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The NFL is adding a new recognition to its game-day uniforms, and one of Denver's own will be among the first to wear it.

Cornerback Pat Surtain II has earned another major recognition.

After initially wearing No. 12, cornerback Jahdae Barron will now wear No. 23.

"It's the schedule," Head Coach Sean Payton said Monday. "It's the sense of urgency. Ultimately, it's the preparation, the details in this game plan and the team we're playing."

"Bo didn't play like a rookie," Manning told the Denver Post. " I believe experience is the best teacher, and he got great experience last year."

"On the field, [they've been] really everything and then some," Paton said.

"Through those 60, or [however many] games it was, I learned a lot," Nix said. "I wouldn't be the player I am today without each and every one of them -- the good and the bad. Even though I didn't finish here, I'll always be able to say, 'I graduated ...

The Broncos received an international practice player exemption for Murtagh, which allows the team to have an additional player on its practice squad.

"We feel we're strong in the trenches," Paton said. "Obviously, we feel like we have a franchise quarterback. We like the weapons we have on offense, and we play really good defense."

Coach Tyler and the Mustangs are off to a great start after a 20-14 win over Cherokee Trail.