One free agent who could tempt the Denver Broncos at every offensive position
The major waves of free agency are over, but that doesn’t mean the Denver Broncos are done building.
A couple dozen big names are still on the market, and the Broncos have enough wiggle room under the salary cap to snag one. Here’s who could tempt the Broncos on offense…
It’s tough to imagine a world in which the Broncos change their quarterback room, but I’ll try to build a scenario.
Tannehill is the best quarterback on the market. He has starting experience. There’s a chance—a small chance—that if the Broncos bring him in, he’ll be their best option.
Maybe the Broncos have seen enough of Zach Wilson and would rather build a deeper room at the game’s most important position. I’d be shocked, though.
A handful of backs are still available. They might all be out of gas, though.
Cook hardly received any touches for the New York Jets last year after four consecutive Pro Bowl seasons in Minnesota. Maybe he could return to form in a functional offense.
Akers built a promising rookie season in 2020 and held his own in 2022 after bouncing back from a torn Achilles. He struggled in 2023 before tearing his Achilles again. Could the former second-round pick recover again?
Hunt rejoined the Cleveland Browns after Nick Chubb’s season ended with a torn ACL. He provided value as a short-yardage back but his best is clearly behind him. However, his versatility could catch Sean Payton‘s eye.
The Broncos will probably cut a running back better than any currently on the market, so there’s no need to add another.
Renfrow is a more consistent option. While his numbers have slipped in the past two seasons, circumstances play a major role. The Las Vegas Raiders brought in Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers in recent years, both of whom eat up snaps in the slot. Last year, Renfrow was only on the field 35% of the time.
