseason tracker.HORSE TRACKSDenver Broncos trim 13 players off their rosterThe trim was made Friday.Arizona Cardinals vs. Denver Broncos: Five things we learnedArizona Cardinals insider Bob McManaman offers a recap and a rundown from the Cardinals’ 21-10 preseason loss to the Denver Broncos.Lynch has big 2nd half, Broncos beat Cardinals 21-10A near-perfect second half in the preseason finale didn't appear to be enough to give Paxton Lynch the No. 2 quarterback job in Denver.Lynch completed 14 of 15 passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns and was not intercepted, leading the Broncos to a 21-10 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on ThursdayJohn Elway says Chad Kelly has “done enough to secure that second spot”Chad Kelly will start for the Broncos tonight against the Cardinals, having beaten out former first-round pick Paxton Lynch for the backup quarterback job. Broncos coach Vance Joseph declared Kelly the backup for “right now” while discussing the backup job earlier this week. Broncos General Manager JohnBroncos defeat Cardinals, 21-10, in preseason finale | FOX31 DenverGLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Broncos beat the Arizona Cardinals, 21-10, in the preseason finale on Thursday night. The Broncos' early progress in the game was quickly halted when Chad Kelly threw an interception. The Cardinals got the first points during the next drive.David Ramsey's Rapid Reaction: Paxton Lynch impressive in Broncos' exhibition finale | Sports Coverage | gazette.comDENVER 鈥?Paxton Lynch delivered a statement to a state that doubts him.Refocused, NFL Preseason Week 4: Denver Broncos 21, Arizona Cardinals 10 | NFL Analysis | Pro Football FocusThe Denver Broncos defeated the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday evening, 21-10 continuing the fourth week of preseason action in the NFL.Jordan Leslie gets cut, frustrated that preseason performance didn’t help – ProFootballTalkJordan Leslie was the Broncos' leading receiver this preseason, but that didn't stop him from getting cut. Leslie revealed on Twitter that he's been cut today after catching nine passes for 110 yards and a touchdown this preseason.Broncos' Jordan Taylor: Expected to remain on PUP - CBSSports.comBroncos' Jordan Taylor: Expected to remain on PUPPeyton Manning shares how United Way SNL skit almost didn't happen | Idaho StatesmanFormer Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback shares how the United Way skit from when he hosted Saturday Night Live in 2007 almost didn't happen.Why Is Ed McCaffrey Coaching High School Football? | 5280The NFL’s Most Likely Surprise Contenders - The RingerWho will be this year’s Rams or Jaguars? Every year an unknown team breaks out—here are three teams you shouldn’t sleep on.Auburn NFL roundup: Jeff Holland provides sack, takeaway in Broncos' win | AL.comOn the final night of the NFL's 2018 preseason schedule, 29 Auburn alumni got on the field.Phillip Lindsay turns strong preseason into unexpected night off in ArizonaThe University of Colorado product turned in impressive work throughout training camp and in three preseason games.Adam Jones has 'always looked up to Champ,' plans to wear No. 24 if he makes Broncos' 53-man rosterHow a trio of Denver Broncos are succeeding after rookie injuries - Denver Broncos Blog- ESPNJake Butt, Jeff Heuerman and Chad Kelly missed their first seasons with injuries and now get a chance to show what they can do.Multiple teams showing interest in Earl Thomas trade - NFL.comThe Cowboys aren't the only team circling overhead Earl Thomas, preparing to swoop in for a potential steal in trade talks. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that multiple teams have reach out.Report: Browns have interest in trading for Khalil Mack – ProFootballTalkCould the Browns be the destination for holdout pass rusher Khalil Mack? They could if Cleveland is able to pull off a blockbuster trade, and Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports that the Browns are expected to inquire with the Raiders about just such a trade.Raiders looking to move 2015 draft pick Mario Edwards - NFL.comThe Raiders are looking for trade partners to move defensive lineman Mario Edwards, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports. Oakland selected Edwards in the second round of the 2015 draft.Shaquem Griffin finishes preseason as Seahawks leading tackler, ready to start if necessaryWith K.J. Wright unlikely to play in next week’s opener in Denver, rookie linebacker Shaquem Griffin appears set to start for the Seahawks in Wright’s place at strong-side linebacker against the Broncos. The one-handed college standout from Central Florida led Seattle in tackles for the second time inRams, Aaron Donald finalize six-year extension reportedly worth $135 million - CBSSports.comDonald is now the highest-paid defensive player in NFL historyTexans surprisingly cut 2016 third-round pick Braxton Miller, per report - CBSSports.comMiller disappointed during his two seasons in Houston as he transitioned to wide receiverTeddy Bridgewater: 'I definitely do not mind waiting' behind Drew Brees - CBSSports.comBridgewater was traded to the Saints earlier this week, and might be in line to take over when the legend retiresJosh Gordon to practice on Monday – ProFootballTalkWe already know that wide receiver Josh Gordon won't start for the Browns in their season opener against the Steelers Shannon Sharpe Jersey , but the question of whether he will play at all has yet to be definitively answered.Dolphins trade safety Jordan Lucas to the Chiefs – ProFootballTalkThe Chiefs needed some help in the defensive secondary, and they've gotten it. Via Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins have traded safety Jordan Lucas to Kansas City. A sixth-rounder in 2016, Lucas will net a seventh-round pick in 2019 for the Dolphins.49ers announce 12 cuts, including Joe Williams, Aldrick Robinson – ProFootballTalkThe 49ers announced 12 roster moves Friday, including the previously reported departures of running back Joe Williams and receiver Aldrick Robinson. San Francisco made Williams a fourth-round pick last year, but he spent his rookie season on injured reserve with a foot injury.Carson Wentz’s surgeon recommends “cautious approach” in quarterback’s return – ProFootballTalkThe doctor who repaired the torn anterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament in Carson Wentz's left knee recommends a "cautious approach" in the quarterback's return. "What's a few games over 12 to 15 years?" Dr.Bucs: Jameis Winston not guaranteed to start Week 4 - NFL.comBuccaneers general manager Jason Licht refutes the notion that Jameis Winston will simply be handed the QB1 role when he rejoins teammates after he's reinstated from NFL suspension in Week 4.Saints parting ways with wide receiver Michael Floyd - NFL.comThe New Orleans Saints are releasing veteran wide receiver Michael Floyd as the team trims their roster to 53. Floyd signed with the Saints in late July.Philadelphia Eagles release QB Christian HackenbergThe Eagles, who boast one of the best QB situations in the NFL with Carson Wentz, Nick Foles and Nate Sudfeld, have released Christian Hackenberg, a source told ESPN.Dallas Cowboys to release Kony EalyKony Ealy will be among those released by the Cowboys ahead of Saturday's deadline to reach the 53-man roster limit.Eli Rogers of Pittsburgh Steelers expected to start season on PUP listSteelers slot receiver Eli Rogers is expected to start the season on the physically unable to perform list, a source told ESPN, giving him more time to recover from a torn ACL. DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos may have lost a respected voice when they traded former captain Demaryius Thomas to the Houston Texans on Tuesday, but they certainly didn’t lose any of their gift of gab.“I don’t flinch from situations like this,” declared rookie receiver Courtland Sutton , whose emergence as a big-play threat made the 30-year-old Thomas more valuable to general manager John Elway as trade bait than a tutor.Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr., who credited Thomas with helping to make him the superstar he’s become, will spend Sunday trying to snarl DeAndre Hopkins when the Broncos (3-5) host the Texans (5-3) in Thomas’ hurried homecoming.If Harris finds himself covering Thomas, who’s replacing Will Fuller (ACL) in the Texans’ lineup, the advantage goes to …“Oh, me,” Harris said matter-of-factly.Why’s that?“I’m that good.”The same can’t be said for the Broncos overall.They’ve lost five of six despite a backfield that’s the best in the business, averaging an NFL-high 5.3 yards per carry but just 18th in rush attempts per game.Offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave is doing what Mike McCoy did in Denver before getting fired last year: spreading out the offensive formations despite a good ground game and left tackle Garett Bolles‘ holding habit.Case Keenum has been sacked 22 times, 20 of which have come with him in the shotgun, to go with a league-high 10 interceptions.Defensively, the Broncos have been stumped by cornerback Bradley Roby’s slide after his promotion from nickel back following the trade of Aqib Talib. In a contract year, they expected him to flourish as a starter. Instead, he’s been giving his man too much cushion or getting fooled by quarterbacks burning him for big plays.Middling drafts prior to this year’s crescendo has left coach Vance Joseph (8-16) without the option of benching Bolles or Roby, although cornerback Tramaine Brock’s return from a pulled hamstring and solid play over the past two weeks could foretell a return to some nickel back snaps for Roby.Elway insists the Broncos can turn things around over the second half and avoid the franchise’s first back-to-back losing seasons since 1971-72.If not, Joseph could be out of a job.Texans coach Bill O’Brien was feeling the heat himself before J.J. Watt and DeShaun Watson rounded into form, leading Houston on a five-game winning streak, something only four other teams in the Super Bowl era have done after starting 0-3.The Texans were devastated last week when receiver Will Fuller (32 catches Karl Mecklenburg Jersey , 503 yards, 4 TDs) tore an ACL, ending his season.Enter Thomas (36 catches, 402 yards, three TDs) .“It’s going to be great” having Thomas alongside Hopkins, Watson said. “Nothing really should stop the train. D.T.’s a veteran guy that can do a lot of different things and he’s played a lot football. So it’s a great opportunity for all of us to get on the same page and continue to put a lot yards in the air and put a lot points on the board.”Other subplots Sunday when Thomas returns to Denver for his first look at the visitor’s locker room and gets a peek at the “Thank you” banner being added to his 10-story-high image on the north side of Mile High Stadium:KEENUM-O’BRIENKeenum and O’Brien are mutual admirers, but they have a different view of their brief time together in Houston.In his book, Keenum wrote that when the Texans signed Ryan Mallet and cut him, “Coach O’Brien looked right at me and told me I’d never be more than a third-string quarterback in the NFL.”Not so, said O’Brien.“In all my years of coaching, I’ve never said anything like that to any player,” O’Brien said, adding, “I have a great, great amount of respect for Case Keenum.”Keenum didn’t back down, saying he “outlined it in my book,” but he did return the praise.“I’ve got so much respect for Coach O’Brien. I learned so much ball from him, just how to study defenses, what type of leverages and coverages, just dissecting defenses. He taught me so much ball,” Keenum said.“Whatever it was that was said motivated me. Every coach I’ve ever had, they’ve gotten me to where I am now. I’ve got the utmost respect for him and the whole Texans organization.”WATT A COMEBACKWatt has shaken off two years of injuries to return to superstardom with eight sacks, 10 tackles for loss, 13 quarterback hits and four forced fumbles. He’s started all eight games this season after playing in just eight games combined over the previous two seasons because of a bad back and a broken leg.“I can’t sit here and get too mad at people who thought I might be washed up or thought I might be done because I was sitting in that same boat when I was sitting at home with a cast on my leg and not being able to walk, thinking, ‘Man, will I be the same again?'” Watt said.“I still don’t think I’m there yet. I still think I’m working and trying to get back there, but it’s been fun to play, it’s been fun to win, it’s been fun to just go out there and make some plays.”YOUTH SERVEDSutton isn’t the only Broncos rookie making a huge impact. Edge rusher Bradley Chubb , the No. 5 overall pick in the draft, leads all rookies with seven sacks and is won Defensive Rookie of the Month honors for October. Undrafted running back Phillip Lindsay leads all rookies with 531 yards rushing.