RB Bibbs to return after tryout
Kapri Bibbs kept his options open.
When the Broncos promoted Jeremy Stewart in front of him last week, Bibbs took advantage of his brief free agency to try out for the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday. The Cardinals signed veteranMichael Bush. That will lead former Colorado State star Bibbs back to the Broncos’ practice squad, according to NFL sources.
Bibbs spent the season’s first sevenweeks there. Itwas always a viable alternative after Denver waived him over the weekend.
Bibbs believes he can play in the NFL, exuding confidence and talent befitting a pro running back. He auditioned for theCardinals to try to land a 53-man roster spot. The Broncos wanted him back, and it fell their way.
Despite their NFC-best 9-2 record, the Cardinals need help on the ground. Arizona owns the second-fewest rushing yards this season (862) and has a league-worst 3.1 yards per attempt. Bush, 30, played 13 games with the Chicago Bears in 2013 as a short-yardage back.
Bibbs impressed the Broncos with his practices during the first twomonths. Denver elevated him to its active roster Oct. 20 after the Buffalo Bills made a play to sign him.
Bibbs, a rookie, stayed with the Broncos at that time because of his growing comfort in the offense. It is why he would come back if unable to land a 53-man job.
“I don’t have to think as much. I know I can do my thing out there now,” Bibbs said Friday. “It’s about having that confidence.”
Bibbs, 5-foot-11, 203 pounds, rushed for 84 yards and a teamhigh three touchdowns on 19 carries during the preseason for the Broncos.
Plan for Trevathan.
After twice injuring his left knee, weakside linebacker Danny Trevathan will work back gradually this week. He’s eligible to return fromthe injured reserve when the Broncos travel to San Diego on Dec. 14.
“We won’t give him a lot of work, because we’re not getting him game-ready yet,” Broncos coach John Fox said. “He hasn’t played football for awhile. He will participate in individual drills and probably some scout-team work just to get him back into playing shape.”
When the Broncos topped the Chiefs in September, KansasCity running back Jamaal Charles became a spectator. He injured his ankle in the first quarter and finished with 4 yards on two carries. He has regained star status and creates difficult matchups for the Broncos.
“He’s good with space,” Broncos cornerback Chris Harris said. “When they throw him the ball, he’s one of their top receiver threats, because they throw a lot of screens with him.”
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