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Running back Willis McGahee #23 of the Denver Broncos rushes with the ball as inside linebacker Donald Butler #56 of the San Diego Chargers pursues him at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Chargers 30-23. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Broncos Release Rusher Willis McGahee

Willis McGahee knew when he showed up at minicamp this week that he faced long odds of keeping his starting job since the Denver Broncos had used a high draft pick to select a running back for the second straight season.

2013/06/13

McGahee Back With Broncos But Mostly As Spectator

Willis McGahee skipped each of the Broncos’ 10 “voluntary” practices over the last month but showed up for the start of the team’s three-day mandatory minicamp Tuesday.

2013/06/12

Willis McGahee #23 of the Denver Broncos runs the ball against the Brandon Spikes #55 of the New England Patriots during their AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium on January 14, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

McGahee’s Absence Opening Up Opportunities

Willis McGahee apparently is counting on history repeating itself. The grizzled running back skipped some of last year’s offseason workouts, then showed up at the mandatory minicamp and handily won the starting job.

2013/06/04

Zane Beadles (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Beadles Envisions Bigger Role With Broncos In 2013

After his breakout season last year ended with a trip to Honolulu alongside Peyton Manning, Zane Beadles has enhanced the mind games he’s employed to become a better football player.

2013/05/30

Hillman Bulks Up For 2nd Season With Broncos

Ronnie Hillman, who was lucky to tip the scales at 180 pounds by January, is pushing 200 pounds in his quest to get more playing time in 2013.

2013/05/24

With Receivers, Broncos Have A Nice Problem On Their Hands

Prima donna wide receivers are all the rage in today’s air-it-out NFL, demanding passes and attention, preening for crowds and cameras. Not in Denver.

2013/05/23

Torrey Smith of the Baltimore Ravens catches a 59-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Champ Bailey of the Denver Broncos during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Jan. 12, 2013. (credit: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Multiple Personnel Decisions Lie Ahead For Elway & The Broncos

John Elway has been down this lonely road before.

2013/01/15

Fox Stands By Decision, Elway Supports His Coach

John Fox would tell Peyton Manning to take the knee again. John Elway, of all people, agreed with that call.

2013/01/14

Ronnie Hillman on Xfinity Monday Live (credit: CBS)

Hillman Loses Grip On Ball, Backup Job

Denver coach John Fox makes it pretty clear: running backs have to hold on to the ball to hang on to their jobs. Rookie Ronnie Hillman is just hoping he’s not in the Broncos’ doghouse as long as Knowshon Moreno was.

2013/01/03

John Elway, Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the Denver Broncos, hugs head coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos as the final seconds run off the clock during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on December 30, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Chiefs 38-3. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Broncos On Big Time Roll Heading Into The Playoffs

The fans behind the south end zone who earlier had a great view of Peyton Manning’s heart-skipping effort to tackle cornerback Brandon Flowers held up their index fingers as the final seconds ticked away on Denver’s 38-3 rout of the Kansas City Chiefs.

2012/12/31

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