Broncos Re-sign Key Players, Build Depth for Next Season

0:00On March 13th, the Denver Broncos are bringing back running back Jalil McLaughlin on a one-year deal. Even though they did not offer him a tender, the team values his role and plans to keep him for next season. This move comes right after resigning JK Dobbins, locking in their top four wrestlers from last year. Meanwhile, the Broncos have stayed busy with other resignings. They brought back linebackers, Alex Singleton and Justin Strunad, Titans Adam Trautman and Nate Atkins and third-string quarterback Sam Ellinger. So far, Denver has not added any outside free agents, focusing instead on holding on to key pieces from their 14-3 roster. Fans and analysts see this as a smart play for continuity under coach Sean Payton. McLaughlin, a five-foot seven-undrafted free agent, shown early on with 410 rushing yards as a rookie and 496 the next year. He added six touchdowns over those seasons and averaged 5.1 yards per carry in limited action last time out.

1:02Recent details show Dobbins counting just $6 million against the cap this year on his two-year pact. Trautman got a four-year deal worth $17 million, with $9.5 million guaranteed. Atkins returns on a one-year contract at $1.64 million. These moves help manage the books as Bo Nicks enters his final rookie year. With Russell Wilson's contract off the books, the Broncos are building depth without big splashes. Expect more tweaks as they gear up for another strong run.