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Denver Broncos: Elite Defense Can Only Get Better In Free Agency

By Russ Espinoza

Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Andrus Peat (75) blocks for running back Tim Hightower (34) against Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Calais Campbell (93) at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Saints defeated the Cardinals 48-41. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Andrus Peat (75) blocks for running back Tim Hightower (34) against Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Calais Campbell (93) at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Saints defeated the Cardinals 48-41. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short (99) tackles Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson in the first quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short (99) tackles Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson in the first quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive Tackles

Kawaan Short (Carolina): 6’3 and 299 pounds; 28-years-old; 4-year NFL veteran. 2016 stats: 6 sacks and 30 solo tackles in 16 games (all starts). Never missed a game; earned $1.4 million in 2016.

Brandon Williams (Baltimore): 6’1 and 335 pounds; turns 28 on Feb. 21; 4-year NFL veteran. 2016: 1 sack and 34 solo tackles. Hasn’t missed a game to injury in three seasons; earned $1.8 million in 2016.

Dontari Poe (KC): 6’3 and 346 pounds; turns 27 in August; 5-year NFL veteran. 2016 stats: 1.5 sacks and 18 solo tackles. Only missed two games in career; earned $6.1 million in 2016.

Johnathan Hankins (New York Giants): 6’3 and 320 pounds; turns 25 in March; 4-year NFL veteran. 2016 stats: 3 sacks and 29 solo tackles in 16 starts. Earned nearly $1.3 million in 2016.

Dominique Easley (Los Angeles Rams): 6’2 and 288 pounds; turns 25 on Feb. 24; 3-year NFL veteran. 2016 stats: 3.5 sacks and 24 solo tackles in 16 games (no starts). Earned $600,000 in 2016.

Bennie Logan (Philadelphia): 6’2 and 309 pounds; 27-years-old; 4-year NFL veteran (all with Philadelphia). 2016 stats: 2.5 sacks and 16 solo tackles in 13 games (all starts). Earned $1.8 million in 2016.

Nick Fairley (New Orleans): 6’5 and 291 pounds; 29-years-old; 6-year NFL veteran. 2016 stats: 6.5 sacks and 29 solo tackles in 16 games (all starts). Earned $1.5 million in 2016.

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