Broncos defensive tackle Zach Kerr and outside linebacker Dekoda Watson have been released, a source confirmed this morning.
Kerr, 28, is a sixth-year pro who entered the NFL undrafted from Delaware in 2014. He spent the past two seasons with the Broncos, playing in 27 games with 52 tackles (four for loss), five quarterback hurries and two sacks. Kerr opened the preseason listed second on the depth chart at defensive tackle behind Shelby Harris.
The Broncos re-signed Kerr to a two-year contract in March, but strong training camp performances by defensive tackle Mike Purcell and defensive end DeMarcus Walker likely made Kerr expendable.