What happened: Veteran NFL reporter Ed Werder offered condolences Saturday to the family and colleagues of former Denver Broncos general manager John Beake, who died at age 87. Werder noted that Beake was the first general manager whose team he covered on the beat.

Why it matters: The Denver Broncos credited Beake as a respected leader across one of the most successful eras in His 21-year tenure with the organization spanned from 1979 through 2000, establishing lasting relationships across the league and media.

What to watch: Additional tributes and memorial details from the Denver Broncos organization and former colleagues are expected in the coming days.