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Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The Panthers announced they've signed free agent guard Jeremy Bridges to serve as a stop-gap for their struggling offensive line.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Panthers coach Ron Rivera says he has fired special teams coordinator Brian Murphy after the team gave up a 76-yard punt return for a touchdown to Trindon Holliday in Sunday's 36-14 loss to the Denver Broncos.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Denver started shopping Tebow after signing Peyton Manning, and the Jets were considered a long shot as late as Tuesday night. But New York went after Tebow, envisioning him as a versatile complement to starter Mark Sanchez, who received a $40.5 million contract extension, with $20.5 million guaranteed, earlier this month. The Jets also had pursued Manning.

Monday, March 19, 2012  ESPN is reporting that Peyton Manning is negotiating to join the Denver Broncos.

Thursday, January 20, 2011  Former Denver Broncos player Kevin Alexander faces a trial on charges of assault and battery stemming from a domestic dispute with his girlfriend over alleged infidelity.

Thursday, January 13, 2011  The Denver Broncos have hired former Carolina Panthers coach John Fox to resurrect a downtrodden team.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway back at Dove Valley to lead another comeback for Denver Broncos.

Tuesday, December 07, 2010  Interim coach Eric Studesville is meeting with reporters Tuesday, a day after Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen fired Josh McDaniels.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  APNewsBreak: Broncos receiver had gambling problem, was in debt when he committed suicide.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  Former University of South Carolina Gamecock and current Denver Broncos wide receiver Kenny McKinley had a gambling problem and was deep in debt when he committed suicide on Sept. 21, friends and family told authorities during a probe into his death.

Thursday, September 23, 2010  The mother of former South Carolina standout Kenny McKinley's 1-year-old son says she never suspected the Denver Broncos receiver would take his own life.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  The NFL Players Association has set up a trust fund for Kenny McKinley’s one year old son.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  Funeral services for former Gamecock and current Denver Broncos wide receiver Kenny McKinley are scheduled for Monday in Austell, Ga., near his hometown of Mableton.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  For the third time in four years, the Denver Broncos are dealing with the death of a teammate. Wide receiver Kenny McKinley was found dead in his home Monday in an apparent suicide.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  The Arapahoe County Sheriff says Denver Broncos wide receiver Kenny McKinley was found dead in his home in an apparent suicide.