NFL free agency officially begins March 12. Here’s a list of the Denver Broncos free agents, according to DenverBroncos.com. DHF will be updating the offseason signings, so check back often.

Unrestricted Free Agents:

CB Tracy Porter is an unrestricted free agent. (personal photo)

• DT Justin Bannan
• LB Keith Brooking
•  S David Bruton
•  T Ryan Clady
•  C Dan Koppen
•  S Jim Leonhard
• CB Tracy Porter
• WR Brandon Stokley
• DT Kevin Vickerson
• WR Matthew Willis

*Unrestricted free agents can speak with and sign with any NFL team.

Restricted Free Agents:

• RB Lance Ball
•  T Chris Clark
•  P Britton Colquitt
• FB Chris Gronkowski

*Denver has the right to match any offer given to restricted free agents.

Exclusive-Rights Free Agents:

• CB Tony Carter
• DT Mitch Unrein

*Exclusive-rights free agents may only sign with the Broncos.

 “Futures” Contracts:

•  G Justin Boren
•  T Paul Cornick
• DT Ben Garland
•  S Blake Gideon
•  S Duke Ihenacho
• RB Jeremiah Johnson
• WR Gerell Robinson
•  G Quentin Saulsberry

*”Futures”players can participate in Broncos’ offseason programs and are also invited to training camp.

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Denver Broncos star linebacker Von Miller was voted as a starter to the Pro Bowl.

But last week, just days before the game, Miller announced he would not be playing. Miller, who’s in New Orleans as part of Super Bowl XLVII festivities, told The Denver Post Wednesday he’s dealing with a minor shoulder injury, and decided it was best to skip the all-star game in Honolulu:

“I feel OK. If this was a Sunday playoff game and we were getting ready to play, I’d be ready to go. I was just being conscious about the offseason, but I’ll be ready to go. I mean, I’m ready to go right now. I’m just trying to do what’s best.”

Miller said he first “tweaked” the left shoulder during his first game of his rookie season, but it wasn’t serious enough to require much medical attention or surgery. He played on with a brace, but decided to get another opinion on the shoulder following the Broncos’ Jan. 12 divisional-round loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Don’t fret about Von Miller’s shoulder injury; he hasn’t. (personal photo)

Miller said surgery isn’t needed and he expects to participate in the team’s offseason program in April.

Von Miller talks about the importance of nutrition and his first two NFL seasons >>>>

Other headlines:

• Bleacher Report: Free Agents the Denver Broncos Should Avoid at All Costs
• Denver Broncos: Torrey Smith on Champ Bailey
• Denver Broncos: Stokley: ‘I Still Love This Game’
• The Denver Post: Tim Tebow gone, not forgotten: What separates him from quarterback?
• The Denver Post: Broncos’ Ben Garland continues to impress with work ethic, quick feet
• ESPN: Manti Te’o a Bronco? They should hope
• Yahoo! Sports: Offseason Needs: Broncos Need a Big-time RB to Reach the Next Level
• Yahoo! Sports: 7 Reasons the Denver Broncos’ Super Bowl Window Remains Wide Open

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On this Monday, a special thank you is in order to the Washington Redskins for defeating the Baltimore Ravens in overtime Sunday.

As it stands right now, the Denver Broncos are the AFC’s No. 2 seed in the playoffs.  So in that uber-clichéd “if the playoffs started today” chatter, the Broncos would have guaranteed home field advantage up to the AFC championship game, and possibly the conference championship if the 1-seed was previously eliminated.

Current AFC playoff seeds and records:

1. Houston (11-1)
2. DENVER (10-3)
3. New England (9-3)
4. Baltimore (9-4)
5. Indianapolis (9-4)
6. Pittsburgh (7-6)

But…

Remember, the Houston Texans play tonight in New England against the Patriots.  This goes without saying, but go Texans!

Other Headlines:

• Colorado Springs Gazette: Don’t bet against Garland’s goal — suiting up for Broncos
• Denver Broncos: Week 14: Inside the Numbers
• Denver Post: Would fifth MVP make Broncos’ Peyton Manning the best of all time?
• Denver Post: Kickin’ it with Kiz: Comparing current Broncos to 1998 Super Bowl team
• Gather.com: Should the Denver Broncos Draft Barrett Jones to Protect Peyton Manning?

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For those headed to see the Denver Broncos host the San Diego Chargers….

Kickoff forecast is 58 degrees and sunny

• Tailgate Lots open at 8:00 a.m.
• All Lots open at 9:00 a.m.
• Mountain Village opens at 10:30 a.m.
• Premium Gates open 11:00 a.m.
• All Gates open at 12:00 p.m.

Sunday’s game is the team’s Salute to Service game, and will include special gear such as game ball and gloves.  The Broncos will also wear all blue.

The Denver Broncos will be lead onto the field by 25 soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson Army Base.

As part of the patriotic program festivities, fans are encouraged to arrive at the stadium early to participate the singing of the national anthem.

The halftime show will include the presentation of a game ball to members of the military.  Practice squad defensive end Ben Garland, an Air Force Academy graduate and a 1st Lieutenant in the Colorado Air National Guard, will have the honors of presenting the ball.

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Get ready: Blue is making a comeback.

The Denver Broncos will wear blue uniforms Sunday as part of military appreciation Salute to Service.  Practice squad defensive end Ben Garland, an Air Force Academy graduate and a 1st Lieutenant in the Colorado Air National Guard, will participate in a halftime ceremony by presenting a game ball to other members of the military.  It’s a ceremony he’s proud to be part of:

“That’s a huge honor.  Any time you’re able to represent not only the country, but represent the Broncos in an event like that, it’s a huge honor for me.”

Garland isn’t the only Bronco with military ties.  Read more about that here >>>>

See how else the Broncos will mark Sunday’s Salute to Service >>>>

The Denver Post’s Mark Kiszla poses a curious question: How should Broncos fans greet just-returned linebacker D.J. Williams?

To boo…or not to boo…

For the record, Kiszla suggests fans should take the high road.  Maybe it will teach Williams a lesson in appreciation.

Other Headlines:

• Associated Press: The unsung hero of the Broncos season: special teams.
• Bleacher Report: 2012 Denver Broncos Are Better Than the 1998 Super Bowl Champion Broncos
• Denver Broncos: Elvis Dumervil is hopeful he can play Sunday against the San Diego Chargers.
• Denver Post: A closer look at the spike of QB injuries as of late.
• Fox News Sports Network: Broncos look to assert command of AFC West with win over Chargers.

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The Denver Broncos have now completed their eight-man practice squad.

On Monday, the Broncos announced the signing of offensive lineman Quentin Saulsberry, a rookie undrafted free agent from Mississippi State.

Unlike his practice squad teammates, Saulsberry did not participate in Broncos’ training camp.  Signed by Minnesota as a free agent, Saulsberry was among the Vikings’ cuts Friday.

Saulsberry joins defensive lineman Ben Garland, safety Duke Ihenacho, tight end Cornelius Ingram, running back Jeremiah Johnson, wide receiver Greg Orton, defensive tackle Sealver Siliga, and guard Wayne Tribue on the Broncos’ practice squad.

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Salute to true grit: Broncos’ Ben Garland, Greg Orton, Adam Weber all have it - During this Colorado summer of natural disaster and human tragedy, Ben Garland became the face of the Broncos franchise.  As the lightning-ignited High Park fire burned more than 87,000 acres and at least 259 homes, Garland was part of a Broncos contingent that visited the area to thank and inspire the firefighters and volunteers, and comfort the victims.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Broncos defensive tackle Ty Warren back in saddle, ready to make Denver debut - Before every snap Ty Warren takes in practice and the preseason, he knows what it’s supposed to feel like. Even after two full seasons away from football because of hip and triceps injuries, Warren remembers how it feels to be one of the most dominant interior defensive linemen in the NFL. Warren, a 31-year-old, 300-pound defensive tackle, knows enough to realize he’s not that same player anymore. But after surviving his first complete preseason since 2009, Warren is confident that he is on his way back to becoming himself again.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Mark Kiszla: With Manning at helm, only Fox can be goat - There’s no doubt the Broncos could win a Super Bowl with Peyton Manning at quarterback. The bigger question: Is John Fox the right coach to help Manning get fitted for that championship ring?  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Source: Lions add Drayton Florence - The Detroit Lions agreed to terms with veteran cornerback Drayton Florence on Sunday, a team official told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.  Florence, a 10-year NFL veteran, was cut by the Denver Broncos on Friday.  Read more from ESPN >>>>

My biggest worry for each AFC West team - With the regular season starting in one week, let’s look at the biggest concern I have for each AFC West team heading into Week 1.  Read more from ESPN >>>>

2012 Denver Broncos Roster – Quarterbacks - Now that we know the 53 men that will be tasked with carrying our hopes and dreams as fans of this Denver Broncos football team, let’s examine each position in greater detail. We’ll start with the offense and the obvious positional choice of Quarterback.  The rest of the positions will be published over the next three days.  Read more from BroncoTalk >>>>

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The Denver Broncos announced Saturday the signing of seven players to the eight-man practice squad…

And somewhat surprising, quarterback Adam Weber is not among them.

All seven players participated in Broncos training camp:

• TE Cornelius Ingram
• DT Ben Garland
• WR Greg Orton
• G Wayne Tribue
• DT Sealver Siliga
• RB Jeremiah Johnson
• S Duke Ihenacho

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Just ahead of Friday’s 7:00 p.m. MDT deadline, the Denver Broncos made 22 transactions to trim the roster from 75 players to the league-mandated 53.

Veteran CB Drayton Florence is not on the Broncos’ final 53-player roster. (personal photo)

Waived

• DE Jamie Blatnick
• S Rafael Bush
• LB Jerry Franklin
• DB Ben Garland
• T Adam Grant
• S Duke Ihenacho
• TE Cornelius Ingram
• RB Jeremiah Johnson
• LB Mike Mohamed
• WR Greg Orton
• WR Gerell Robinson
• DT Sealver Siliga
• CB Syd’Quan Thompson
• G Wayne Tribue
• QB Adam Weber

The Denver Broncos can start signing players to the eight-man practice squad starting at 10:00 a.m. Saturday.  Only players who are waived are eligible, and of the Broncos waived players, only Bush has exhausted his practice squad eligibility.

Released

• CB Drayton Florence
• T Ryan Harris
• WR Jason Hill
• T 
Tony Hills

Injured Reserve

• DE Jeremy Beal

Reserve-Suspended List

• TE Virgil Green
• LB D.J. Williams

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New focus, same foundation in Denver Broncos’ offensive line - There is greater strength in pass protection without lifting a weight.  The added power up front was ensured with the Broncos’ switch in quarterbacks from Tim Tebow to Peyton Manning. Tebow took 33 sacks while making 271 pass attempts last year. Manning in 2009 was sacked 10 times despite 571 pass attempts.  ”The decision-making is so fast,” said right guard Chris Kuper. “You block as long as you feel pressure. When the ball is gone, they start to turn around. When the ball is gone in two seconds, they’re turning around.”  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Denver Broncos rookie defensive lineman Derek Wolfe a big hit so far – Finally, as Derek Wolfe planted his hand in the Soldier Field dirt Thursday night, he was staring down a live target. After weeks of being told “Don’t touch the quarterback,” Wolfe couldn’t wait to start a pass rush and finish it. Sure, Thursday was just a preseason game, and nothing that happened in Chicago will stick on Wolfe’s NFL record. But with two sacks and another tackle for a loss, Wolfe made a good first impression.  ”Obviously I want to be starting, so I’m going to do what I have to do to start. I’ll keep my head down, keep grinding, keep pushing,” Wolfe said. “You get what you deserve in this league. And if you deserve to start, they’ll put you in there.”  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

‘No Excuses’ For Second-Year Safety - Safety Rahim Moore isn’t slow to admit that at times, he struggled last year.  “I’ve had some good and bad (experiences), majority bad,” Moore laughed.  He’s over it. The only reason Moore looks back on his 2011 season is to learn from it.  “You just get better,” Moore said. “You watch (the film), but at the same time you have to move on. It’s not like you harp or get mad about it. You just get better. Because at the same time, there were some advantages that I didn’t have last year compared to previous rookies. Now, it’s no excuses. I’m just trying to make plays and win games. That’s it.”  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Depth Chart a Work in Progress - The first preseason game is in the books and there is even more excitement among Denver Broncos fans now, if that is even possible.  The 31-3 win over the Chicago Bears Thursday night was seen by fans and media throughout the state of Colorado and, due to the cut-ins by the NFL Network, many smaller game segments have been viewed nationally.  One of the favored topics of discussion is the depth chart. The first one was published last week, and quite naturally it stimulates great conversation.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

2012 Denver Broncos Training Camp – Second Week Thoughts - With two of three weeks of Training Camp complete and the first preseason game in hand, it’s time for second thoughts on my first impressions from the Denver Broncos practices. Second thoughts being more a play on words than a retraction of my first impressions.  Read more from Mile High Report >>>>

Moreno, Garland, and Stokley Can Be Important Role Players for This 2012 Denver Broncos Team: Fan’s Take - There are three games left in the Denver Broncos preseason schedule and precious little time for certain member of the roster to make a big enough impression on the coaching staff to be kept around for the regular season. The roster needs to be trimmed to 80 player by August 28, but then another (more severe) cut happens on September 2 when the roster is pared down to its final 53 players. Of all the non-starters who are out there competing for playing time and a spot on the team, these three guys need to make that final cut when the Broncos play the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 9.  Read more from Yahoo! Sports >>>>

Manning makes Broncos bow - The future Hall of Fame quarterback, appearing in the NFL for a team other than the Indianapolis Colts for the first time, attempted seven passes, one of which was intercepted.  Manning finished four-of-seven for a total of 44 yards before being replaced by Caleb Hanie, who was also later pulled to give Adam Weber and Brock Osweiler, who each threw a touchdown, some game time.  Read more from Sporting Life >>>>

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