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One key signing in March helped Broncos’ defense reach new heights

Related Topics: Vance Joseph, Menelik Watson

Vance Joseph strolled into the media room at the Broncos’ Dove Valley training facility to introduce a man who, in size alone, needed no introduction.

It was mid-March and only four days had passed since NFL free agency began. The Broncos had already signed 635 pounds to their offensive line in guard Ron Leary and tackle Menelik Watson, and now were ready to unveil to the media nearly 660 pounds added to the defensive line in Zach Kerr and Domata Peko.

“I was with Domata for two seasons in (Cincinnati),” Joseph said then. “He’s a guy that has missed (five) games in his entire career.