Denver Broncos Offseason Signings Update

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  • Ryan McBean (DT) – Contract tender rescinded

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Denver Broncos Offseason Signings Update

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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Free Agent Update: Who’s Here and Who’s Gone

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 Begins

NFL free agency is now underway.  The following Broncos are unrestricted free agents:

*2011 statistics

David Binn (LS)

Brodrick Bunkley (DT)

  • 43 tackles

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)

  • 4 tackles

Russ Hochstein (OL)

Jason Hunter (DE)

  • 21 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble

Spencer Larsen (FB)

Joe Mays (LB)

  • 75 tackles

Brady Quinn (QB)

Manny Ramirez (G)

Dante Rosario (TE)

  • 7 receptions, 117 yards

Eddie Royal (WR)

  • 19 receptions, 155 yards, 1 touchdown

Marcus Thomas (DT)

  • 43 tackles

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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Denver Dailies: Broncos Roundup (Tuesday Edition)

In Hochstein, Broncos get veteran presence vs. Steelers - Veteran Broncos offensive guard Russ Hochstein, preparing to start his first game of the season Sunday against Pittsburgh in a wild-card playoff, said he will be more than willing to lend some advice to younger players about what to expect in the playoffs.  Read more from The Denver Post >>>>

Fox: Broncos passing woes “not just the quarterback - While Denver needs everybody to step up for Sunday afternoon’s wild-card round playoff home game against Pittsburgh, Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow comes off his lowest quarterback rating (20.6) of the season.  Read more from The Denver Post >>>>

Broncos subbing Von Miller out against the run - The Broncos showed again Sunday they are willing to trade better run defense for potential explosiveness in the pass rush.  Read more from The Denver Post >>>>

Tentative 2012 NFL Draft OrderAs it stands, the Broncos will hold the 21st overall selection in the 2012 NFL Draft.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Denver Broncos Make Playoffs, Time for Tebow to Step Up: Fan’s Take - I don’t think anyone could argue that the magic that carried the Denver Broncos surprising and impressive run would last forever. The games were wild and an absolute blast to watch —unless your team was the one getting upended by Tim Tebow and company.  Read more from Yahoo! Sports >>>>

Source: Rashard Mendenhall tore ACL - Tests confirmed that Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall has a torn ACL in his right knee and is out for the season, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.  Read more from ESPN >>>>

2012 NFL Mock Draft: SB Nation Predicts Miami’s Lamar Miller To Denver Broncos - The Denver Broncos won’t know for sure where they pick in the 2012 NFL Draft until they are eliminated from the 2012 NFL Playoffs, but they do know that it will be between Nos. 21-32, the playoff team positions. If they fall to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the opening round of the AFC playoffs, the Broncos will select between Nos. 21-24. In SB Nation’s latest 2012 NFL mock draft, the Broncos select Miami Hurricanes running back Lamar Miller with the No. 21 overall pick.  Read more from SB Nation >>>>

NFL playoff breakdown: Resolutions for 12 postseason teams - Welcome to 2012 and the end of the NFL regular season. The best way to start the new year off properly is to have a few memorable playoff games for our viewing pleasure. We are now down to the final 12 teams — some have a good chance to make a Super Bowl appearance, some a slight chance and a few with no chance.  Read more from NFL >>>>

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Denver Dailies: Broncos Roundup (Tuesday Edition)

High five!  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?  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?  Jets Insider writes about the ongoing search and those that have rejected the offer.

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Denver Dailies: Broncos Roundup (Monday Edition)

After a flurry of NFL activity, it’s back to quiet Monday.

Hey, at least it was fun.

You know what else is fun?  Catching up on Broncos headlines.

Dave Krieger of The Denver Post writes about undoing the damage left behind by Josh McDaniels.  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?  CBSSports.com breaks it all down.

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