Broncos 'feel pretty good' about this position ahead of NFL draft
Even after losing John Franklin-Myers, the Broncos feel pretty good about their defensive line depth.
Even after losing John Franklin-Myers during NFL free agency, the Denver Broncos feel good about their defensive line depth going into the NFL draft later this month. Denver has Zach Allen and D. J.
Jones returning as starters, and key rotational lineman Malcolm Roach has also returned. Behind them, the Broncos appear to have two primary contenders to replace JFM in Sai'vion Jones and Eyioma Uwazurike, plus additional depth provided by Jordan Jackson. “Just going into it, we feel pretty good," general manager George Paton said of the team's defensive line ahead of the draft.
"We have Sai’vion, and we have our four guys coming back. Our starters, and then ‘Enny’ (Uwazurike) really came on, and then Sai’vion and Jordan Jackson. " Despite that promising depth, Denver has not ruled out adding to the line during the draft.
"We have pretty good depth," Paton said, "but you are always looking for big guys on the offensive and defensive lines. ” Asked George Paton if Broncos are looking to replace JFM externally or via internal development. “We feel pretty good.