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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:24:04 -0700
Denver Broncos DE Robert Ayers could start at right defensive end on rushing downs next season even if the team signed free-agent DE Dwight Freeney (Colts) or DE John Abraham (Falcons).
Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:33:57 -0700
The Denver Broncos likely would give DE Robert Ayers more playing time next season if they release DE Elvis Dumervil this offseason.
Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:15:55 -0800
Denver Broncos DE Robert Ayers (non-injury related), TE Virgil Green (hamstring), G Chris Kuper (ankle), G Manuel Ramirez (back) and WR Matt Willis (knee) all fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 5, and are probable for Week 14.
Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:21:37 -0800
Denver Broncos DE Robert Ayers (personal) was away from the team in Week 13 helping his family in the wake of his father's death. He did not practice with the team last week and was inactive. "Great team win today..Can't wait to get back with my team," Ayers posted on Twitter Sunday, Dec. 2.
Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:38:29 -0800
Denver Broncos TE Virgil Green (hamstring), OG Chris Kuper (ankle), OG Manuel Ramirez (back) and DE Robert Ayers (non-injury) fully participated in practice Monday, Dec. 3. This is an estimation since the Broncos did not practice.
Sun, 02 Dec 2012 11:42:45 -0800
The Denver Broncos have declared WR Brandon Stokley, OG C.J. Davis, QB Caleb Hanie, FB Jacob Hester, TE Julius Thomas, DL Robert Ayers, CB Tracy Porter inactive for Week 13.
Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:12:53 -0800
Denver Broncos WR Brandon Stokley (hip, wrist), OT Chris Clark (illness) and DE Robert Ayers (non-injury) are listed as questionable for Week 13. Stokley was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 30, while the other two did not practice.
Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:34:32 -0800
Denver Broncos DE Robert Ayers did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 29, because of a non-injury related reason.
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:28:28 -0800
Denver Broncos DE Robert Ayers did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 28, because of a non-injury related reason.
Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:57:34 -0800
Denver Broncos DE Robert Ayers has left the team because his father passed away during the weekend. It is not known when Ayers will return to the team.
Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:23:14 -0800
Denver Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno (groin), TE Virgil Green (hamstring), OG Chris Kuper (ankle), DE Robert Ayers (groin), DE Derek Wolfe (quadriceps) and CB Tracy Porter (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 23, and are listed as probable for Week 12.
Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:22:32 -0800
Denver Broncos TE Virgil Green (hamstring), OG Chris Kuper (ankle), DE Robert Ayers (groin), DE Derek Wolfe (quadriceps) and CB Tracy Porter (illness) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 22.
Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:42:29 -0800
Denver Broncos DE Robert Ayers (groin), OG Chris Kuper (ankle) and CB Tracy Porter (illness) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 21.
Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:40:07 -0800
Denver Broncos DE Robert Ayers (groin), S Jim Leonhard (calf) and DT Kevin Vickerson (thigh) all fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 16, and are probable for Week 11.
Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:07:11 -0700
Denver Broncos DE Robert Ayers or DE Derek Wolfe could fill in at defensive end with the first-team defense while DE Jason Hunter (triceps) is out of the lineup.
Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:54:00 -0700
Denver Broncos DE Jason Hunter has been seeing snaps with the first-string defense opposite DE Elvis Dumervil, which has pushed DE Robert Ayers to the second-team defense at times. Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio said he loves Hunter, as he is the rugged type of defenseman he's looking for on the defensive line.
Mon, 09 Jul 2012 21:07:54 -0700
Denver Broncos DL Robert Ayers is reportedly entering a crucial year. The former first-round pick is a starter, but he hasn't been much of a factor in his three NFL seasons. Ayers has managed a total of just 39 tackles in each of the past two seasons and he has 4 1/2 career sacks. Ayers has a lot to prove in 2012.
Sat, 02 Jun 2012 06:43:00 -0700
Denver Broncos DL Robert Ayers has just 4.5 sacks in his career thus far; however, he is hoping for better numbers under defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio's tweaked scheme. "It's more aggressive. I'm doing a little bit more attacking-type things instead of read and reaction," Ayers said. "It plays into a lot of guys' strengths - myself included."
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:12:50 -0800
Updating a previous report, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said the shoulder injury DE Robert Ayers (shoulder) suffered in Week 14 is considered minor.
Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:52:24 -0700
Denver Broncos DLs Robert Ayers (knee) and Elvis Dumervil (ankle) were injured in the team's Week 7 victory over the Miami Dolphins. The team will update their statuses later in the week.
Sat, 17 Sep 2011 08:49:41 -0700
Denver Broncos DE Robert Ayers has been fined $7,500 for an unnecessary roughness penalty he received in Week 1.
Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:22:54 -0700
The Denver Broncos will be missing several defensive bodies in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals. DT Marcus Thomas (shoulder), D.J. Williams (elbow) and DT Ty Warren (triceps) are locks to be inactive. DL Elvis Dumervil (shoulder) said he won't play for the first few weeks, and CB Champ Bailey (hamstring) might also be out. If Bailey can't play, CB Cassius Vaughn will likely be the starting left cornerback, with CB Jonathan Wilhite playing the slot in nickel packages. DLs Derrick Harvey, Jason Hunter and Robert Ayers will likely rotate if Dumervil can't suit up.
Sat, 14 May 2011 12:53:35 -0700
The Denver Broncos are hoping DE Robert Ayers' move to defensive end in their 4-3 defensive alignment will produce a breakout season in 2011. Ayers has played outside linebacker the past two season when the team used a 3-4 defensive alignment.
Tue, 10 May 2011 13:00:28 -0700
Denver Broncos FS Brian Dawkins and QB Kyle Orton were among roughly 15 players who participated in a team workout Tuesday, May 10. Others in attendance were WR Erick Decker, C J.D. Walton, OG Zane Beadles, DT Kevin Vickerson, LB Joe Mays and DE Robert Ayers. They are scheduled to work out again Thursday, May 12.
Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:27:00 -0800
Denver Broncos head coach John Fox said he expects DE Robert Ayers will have a productive year next season playing defensive end in the team's new 4-3 defensive alignment.
Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:21:01 -0800
The Denver Broncos ranked 32nd in overall defense in 2010, and adding defensive talent during the NFL Draft is a big need, reports Michael Lombardi, of The NFL Network. Picking defensive talent, however, has not been a strongpoint for the franchise. The team is moving back to a 4-3 defensive alignment this year, and while OLB Elvis Dumervil will move to defensive end, the team still plans to improve on the defensive line. The team needs to also figure out where OLB Robert Ayers fits into their new scheme.
Sat, 12 Feb 2011 13:52:13 -0800
Denver Broncos LBs Elvis Dumervil and Robert Ayers are expected to move to defensive end next season as the team is expected to use a 4-3 defensive alignment, reports Jeff Legwold, of The Denver Post.
Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:26:21 -0800
Denver Broncos LB Robert Ayers (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 26. He is listed as probable for Week 12 and is expected to play.
Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:27:45 -0800
Denver Broncos LB Robert Ayers (foot) is expected to play in the team's Week 12 game after missing the last five games because of a broken foot, reports The Denver Post's Mike Klis.
Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:44:30 -0800
Denver Broncos LB Robert Ayers (foot) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 25.
Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:53:05 -0800
Denver Broncos LB Robert Ayers (foot) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 24.
Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:34:13 -0800
Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels said Tuesday, Nov. 23, that LB Robert Ayers (foot) is eager to get back onto the field and he looks forward to Ayers returning soon, according to Eric Detweiler of DenverBroncos.com. Ayers missed his fifth straight game in Week 11 against the San Diego Chargers. "But I'll give him credit – he went out there and worked hard in the pregame warm-ups and then wanted to play," McDaniels said. "But I just don't think that was the best thing for us last night."
Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:25:55 -0800
The Denver Broncos have declared CB Andre' Goodman, QB Brady Quinn, CB Cassius Vaughn, LB David Veikune, OL Eric Olsen, RB Laurence Maroney, LB Robert Ayers, OL Stanley Daniels inactive for Week 11.
Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:32:04 -0800
Denver Broncos LB Robert Ayers (foot) and FS Darcel McBath (ankle) are both listed as questionable for Week 11, reports The Denver Post's Lindsay Jones.
Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:57:53 -0800
Denver Broncos LB Robert Ayers (foot) and FS Darcel McBath (ankle) were limited during practice Friday, Nov. 19, and are expected to play Week 11.
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:51:02 -0800
Denver Broncos LB Robert Ayers (foot) and FS Darcel McBath (ankle) were limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 18, according to DenverBroncos.com.
Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:14:16 -0800
Denver Broncos LB Robert Ayers (foot) practiced Wednesday, Nov. 17, according to DenverBroncos.com. Ayers has not played since Week 5 against the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach Josh McDaniels said the team will take their time evaluating Ayers as the week goes on.
Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:59:22 -0800
The Denver Broncos have declared CB Andre' Goodman, QB Brady Quinn, CB Cassius Vaughn, OL Eric Olsen, LB Kevin Alexander, RB Laurence Maroney, LB Robert Ayers, OL Stanley Daniels inactive for Week 10.
Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:59:16 -0800
Denver Broncos LB Robert Ayers (foot) did not practice Friday, Nov. 12, and is out for Week 10.
Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:35:25 -0800
Denver Broncos LB Robert Ayers (foot) and CB Andre' Goodman (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 11, according to DenverBroncos.com.
Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:20:49 -0800
Denver Broncos LB Robert Ayers (foot) and CB Andre' Goodman (hip) both missed practice Wednesday, Nov. 10.
Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:39:12 -0800
Denver Broncos LB Robert Ayers (foot) and CB Andre' Goodman (thigh) have been ruled out for Week 10, reports Lindsay Jones, of The Denver Post.
Sun, 31 Oct 2010 09:04:04 -0700
The Denver Broncos have declared QB Brady Quinn, OT Chris Clark, FS Darcel McBath, OL Eric Olsen, DL Kevin Vickerson, CB Perrish Cox, LB Robert Ayers, LB Wesley Woodyard inactive for Week 8.
Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:01:35 -0700
Denver Broncos DE Kevin Vickerson (groin), LBs Robert Ayers (foot) and Wesley Woodyard (hamstring), CB Perrish Cox (concussion) and FS Darcel McBath (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 29, and have been ruled out for Week 8.
Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:58:26 -0700
Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels indicated that LB Robert Ayers (foot) may be able to return sooner that expected, reports Jeff Legwold, of The Denver Post.
Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:38:46 -0700
Denver Broncos DL Kevin Vickerson (groin), LBs Robert Ayers (foot) and Wesley Woodyard (hamstring), CB Perrish Cox (concussion) and FS Darcel McBath (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 28, reports DenverBroncos.com.
Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:35:43 -0700
Denver Broncos LB Robert Ayers (foot), LB Wesley Woodyard (hamatring) and FS Darcel McBath (foot) have been ruled out of the team's Week 8 game, reports Jeff Legwold, of The Denver Post.
Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:37:09 -0700
Denver Broncos LBs Robert Ayers (foot) and Wesley Woodyard (hamstring) and FS Darcel McBath (foot) are not expected to travel with the team for their Week 8 game, reports The Denver Post's Jeff Legwold.
Sun, 24 Oct 2010 13:53:26 -0700
The Denver Broncos have declared CB Andre' Goodman, QB Brady Quinn, FS Brian Dawkins, OT Chris Clark, FS Darcel McBath, OL Eric Olsen, LB Robert Ayers, LB Wesley Woodyard inactive for Week 7.
Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:01:46 -0700
Denver Broncos LB Robert Ayers (foot) did not practice Friday, Oct. 22, and is out for Week 7.
