The Broncos on Monday placed defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson on injured reserve.
The team was awarded fullback Quinn Johnson off waivers from Tennessee as a corresponding roster move. In addition, the club waived running back Brandon Minor from injured reserve.
Johnson, acquired by the Titans via trade in September, spent his first two NFL seasons with the Green Bay Packers, serving primarily as a lead blocker. He appeared in 11 games with four starts last season, catching three passes for 26 yards during the regular season, adding five special-teams tackles as the Packers eventually won Super Bowl XLV.
That championship gave Johnson the rare feat of winning a title at every level of football — Little League, high school, college and the NFL.
The former fifth-round draft pick saw action at fullback in Tennessee’s first four games of the season, catching three passes for 30 yards, including two against the Broncos in Week 3.
He helped Chris Johnson amass his first 100-yard rushing game of the season in Week 4.
In college at LSU, Johnson played in 40 games with 15 starts, carrying the ball 16 times for 34 yards and five touchdowns in addition to five catches for 54 yards.
Vickerson’s move to injured reserve leaves the team with Brodrick Bunkley, Ryan McBean, Marcus Thomas and Mitch Unrein as the defensive tackles on the active roster.
Tags: Kevin Vickerson, Quinn Johnson, Transaction
In his HOf speech young said “i would never have become the player i did with out the support of my mentor Joe Montana ” He wanted to be traded to continue to play and NEVER sulked on the sidelines.quit trying to pull facts out of the air to support Orton’s bad attitude . Elway most certainly did to try to help Brian Griesie you should read his book and get the facts from the horses mouth no pun intended.Bubby was drunk most the time and did not have a great grip on the playbook and I have no direct knowledge of his leadership.
Haha fan I actually thought the same thing but why the hell would he want to come back here?
Every one of these cases are different anyways I cant blame the guy for not mentoring a player he was competing with for a starting job is all
the competition is over now whats his excuse?
If he is the leader that his C says he is then he will support Tebow if not then it will show that my faith in his competitveness is unwarranted
On this whole Orton thing — I like and appreciate all he’s done for the Broncos. Unfortunately he’s not a franchise QB, so wherever he lands, he’ll probably end up mentoring his next replacement, and that mentorship will likely begin next year. I doubt he will find another team willing to give him $10mil a year, so he might learn something of his true value this offseason as well. That being said, the thing I liked about him from the start is his determination to go in as an underdog player his whole career, play through multiple injuries in less than desirable situations and still play at a decent level or better (I think Sunday was more of a fluke of a game for him). He’s not a great QB, but he’s not a bad one either. Honestly, I wish he could stick around here as 2nd string for a few years, but only because he’s better than that.
Fan thanks for speaking reason although as me and wild horse have argued back and forth with orton wil not go to a team as a mentor he will try to be a starter, possibly with Miami or Arizona
Who knows — maybe Hillis will remember how much the fans here loved him inspite of McD. LOL. Oh well. For Orton, I’ll point out that he was applauding Tebow’s TD run, and he was on his feet for most of the offensive plays (he’s not to be confused with a Cutleresque pouting-by-himself-on-a-bench-away-from-the-team.) He didn’t look happy most of the time, but what QB after that sort of performance and being pulled would be?
This whole arguent will be settled these next few weeks with Ortons reaction to the switch to Tebow. I’ll always have respect for Orton earned what he was given and always worked hard and competed.
Oh, I absolutely believe he WILL be the starter wherever he lands, but I also believe he will be asked to start tutoring a rookie that is meant to eventually replace him almost immediately. I see him very much as a DeBerg type of QB, good enough to be servicable while waiting for the new young talent to catch up and take over. I wouldn’t be the least bit suprised to see Orton as a starter for another 2 or 3 teams in his career.
I would love to see hillis back in blue and orange with his 22 jersey but it seems like the signing of mcgahee would negate such a move
I could see it but this league has so much established QB talent with a lot of potential talent already being nurtured by more willing QBs that id find it a little less likely
well then i guess we will have to see then and leave it at that . hit me up if he doesn’t fulfill your expectations.Ill do the same if he proves me wrong and becomes a real team player and leader, then we will talk again . if he cant be a mentor tho hes only hurting himself fansince77 said hes a back up from here and he plays the pouty baby like this week and last season here it will be harder to get a job as a back up . BTW i think the back up job will go to Quinn and denver drafts a QB in the second round next year and i bet Tim mentors him.
I think the best thing Orton can do for his career is to take on the mentor role for the rest of this season with his whole heart. There’s some great QB talent in the next draft, and if Orton can prove he’s a mentor type, he can have another starting job for 2-3 years while helping to groom one of these young talents.
wild horses — sounds like we’re saying somewhat the same thing.
yes i think we are
Deflintly fair and I think if either Quinn or Tebow prove to be a franchise type QB and the broncos are middle of the road we will avoid a QB and draft DB or DL maybe a MLB or SS. But Orton can start but not as a traditional starter he will cede his starting job during each season most likely
well first round either needs to be a DT my choice or CB .And givin our DC is a secondary expert i see CB . champs not getting any younger and it would be good for our new starter to spend some time with champ and learn from the best CB to ever play the game .
agreed maybe an LSU guy they have a couple nice one but i wont profess to have ncaa knowledge
I would love to see us start with a hefty DT in the next draft. I have alot of faith in the combined scouting talent of Elway and Fox to pick a few more good to great defensive players for next year. ——- On the Hillis thing: I agree that with McGahee, Hillis would almost be redundant with his skillset (heck, one could argue we’ve got that same type of runner in Tebow as well); especially for the money that Hillis will be asking for next year. Maybe we can find a midround RB in the draft with the explosive speed we are lacking in a RB so far.
well at least we ended the night finding something to agree upon . GO TEBOW GO BRONCOES
Haha it feels like a first but its welcome this team can only go up and DT depth is needed bunkley and thomas will prove to be great
fansince77 i also believe in our new front office and we will get a power back somewhere in the draft next year .
fox has proven he knows RBs
I can’t help but wonder if Fox didn’t already have a few possible plans for DT next year; that being his reason for focus elsewhere this year… although they almost sold out the draft to move up and snatch Fairly, so who knows? On that note, it was nice to see Fairly get in there to disrupt Culter a bit this evening towards the end of the game… you think Cutler ever writes woe-begotten love letters to Clady between games?
I’ve been pleasantly surprised by Bunkley, and I’m really looking forward to seeing Thomas back in, especially with Vickerson out. Who knows, if Dawkins injury doesn’t sideline him (and our receivers get healthy), the Miami game could be the healthiest game for our starters all year.
i think cutler regrets his actions BIG TIME no o line no wrs to bad so sad . I think we took the best players available and did not reach any talent on d was a good thing we did and still need so much help .
yes they definitely need to resign bunkley.Its priority one at the end of the season. he will be great depth for at least 5 years . you know the eagles regret that move at this point big name isn’t always better .And Thomas is only 24 but he needs to step up now or its over .
Miami game will show how good this team can be. How about signing Darren Sharper and playing him in passing situations for dawkins
I think you’re right. It’s probably the way Fox will always approach the draft – best available guy. After so many lackluster Shanahan drafts followed by the attrocious drafting by McD, I think the draft is going to feel like Christmas for a few more years under the guidance of Fox, Elway and Xanders.
I’ve been wondering if they’ll make a move on Sharper… not just for Dawkins, but I think there are some rookie growing pains going on with Moore and Carter. I think Moore will be phenomenal as time goes, but he’s got a ways to go yet, too.
I didnt get the carter pick or mcbath cut and I think sharper would be a great addition
nice a solid fullback to help block for mcgahee now i just hope that later today fox makes the right choice and makes tebow the starter
I think if B dawk is out for any prolonged time they will brig him in ,fox is inclined to go with the guys hes got that’s why his players generally love him .You come in and work for him he keeps you on if possible .ware if you look at allot of other teams transactions their philosophy is if you start loosing get another guy . That’s what Shanny did at the end and it created allot of cap problems yearly not to mention cost the team quite a bit .You also have to think about the impact it had in the locker room in dedication not to mention comradery .
i think if the broncos draft a rb next year they should do so after round 4. i dont think rbs should be taken in the first few rounds unless its almost certain they are the next AP. somebody with 4.4 speed would be awesome with mcgahee pounding and moreno as the 3rd down back imo.
I know I am late to the party but Air Force hours can stink big time!
Gotta love to have an LSU player on this team. I am an LSU alumni and I have been a fan since I was born.
Not sure why we need a FB with Larsen unless Fox doesnt think Larsen is getting the job done. It sure looked like it on Sunday.
Vickerson to the IR hurts but if Thomas is fully healthy we can make it work I guess…
Denver is in a building stage meaning no job is safe atm, If denver falls to 3-13 and thats what I think they will be they will have a pick in the first round between 1-5. Theres are 4 Qb’s in this draft that are good and 1 that is great. Sure every team will be looking to get luck and if denver is there they would be stupid not to take him.
However if Tebow plays well and leads the team to 5 wins I say Denver sticks with Tebow and drafts D or maybe a RB in the first round.
However If denver gets a shot at Luck or Jones I know they will be taking it.
There’s one thing that “could” stand in the way of good to great things with this Tebow thing. Yep…it’s that locker room!
Did anyone notice Ayers comments after the game? It sounded to me that he was trying really hard to say “get off this Tebow thing, it was all 11 guys not just him!”
Although I agree with him 100% it was unecessary! You were asked about Tim not the other 11 guys! You’re a defensive player, just answer the question! LOL!
I’m still wondering where this locker room is with Tim. If they are 100% behind him, truely behind him and not some right way political statements, truely behind him, great things could happen. However, if there is a nucleus of Kyle supporters that feel he is getting wronged it could be a not so good thing! It all depends if Kyle can play nicely with others as a back up and if the other 52 players are going to rally around Tim. If the later is the way….the final games are going to be a blast to watch win or lose!
To me it’s the locker room. Supporter him and you’ll see energy and enthusiasm higher than any other team in the NFL!
GO GET EM’ BOYS!
p.s. Great post by all! Love reading your thoughts! you all a great bunch of fans I tell ya!
Codybleedsorangeandblue,
Sir, thank you for your dedication to the armed services! Simply wanted to throw a “true mile high salute” to you my friend! It was people like you that it was intended for! Be safe!
GO GET EM’ BOYS!
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IT’S OFFICIAL! RELEASE THE BEAST!
GO GET EM’ TIM!
It’s Tebow – Go Tebow win the next three games and you will be our franchise QB. I wish & I like to see Tebow to succeed. We have been waiting for too long to get a good QB (talent as well as personality). Good luck young men.
Please remember this is a TEAM sport. We need everyone.
KO is not our starting QB but he can stay and mentor Tebow (with pay cut next year, of course). Thanks Kyle for trying hard and take the demotion very well last Sunday. Kyle, you still can be a Bronco, how about being a mentor and a back up for Tim? He needs you. The team needs you.
Fan: Be patient, we are in process of rebuilding – the O line is getting better, running backs are getting better, receivers are plentyful but jealous of each other(we may have problem next year when Brandon and Eddie will be free agents). The defense backs as well as LB corps are better. I’m sure EFX were/are/will look carefuly at our D-line.
GO BRONCOS