Broncos Sign Former Giants OT Matt Peart
The Denver Broncos made a rare dip into the free-agent pool, signing former New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart to a one-year deal, the club announced Wednesday.
“It’s a great organization, great history here. … [It’s a] great culture, great atmosphere," Peart told the official team website upon touching pen to paper.
Peart, 26, is entering his fifth NFL season after appearing in 43 games — making seven starts — for the Giants, who selected the 6-foot-7, 315-pound blocker with its 2020 third-round draft pick.
The UConn product started 48 career games as a collegian, earning first-team All-AAC honors in 2019.
"Swing tackle prospect with outstanding length and athleticism, but lacking play strength and hand usage to survive against NFL competition at this time," NFL.com's Lance Zierlein wrote in his scouting report. "It is important to note that Peart has the potential to get stronger and that issues of concern are mostly correctable. He has the physical traits that put him in position to get better and better as a pro, but after four years as a collegiate starter, teams may wonder whether he has the necessary demeanor and grit at the point of attack to stick around as a pro."
With the ability to play both tackle spots, Peart could slide into the Broncos' primary swing role — a role previously held by veteran OT Cam Fleming, who remains an unrestricted free agent. His signing also guards against the potential departure of starting LT Garett Bolles, a speculative cut or trade candidate.
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