ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- As the Denver Broncos crunch the numbers this offseason, big-ticket contracts for some of their most notable players are under scrutiny.
The uncomfortable truth is the Broncos are going to need more cap space if they plan on entering the Kirk Cousins derby or if they’re even going to be a major player in free agency beyond what they do at quarterback. They also have to keep the roster deep enough to attract free agents in the first place.
That means if they release some veterans in the coming weeks -- or let some of their own free agents move on -- they’ll need some of their younger players to be prepared to fill the gaps left behind.