Broncos Lose Key Players, Target Draft for Replacements

0:00On March 24th, the Denver Broncos are mostly sticking with the roster that won 14 games and the division last year, but they had to let a couple. Key free agents go this offseason. Defensive Lyman John Franklin Myers signed a multi-year deal with the Tennessee Titans after racking up 14.5 sex over two seasons. They also lost safety, Caden Locke, who was a reliable depth piece and special team standout. Locke stepped up big when Brandon Jones got hurt late in the season, starting the final regular games and both playoffs. He had a huge interception of Josh Allen in the divisional round against Buffalo, helping the Broncos force overtime and keep fighting. Fans and analysts see this as more than just depth losses with potential ripple effects on the secondary and pass rush. The team knew the system inside out and replacing that experience won't be simple right away. To fill the gaps, the Broncos are counting on Devin Key to expand from special teams all pro to bigger defensive duties. They also signed X-Bangle's safety Tyson Anderson as their only

1:03outside free agent so far, a special team's guy who's unproven on defense. With compensatory picks coming from these departures, expect the Broncos to target defensive line and safety hard in next month's draft, setting up a smoother transition moving forward.