Denver Broncos: Tight end position preview and season outlook

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 14: Jeff Heuerman #82 of the Denver Broncos makes a catch and runs for a touchdown 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: Jeff Heuerman #82 of the Denver Broncos makes a catch and runs for a touchdown 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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KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 01: Brian Parker #82 of the Kansas City Chiefs catches a pass a Robertson Daniel #31 of the Green Bay Packers defends during the preseason game at Arrowhead Stadium on September 1, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 01: Brian Parker #82 of the Kansas City Chiefs catches a pass a Robertson Daniel #31 of the Green Bay Packers defends during the preseason game at Arrowhead Stadium on September 1, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Brian Parker

6’4″ 265 pounds (26 years old)

Brian Parker is another very athletic player the Broncos picked up on their practice squad in mid-November last year.

He was initially signed out of Albany as an undrafted free agent by the San Diego Chargers. He spent camp and the preseason with them before being waived and quickly claimed by the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Chiefs kept Parker on their roster for the entire 2015 season but decided to waive him prior to the start of the 2016 season. He caught one pass for six yards in 2015.

Parker spent the 2016 season and part of 2017 on and off of the New York Jets’ roster and injured reserve.

He was cut by the Jets in August last season and ended up signing onto the Broncos’ practice squad on November 15th.

Parker’s size and athleticism are rare for his position but like LaCosse, it’s going to take a whale of a camp from him to crack the final roster.

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