I couldn’t say it better than Patrick Crayton, who had this to say when he was told he was dealt to San Diego for a seventh-round pick Friday: "San Diego wins in this situation." Yes, they do, Patrick. In a very nice move, the Chargers added a veteran presence at receiver by acquiring Crayton from Dallas. The Chargers will owe ... [Link]

The Broncos running backs have not had the best of luck this summer, with injuries stopping them from being at full strength and taking the field. Today it looks like another one of their backs is out for the year, as former Titan and Seahawk back LenDale White will miss the season with a torn Achilles’ tendon. A source told ... [Link]

The Broncos began trimming their roster Friday. The team needs to make 21 roster moves before 4 p.m. MT. [Link]

Ryan Clady’s return to practice in Denver was our “you pick it” feature winner this week. The other candidates were Oakland running back Michael Bush breaking his thumb and Oakland receiver Chaz Schilens undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery. I agree with the readers. The Bush and Schilens’ stories are big, but both players will likely be out for a limited time. ... [Link]

Broncos running back LenDale White suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Thursday night's preseason game against the Vikings at Minnesota and will miss the season. [Link]

A person familiar with the injury tells The Associated Press that Denver Broncos tailback LenDale White has a ruptured Achilles' tendon and is out for the season. [Link]

The Broncos’ injury woes are continuing. WhiteESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that backup running back LenDale White tore his Achilles Thursday night in the preseason finale at Minnesota. White was going to play a key backup role and be a short-yardage back in Denver. He was slated to serve a four-game suspension by the NFL to start the ... [Link]

Teams must trim their rosters to 53 players by Saturday afternoon. The following is a look at one prominent player on each AFC West team who is on the bubble: Denver: Brandon Stokley, receiver Why: Matt Willis came through with five catches for 122 yards in the preseason finale at Minnesota on Thursday night, extending his productive preseason. The Broncos ... [Link]

The Great Debate series wouldn’t be complete this year without a discussion about Broncos rookie quarterback Tim Tebow. Tebow is one of the most talked-about players in the NFL and he hasn’t even played in a regular-season game. The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback from Florida is a polarizing wonder. Tebow’s NFL future has been serious water-cooler conversation ever since Denver shocked the ... [Link]

NEW YORK — Ben Roethlisberger's suspension has been reduced from six games to four by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. [Link]

First, no Ben Roethlisberger. Now, maybe no Byron Leftwich for the Pittsburgh Steelers. [Link]

A look at some key aspects of the preseason finales for the AFC West: "Denver right tackle Ryan Harris suffered an ankle injury in Denver’s 31-24 loss at Minnesota. It is not known how severe the injury is. It is another reminder that starters shouldn’t be playing in the final preseason game. "Two Denver receivers performed well. Third-round pick Eric ... [Link]

The Post reports that the big name that may be done as a Bronco could be wide out Brandon Stokely, who has been trying to get back from a sore groin. The biggest name on the Broncos roster bubble is veteran wide receiver Brandon Stokley. While Stokley has been held out of three games while nursing a sore groin, the ... [Link]

After three preseason performances, the most negative thing that could be said about Tim Tebow is that he is a rookie quarterback who is prone to making rookie mistakes. But, most important, Tebow has shown that he looks like he belongs in the NFL. All he needs is to make progress. That will likely be done as Denver’s No. 2 quarterback. ... [Link]

In this installment of Fan Mail, Shannon Sharpe answers questions about Tim Tebow, memories of playing with John Elway, the Broncos' prospects for the 2010 season and whether his No. 84 should be retired. [Link]

This was a sight few were expecting to see in the preseason: Ryan Clady, the Broncos' all-pro left tackle, on the field with the starting offense. [Link]

When it comes to the preseason finale, if a team has its health, it really does have everything. [Link]

Tim Tebow completed 12 of 16 passes for 167 yards, a touchdown and an interception in the Broncos' 31-24 loss to Vikings. [Link]

Tim Tebow's first two series had rookie written all over them. Then he started playing with the veteran-like poise that helped him get drafted in the first round by Denver in the first place. [Link]

HALFTIME The Broncos will receive the ball to start the second half. Q3 15:00: Cassius Vaughn returns the kickoff for Denver 4 yards to the 26-yard line. Tim Tebow takes the snap and scrambles for 3-yards up the middle of the field, and on the next play Tebow throws to Bruce Hall for no gain. On third-and-7, Tebow can’t complete ... [Link]

The Broncos likely will keep four or five cornerbacks on the 53-man roster. NFL reporter Lindsay H. Jones analyzes who has a shot to make the team. [Link]

Perrish Cox, a fifth-round pick from Oklahoma State, has arguably been the rookie standout of the preseason from the start of training camp. [Link]

The Broncos' preseason is finished and not soon enough after their sometimes horrific, other times exhilarating 31-24 loss Thursday night to the Vikings. [Link]

COIN TOSS: Jabar Gaffney, Kyle Orton, Mario Haggan, Champ Bailey, Wesley Woodyard and Brian Dawkins are representing the Broncos in the coin toss. The Vikings have won the coin toss and elect to receive. Q1 15:00: Matt Prater’s kickoff was fielded at the 1-yard line and taken out to the 33. The defensive starters are on the field. On the ... [Link]

The Denver Post reports that it looks more and more that Tim Tebow is going to be the number two QB, which leaves Brady Quinn in a state of “what now?”: Is rookie Tim Tebow officially the No. 2 quarterback? The Broncos closed practice to the media Tuesday before engaging in team drills, so it won’t be known until early ... [Link]

Here is a transcript of our AFC West chat from Thursday. One subject of particular interest was whether I believe third-year Oakland running back Darren McFadden should be considered a bust. McFadden was the No. 4 overall pick in 2008. He has been hampered by injuries and has had just one good game in the NFL. Still, it’s too early ... [Link]

With the regular season kicking off in the AFC West in 10 days, one position to watch is wide receiver. There is going to be movement in the division before and after teams get to the 53-man roster limit Saturday and receiver is a prime position where movement could occur. All four teams could easily add a receiver. And, of ... [Link]

The Broncos are less than three hours away from kickoff at The Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome for their fourth and final game of the 2010 preseason. The lights are on, but the stadium is devoid of fans. Members of both teams have taken the field to warm up with light stretching and exercises, and ... [Link]

Our sound-off question this week was for Denver fans. We asked if they are happy that the Broncos gave starting quarterback Kyle Orton a contract extension through 2011, which will very likely delay Tim Tebow’s chance to start until 2012, his third NFL season. Most of the responses were in favor of the plan. They reasoned that having Orton, who ... [Link]

Since the fourth preseason game is usually simply an exercise in staying healthy, there isn’t much intrigue. So, we’re going to give one key issue for each team as they joyfully conclude the preseason: Denver at Minnesota, 8 p.m. ET Tim Tebow is expected to play extensively as he tries to take the No. 2 job away from Brady Quinn. ... [Link]

Longtime Oakland Raiders’ beat writer Steve Corkran breaks down Oakland’s roster and how it might shake out Saturday when the 53-man roster must be made. Here’s one aspect of the breakdown that stood out: Corkran says defensive tackle John Henderson is on the bubble to make the roster. Very interesting. Perhaps Henderson has not looked very good in camp, but ... [Link]

It’s a big day at ESPN.com. We have revealed our team preview pages with division predictions as the centerpiece. Gary Horton of Scouts Inc. has also posted his team-by-team looks for the AFC West teams, breaking down philosophies and trends. Horton has a pretty promising outlook for the AFC West. He has varying degrees of hope for all four teams. ... [Link]

Please join me for our AFC West chat at 2 p.m. ET Thursday. I look forward to chatting with you. [Link]

NFL reporter Mike Klis provides five goals for the Broncos in their final preseason game tonight. [Link]

The last preseason game is part ending — of training camp — and part beginning — of the regular season. [Link]

The Raiders have plenty of roster moves they need to make before the start of the season. [Link]

Sports columnist Woody Paige responds to your questions in Woody's Mailbag. In this installment, Woody takes sixn Q's, including one asking him about an 18-game NFL season. [Link]

It has taken some time for running back Knowshon Moreno to heal enough to return to the practice field, yet the Broncos need him to have a quick start when the regular season begins Sept. 12. [Link]

Broncos QB Brady Quinn entered training camp solidly in the No. 2 spot, worked as the No. 2 in practices and was treated like the No. 2 player at the position. [Link]

Since the second hour of training camp, the Broncos' running game has become a trot. The top two tailbacks, Knowshon Moreno and Correll Buckhalter, couldn't make it to lunch. [Link]