I took control of the Denver Broncos in GM Mode with the goal of maximizing cap flexibility while reshaping the roster with smart veteran additions and draft depth.
The result was a productive offseason that created significant financial space and strengthened multiple positions.
The Big Picture
- Starting Cap Space: $26.2M
- Final Cap Space: $69.9M
- Players Cut: 6
- Contracts Restructured: 8
- Trades Made: 2
- Free Agents Signed: 5
- Draft Picks: 9
- Overall Grade: A
Strong cap management pushed Denver to nearly $70M in available space while adding contributors across the roster.
Cuts
Six players were released to create cap flexibility.
- Jaden Robinson (+$0.9M)
- Jordan Turner (+$1.0M)
- Levelle Bailey (+$1.1M)
- Calvin Throckmorton (+$1.2M)
- Michael Deiter (+$1.2M)
- Garrett Nelson (+$0.9M)
These moves cleared room for roster upgrades.
Restructures (8)
- Quinn Meinerz (+$10.3M)
- Patrick Surtain II (+$8.1M)
- Mike McGlinchey (+$6.9M)
- Jonathon Cooper (+$6.1M)
- Talanoa Hufanga (+$6.1M)
- D.J. Jones (+$5.0M)
- Courtland Sutton (+$4.3M)
- Dre Greenlaw (+$3.3M)
These restructures added major flexibility to Denver’s cap sheet.
Trades
Two trades added additional draft capital.
Sent Ben Powers to San Francisco
Received: 2026 Pick #133
Sent Evan Engram to Philadelphia
Received: 2026 Pick #137
These moves helped fuel the Broncos’ draft class.
Free Agency Additions
Five additions were made in free agency.
Dallas Goedert (TE) – 2 years / $16.0M APY
Veteran tight end added to strengthen the offense.
Nakobe Dean (LB) – 1 year / $11.0M APY
Athletic linebacker added to reinforce the defense.
D.J. Reader (IDL) – 1 year / $4.6M APY
Interior defensive line depth.
Charlie Kolar (TE) – 1 year / $3.7M APY
Additional tight end depth.
Tyler Allgeier (RB) – 1 year / $3.0M APY
Backfield depth with physical running ability.
Draft Class
Nine selections added depth across the roster.
Round 1 – Pick 18
Peter Woods (DL, Clemson)
Round 3 – Pick 94
Keylan Rutledge (OG, Georgia Tech)
Round 4 – Pick 108
Jaishawn Barham (EDGE, Michigan)
Round 4 – Pick 130
Tyreak Sapp (DL, Florida)
Round 4 – Pick 133
Sam Roush (TE, Stanford)
Round 4 – Pick 137
Dametrious Crownover (OT, Texas A&M)
Round 5 – Pick 168
Bishop Fitzgerald (S, USC)
Round 7 – Pick 247
Zavion Thomas (WR, LSU)
Round 7 – Pick 255
Adam Randall (RB, Clemson)
Final Take
This Broncos offseason focused on flexibility and depth. Strategic restructures and cap management pushed the team to nearly $70M in cap space while reinforcing multiple positions through free agency and the draft.
With strong financial flexibility and a deep draft class, Denver is well positioned moving forward.
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