After proving to be a versatile and reliable backup for the Broncos in 2024, the sixth-year pro is poised to do the same this season.
With Head Coach Sean Payton and Assistant Head Coach Zach Strief leading the way, the Denver Broncos have forged one of the best offensive lines in the National Football League.
After a top-flight performance from the unit in 2024, the Broncos are expected to excel in the offensive trenches again this upcoming 2025 season. Continuity is a primary reason. Their entire starting lineup, as well as several valuable backups who saw meaningful playing time in last year are slated to come back.
One of those is sixth-year pro Matt Peart. Denver signed Peart to a one-year deal during the ‘24 free agency period. After a strong showing over the course of training camp and the preseason, he earned one of the backup tackle spots on the final roster. Earlier this offseason, the team inked him to a two-year deal worth $10 million.
With seven million in total guarantees, it’s safe to say the Broncos feel highly that Peart will once again be a valuable depth player for the team. Let’s take a deeper look at his ‘24 performance and what fans should expect from the veteran tackle in ‘25.
Broncos OT Matt Peart, who filled in for Alex Palczewski last week, says that OL coach Zach Strief “broke me down and built me back up” in recent months after Peart joined Denver following 5 years with the Giants.
“Honestly, [Strief] kind of just broke down everything and kind… pic.twitter.com/xfNvmX2OWC
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 12, 2024
Player Profile
Age: 28 | Experience: 6 Years | College: UConn
Height: 6’7” | Weight: 318 pounds | Bench Press: 26 reps | Arm Length: 36-5/8”
2024 Statistics: 17 games played with two starts
Matt Peart’s role with the Broncos in 2025
Last season, Peart appeared in all seventeen games with two starts. He played a total of 190 snaps on offense seeing time at both right and left tackle. That snap count was the second highest mark of his career. He also logged 87 snaps on special teams and was a core member of their field goal and extra point line units.
For his efforts in ‘24, Peart earned a 67.4 overall grade from Pro Football Focus. That ranked 45th out of 140 offensive tackles evaluated. As a pass blocker, he earned a 69.8 grade. With respect to run blocking, he notched a 62.0 grade. Those numbers are significant improvement from prior seasons with the New York Giants.
Sometimes a change in scenery is necessary for a player to help realize their potential. Based on Peart’s comments above and his improved performance, it finally sounds like he is hitting his stride in the Mile High City. For the Broncos’ 2025 campaign, I’d expect Peart to once again be a swing tackle capable of playing both positions in Denver’s line.
Final thoughts
Garett Bolles and Mike McGlinchey are the starting duo for the Broncos at offensive tackle. In addition to Peart, the Broncos have Alex Palczewski and Frank Crum on the roster competing for backup roles—as well as a few undrafted rookie free agents.
Both Peart and Palczewski saw time filling in on the starting line due to injuries last year. Crum, signed as an undrafted free agent out of Wyoming, was only active for six games. I think the franchise will opt to keep all three once again for this season. Having great starters is a luxury, but having capable backups that can play well when called upon is also important.
Overall, Peart’s experience and top-tier physical traits will earn him a spot on the final 53-man roster. It’d be a complete surprise to me if he didn’t.