Elway Calls Broncos QB Rumors 'Fake News!'

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) - Denver Broncos General Manager John Elway took to a familiar platform Wednesday to call out fake news.

"Rumor of us being interested in anyone other than the QBs we have is another example of irresponsible, fake news!!" Elway tweeted.

Rumor of us being interested in anyone other than the QBs we have is another example of irresponsible, fake news!!
— John Elway (@johnelway) August 9, 2017

Elway's tweet came shortly after a report from 104.3 The Fan reported, citing an unnamed source, the Broncos were pursuing Cincinnati Begals quarterback A.J. McCarron.

Executive vice president and general manager John Elway of the Denver Broncos is recognized during the pregame ceremony as his jersey number is retired before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on September 18, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

The Broncos first preseason game is Thursday night in Chicago against the Bears at 6 p.m.

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