Let’s revisit the Denver Broncos’ offseason transactions…
Signed Elsewhere
- Brodrick Bunkley (DT) – Signed with New Orleans
- Daniel Fells (TE) – Signed with New England
- Derrick Harvey (DE) – Signed with Cincinnati
- Spencer Larsen (FB) – Signed with New England
- Brady Quinn (QB) – Signed with Kansas City
- Dante Rosario (TE) – Signed with San Diego
- Eddie Royal (WR) – Signed with San Diego
- Jonathan Wilhite (CB) – Signed with Chicago
Re-signed by the Broncos
- Lance Ball (RB)
- Chris Clark (T)
- Britton Colquitt (P)
- Jason Hunter (DE)
- Joe Mays (LB)
- Matt Prater (K) – *Assigned franchise tag
- Manny Ramirez (G)
- Matthew Willis (WR)
- Wesley Woodyard (LB)
Broncos’ remaining unrestricted free agents
- David Binn (LS)
- Brian Dawkins (S)
- Mario Haggan (LB)
- Russ Hochstein (OL)
- Marcus Thomas (DT)
Broncos’ free agent signings
- Mike Adams (S) – from Cleveland
- Justin Bannan (DT) – from St. Louis
- Andre Caldwell (WR) – from Cincinnati
- C.J. Davis (G) – from Carolina
- Joel Dreessen (TE) – from Houston
- Caleb Hanie (QB) – from Chicago
- Jason Hill (WR) – from Jacksonville
- Peyton Manning (QB) – from Indianapolis
- Tracy Porter (CB) – from New Orleans
- Brandon Stokley (WR) – from New York Giants
- Jacob Tamme (TE) – from Indianapolis
Other
- Andre Goodman (CB) – Released
- Brian Iwuh (LB) – Retired
- Ryan McBean (DT) – Contract tender rescinded
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Here are the latest Denver Broncos offseason roster moves:
Signed Elsewhere
- Brodrick Bunkley (DT) – Signed with New Orleans
- Daniel Fells (TE) – Signed with New England
- Derrick Harvey (DE) – Signed with Cincinnati
- Spencer Larsen (FB) – Signed with New England
- Brady Quinn (QB) – Signed with Kansas City
- Dante Rosario (TE) – Signed with San Diego
- Eddie Royal (WR) – Signed with San Diego
- Jonathan Wilhite (CB) – Signed with Chicago
Re-signed by the Broncos
- Lance Ball (RB)
- Britton Colquitt (P)
- Jason Hunter (DE)
- Joe Mays (LB)
- Manny Ramirez (G)
- Wesley Woodyard (LB)
Broncos’ remaining unrestricted free agents
- David Binn (LS)
- Brian Dawkins (S)
- Mario Haggan (LB)
- Russ Hochstein (OL)
- Marcus Thomas (DT)
Broncos’ free agent signings
- Mike Adams (S) – from Cleveland
- Andre Caldwell (WR) – from Cincinnati
- C.J. Davis (G) – from Carolina
- Joel Dreessen (TE) – from Houston
- Caleb Hanie (QB) – from Chicago
- Jason Hill (WR) – from Jacksonville
- Peyton Manning (QB) – from Indianapolis
- Tracy Porter (CB) – from New Orleans
- Jacob Tamme (TE) – from Indianapolis
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Ten days into free agency, here is an update on the Broncos’ UFAs who have signed elsewhere or have re-signed with the team.
Signed elsewhere

After one season with the Broncos, TE Daniel Fells signed with the Patriots. (courtesy Jeffrey Beall)
- Brodrick Bunkley (DT) – Signed with New Orleans
- Daniel Fells (TE) – Signed with New England
- Spencer Larsen (FB) – Signed with New England
- Brady Quinn (QB) – Signed with Kansas City
- Dante Rosario (TE) – Signed with San Diego
- Eddie Royal (WR) – Signed with San Diego
Re-signed by the Broncos
- Joe Mays (LB)
- Manny Ramirez (G)
- Wesley Woodyard (LB)
Denver’s remaining unrestricted free agents
- David Binn (LS)
- Brian Dawkins (S)
- Mario Haggan (LB)
- Derrick Harvey (DE)
- Russ Hochstein (OL)
- Jason Hunter (DE)
- Marcus Thomas (DT)
- Jonathan Wilhite (CB)
Broncos free agent signings not named Peyton Manning
- Mike Adams (S) – from Cleveland
- Andre Caldwell (WR) – from Cincinnati
- C.J. Davis (G) – from Carolina (signed Feb. 15)
- Joel Dreessen (TE) – from Houston
- Jason Hill (WR) – from Jacksonville (signed Feb. 15)
- Tracy Porter (CB) – from New Orleans
- Jacob Tamme (TE) – from Indianapolis
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NFL free agency is now underway. The following Broncos are unrestricted free agents:
*2011 statistics
David Binn (LS)
Brodrick Bunkley (DT)
Brian Dawkins (S)
- 51 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 forced fumble
Daniel Fells (TE)
- 19 receptions, 256 yards, 3 touchdowns
Mario Haggan (LB)
- 23 tackles, 1 interception
Derrick Harvey (DE)
Russ Hochstein (OL)
Jason Hunter (DE)
- 21 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble
Spencer Larsen (FB)
Joe Mays (LB)
Brady Quinn (QB)
Manny Ramirez (G)
Dante Rosario (TE)
Eddie Royal (WR)
- 19 receptions, 155 yards, 1 touchdown
Marcus Thomas (DT)
Jonathan Wilhite (CB)
- 28 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 interception
Matthew Willis (WR)
- 18 receptions, 267 yards, 1 touchdown
Wesley Woodyard (LB)
- 97 tackles, 2 forced fumbles
The Broncos will likely target some aforementioned players for contact extensions, but let the rest test the free agent waters. The Broncos offensive transactions could have a lot to do with a certain unemployed quarterback looking for work. As for when that decision could come, we’re all on the clock…
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High five! Â The unofficial start of summer is here…
And after a two-day hiatus, so are your Denver Broncos headlines.
Wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, just selected as the NFL’s 58th best player of 2011, shared his thoughts on his selection – among other things – with NFL Network.
Didn’t see Lloyd’s selection Sunday night? Â Here it is, courtesy NFL.com.
Fox Sports on MSN catches up with players occupying themselves during the lockout, including Broncos offensive lineman Russ Hochstein.
The Denver Post writes this year’s offseason workouts could impact a team’s success in 2011.
So…does anybody want to star in Hard Knocks? Â Jets Insider writes about the ongoing search and those that have rejected the offer.
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After a flurry of NFL activity, it’s back to quiet Monday.
Hey, at least it was fun.
You know what else is fun? Â Catching up on Broncos headlines.
Dave Krieger of The Denver Post writes about undoing the damage left behind by Josh McDaniels. Â Thanks a lot there, buddy!
John Elway is revving up for a new – old – business venture, according to The Denver Post.
Sports Illustrated writes about what’s next in the NFL labor dispute and lockout.
Broncos player Russ Hochstein weighs in on the NFL lockout reports Iowa’s Sioux City Journal.
What’s a NFL Draft without grades? Â CBSSports.com breaks it all down.
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