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    Broncos Free Agency Tracker: Signings, Departures, Trades & More

    Here's your one-stop-shop for keeping up with every move the Denver Broncos make as free agency kicks off.
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    The NFL's legal tampering window opened up on Monday, and like a bomb, the news wire exploded. After making a handful of big roster moves, including multiple high-profile cuts, a trade, and a restructure, the Denver Broncos created some breathing room on the salary cap.

    Today, we're listing all of Denver's free-agent comings and goings — the departures, acquisitions, trades, and new deals — and we'll update this article in real-time when news breaks on further moves. 

    With that said, let's dive in.

    Departures

    Dec 16, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up before a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

    Russell Wilson | QB | Released: Signed one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

    Happy trails, Russ. 

    Justin Simmons | S | Released

    This one hurt and will continue to hurt, as the Broncos lost more than just on-field production, but also leadership. 

    Chris Manhertz | TE | Released

    Classic cap casualty. 

    Lloyd Cushenberry III | C | Free Agent: Signed with the Tennessee Titans.

    Cushenberry signed a deal in Tennessee that is record-setting for free-agent centers. Lloyd secured the bag. 

    K'Waun Williams | CB | Free Agent

    Denver will not be bringing Williams back, though he's yet to sign with a new team. 

    Josey Jewell | LB | Free Agent: Signed multi-year deal with the Carolina Panthers. 

    The Broncos lose a big producer and leader on defense. 

    Jonathan Harris | DL | RFA: Signed with the Miami Dolphins. 

    The Broncos opted not to tender or re-sign Harris, who was a restricted free agent. He started nine games for the Broncos over the past two seasons but joined the Dolphins on Thursday night.  

    New Signings

    Miami Dolphins safety Brandon Jones (29) takes on the field prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium.

    Brandon Jones | S

    The Broncos signed Jones to a three-year deal worth up to $22.5 million — with a base of $20 million — and includes $12.5 million guaranteed

    Malcolm Roach | DT

    Roach began his NFL career with Sean Payton in New Orleans, coming to Denver on a two-year deal worth $8 million to bolster the Broncos defensive line. 

    Cody Barton | LB

    Denver gave the former Washington tackling machine a one-year deal worth up to $3.5 million. Barton is a starting-caliber linebacker to pair with Alex Singleton. 

    Trades

    Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) makes a catch against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium.

    Jerry Jeudy | WR | Cleveland Browns

    The Broncos dumped Jeudy's nearly $13 million salary, getting just a fifth and sixth-round draft pick back in exchange. 

    Restructures

    Tim Patrick

    Tim Patrick | WR | One-Year Deal

    Patrick was a prime cap casualty waiting to happen, after missing the past two seasons with injuries suffered in training camp (an ACL and Achilles, respectively). Instead, he restructured his deal to remain in Denver on a one-year deal. 

    Mike McGlinchey | OT | Cap Clearance

    The Broncos restructured McGlinchey's deal, freeing up $11 million in cap space and creating a new void year on his contract in 2028.

    Ben Powers | OG | Cap Clearance

    Zach Allen | DL | Cap Clearance

    By restructuring Powers and Allen, the Broncos cleared another $20 million in cap space. 

    Re-Signings

    Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) celebrates his sack against the Cleveland Browns in the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High.

    P.J. Locke | S | Two-Year Deal

    The Broncos brought Locke back on a two-year deal worth up to $9 million.

    Wil Lutz | K | Two-Year Deal

    After some conflicting reports, it was revealed that Denver had re-signed the reigning AFC Special Teams Player of the Month of November on a two-year deal. Initial reports had Lutz joining the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he's staying in Denver.

    Michael Burton | FB | One-Year Deal

    Burton returns to the Broncos after producing a Pro Bowl-caliber 2023 campaign, finishing as an alternate. 

    Adam Trautmam | TE | Two-Year Deal

    The Broncos re-upped with Trautman, who served as TE1 in 2023. 

    Quinn Bailey | OT | One-Year Deal

    As a restricted free agent, the Broncos were never going to tender Bailey, even at the lowest level ($3M/year), so they instead negotiated a one-year deal at the veteran minimum to bring him back for depth.

    Lil'Jordan Humphrey | WR | One-Year Deal

    The Broncos are bringing back Humphrey. A long-time Sean Payton acolyte, Humphrey came up clutch in a few games last year for the passing-game-challenged Broncos. 

    Michael Bandy | WR | ERFA

    Denver re-signed Bandy, an exclusive rights free agent. 

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