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The last time the Broncos faced Vegas they woke up with a hungover. Drew Lock threw four interceptions as the Raiders bludgeoned the Broncos with Josh Jacobs to the tune of 112 yards and two touchdowns. The loss knocked Denver to 3-6 and marked a bit of a turning point for Pat Shurmur and his young offense. Facing a dangerous blitz scheme in week 11, the Broncos moved away from the wide open looks towards a ground and pound type of attack. The change and Lock’s growth in the “new” offense makes the week 17 rematch an intriguing one. Can Lock’s progress hold up to a pressure scheme that so flummoxed a couple months ago?
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2020/12/25 05:31 Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) celebrates after running back Kalen Ballage scored a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders duri. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) celebrates after running back Kalen Ballage scored a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, i. Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
By Sam Robinson | Last updated 12/22/20
The Broncos’ late-summer signing of Mark Barron produced only several weeks’ worth of rehab and practice time, and the team will move on from the former starting linebacker.
Denver will waive Barron to clear a roster spot for cornerback Parnell Motley, according to 9News’ Mike Klis (on Twitter). The Broncos are reeling at corner, and Barron did not make an impact with his fourth NFL team.
Although the Broncos activated Barron from IR in late November, he did not play a snap for the team. Barron signed with Denver to a one-year deal worth $2.5M in the offseason, with the franchise hoping he could play a sub-package role to help out Josey Jewell. But the latter has played well this season, alongside Alexander Johnson as a three-down player, leaving Barron on the sidelines.