Running the Denver Broncos Offseason in GM Mode

I took control of the Denver Broncos in GM Mode with the goal of maximizing cap flexibility while reshaping the roster with smart veteran additions and draft depth.

The result was a productive offseason that created significant financial space and strengthened multiple positions.

The Big Picture

• Starting Cap Space: $26.2M
• Final Cap Space: $69.9M
• Players Cut: 6
• Contracts Restructured: 8
• Trades Made: 2
• Free Agents Signed: 5
• Draft Picks: 9
• Overall Grade: A

Strong cap management pushed Denver to nearly $70M in available space while adding contributors across the roster.

Cuts

Six players were released to create cap flexibility.

• Jaden Robinson (+$0.9M)
• Jordan Turner (+$1.0M)
• Levelle Bailey (+$1.1M)
• Calvin Throckmorton (+$1.2M)
• Michael Deiter (+$1.2M)
• Garrett Nelson (+$0.9M)

These moves cleared room for roster upgrades.

Restructures (8)

• Quinn Meinerz (+$10.3M)
• Patrick Surtain II (+$8.1M)
• Mike McGlinchey (+$6.9M)
• Jonathon Cooper (+$6.1M)
• Talanoa Hufanga (+$6.1M)
• D.J. Jones (+$5.0M)
• Courtland Sutton (+$4.3M)
• Dre Greenlaw (+$3.3M)

These restructures added major flexibility to Denver’s cap sheet.

Trades

Two trades added additional draft capital.

Sent Ben Powers to San Francisco
Received: 2026 Pick #133

Sent Evan Engram to Philadelphia
Received: 2026 Pick #137

These moves helped fuel the Broncos’ draft class.

Free Agency Additions

Five additions were made in free agency.

Dallas Goedert (TE) – 2 years / $16.0M APY
Veteran tight end added to strengthen the offense.

Nakobe Dean (LB) – 1 year / $11.0M APY
Athletic linebacker added to reinforce the defense.

D.J. Reader (IDL) – 1 year / $4.6M APY
Interior defensive line depth.

Charlie Kolar (TE) – 1 year / $3.7M APY
Additional tight end depth.

Tyler Allgeier (RB) – 1 year / $3.0M APY
Backfield depth with physical running ability.

Draft Class

Nine selections added depth across the roster.

Round 1 – Pick 18
Peter Woods (DL, Clemson)

Round 3 – Pick 94
Keylan Rutledge (OG, Georgia Tech)

Round 4 – Pick 108
Jaishawn Barham (EDGE, Michigan)

Round 4 – Pick 130
Tyreak Sapp (DL, Florida)

Round 4 – Pick 133
Sam Roush (TE, Stanford)

Round 4 – Pick 137
Dametrious Crownover (OT, Texas A&M)

Round 5 – Pick 168
Bishop Fitzgerald (S, USC)

Round 7 – Pick 247
Zavion Thomas (WR, LSU)

Round 7 – Pick 255
Adam Randall (RB, Clemson)

Final Take

This Broncos offseason focused on flexibility and depth. Strategic restructures and cap management pushed the team to nearly $70M in cap space while reinforcing multiple positions through free agency and the draft.

With strong financial flexibility and a deep draft class, Denver is well positioned moving forward.

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