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 – DECEMBER 10: Defensive end Shelby Harris #96 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a first-quarter sack on quarterback Josh McCown #15 of the New York Jets at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 10, 2017, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Shelby Harris, DL

Shelby Harris proved to be an excellent part-time player for the Broncos last season after signing on as a reserve/futures contract player in January.

The Broncos’ development of Harris paid off in a big way last season, as he was able to rack up 5.5 sacks in limited action and also sealed a week-one victory by blocking a last-second field goal attempt by the Los Angeles Chargers.

Harris’ quickness on the interior and unique scheme versatility could make him an extension candidate for the Broncos.

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The only issue in the way of this is, the Broncos have a plethora of defensive line talent, and possibly not enough mouths to feed.

They signed a multi-year deal with Clinton McDonald this offseason as well, so Harris is going to have to prove that last season was no fluke if he’s going to get an extension for 2019 and beyond.

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