Works out for Packers

Lynch worked out for the Packers on Tuesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: It's not clear if the Packers took a look at Lynch for any other reason than they wanted to evaluate him as a prospect, but it does at least lead to more speculation that the Packers are considering shutting down starter Aaron Rodgers for the rest of the season. Lynch remains a free agent for now, but if the Packers do decide to call it a season for Rodgers, Lynch is presumably the favorite to take his place on the roster.

Set to work out for Bills

Lynch is slated to work out for the Bills on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: The Broncos recently cut ties with the No. 26 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, but he figures to catch on elsewhere as a backup. The Bills have current starter Nathan Peterman, as well as 2018 first-rounder Josh Allen on hand, so if Lynch were to sign with Buffalo, he'd be the team's clear-cut No. 3 option. Alternatively, the team may just want to kick the tires on Lynch, with an eye toward having him on a short list of potential replacements should either Peterman or Allen suffer an injury.

Not sticking with Denver

Lynch was cut by the Broncos on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.

Analysis: Lynch survived cutdown day but didn't have a spot on the team after the Broncos claimed Kevin Hogan off waivers. The 2016 first-round pick may have a chance to latch on elsewhere as a developmental project.

Sticks as No. 3 QB

Lynch survived roster cuts as the Broncos' No. 3 quarterback, ESPN.com's Jeff Legwold reports.

Analysis: Lynch still has a spot on the team but will be stuck behind Case Keenum and Chad Kelly on the depth chart. It won't come as a big surprise if the Broncos eventually release the 2016 first-round pick out of Memphis.

Slated to play second half of Thursday's preseason game

Lynch is expected to play the entire second half of the Broncos' fourth preseason game Thursday, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Analysis: Lynch's demotion throughout the preseason has been widely publicized, and the decision to play him behind Chad Kelly on Thursday suggests the Broncos are ready to move on from the former 2016 first-round pick. Playing well against third stringers in the second half of the fourth preseason game yields no upside for Lynch.

Falls to third-string QB

Lynch was overtaken by Chad Kelly as the Broncos' No. 2 quarterback, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Lynch was abysmal in Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings, completing only 6 of 11 passes for 24 yards and an interception. Kelly, on the other hand, looked much more impressive and totaled more yards on the ground (three carries for 38 yards) than Lynch had through the air. The 26th overall pick of the 2016 draft was the de facto backup quarterback after the Broncos signed Case Keenum in March but now finds himself practicing with the third-string offense.

Lynch will enter training camp vying for the backup spot, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Lynch has struggled to get off on the right footing in Denver, but that doesn't mean the team is throwing in the towel just yet. After passing on a signal caller in the draft, Denver intends to have Lynch battle Chad Kelly for the No. 2 quarterback spot behind Case Keenum. The 2016 first-rounder appeared in just two games last season.

The Broncos' adjusted scheme will be suited to complement both Lynch and new starter Case Keenum's skillsets, according to the team's official site.

Analysis: Where have we heard this one before? Last season, when head coach Vance Joseph proclaimed that the Broncos' offense would suit both Lynch and Trevor Siemian, who has since been shipped to Minnesota. On the surface, this one makes a little more sense. Both Keenum and Lynch flash their best work when extending plays with their feet and so rollouts and shot plays should be staples in Denver's offense under new offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave. At the same time, that scheme could also be said to…read more

Broncos coach Vance Joseph said Friday that Lynch is the team's No. 2 quarterback, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.

Analysis: Joseph merely is stating the obvious, after the Broncos signed Case Keenum to be their starter and traded Trevor Siemian (shoulder) to the Vikings. Given how bad he's looked in limited action since being selected 26th overall in the 2016 draft, Lynch ultimately may face competition for the backup job from 2017 seventh-round pick Chad Kelly (wrist) and/or a rookie from the upcoming draft. The Broncos don't seem especially likely to add another veteran signal-caller, as they still need to address…read more

Lynch likely will remain with the Broncos in 2018, but his presence on the roster won't stop the team from seeking an upgrade at quarterback, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.

Analysis: Broncos general manager John Elway pointed out that the team hasn't really had a chance to evaluate Lynch, a 2016 first-round pick who has completed 79 of 128 passes (61.7 percent) for 792 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions in five career games. He's also taken 18 sacks and fumbled four times, displaying a glaring lack of awareness in the pocket. The Broncos might be fine with keeping Lynch around, but they presumably hope he'll be the clear backup behind a proven veteran starter.…read more

Lynch completed 30 of 45 passes for 295 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions during 2017. He added 30 yards and two fumbles on five carries.

Analysis: General manager John Elway lamented that the team didn't get to see much of Lynch this season during his year-end press conference. The second-year passer missed much of the season with a sprained throwing shoulder and then sprained his ankle a little more than halfway through his first start. Lynch made some big-time throws in Week 17 against the Chiefs, but also turned the ball over three times. Obviously, you'd want to see your first-round pick play more than about 16 quarters in two seasons…read more

Lynch completed 21 of 31 passes for 254 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions during Sunday's 27-24 loss to Kansas City. He added 13 yards on three carries and lost a fumble.

Analysis: Lynch capped off his 2017 with a six-yard touchdown toss to Demaryius Thomas in the back of the end zone to tie the score at 24. It's fair to wonder how many more of those Lynch will have in orange and blue. The second-year passer had far and away the best start of his career on Sunday, but delivered a number of costly turnovers, including a strip sack that Kansas City returned for a score. The size, strength, and speed have never been a problem for Lynch, it's been the happy feet and missed…read more

Confirmed as Week 17 starter

Broncos head coach Vance Joseph confirmed that Lynch (ankle) would start Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com reports.

Analysis: After being limited to backup duties in the Week 16 loss to the Redskins while he continued to recover from a high-ankle sprain, Lynch was widely viewed as the leading candidate to start the season finale if his ankle didn't prove to be an issue. It was expected the Broncos would at least wait and see what Lynch was able to do at Wednesday's practice before rendering a decision on a starter, but the team was apparently content enough with the quarterback's health two days after the loss to…read more

Likely to start if healthy Week 17

Broncos head coach Vance Joseph reiterated after Sunday's 27-11 loss to the Redskins that Lynch would likely start Week 17 against the Chiefs if the quarterback's sprained ankle cooperates, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. "Our goal is to see [Lynch] play, so absolutely," Joseph said. "If he's ready to go next week, he will probably play for us."

Analysis: Lynch and Brock Osweiler split first-team reps throughout practice last week, but Osweiler received the nod Sunday when it was determined that the lingering effects of Lynch's high-ankle sprain would limit the second-year signal caller to backup duties. Even if Osweiler had performed well in the blowout loss -- he completed 22 of 38 passes for 193 yards and tossed two interceptions -- a healthy Lynch would likely still be considered the favorite to start the regular-season finale, as his status…read more

Serving as backup in Week 16

Lynch (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Redskins, but will dress as the backup to Brock Osweiler, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.

Analysis: Though Lynch was able to practice all week and even put in a full session Friday, the Broncos' coaching staff evidently wasn't convinced that the quarterback was running at full strength. As a result, Lynch will be limited to the understudy role Sunday, but the expectation is that if he endures no further setbacks with the sprained ankle, he'll receive the starting assignment for the season finale against the Chiefs. Osweiler is set to become a free agent this offseason and may not have a…read more

Though the Broncos haven't announced a starting QB for Sunday's game against Washington, "all signs point to" Brock Osweiler getting the assignment over Lynch (ankle), the Denver Post reports.

Analysis: Such an outcome would give Lynch some added time to bounce back from his ankle injury in advance of the Broncos' season finale Dec. 31. Though he's listed as questionable for Sunday's contest, per the report, Lynch is on track to suit up as the team's backup QB on Sunday.

Lynch (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Washington after practicing fully Friday.

Analysis: Coach Vance Joseph noted Friday that Lynch is at "about 90 percent" at this stage. Meanwhile, Joseph did not indicate whether Lynch or Brock Osweiler would draw the start at QB for Denver on Sunday, with a decision on that front slated to arrive following meetings later Friday.

Starts week limited

Lynch (ankle) was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, where he split first-team reps 50-50 with Brock Osweiler, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The Broncos seemingly prefer to take another look at the 2016 first-round pick, but they first need to determine if he's healthy enough to return for Sunday's game in Washington. If not, Osweiler will get the nod in Week 16, with Lynch then targeting Week 17 against the Chiefs for his second start of the year (and fourth of his career). The Chiefs might be resting starters at that point, as there's a decent chance they'll be locked in as the No. 4 seed in the AFC. Per Legwold, Lynch still…read more

Could get Week 16 start

Broncos head coach Vance Joseph (ankle) said Monday that he would like to see Lynch (ankle) play again this season, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Analysis: The Broncos seemingly would prefer to start Lynch over Brock Osweiler for the final two weeks of the season, but the team will first need to figure out if its 2016 first-round pick is even healthy enough to play. While Joseph did say Friday that he expects Lynch to be ready for Week 16 in Washington, the Broncos held off on making any official announcements as of Monday morning. They presumably intend to see how Lynch looks in practice, as he may not be fully recovered from the sprained right…read more

Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said he expects Lynch (ankle) to receive full clearance to play in advance of the team's next game Dec. 24 against the Redskins, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Analysis: If Joseph's prediction holds true, Lynch could warrant immediate consideration for the starting quarterback role, which opened up again after Trevor Siemian partially dislocated his left shoulder in Thursday's win over the Colts. That injury will sideline Siemian for the Broncos' final two games of the season, leaving Brock Osweiler, who relieved Siemian on Thursday, and Lynch as the team's only quarterbacks. Per Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com, Joseph wasn't willing to commit to Osweiler as the…read more

Lynch (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Colts.

Analysis: With Lynch still recovering from a sprained ankle that he suffered back in Week 12, Trevor Siemian will continue to start at QB for the Broncos on Thursday, backed up by Brock Osweiler.

Lynch (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's injury report, Zac Stevens of BSN Denver reports.

Analysis: Lynch's inability to participate in Monday's walk-through isn't a great sign for his chances of returning in time for Thursday's tilt against the Colts. Trevor Siemian presumably handled the first-team reps at quarterback, with Brock Osweiler operating as the No. 2.

Lynch (ankle) will remain out for Week 14 against the Jets, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Lynch will miss a second straight game while recovering from a high-ankle sprain that came with an estimated timetable of two-to-four weeks. He could get another look in the starting role if he's healthy before the end of the season, as Trevor Siemian was disastrously bad in Sunday's 35-9 loss to the Dolphins. Siemian nonetheless will get the nod over Brock Osweiler on Sunday against the Jets.

Out 2-to-4 weeks

Lynch is dealing with a high-ankle injury and is expected to be out for 2-to-4 weeks, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Analysis: Even if the diagnosis had been something less serious, the Broncos might have gone back to Trevor Siemian in the wake of Lynch's disastrous performance during Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Raiders. The 2016 first-round pick essentially confirmed that the team needs to aggressively address its QB situation in the offseason, as he completed nine of 13 passes for 41 yards and an interception while also taking four sacks. The Broncos were losing 21-0 at the time of Lynch's injury but made a late push…read more

Dealing with injury, competition

Lynch (ankle) is believed to have avoided a serious injury, potentially leaving the Broncos with a decision to make at quarterback heading into the Week 13 matchup with the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Making his first appearance since the preseason in Sunday's loss to the Raiders, Lynch completed nine of 13 passes for 41 yards and an interception, leaving Denver in a 21-0 hole when he was forced out with about five minutes remaining in the third quarter due to an ankle injury. Former starter Trevor Siemian, who received the top backup nod over Brock Osweiler, threw for 149 yards and two touchdowns on three drives to cut the deficit to seven points, bringing the Broncos within striking…read more

May need MRI

Lynch (ankle) wore a walking boot after Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Raiders and likely will be sent for an MRI on Monday, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Lynch was down on the field for a couple minutes after injuring his ankle with about five minutes remaining in the third quarter. He was visibly upset afterward, though it may have been a matter of frustration more so than pain, as Sunday marked his first appearance in a game since he suffered a shoulder injury in the preseason. Lynch was completely unable to move the Denver offense prior to his exit, completing nine of 14 passes for 41 yards and an interception, adding two rushes for 20 yards…read more

Exits game with ankle injury

Lynch left Sunday's game against the Raiders with an ankle injury, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.

Analysis: With Lynch injured and Brock Osweiler inactive Sunday,Trevor Siemian is back in at QB for the Broncos. Prior to his exit, Lynch completed nine of 14 pass attempts for 41 yards and a pick, while adding two carries for 20 yards.

The Broncos officially named Lynch their starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Andrew Mason of the Broncos' official site reports.

Analysis: Multiple reports confirmed Tuesday that Lynch would replace Osweiler atop the depth chart, so head coach Vance Joseph's announcement Wednesday was merely a formality. Though accuracy concerns in addition to a lack of recent game experience make Lynch a low-end fantasy quarterback in Week 12, he at least gets a soft landing spot against an Oakland defense that has yet to record an interception this season and is tied for last in the NFL in sacks (14).

Confirmed for Week 12 start

Confirming an earlier report, Lynch will start Sunday's game against the Raiders, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.

Analysis: The Broncos decided to make some wholesale changes on offense following their sixth consecutive loss in Week 11 to the Bengals, firing offensive coordinator Mike McCoy on Monday and elevating Bill Musgrave to interim duties and swapping out Brock Osweiler for Lynch at quarterback. Lynch was inactive for the Broncos' first 10 games while recovering from a sprained right shoulder, but he was named the backup over Trevor Siemian for the matchup with Cincinnati and is now healthy enough to unseat…read more

Reportedly in line for Week 12 start

The Broncos plan to make Lynch their starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Raiders, a source informed Dan Graziano of ESPN.com, but the team has yet to formally announce a decision and likely won't until Wednesday.

Analysis: Per Mike Klis of 9 News Denver, the Broncos' coaching staff hasn't informed any of the team's quarterbacks about who will be named the starter for Week 12, but with neither Trevor Siemian nor Brock Osweiler providing much of a spark behind center this season, Lynch would seemingly be the most logical candidate to take over as starter. The 2016 first-round pick wasn't especially productive during his cameos in three games last season, completing 49 of 83 passes (59 percent) for 497 yards, two…read more

Broncos coach Vance Joseph suggested Monday that Lynch, Brock Osweiler and Trevor Siemian could all be options to start against the Raiders on Sunday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.

Analysis: The team's decision to fire Mike McCoy on Monday and promote Bill Musgrave to offensive coordinator might seem to set the table for another quarterback change, particularly after Osweiler completed less than 55 percent of his passes for a third straight week in Sunday's 20-17 loss to Cincinnati. While the Broncos apparently aren't ready for any commitments as of Monday, it still seems likely Lynch will take the reins of the offense at some point within the next few weeks, if not quite yet for…read more

Lynch is listed as active Sunday against the Bengals.

Analysis: Lynch is drawing ever closer to his first start of the season, but backup duties will be his domain for at least one more game as he supersedes Trevor Siemien in the pecking order. For the time being, though, the Broncos will entrust Brock Osweiler with the starting gig.

Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said Friday that Lynch's performance during practice this week would dictate whether or not the quarterback is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Lynch has been inactive the entire season while recovering from an injury to his right shoulder that he originally suffered in training camp. That has allowed either current starter Brock Osweiler or Trevor Siemian to act as the top backup through the team's nine contests, but with Lynch having worked with the second unit in practice this week, it appears he could displace Siemian for those duties in Week 11. Osweiler hasn't been overly impressive in his two starts since displacing Siemian, so…read more

Broncos head coach Vance Joseph was noncommittal when asked Thursday if Lynch would suit up for Sunday's contest against Cincinnati, Ryan Koenigsberg of BSNDenver.com reports.

Analysis: Joseph said earlier in the week that Lynch is finally healthy enough to play after having been inactive all season while recovering from the shoulder injury he suffered during the preseason. With the Broncos' playoff hopes seemingly on life support, Joseph could opt to give Lynch a look in a starting role with neither Brock Osweiler nor Trevor Siemian having made much of a positive impression behind center. If that ends up happening at some point, it makes sense to dress Lynch over Siemian in…read more

Lynch got work with the first-team offense during Wednesday's practice while Brock Osweiler was limited with a right shoulder injury, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: In addition to handling second-string reps, Lynch replaced Osweiler with the starters for passing plays. Broncos coach Vance Joseph still expects Osweiler to start Sunday's game against the Bengals, and the coach added that he hasn't decided whether Lynch will replace Trevor Siemian as the backup. Either way, Lynch seems increasingly likely to make starts before the end of the season, as neither Siemian nor Osweiler offers any shred of upside. The Broncos don't want to rush Lynch into action…read more

Lynch will receive the second-string reps at Wednesday's practice as the Broncos evaluate the progress in his recovery from a right shoulder injury, Mike Klis of 9 News Denver reports.

Analysis: While he hasn't been listed on the injury report at any point in November, Lynch has been limited to third-string duties since he resumed practicing in late October. With the team sinking and Brock Osweiler failing to impress through two starts, Lynch likely will replace his veteran teammate before the end of the season. The Broncos seem to be gradually increasing Lynch's practice workload, perhaps eyeing Week 12 or 13 for a promotion to the top spot on the depth chart.

Broncos head coach Vance Joseph named Brock Osweiler the team's starting quaterback for the Week 10 game with the Patriots while noting that Lynch isn't ready to contribute yet, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports. "Physically he's been hurt," Joseph said Monday, in clarifying why Lynch wasn't ready to play. "He played his last football game in Week 3 of the preseason and he threw for four days prior to our last game. That's the physical part. The mental part, I was speaking more to that he hasn't played football. He hasn't been on the football field. He's missed so much time, so to put him in an NFL game Week 10 wouldn't be fair to our football team or fair to Paxton."

Analysis: Osweiler replaced the struggling Trevor Siemian as the team's starter in the blowout loss in Week 9 to the Eagles and provided little evidence that he would add stability at quarterback, completing 19 of 38 passes for 208 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions and a fumble. Though the Broncos will give Osweiler another chance to redeem himself, it seems inevitable that Lynch will get a look as the starter once Joseph determines the 2016 first-round pick is ready to go from a physical…read more

Lynch could be named the Broncos' starting quarterback as early as Week 10 against the Patriots, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports.

Analysis: Due to struggles on offense, the Broncos swapped Trevor Siemian for a familiar face in Brock Osweiler, but the QB experiment may be short-lived if Lynch makes the requisite progress in the upcoming week of prep. Granted, a sprained right shoulder prevented Lynch from practicing until Oct. 25, a reality that's expected to ensure inactive status Sunday at Philadelphia. Working in his favor is management's desire to see returns on the investment made in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. His…read more