2021 Broncos' Season, Free Agents Week 1


 

The new league year for the NFL began on Wednesday, but the legal tampering period began on Monday, and teams have started making moves. That includes the Broncos, who made their first foray into free agency this week. Below is a run down on an active first four days.

The Broncos made official decisions on their own players, offering a second round tender on linebacker Alexander Johnson and wide receiver Tim Patrick, ensuring that both will return to the Broncos. The team also picked up the option on linebacker Von Miller, keeping him in Denver. But things didn't work out as well for Kareem Jackson, as the safety had his option declined, making him a free agent and leaving another hole to fill in the secondary.

Another loss for the Broncos was running back Phillip Lindsay. The former Colorado University, Boulder product had three great seasons for the Broncos, including back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons to start his career. Lindsay, a restricted free agent, was originally tendered at the lowest level. But the Broncos agreed to terms on a two-year, $3.875 million deal with former Vikings' running back Mike Boone on Wednesday, and Thursday the Broncos announced that the team and Lindsay mutually agreed to part ways, withdrawing the tender offer.

Boone, a great Special Teams player, rushed for 379 yards and four TDs, along with seven receptions for 28 yards in three seasons. He figures to be a reserve player, likely signaling a bigger role for Royce Freeman in reserve of starter Melvin Gordon, who could play more of a bell cow role.

Defensively, the Broncos kept one of their own in defensive lineman Shelby Harris, who agreed to a three-year, $27 million deal. Harris has been a force the past two seasons, tallying 8.5 sacks and 16 batted passes in 27 games played. He beefs up the defensive line, helping with a real area of need.

Finally, the Broncos biggest signing was free agent cornerback Ronald Darby, who agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal. Darby played two seasons in Buffalo, three with the Eagles and last season with the Washington Football Team. He has eight career interceptions and 81 passes defensed, and provides a big piece for the Broncos' secondary. He joins Bryce Callahan and Michael Ojemudia as the likely top three corners for the Broncos' defense.

It's an interesting start, but there's still plenty of work to be done.

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