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Denver Broncos 2018 in-house Free Agents

By Sayre Bedinger

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 14: Cody Latimer #14 of the Denver Broncos catches a pass on a two-point conversion against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 14, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 14: Cody Latimer #14 of the Denver Broncos catches a pass on a two-point conversion against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 14, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 17: Tight end Virgil Green #85 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after a third quarter touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 17, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 17: Tight end Virgil Green #85 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after a third quarter touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 17, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Virgil Green, TE (UFA)

Virgil Green has carved out a really nice role with the Broncos over the past seven years with the team, overcoming the seventh round draft pick stigma and lasting a really long time in the league despite concerns about injuries in the pre-draft process.

Green has not blossomed into the number one tight end the Broncos thought he could be when they re-signed him three years ago and convinced him to stay in Denver rather than go to Chicago to be with John Fox and Adam Gase.

Green’s best season statistically as a receiver came in 2016 when he caught 22 passes, and he has one touchdown in each of the past four years.

Not all of that is on Green, of course. He’s been a reliable blocker and has made some big plays in the passing game, but Denver may need to start looking into alternatives at the position, starting in-house.

Green’s seniority has perhaps hindered the Broncos from making a move at the tight end spot that could really enhance the offense, and I think this offseason is the one where they finally part ways.

Green will have suitors on the open market, no doubt.

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