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The Arizona Cardinals have their second preseason matchup Saturday night. They face the Denver Broncos, kicking off at 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. Arizona time) from Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The game will air on Arizona's Family (Channel 5) and will also have live coverage on NFL Network.
Earlier this offseason, former Chicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman spoke to CardPlayer.com about Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix and his expectations for the school year. Grossman, a star quarterback at Florida who went to the Super Bowl with the Chicago Bears, believes that the second-year quarterback will have a monstrous year in 2025.
Bo Nix will always be his harshest critic, but what he deserving of the negative response from the Denver Broncos' preseason opener?
Start with Zach Allen, D.J. Jones, John Franklin-Myers, self-proclaimed “sixth man of the year” Malcolm Roach and rookie third-rounder Sai’vion Jones. That leaves a potential battle between Eyioma Uwazurike and Jordan Jackson for a sixth spot.
Broncos starting quarterback Bo Nix and the first-team offense will get some playing time against the New Orleans Saints in the preseason finale next week, but they won't suit up against the Cards in Week 2. With just a few exceptions, most of Denver's starters won't play against the Cardinals.
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Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto misses practice after bone spur procedure, expected back next week
Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto missed a joint practice Thursday with Arizona as he recovers from a bone spur removed from the top of his foot. Bonitto, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract,
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Broncos reveal timeline for Nik Bonitto's return after All-Pro LB misses practice with foot issue
The Denver Broncos were without one of their top players in practice this week as second-team All-Pro outside linebacker Nik Bonitto recovered from a procedure to remove a bone spur on his foot. Coach Sean Payton said Thursday in his post-practice media availability that Bonitto aims to return to the field next week and could see action in the preseason game against the Saints on Aug.
As a corresponding move, Luca Evans of the Denver Post reports defensive back Gregory Junior is being waived with an injury designation. A Jaguars sixth-round pick in 2022, Junior has appeared in 10 career games. He had joined the Broncos on Aug. 10.
Barber made his list shortly after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- the team for which he played his entire 16-year career -- unveiled their "Bucco Bruce" throwback jerseys in July. At No. 5, Barber listed the New England Patriots with their fan favorite red "Pat Patriot" ensemble.