If Patrick Surtain II's imminent extension wasn't enough, the Denver Broncos have five other key contract-year players.
are in a tight spot financially. Even after releasing veteran safety Justin Simmons, trading Jerry Jeudy, foregoing the re-signing of veteran leaders like Josey Jewell and Lloyd Cushenberry III, and restructuring the contracts of several high-paid players, the Broncos have just $7.5 million in available salary-cap space.
Oct 22, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs pulls in a touchdown past Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II and linebacker Alex Singleton in the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports / Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
A third-round pick in 2021, Meinerz finally earned a full-time starting job last year and absolutely knocked it out of the park. As one of' highest-graded offensive linemen in the NFL, he turned in an All-Pro-caliber campaign, and while he did receive some votes from theEntering a contract year, the Broncos will have to make a decision on Meinerz.
Williams bounced back freakishly fast, making himself available for the entire 2023 season, but he was quite clearly not the same player. The Broncos are hoping that another full year out from that grievous knee injury works wonders for his confidence and explosiveness, but just in case, the team hedged by adding some talent this offseason via the draft.
Reliable left tackles are hard to come by in the NFL, and while Bolles had his growing pains and stretches of inconsistency, he's become an excellent starter. What complicates the Bolles situation is Meinerz's pending free agency post-2024. Just remember, a good left tackle is a lot harder to find and more important than a good right guard.
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