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Broncos coach Josh McDaniels took his kids to the zoo, while rookie Robert Ayers made a quick journey back to South Carolina to visit his mom and squeeze in some bowling.
Linebacker Andra Davis kept things simple, hanging out at his house with his family and watching a glut of football.
All made for fine distractions over Denver's bye-week break, but now it's back to business.
And business is booming for the Broncos, who remain one of three undefeated teams in the league after Minnesota tumbled in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
The Broncos (6-0) will attempt to keep the momentum moving forward when they head to Baltimore on Sunday to face the Ravens (3-3).
"They're a dangerous team," said Davis, whose team leads the San Diego Chargers by 3 games in the AFC West. "We're not taking them lightly. We've got our hands full."
Before returning to work Monday, the Broncos made their first in-season move of the year by signing punter Mitch Berger and waiving Brett Kern . Berger is a 16-year veteran and two-time Pro Bowler who played for Pittsburgh last season.
The Broncos also had linebacker/fullback Spencer Larsen return to practice Monday, his first action since injuring his shoulder in a fall in the locker room at Cincinnati before the season opener.
Last season at Atlanta, Larsen became just the fourth player in the NFL since 1990 to start on both sides of the ball,
Jets' Edwards charged with assault
Authorities say New York Jets receiver Braylon Edwards has been charged with misdemeanor assault for punching a man outside a Cleveland nightclub.
It carries a maximum sentence of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
An arraignment hearing was scheduled for Nov. 17 in Cleveland Municipal Court.
Patrick D'Angelo , an attorney for Edwards, says his client will enter a plea of not guilty.
Edwards is accused of punching promoter Edward Givens , a friend of NBA star LeBron James , following an argument Oct. 5.
Chiefs RB Johnson uses slur again
Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson used a gay slur for the second time in as many days Monday, the Kansas City Star reported on its Web site.
Johnson refused to speak with reporters Monday, a day after the Chiefs' 37-7 home loss to the Chargers. Sitting in front of his locker, he turned away and muttered the slur in telling reporters to get "out of here," according to the Star , which recorded the comment.
On Sunday, Johnson belittled rookie head coach Todd Haley on Twitter in a series of posts that also included the same gay slur.
Haley said the Chiefs were looking into "a couple of situations" involving Johnson, but declined further comment. Asked about the slurs, he said the team was "gathering facts."
Around the league
Texans » Receiver Andre Johnson has a bruised lung and will be listed as day to day this week.
Cowboys » Three-time Pro Bowl linebacker DeMarcus Ware and Dallas have agreed on a contract extension, a six-year deal through the 2015 season. A report on the Cowboys' Web site said Ware's deal was for $78 million, an average of $16 million with $40 million guaranteed.
Titans » Coach Jeff Fisher won't say whether Kerry Collins or Vince Young will start at quarterback Sunday against Jacksonville, citing "competitive reasons."
Jets » New York will be without the playmaking Leon Washington for the rest of the season after placing the running back-kick returner on season-ending injured reserve Monday with a broken right leg.
Panthers » Coach John Fox acknowledged he's contemplating benching quarterback Jake Delhomme in favor of either Matt Moore or A.J. Feeley after Delhomme threw three interceptions in Sunday's 20-9 loss to Buffalo.
Rams » Rookie cornerback Bradley Fletcher will miss the rest of the season with two torn ligaments in his right knee.
Dolphins » Cornerback Will Allen hurt the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the third quarter of the Dolphins' loss to New Orleans and will require season-ending surgery, coach Tony Sparano said Monday.
