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The Denver Broncos have a healthy salary cap situation ahead of NFL free agency, but teams are always looking to create more cap flexibility.
With free agency on deck next month, Nick Korte of OverTheCap.com has published a list of 100 players who could be candidates to become cap casualties this spring. The list includes three Broncos players, all on defense.
First up is linebacker Alex Singleton, who is coming off a torn ACL and set to turn 32 next season. None of Singleton’s salary is guaranteed in 2025, so Denver could save $5.58 million if he’s released.
Next on the list is defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers, but a contract restructure certainly seems more likely than a release for JFM. The 28-year-old defensive lineman has a base salary of $7.39 million this year, but only $1 million is guaranteed. The Broncos would save $7 million if he’s released.
The third and final player on the list is safety P.J. Locke. He is due $4.19 million in 2025, but none of it is guaranteed. After underwhelming as a starter last season, Locke’s spot in the starting lineup is certainly in jeopardy, and OTC seems to think is roster spot could be as well.
The NFL’s free agency negotiating window will open on March 10, followed by the official start of NFL free agency on March 12.