Denver's tight end situation is dire as they scramble to replace a depleted roster despite minimal upgrades
The Denver Broncos need a little more firepower on offense to get over the hump, but the team hasn't gone out and signed an offensive playmaker in free agency yet.
If you were Denver Broncos general manager George Paton, would you be adding in free agency after a terrific 14-3 season with an American Football Conference Championship berth? I know I would be if I was Paton, but thus far, the Broncos are still the only team that has yet to sign an external free agent. Sure, he has re-signed many key performers from the 2025 squad which will keep Denver in contention, but it’s a little disappointing that the organization hasn’t added anybody from outside the organization.
Maybe there is a method to Paton’s madness, though. The main players that were re-signed are linebackers Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad and running back J. K.
Dobbins, three guys that made a great impact when they were on the field. Singleton was brought back on a two-year, $15. 5 million deal ($11 million fully guaranteed) after what he believed was the best season of his career.
He had 135 total tackles, three tackles for loss and three quarterback hits in 16 games. The only game he missed was due to testicular cancer surgery, a true test of his toughness and determination. Strnad has filled his role as a reliable backup for years and the Broncos have loved how he has developed, enough to re-sign him to a three-year, $18 million contract ($10 million fully guaranteed).