Back to future: Broncos call on Osweiler
Brock Osweiler knows just how to turn the Denver Broncos quarterback switch into more than a temporary gig.
“Ball security is job security,”
Osweiler said.
Doesn’t Trevor Siemian know it. Siemian’s half-dozen turnovers during Denver’s threegame NFL losing streak cost him his starting job 48 hours after his three ugly interceptions wasted a strong defensive effort in a 29-19 loss at Kansas City.
“It came down to what’s best for our football team and frankly, what’s best for Trevor’s future,” coach Vance Joseph said yesterday after naming his starter for Sunday, when the Broncos visit the Philadelphia Eagles. “The team was OK with it. They trust Brock. He’s been here before.”
Osweiler started seven games in place of an injured Peyton Manning two years ago, going 5-2 in helping the Broncos secure home-field advantage in the AFC playoffs on their way to their Super Bowl 50 title.
In bolting two months later for $37 million in guarantees from the Houston Texans, Osweiler embarked on an 18-month odyssey that included a playoff win, a benching, a blow-up, a trade, the birth of his daughter, his release from Cleveland and ultimately a return to Denver, where backup Paxton Lynch had sprained his throwing shoulder in the preseason.
Door opens for Gordon
Josh Gordon is getting yet another chance to resurrect his football career and life.
Cleveland’s suspended wide receiver has been conditionally reinstated by commissioner Roger Goodell, who met with the former Pro Bowler yesterday in New York.
Gordon, who hasn’t played since the 2014 season, can immediately join the team for meetings, engage in conditioning work and individual workouts. He has to comply with requirements set forth by Goodell and can begin practicing with the team on Nov. 20 . . . .
Jets cornerback Buster Skrine has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and will be available to play against the Bills tonight.
Flacco clear to play
Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco recovered from the concussion he sustained last week and expects to start Sunday against Tennessee.
Flacco practiced with the team after being cleared of concussion protocol. The concussion occurred when Flacco took a shot to the head from Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso while sliding to the ground at the end of an impromptu run last Thursday night.
The NFL said Alonso will not be suspended for the hit, which drew a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness.
Lynch rejoins Raiders
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch returned to the team Tuesday night.
And his teammates were happy to see him after he served a onegame
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“I’ve known him for a while,” linebacker NaVorro Bowman said. “He’s a great guy. What you guys probably get from him, you might not think that, but he’s a great teammate.”