The retirement of quarterback Peyton Manning is expected to ultimately trigger the launch of another quarterback era with the Denver Broncos.
The Broncos are attempting to retain backup quarterback Brock Osweiler and install him as their new starter. It won't be inexpensive to keep Osweiler from exploring free agency, which starts officially Wednesday with a legal tampering period unfolding Monday and Tuesday. The Broncos are serious about keeping Osweiler. They've already offered Osweiler a three-year contract worth up to $45 million, which ranks him between Nick Foles' $12.25 million annual average and Andy Dalton's $16 million average, according to multiple reports.