Pro Football Rumors

The Broncos will use the franchise tag on safety Justin Simmons, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport (on Twitter). The news was first reported by Benjamin Albright of KOA (Twitter link).  “Justin is one of our core guys. Our goal is to sign him to a long-term deal,” new GM George Paton said recently, with Simmons echoing that sentiment. The two sides now have until mid-July to … [Read more...] about Broncos To Franchise Tag Justin Simmons

Von Miller is not certain to be back with the Broncos for an 11th season, but the veteran linebacker navigated a key issue Friday. He will not face charges in connection with an unspecified incident, according to the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. An investigation of this incident began in January, and the Parker (Colo.) Police Department turned the case over to the … [Read more...] about Von Miller Will Not Face Charges

George Paton is the Broncos’ new GM, and he’s got his work cut out for him during his first offseason at the helm. Several big decisions loom, including what to do with Von Miller and at quarterback. Speaking to the media Thursday, Paton got into all that and more. We’ve heard that the Broncos are preparing to franchise tag safety Justin Simmons for the second year in a row, … [Read more...] about Broncos GM On Von Miller, Drew Lock, Phillip Lindsay

This Week in Deshaun Watson produced perhaps the most noteworthy headline of the saga thus far. The disgruntled quarterback’s meeting with new Texans HC David Culley did not cause him to back off his trade request. New Texans GM Nick Caserio is dug in against the prospect of trading Watson, according to NBC Sports’ Peter King. With the Texans not viewing free agency as a … [Read more...] about Poll: Where Will Deshaun Watson Play In 2021?

Preparing to use their franchise tag on Justin Simmons for a second straight year, the Broncos do not have a high number of unrestricted free agents that would seemingly factor prominently into their big picture. (Though, defensive lineman Shelby Harris would qualify as such a player.) But Denver does have a few intriguing restricted free agents, and teams are believed to be … [Read more...] about Broncos RFAs Expected To Draw Interest

The Broncos will release defensive tackle Jurrell Casey, as Adam Schefter of ESPN.com tweets. The move will clear $11.875MM from the Broncos’ books and put the veteran on the open market.  Casey, 31, made the Pro Bowl every year from 2015-2019. And, from 2013-2019, the USC product had at least five sacks from the interior. His best work earned him a four-year, $60.4MM extension … [Read more...] about Broncos Release Jurrell Casey

Broncos running back Melvin Gordon was originally set to have his disposition hearing today. Now, the hearing has been pushed back to March 10, as Mike Klis of 9News writes. According to the October police report, Gordon was speeding 25-39 mph over the limit and found to be intoxicated when he was pulled over. He chose to take a field sobriety test over a breathalyzer test — … [Read more...] about DUI Hearing Delayed For Broncos’ Melvin Gordon

We’ll keep track of today’s minor moves here: Atlanta Falcons Waived: QB Kurt Benkert Denver Broncos Released: DT Kyle Peko; Peko was a COVID-19 opt-out in 2020 Detroit Lions Signed: DL Joel Heath … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 2/18/21

The Broncos aren’t all that interested in Carson Wentz, as James Palmer of NFL.com tweets. The Broncos have been linked to the Eagles QB, but they’re mostly targeting the top tier options on the market, rather than signal callers like Wentz.  That top tier includes Deshaun Watson, if the Texans are willing to move him. Ditto for Russell Wilson, though it’s not quite clear if … [Read more...] about Broncos Not Interested In Carson Wentz