Denver Broncos: Players in line for contract extensions

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 19: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks downfield as he is pressured by outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett #48 of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 19, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 5: Running back Andre Ellington #38 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates a five-yard second-quarter touchdown run against the Denver Broncos with Jared Veldheer #68 and Rob Housler #84 during a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 5, 2014, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Jared Veldheer, OT

The Broncos made a trade this past offseason for Jared Veldheer with the Arizona Cardinals, giving up a sixth-round draft pick to acquire his services.

Veldheer has some experience at right tackle, but the Broncos want to see how it will work for an entire season without moving him around.

If Veldheer can prove himself a worthy bookend with Garett Bolles, the Broncos may deem it worthwhile to extend him a new contract after the season.

As a matter of fact, if this tackle combination works for the Broncos, this may be among the team’s top priorities.

Stabilizing the offensive line should be a primary goal of the Broncos’ front office over the next year or so, and if Veldheer is part of that solution, they will need to find a way to keep him on the roster.

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