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With NFL free agency set to begin next week, the Denver Broncos have several positions to address on offense.
J.K. Dobbins is set to hit free agency, so Denver needs a new starting-caliber running back to pair with RJ Harvey. Another big need is tight end, and quarterback Bo Nix would undoubtedly appreciate another play-making wide receiver.
The Broncos could also add more depth and competition to the offensive line, and they'll need a new backup quarterback if the Jarrett Stidham trade rumors come to fruition. So that's RB, TE, WR, OL and QB — every position on offense — that could be addressed during free agency. Of course, some of those positions are more pressing than others.
Before the free agency frenzy begins, here's a quick look at the team's projected offensive depth chart.
Quarterback: 2
Sam Ehlinger is set to hit free agency next week. If the Broncos opt to trade Stidham, Ehlinger could be a candidate to replace him as the team's new QB2.
Running back: 3
Jaleel McLaughlin is set to hit free agency, but Tyler Badie is expected to return on an exclusive rights free agent tender. Denver will likely target big-name running backs during free agency.
Wide receiver: 5
The Broncos might be more likely to target receivers during the draft than in free agency.
Tight end: 2
Tight end is a huge need for the Broncos, especially with Engram facing an uncertain future in Denver.
Offensive line: 14
Denver's bringing Palczewski back on a two-year contract. He's currently projected as the top backup swing tackle/guard, but he could be promoted to a starting role if the team decides to trade Ben Powers.
NFL teams can begin negotiating with pending free agents from other clubs on March 9, but those players can't join a new team until the new league year and free agency officially begin on March 11.
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J.K. Dobbins is set to hit free agency, so Denver needs a new starting-caliber running back to pair with RJ Harvey. Another big need is tight end, and quarterback Bo Nix would undoubtedly appreciate another play-making wide receiver.
The Broncos could also add more depth and competition to the offensive line, and they'll need a new backup quarterback if the Jarrett Stidham trade rumors come to fruition. So that's RB, TE, WR, OL and QB — every position on offense — that could be addressed during free agency. Of course, some of those positions are more pressing than others.
Before the free agency frenzy begins, here's a quick look at the team's projected offensive depth chart.
Broncos (projected) offensive depth chart
Quarterback: 2
- QB1: Bo Nix
- QB2: Jarrett Stidham
Sam Ehlinger is set to hit free agency next week. If the Broncos opt to trade Stidham, Ehlinger could be a candidate to replace him as the team's new QB2.
Running back: 3
- RB1: RJ Harvey
- Depth: Cody Schrader, Deuce Vaughn
Jaleel McLaughlin is set to hit free agency, but Tyler Badie is expected to return on an exclusive rights free agent tender. Denver will likely target big-name running backs during free agency.
Wide receiver: 5
- WR1: Courtland Sutton
- WR2: Pat Bryant
- WR3: Marvin Mims
- WR4: Troy Franklin
- Depth: Michael Bandy
The Broncos might be more likely to target receivers during the draft than in free agency.
Tight end: 2
- TE1: Evan Engram
- Depth: Caleb Lohner
Tight end is a huge need for the Broncos, especially with Engram facing an uncertain future in Denver.
Offensive line: 14
- LT: Garett Bolles, Frank Crum
- LG: Ben Powers, Alex Palczewski
- C: Luke Wattenberg, Alex Forsyth
- RG: Quinn Meinerz, Calvin Throckmorton
- RT: Mike McGlinchey, Alex Palczewski
- Depth: Matt Peart, Marques Cox, Nick Gargiulo, Michael Deiter, Nash Jones
Denver's bringing Palczewski back on a two-year contract. He's currently projected as the top backup swing tackle/guard, but he could be promoted to a starting role if the team decides to trade Ben Powers.
NFL teams can begin negotiating with pending free agents from other clubs on March 9, but those players can't join a new team until the new league year and free agency officially begin on March 11.
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This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Denver Broncos: Offensive depth chart before free agency
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