Broncos Cuts and Tenders

With the news out that the NFL and NFLPA have agreed to extend the deadline for the CBA another 24 hours, the Broncos continue to make roster transactions. On Wednesday, the Broncos released TE Daniel Graham. Graham was due a $1 million dollar roster bonus. Also, Denver extended 2nd round tenders to K Matt Prater and LB Wesley Woodyard. Denver also extended original round tenders to T Ryan Harris, DL Kevin Vickerson, and DT Marcus Thomas. On Thursday night, Denver also released DT Jamal Williams and DL Justin Bannan. Williams was due a $1 million dollar roster bonus and a salary of $4.2 million. Bannan was due a $500,000 bonus and a $3.5 million dollar salary. The only move that surprises me is the release of Bannan. It was speculated that he would be kept and become a rotational defensive lineman for John Fox and his 4-3 scheme. Williams' release was not a surprise at all. I liked Daniel Graham's blocking, but it is not shocking that he is sent packing. If there is a new CBA, then Harris, Thomas, and Vickerson all become Unrestricted Free Agents. Apparently, Denver is looking to negotiate a deal with Vickerson, and there are sources that are saying that Denver would be open to re-signing either Williams or Bannan at a cheaper price. In any event, Denver will certainly need some help along the D-Line via free agency and the draft this spring.