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Denver Broncos: Comparing the 2017 and 2018 Rosters

By Ian Walsh

ENGLEWOOD, CO MARCH 16: John Elway, general manager and executive vice president of football operations of the Denver Broncos and head coach Vance Joseph present quarterback Case Keenum with his jersey with the no.4 on it during a press conference on March 16, 2018 at Dove Valley. Case Keenum agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Denver Broncos. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
ENGLEWOOD, CO MARCH 16: John Elway, general manager and executive vice president of football operations of the Denver Broncos and head coach Vance Joseph present quarterback Case Keenum with his jersey with the no.4 on it during a press conference on March 16, 2018 at Dove Valley. Case Keenum agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Denver Broncos. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /
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Inside Linebacker

Additions: Josey Jewell, Keishawn Bierria

Lost: Corey Nelson

While he was not a starter on defense, losing Corey Nelson hurt the Broncos defense and special teams. Nelson was one of the team’s better coverage linebackers and a key contributor on special teams.

By trading for Su’a Cravens, the Broncos helped fill Nelson’s old role on defense. Many teams use three safeties in sub packages and Cravens could slide down from his safety role and line up as a linebacker in sub packages.

Josey Jewell should step into the backup inside linebacker role that Nelson vacated. Jewell and fellow 2018 draft pick, Bierria, should also be contributors on special teams this season.

Verdict: Improved

While Nelson’s skill set is an underrated loss, the Broncos did a great job in filling his roles with multiple players.

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