Broncos Free Agency Primer: Two Tiers of Center Options
The Denver Broncos will likely be selective in free agency in 2024, after having spent a lot in 2023. The Broncos' current cap issues mean that the team must get that situation in order first, which means it's likely they sit out the first wave of free agency.
But it's still a good idea for Broncos fans to get familiar with the pending unrestricted free agents at each position. We're going to examine the most notable free agents over the coming weeks.
With each installment, we'll look at who would be the top free agents at each position, and then look at the best options after that. We'll wrap up with other notable names, then consider who the Broncos are most likely in a position to pursue.
In this installment, we'll look at centers, a position at which the Broncos have a noteworthy player about to hit free agency.
Top three options: Lloyd Cushenberry, Andre James, Connor Williams
Cushenberry is somebody who could get a significant sum in free agency, given that plenty of teams will be seeking a center, and there aren't a lot of great options out there.
While Cushenberry has improved, the question to ask is if he's worth a top contract. The same applies to James and Williams, the latter whose season ended early when placed on injured reserve.
Should Cushenberry not return to Denver, don't expect the Broncos to spend big on this position. If they were going to do that, they may as well keep Cushenberry.
Other notable names: Aaron Brewer, Tyler Biadasz, Evan Brown, Coleman Shelton
After the top three names come several players who either didn't play that well or didn't get a lot of snaps. In most cases, these players will likely have to take one-year deals, though maybe somebody gets a multi-year deal.
But as far as the Broncos are concerned, I wouldn't expect them to be active in free agency for this position. All signs point to them going with a younger player -- perhaps Alex Forsyth -- as their next starting center.
Perhaps the Broncos do look at a veteran for depth, but given that their interest in keeping Cushenberry isn't there, it's hard to see the Broncos chasing a starter in free agency.
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