Broncos Lose Franklin-Myers, Gain Draft Pick

0:00On March 5, John Franklin Myers is heading out from the Denver Broncos. Reports say he won't resign with the team before free agency kicks off next week. As a strong interior defensive lineman, he's drawing interest from several clubs. The Broncos could turn this loss into a gain. A Franklin Myers signs a big deal elsewhere, and Denver doesn't match it with another key addition. The team might earn a third or fourth round. Compensatory draft pick in the 2027 NFL draft. Fans and analysts see mixed feelings here. Denver will miss his presence on the line, but the potential draft moves softens the blow. This year alone, the Broncos are already set to get two seventh round picks for losing running back to Vante Williams and punter Riley Dixon last off season. League rules on compensatory picks reward teams that lose more talent than they add in free agency. Officials use a formula based on contract values to decide the rounds. Free agency negotiations start Monday.

1:00Keep an eye on where Franklin Myers lands. It could shape Denver's draft plans for years ahead.