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Cushenberry emerges as second starter among Broncos rookies

Lloyd Cushenberry is the first Denver Broncos rookie to win the starting center job since J

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press

Resumes practicing Okwuegbunam (hip) is participating in Tuesday's practice, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact The hip issue sidelined the rookie tight end over the weekend, but his presence on the field Tuesday suggests he's on track to be ready to go for the Sept. 14 season opener versus the Titans. With second-year man Noah Fant locked in as Denver's clear top tight end, Okwuegbunam is poised to fill a minor role in the passing game to begin the season, if Denver chooses to keep him active in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos' Jake Butt a feel-good story on NFL's cutdown day

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • Associated Press

Nursing hip injury Okwuegbunam has a hip issue and will not participate in Friday's stadium practice, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

Impact Okwuegbunam will have just over one week to get fully healthy ahead of Sept. 14's season-opener against the Titans. The rookie tight end has reportedly put together an impressive training camp, and it wouldn't be out of the question for him to push Nick Vannett for the No. 2 role right out of the gate. Noah Fant looks locked in as Denver's top tight end, but Okwuegbunam boasts the athleticism and red zone prowess to make an impact even on limited snaps.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Impressing in training camp Okwuegbunam is playing well in training camp, the Denver Post reports.

Impact More specifically, the article opens with a line stating, "there's a growing belief rookie Albert Okwuegbunam is a star-in-waiting." Noah Fant, a 2019 first-round pick, is the incumbent with his own substantial brand, but as a fourth-round pick Okwuegbunam boasts a lot of the same traits that made Fant so valued in the first place. Fant (6-4, 249) ran a 4.5-second 40 at the combine, yet Okwuegbunam posted a 4.49 40 at nine pounds heavier. Prior to flashing that speed, Okwuegbunam (6-5, 258) was largely written off as a red-zone specialist, so he gave reason to project eventual viability between the 20s in addition to the red zone. Fant seems too good to get displaced, especially by a rookie, but it looks like Okwuegbunam could push for meaningful snaps right away. If his emergence continues, it could at the very least give Denver reason to consider more two-TE formations than they might have planned on going into training camp.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mizzou's Drinkwitz looking forward to finally coaching game

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

‘That’s just the competitor I am’: Paired again with Drew Lock, Albert Okwuegbunam aims to make an impact as a rookie Okwuegbunam, the Broncos’ 2020 fourth-round draft pick, caught 72 passes for 881 yards and 17 touchdowns from Lock during their two seasons...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos once again leaning on defense as young offense grows

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AUGUST 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Broncos once again lean on defense as offense builds rapport

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AUGUST 26, 2020 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Versatile Wilkinson shearing locks, protecting Drew Lock

Fourth-year Broncos tackle Elijah Wilkinson is very versatile

AUGUST 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Jake Butt says he was tempted to quit during latest comeback

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AUGUST 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Ask Aric: What are realistic expectations for rookie TE Albert Okwuegbunam? Aric DiLalla answers questions about Okwuegbunam, the Broncos' linebacking corps, which rookies could contribute for the team and more.

JUNE 1, 2020 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos film study: How Albert Okwuegbunam could be matchup nightmare at tight end It’s no surprise Drew Lock would sign off on the Broncos drafting Albert Okwuegbunam. He and and the 6-foot-5 tight end established a connec...

MAY 15, 2020 • DENVERPOST.COM