Nick Vannett

New Orleans Saints lose TE Nick Vannett for weeks, source says; injuries piling up as season nears

Veteran backup tight end Nick Vannett avoided a major knee injury but is expected to miss two to four weeks, a source told ESPN, another hit to the Saints as Week 1 approaches.

New Orleans Saints' NFL free-agent signings 2021: Jameis Winston gets his chance

The Saints are bringing back a pair of versatile running backs in Ty Montgomery and Dwayne Washington.

Broncos get the game they wanted, just not the win

The Broncos ran the ball well and forced the Chiefs into field goals instead of touchdowns, but still lost to their rivals for the 11th straight time.

Matt Ryan, Falcons overwhelm battered Broncos defense early, hang on late

Injuries have taken their toll on the Broncos' defense, which allowed Atlanta to build a sizable early lead as Denver was unable to get to .500.

Broncos' Jake Butt 'wanted to quit,' but now he wants one more shot

Butt has had a brutal road back to the field after multiple knee injuries. He has the support of his teammates, but Denver is loaded at tight end.

The Denver Broncos have a roster squeeze at tight end

The Broncos have seven tight ends on the roster, five of whom were drafted in the past six years, but made room for only four last season.