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Denver Broncos Sign DE Henry Melton

By Tylor Walden

Dec 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Henry Melton (90) reacts as he pumps up the crowd during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. New Orleans Saints defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Henry Melton (90) reacts as he pumps up the crowd during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. New Orleans Saints defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Denver Broncos have added depth to the defensive line on Sunday as the team has signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Henry Melton to the roster.

When the Denver Broncos lost Vance Walker for the year, the veteran presence on that side of the football went along with it. When Derek Wolfe sprained his ankle, it appeared as if the Broncos were not going to take any more chances.

On Sunday, the Denver Broncos brought in former Tampa Bay defensive end Henry Melton for a workout and were impressed enough to sign the former Buccaneer to a on year deal. The terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed.

The Denver Broncos will make a corresponding roster move in the next 24 hours. But the addition of Henry Melton will be very significant for a Broncos defense that is looking to repeat their 2015 performance.

In his previous six seasons in the NFL, Melton has recorded 22.5 sacks. He figures to be in the Denver Broncos plans as the veteran presence with the departure of Malik Jackson and Vance Walker gone for the year with an ACL tear.

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I believe he will be a great addition to the team. His ability to get to the quarterback will be helpful in certain packages.

Take a look at some game film on him below on his sack of Tony Romo.

The defensive end position for the Denver Broncos just got even more interesting with the signing. There could be a chance that a solid player that could start for any other of the 31 teams could be released by the team.

We will most likely see Henry Melton in action against the Los Angeles Rams in the team’s third preseason game. He will be a player that we should look at closely.

Keep it here at Predominantly Orange as we keep you updated on the Denver Broncos during the preseason.

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