Broncos' Free Agency Flops: Lessons for Paton's Offseason

0:00NFL Store is making news on March 4th. NFL free agency kicks off soon with the legal tampering window opening March 9th and the new league year starting March 11th. As the Denver Broncos gear up under General Manager George Payton and coach Sean Payton, fans are reminded of some painful free agent misses from the past decade. The team has handed out big contracts that didn't pan out, leading to injuries under performance and dead money on the books. Earlier regimes bear most of the blame, but even the current front office has had flops. Take wide receiver Josh Reynolds signed to a two-year, $9 million deal last year. He showed promise with over 600 yards and five touchdowns the prior season in Detroit, but a hand injury, a shooting incident, and a quick. Waiver followed those busts hurt on the field and in the wallet. Running back Melvin Gordon led rushing twice but fumbled too much, getting waived after a one-year resign in 2022. Guard Ronald Leary's $46 million pact lasted just 29 games due to knee and Achilles' woes before his option was, declined.

1:09Bigger headaches came with edge rusher Randy Gregory on a five-year $70 million contract in 2022. Drama, injuries, a side-mind fight, and a trade to San Francisco after just three sex left the Broncos paying nearly all his 2023 salary. Tackle Jawan James fared worse on a four-year $51 million deal, playing only 63 snaps amid injuries and an opt-out, ending in, a settlement after release. Looking ahead, these misses highlight the risks as payton eyes smarter moves this all season. The Broncos aim to avoid repeats and build a contender without the baggage. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com