Broncos Re-sign 3 Players, Build Roster Foundation

0:00On March 9th, the Denver Broncos are getting ahead of free agency, which starts this Wednesday, March 11th, by resigning three familiar faces. From last season's roster. Linebacker Justin Sternad landed a $3-year, $18-million extension, tied in Adam Trautman, got a $3-year, $17-million. Deal, and tied-in Nate Atkinson for one year. Sternad, now heading into his 7th NFL season, steps up from last year's 1-year, $2.7-million contract. He's been a solid contributor with tackles, sacks, and even his first career pick against the Giants this past season. His return raises questions about whether the team will keep free agent linebacker Alex Singleton or let him test the market. Trautman, who joined Denver in 2023 under head coach Sean Payton, his old boss from New Orleans, as reliable hands to the tight end. Group. He posted 20 catches for 195 yards in a score last year, though he's not the top option, so eyes are on potential free agency.

1:04Atkins, an undrafted guy sticking around for his fourth year, brings depth as the third tight end on the chart. His one-year pack suggests the Broncos wants stability without big spending, but they might still hunt for a cost-effective upgrade. With these moves in place, Denver builds a steady foundation at linebacker Antideen, setting the stays for more roster tweaks as free agency heats up.