Floyd – an African-American man – died while in police custody in Minneapolis last week, sparking protests across the United States and far beyond.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Fangio said: "I think our problems in the NFL along those lines are minimal.
"We're a league of meritocracy, you earn what you get, you get what you earn. I don't see racism at all in the NFL, I don't see discrimination in the NFL.
"We all live together, joined as one, for one common goal, and we all intermingle and mix tremendously. If society reflected an NFL team, we'd all be great."
Fangio issued an apology on Wednesday.
“After reflecting on my comments yesterday and listening to the players this morning, I realise what I said regarding racism and discrimination in the NFL was wrong," the 61-year-old said.
"While I have never personally experienced those terrible things first-hand during my 33 years in the NFL, I understand that many players, coaches and staff have different perspectives.
"I should have been more clear and I am sorry.
"I wanted to make the point yesterday that there is no colour within the locker rooms I have been in or on the playing fields I have coached on. Unfortunately, we don't live or work only within those confines.
"Outside of those lines – both in the NFL and society – there is a lot of work to be done in the areas of diversity and providing opportunities across the board for minorities.
"As the head coach, I look forward to listening to the players – both individually and collectively – to support them and work hand-in-hand to create meaningful change."
The sixth-year left tackle was forced off with just under four minutes remaining of the fourth quarter on Thursday and was seen on crutches after the game.
Initial tests revealed a broken leg, but the team were awaiting further evaluation on Friday and it was then confirmed by head coach Nathaniel Hackett that he would be out for the remainder of the season.
"Garett Bolles will need surgery. He'll be out for the season." he said.
The Broncos' offense had already lost starting running back Javonte Williams to a season-ending knee injury in a Week 4 defeat to the Las Vegas Raiders, with the injuries coming amid on-field woes for the side.
Cornerback Ronald Darby has also been ruled out for the season after suffering an ACL injury and Hackett confirmed he is set for surgery.
Defeat to the Colts left the Broncos 2-3 for the season and are they yet to find their feet under Russell Wilson, following his seismic trade from the Seattle Seahawks.
The Broncos have plenty of time to improve before they take to the field in Week 6 against division rivals the Los Angeles Chargers, the game coming on Monday October 18.
The 2021 draft's number one pick initially struggled to deliver for the Jaguars, who headed to Wembley Stadium in late October with a 2-5 record for the season.
Lawrence disappointed in London as the Broncos sealed a comeback win, but the quarterback has since guided his team to three wins from their last five games, providing some of the best displays of his career.
The ex-Clemson graduate feels that defeat triggered something in him, claiming his improvement stemmed from the frustration of coming up short across the Atlantic Ocean.
"[We] should have won that game," Lawrence said. "I remember I never forgot how I felt in that locker room, so I don't want to feel like this anymore.
"I'm going to one, start taking care of the ball, but two, I just want to be the player that I know I can be.
"I think that kind of flipped a switch in me and honestly, I think I have a little bit more of a chip on my shoulder now.
"Last year and a half, I don't really forget what's been said and what people have written. Now you see people change their minds after a couple of weeks, but I remember everything.
"I don't use that necessarily as my only fuel, but [I] definitely use that, and I think that's something this team's done.
"We remember what people were saying when we lost five in a row, and then we've won some big games now and people changed their minds quicky.
"So, we just have that same mentality that we want to prove how good we can be every week."
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Simmons has inked a four-year, $61million deal.
It comes after the Broncos placed the franchise tag on Simmons for the second successive year, though they had long spoken of their desire to get a long-term deal done.
Simmons has established himself as one of the top safeties in the NFL since being drafted in the third round in 2016.
His 16 interceptions since entering the league are tied for second among all safeties across that timeframe.
Simmons also has 37 pass breakups in the same span, ranking him eighth at his position since 2016.
After being named second-team All-Pro in 2019, Simmons was voted to the Pro Bowl in 2020.
A third-round pick by Denver in the 2016 draft, Simmons has made 279 tackles and recorded 16 interceptions and two sacks in 74 games in his NFL career.
The 27-year-old has been an ever-present in the Broncos' defense for the past three seasons, playing all 16 games in those campaigns, while he was voted second-team All-Pro in 2019.
It is the second successive year where Simmons has received the tag, a move that stops him from becoming an unrestricted free agent.
However, Broncos general manager George Paton has made clear his determination to agree terms on an extension that will keep the player with the team "for many years to come".
"Designating Justin with the franchise tag is a procedural move that allows us to continue working on a long-term deal," Paton said in a statement released on Friday.
"We are completely focused on making sure Justin remains a big part of the Denver Broncos for many years to come."
Denver finished last season with a 5-11 record, not aided by the absence of edge rusher Von Miller for the entire campaign due to injury.
Their defense under head coach Vic Fangio gave up 6.54 yards per play, though they ranked 13th in the league against the pass.
The Broncos quarterback was carted off the field after landing on his head and shoulder while he diced for a first down in the third quarter of the game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday.
Bridgewater was kept in hospital overnight as a precaution, but the 29-year-old has now been discharged.
Denver (7-7) confirmed Bridgewater has entered the NFL's concussion protocol.
Drew Lock replaced Bridgewater and the stand-in signal-caller passed for 88 yards following his introduction, completing only six of his 12 throws.
The Broncos sit third in the AFC West behind the Kansas City Chiefs (10-4) and the Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) with three weeks of the regular season remaining.
They face a trip to take on the Las Vegas Raiders for a Week 16 showdown on Boxing Day.
In one of his best statistical games of the season, Wilson threw three touchdowns for the first time since pulling on a Broncos jersey, clawing back from a 27-0 deficit to head into the fourth quarter trailing 34-21.
The Broncos scored another touchdown to begin the fourth period, but while scrambling down to the two-yard line, Wilson was tackled and violently slammed his head into the turf.
He was visibly wobbled when trying to return to his feet, and was promptly taken out of the game and placed in the concussion protocol.
Backup quarterback Brett Rypien finished that drive off with a touchdown, but ended the game with an interception when he had the chance to produce a go-ahead drive with under five minutes remaining.
The loss means the Broncos fell to 3-10 for the season, and the concussion protocol may keep Wilson out next week as well when the Arizona Cardinals roll into town.
Williams was forced out of Sunday's 32-23 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders with a right knee injury after being floored by defensive end Maxx Crosby in the first play of the third quarter.
The 22-year-old, who entered the game as the Broncos' leading rusher with 176 yards through three games, was unable to put full weight on his injured leg and taken to the locker room on a cart.
Williams was seen on crutches after the game and while Hackett would not elaborate on the extent of the injury amid fears of a lengthy stint on the sidelines, he confirmed he will need scans on Monday.
"We're still evaluating," Hackett said. "We want to be sure we get MRIs and get a feel there."
Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson added: "Obviously seeing Javonte go down, that hurt. Hopefully he'll be OK.''
Williams ran for 28 yards on 10 carries in Sunday's game. He has been the Broncos' second-leading receiver with 16 catches for 76 yards this season.
The Raiders' win marked Josh McDaniels' first as head coach of the franchise, coming against the team he led for almost two years before being sacked in December 2010 after losing 12 of his last 17 games with Denver.
"They gave me a great opportunity at a young age and, if anything, I look at it like it was a blessing because I learned so much from it," McDaniels told reporters.
"That made me better and I've been forever grateful to [owner] Mr [Pat] Bowlen for what he gave me an opportunity to do. Unfortunately, I didn't do well enough with it, but hopefully I've learned from it."
Broncos head coach Vic Fangio declined to put a timetable on Jeudy's potential return, saying only that the second-year wideout is "going to miss some time".
Multiple outlets cited sources saying Jeudy is projected to be out four to six weeks as he recovers from the injury.
"He's definitely got a high ankle sprain," Fangio told reporters Monday. "Everything else checked out good."
Jeudy was injured on the Broncos' first drive after half-time in their 27-13 win at the New York Giants.
As Giants cornerback James Bradberry hauled Jeudy to the ground following a 20-yard reception, the receiver's lower right leg was caught awkwardly under the defender as they fell to the turf.
Jeudy eventually had to be carted to the locker room but X-rays were negative. An MRI taken on Monday confirmed the high ankle sprain the Broncos had initially announced on Sunday.
Before leaving, Jeudy had six receptions for 72 yards. Denver quarterback Teddy Bridgewater told reporters following the game that Jeudy would be missed.
"He means a lot to this offense," Bridgewater said. "You watch him; he's creating separation in the pass game, he's making tough catches across the middle, he's getting open for us on third downs — different things.
"So, he's a guy who means a lot to this offense, a lot to this team. And we're going to continue to pray for him and can't wait to get him back."
Jeudy had 52 receptions for 856 yards and three touchdowns last season as a rookie. The Broncos selected him with the 15th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
It is one and done for Flacco, who will leave the Broncos with a failed physical designation following Thursday's announcement.
Flacco was named the Super Bowl MVP as he led the Baltimore Ravens to glory in Super Bowl XLVII before being traded in 2019.
However, Flacco endured a forgettable season with the Broncos – a herniated disc in his neck ruining the 35-year-old's campaign.
Flacco started eight games for Denver, throwing for 1,822 yards and six touchdowns with five interceptions while completing 65.3 per cent of his passes.
Drafted by the Ravens in the first round in 2008, Flacco has compiled a 98-73 record, passing for 40,067 yards, 218 touchdowns and 141 interceptions.
Denver confirmed on Friday that Wilson was out for Sunday's game as the quarterback continues his recovery from a concussion.
Wilson passed NFL concussion protocol and wanted to feature against the Cardinals, but the decision was taken out of his hands.
The 34-year-old is in line to return against the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas Day.
Coach Nathaniel Hackett told reporters: "Russell Wilson has passed concussion protocols.
"With that being said, as an organisation we've decided to give him another week to get ready, so he's ready to go for the Rams.
"Russ is one of our ultimate competitors in this game, he's unbelievable.
"We informed him of the decision. He's not happy with it, he wants to be out there and play, he's very competitive as we all know – he wants to be there for this team and be out there.
"We as an organisation, after talking throughout this entire week, have decided it's what's best for our organisation, best for Russell.
"We've talked about this from the top all the way to the bottom. We looked at every single thing and decided to give him another week to get ready."
Wilson suffered the issue during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last week - a defeat that eliminated Denver, who sit bottom of the AFC West with a 3-10 record, from playoff contention.
He has thrown 2,805 yards for 11 touchdowns this season, following his switch from the Seattle Seahawks.
Brett Rypien, who has played twice this year, will fill in on Sunday.
"We're very confident in Ryp, very excited about Ryp and this opportunity to go against Arizona Cardinals," Hackett added.
While he believes he could have played, Wilson understands the team's call.
"For me, I always want to be out on the field, no matter what the circumstances are," he told reporters.
"At the same time it was a collective decision by the organisation to get some extra rest. Ryp is ready to rock and roll, and our team – it was a great week of practice, it was good to be out there and practice.
"These guys are special, I want to be out there and compete with them. I'm going to do everything I can on the sideline to make sure we get the win.
"Concussion is a serious thing. Everybody did a great job all week, making sure I was good to go. I feel great."
The Broncos had been viewed as a potential destination for Aaron Rodgers, but any talk of the reigning NFL MVP moving to Denver was put to bed when it was reported he had agreed a record-breaking four-year, $200million contract extension to stay with the Green Bay Packers.
Instead, it is Wilson who looks set to take his career to Denver after the Broncos agreed to send multiple first-round picks, as well as additional selections and players to the Seahawks to land the nine-time Pro Bowler, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the trade is pending a physical and Wilson's approval, and that Broncos quarterback Drew Lock is part of the deal.
There have been nationwide protests in the United States after Floyd – an African-American man – died in police custody in Minneapolis last week.
Broncos star Von Miller was involved in the march through downtown Denver during a 'Black Lives Matter' protest – the Super Bowl champion and MVP joined by the likes of team-mates Kareem Jackson and Drew Lock.
"The time is always right to do what's right," Miller said. "Once we have awareness, we gotta come up out of oblivion.... We've got to use our moral compass to make decisions on what's right. Black, white -- it doesn't matter.
"... I'm proud of these guys. I'm proud of Denver. I'm proud of the state of Colorado. We've got to keep this going."
Broncos head coach Vic Fangio, as well as president and chief executive Joe Ellis and vice-president of strategic initiatives Brittany Bowlen were also in attendance.
Fangio issued an apology following backlash during the week after saying he did not believe racism and discrimination were prevalent in the NFL.
Broncos linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu addressed the crowd on Saturday and said: "We're out here as players... to be an agent of change with policy and really taking part in the way this country works.
"And that's the only way we're going to fix things -- is if we use our voices to speak out on policies and things that are not allowing our people to be successful to have a chance in life. We can't keep putting a Band-Aid on an old wound."
Miller – a Super Bowl champion and eight-time Pro Bowler – was among the highest profile American athletes to test positive for COVID-19 in April before being cleared of coronavirus two weeks later.
However, the Broncos linebacker revealed he thought about sitting out the season, which is scheduled to begin in September.
"I thought about it,'' the 31-year-old said on Tuesday. "... I thought about all of my family, I took serious consideration and the things that could possibly happen.
"It's not a 100 per cent bubble like basketball, so there are always going to be holes, but I felt like the job the Broncos were doing to keep us safe was enough for me not to opt out.''
Miller, an asthma sufferer, added: "I did [have trouble], it was hard for me to get my wind back, probably for two or three weeks after the virus.
"During the virus I lost a lot of weight -- everybody is not the same, but for me I lost my taste and smell, I couldn't really, like, eat and when you can't taste or smell you kind of lose your appetite... It was tough, no doubt about it, it was tough.''
"I just thought about it, I just really through about all the things that could possibly happen,'' Miller continued. "I thought about this season is different, I thought about -- I weighed the positives and negatives and just came to my own decision that I could play.
"But I thought about me having asthma... I feel like every player should do that, I feel like every player should think about everything they could do.''
The Broncos are set to open their season against the Tennessee Titans on September 14.
Mike McGlinchey agreed to a five-year, $87.5million contract with the Denver Broncos on Monday, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
The deal includes over $50m in guaranteed money.
The 28-year-old McGlinchey had spent the last five seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and has established himself at being one of the best at his position in the NFL after being selected ninth overall in the 2018 draft.
He started all 16 games at right tackle as a rookie in 2018 and all 20 contests the 49ers played this past season en route to a berth in the NFC championship game.
In 2022, McGlinchey helped bolster an offensive line that allowed the sixth-fewest sacks in the NFL (31) and open up holes for Christian McCaffrey and a ground attack that ranked eighth in the league in average rushing yards (138.8).
He now joins a Broncos team looking to shore up its offensive line after struggling to protect quarterback Russell Wilson in 2022.
Denver surrendered an NFL-worst 63 sacks last season and scuffled in the ground game as well, ranking 21st in average rushing yards (113.8).
Broncos star Miller, 31, missed the entire 2020 campaign due to an ankle injury, while he has a contract option guaranteeing $7million of his $18m salary for 2021.
The Broncos have until March 16 to exercise the option on Super Bowl champion Miller, who signed a six-year, $114.5m deal in 2016.
New Broncos GM Paton said the team are working with Miller's agent amid suggestions of a potential contract re-structure.
"We want to bring Von back; we're still working through that," Paton told reporters on Thursday.
"I don't want to get into everything, but we want to bring him back."
There is also a legal issue involving veteran linebacker Miller, with Paton insisting he would let the process "play out" and would not discuss the topic.
"Obviously the legal process, what he's going through, it's a serious situation obviously," Paton said.
"I don't know all the details, but we respect what's going on. We do want Von back."
The Broncos finished bottom of the AFC West Conference in 2020, with a 5-11 record.
Patrick made a leaping grab on a pass from Russell Wilson, but upon landing and planting his foot to make a move, his knee buckled and he went down to the ground.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported earlier on Tuesday that the Broncos were concerned he had suffered a significant injury.
It was later reported by Mike Klis of 9NEWS that the diagnosis was not good, according to sources, with an MRI apparently revealing it to be a torn ACL, meaning Patrick will miss the whole of next season.
Second-year running back Damarea Crockett was also getting an MRI after hobbling off the practice field and it is believed he also suffered a significant knee injury.
Losing Patrick will be a big blow for Denver as he was expected to see an increased role in first-year coach Nathaniel Hackett's offense with Wilson at quarterback.
The 28-year-old Patrick led the Broncos with five touchdown catches last season, while ranking third on the team in receiving yards (734) and receptions (53). It was his second straight season with 50+ catches, 700+ receiving yards and 5+ TD receptions.
Undrafted out of Utah, Patrick is entering his fifth season after signing a three-year, $34million contract extension with Denver last November.
Patrick made a leaping grab on a pass from Russell Wilson, but upon landing and planting his foot to make a move, his knee buckled and he went down to the ground.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported earlier on Tuesday that the Broncos were concerned he had suffered a significant injury.
It was later reported by Mike Klis of 9NEWS that the diagnosis was not good, with an MRI apparently revealing it to be a torn ACL, meaning Patrick will miss the whole of next season.
Second-year running back Crockett also revealed he had suffered a torn ACL and will miss the season after hobbling off the practice field.
Losing Patrick will be a big blow for Denver as he was expected to see an increased role in first-year coach Nathaniel Hackett's offense with Wilson at quarterback.
The 28-year-old Patrick led the Broncos with five touchdown catches last season, while ranking third on the team in receiving yards (734) and receptions (53). It was his second straight season with 50+ catches, 700+ receiving yards and 5+ TD receptions.
Undrafted out of Utah, Patrick is entering his fifth season after signing a three-year, $34million contract extension with Denver last November.
Sutton's new deal, which runs until 2025, is reportedly worth up to $60.8million, with $34.9m of that guaranteed.
The Pro Bowler follows fellow wide receiver Tim Patrick in putting pen to paper on a new deal with the 5-5 Broncos.
A second-round pick in 2018, Sutton was in the last year of his rookie contract.
The 26-year-old only played one game last year after suffering a torn ACL but has played in all 10 games for the Broncos this season, taking 43 catches for 617 yards and two touchdowns.
Only Demaryius Thomas and Brandon Marshall racked up more receiving yards through their first 43 games for the Broncos than Sutton.
Denver general manager George Paton said: "Courtland is one of our core players and among the best wide receivers in the NFL.
"With his combination of size, speed, athleticism and work-ethic, Courtland is a special talent and an integral part of what we are building.
"It's been a key priority to make sure he's a Bronco well into the future. We're thrilled to reach an agreement on this extension and look forward to Courtland's continued growth and impact for the Broncos."
Jeudy, who had only one reception for three yards at the time of the incident, felt he was held on a play, and angrily confronted one of the game's officials about it.
He was fined $23,020 for bumping into the official, and a further $13,261 for removing his helmet as part of his tirade.
The league's rules state he could have been ejected from the game for the offense, but he was allowed to remain, going on to have his best game of the season. He scored a career-high three touchdowns with his 78 yards from eight catches.
In comments to the media on Wednesday, Jeudy said he expected a fine was coming.
"I know they're going to fine me,'' he said. "It is what it is. I know the consequences of the situation and I'm going to learn from it.
"I was just – on that certain play, I got held. I was just frustrated because we didn't have things going, so I was out there playing with frustration wanting to make a play for my team.
"I feel like at that point, I was just held and that should've been called, but I have to know how to control my anger and just move on from there.''
Head coach Nathaniel Hackett added: "He definitely knew that he was wrong. That's unacceptable. You can't do that.
"We've addressed that and I know that he knows he can't do that. I know he was very frustrated at the time, but that's just something you can't do."
