Broncos Free Agency Moves

 Let's take a look and break down the moves the Broncos have made in free agency during the first week of the official signing period......

Acquisitions

-Re-signed DL Shelby Harris: The Broncos were able to sign Harris to a 3-year deal right at the start of free agency. This was a great move and the Broncos really needed to bring Harris back. He is a very good player on that defensive line, and he is a good team leader and locker room guy. This was a must move for new GM George Paton.

-Signed CB Ronald Darby: The Broncos needed a veteran CB after letting A.J. Bouye go this offseason. Getting Darby to come in and fill in as the #2 CB was an important move to make. He had a very good season last year in Washington and hopefully this move works out as the Broncos try to solidify their secondary. 

-Signed RB Mike Boone: Boone comes over from Minnesota and he will add depth at RB and he is a special teams contributor. Boone is a depth move at this point.

-Franchise Tag on S Justin Simmons: The Broncos placed the franchise tag on Simmons for the second straight year, and it looks like they will get a long-term deal done with him before next season. Simmons staying in Denver is a priority and it looks like both sides want to make it happen.

-Exercise Option on LB Von Miller: Denver picked up Von Miller's team option and he will be back in Denver in 2021. He is the face of the franchise and missed all of last season with a freak, ankle injury. It will be nice to see him back in Denver next year and see him back to the pass-rushing force he once was. 

-2nd Round Tender for WR Tim Patrick: Denver set a 2nd round tender for Patrick, which means he will be back helping the WR unit once again. Patrick has developed into a solid player and bringing him back will only help this offense grow.

-2nd Round Tender for LB Alexander Johnson: The Broncos set a 2nd round tender for Johnson, so he will be back next year as well. A leader and solid player on defense, Johnson will be a starter once again in the middle.

Departures

-S Kareem Jackson: The Broncos declined to pick up his option, so that makes Jackson a free agent. Jackson was a really good player in Denver the last two years. He teamed up with Justin Simmons to be a really good tandem at the safety spot. I understand the thought about paying Jackson and Simmons big deals, but Jackson was really good, and I don't like the gaping hole that now occupies the back end of the secondary. I think this is a mistake.

-RB Philip Lindsay: This one hurts the most. Lindsay was given the original round tender by Denver instead of the 2nd round tender. Then, Denver rescinded the tender to let Lindsay go free and become a free agent. I am really surprised the Broncos don't value Lindsay. I don't want to hear about his pass protection and if he fits in this offense. He is a really good football player, who provides a spark whenever he touches the football. You need good players on your team. You don't just let them go. This was a huge mistake by Denver. To let Lindsay go like this is really disheartening and it is a shame because he is a type of player you want in your backfield and on your roster.