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Denver Broncos: Recapping the 2018 offseason

By Sayre Bedinger

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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ORCHARD PARK, NY – AUGUST 23: Clinton McDonald #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs in a fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Ralph Wilson Stadium on August 23, 2014, in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – AUGUST 23: Clinton McDonald #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs in a fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Ralph Wilson Stadium on August 23, 2014, in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

Out with the old, in with the new (Free Agency)

After Case Keenum agreed to a deal in the opening hours of the negotiating process, the Broncos showed a lot of patience throughout the free agency process.

They were connected to a number of big-name players, but on day one of free agency, they made the surprise signing of cornerback Tramaine Brock, a player who is familiar with Vance Joseph from their days in San Francisco.

Brock’s signing was an interesting one because he has not started or played a significant role for a team since 2016.

The Broncos followed that move up with another somewhat surprising move, re-signing linebacker Todd Davis to a three-year, $15 million contract.

After a few days, the team re-signed veteran offensive lineman Billy Turner to a one-year contract. A few days after that, they signed veteran defensive lineman Clinton McDonald to a two-year deal.

That was really the extent of it for the Broncos as far as adding unrestricted free agents. Not many players were brought in from the outside in free agency, but the Broncos did watch some of their own bolt for new clubs.

Offensive tackle Donald Stephenson signed with the Cleveland Browns.

Tight end Virgil Green signed with the rival Los Angeles Chargers.

Wide receiver Cody Latimer signed with the New York Giants.

Linebacker and special teams ace Corey Nelson quickly signed a deal with the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.

Later in free agency, quarterback Brock Osweiler signed with Adam Gase and the Miami Dolphins.

After about a month of free agency when all the waves had died down, wide receiver Bennie Fowler signed with the Chicago Bears.

It wasn’t nearly the mass exodus the Broncos experienced after Super Bowl 50, but many players who probably needed a change of scenery left this offseason.

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