Sep 14, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos nose tackle Mike Purcell (98) in the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
The Denver Broncos have reportedly given Mike Purcell a contract extension.
“Be careful now, you might want to keep him.”
Those were the words that were famously spoken by Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio to general manager John Elway and director of player personnel Matt Russell when the team was looking into signing defensive lineman Mike Purcell, who had just completed a strong stint in the now-defunct Alliance of American Football.