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Broncos coach Sean Payton said the team didn’t get close to acquiring any particular player before Tuesday’s trade deadline. The move Denver did make, sending outside linebacker Baron Browning to Arizona for a sixth-round pick, was due in part to how Browning’s playing time was projected here for the remainder of the season. Payton indicated that Browning was not likely to be in Denver’s plans after this season, the final of his rookie contract, and that he was going to continue playing a reserve role. “We had a long talk,” Payton said of he and general manager George Paton meeting with Browning as the trade went down.

The 24-team Class 5A and 4A football playoff fields are set, with first-round games beginning Friday night. Here’s what to watch for in Colorado’s biggest classifications leading up to the state championship game on Dec. 7 at Canvas Stadium. Class 5A The Favorite Cherry Creek: The Bruins have played in six straight championships.

Avalanche fans can breathe a sigh of relief about Cale Makar. Jared Bednar said Wednesday morning that Makar is “OK” and could play Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. Makar did not skate Wednesday at Family Sports Center, but it was an optional practice. “He’s OK. He’s making the trip,” Bednar said. “Wants to see if he’s feeling good enough to go tomorrow.” Makar was injured during the second period of a 6-3 win against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night at Ball Arena.

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