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Despite the Denver Broncos' seemingly minimalistic moves during the early part of free agency, they have managed to keep the majority of a roster which made it to the AFC Championship last fall.
The Broncos filled a significant hole at wide receiver through the blockbuster trade for Jaylen Waddle, but CBS Sports' Zachary Pereles believes there is one more hole in the Denver roster: tight end.
Pereles suggested one free agent fit and one draft fit for each of the 32 NFL teams, and he believes the Broncos' roster is a strong one going into 2026. "This roster doesn't have many true holes -- and tight end really isn't one, either -- but either option could add some versatility," Pereles wrote for CBS.
Denver brought back tight ends Lucas Krull, Nate Adkins and Adam Trautman during free agency, and Evan Engram is under contract for one more season.
Pereles also suggested the Broncos could sign former Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku as a free agent. Njoku is still on the market as of the time this post was scheduled.
In the draft, Pereles suggested Denver target Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers with their second-round pick. Stowers (6-4, 239 pounds) ran a 40-yard dash in 4.51 seconds and a 10-yard split in 1.59 seconds at the NFL combine in February, and converted from the quarterback position to play tight end.
Stowers is an intriguing prospect, presenting a younger, cheaper option than Njoku, and is the type of player head coach Sean Payton loves: versatile. "Njoku is more of a powerful player, but perhaps Stowers, a quarterback-turned-tight-end, could fit the bill better," Pereles wrote, comparing the two. "(Stowers) delivered major production in college and wowed at the combine."
Denver has been quietly improving, and may make a splash closer to the draft. The one thing fans can predict? George Paton is unpredictable, but when he does make moves, he will leave an impression.
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This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Denver Broncos: CBS identifies remaining need (and potential fits)
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The Broncos filled a significant hole at wide receiver through the blockbuster trade for Jaylen Waddle, but CBS Sports' Zachary Pereles believes there is one more hole in the Denver roster: tight end.
Pereles suggested one free agent fit and one draft fit for each of the 32 NFL teams, and he believes the Broncos' roster is a strong one going into 2026. "This roster doesn't have many true holes -- and tight end really isn't one, either -- but either option could add some versatility," Pereles wrote for CBS.
Denver brought back tight ends Lucas Krull, Nate Adkins and Adam Trautman during free agency, and Evan Engram is under contract for one more season.
Pereles also suggested the Broncos could sign former Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku as a free agent. Njoku is still on the market as of the time this post was scheduled.
In the draft, Pereles suggested Denver target Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers with their second-round pick. Stowers (6-4, 239 pounds) ran a 40-yard dash in 4.51 seconds and a 10-yard split in 1.59 seconds at the NFL combine in February, and converted from the quarterback position to play tight end.
Stowers is an intriguing prospect, presenting a younger, cheaper option than Njoku, and is the type of player head coach Sean Payton loves: versatile. "Njoku is more of a powerful player, but perhaps Stowers, a quarterback-turned-tight-end, could fit the bill better," Pereles wrote, comparing the two. "(Stowers) delivered major production in college and wowed at the combine."
Denver has been quietly improving, and may make a splash closer to the draft. The one thing fans can predict? George Paton is unpredictable, but when he does make moves, he will leave an impression.
Social: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X! Did you know: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Denver Broncos: CBS identifies remaining need (and potential fits)
Continue reading...
