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Denver Broncos: John Elway’s top 12 free agent signings

By Sayre Bedinger

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 08: Peyton Manning holds the Lombardi Trophy to celebrate the Denver Broncos in win Super Bowl 50 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High before taking on the Carolina Panthers on September 8, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 08: Peyton Manning holds the Lombardi Trophy to celebrate the Denver Broncos in win Super Bowl 50 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High before taking on the Carolina Panthers on September 8, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – JANUARY 19: Terrance Knighton #94 of the Denver Broncos and teammates celebrate after he sacked Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter during the AFC Championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – JANUARY 19: Terrance Knighton #94 of the Denver Broncos and teammates celebrate after he sacked Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter during the AFC Championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

9. Terrance Knighton, DT

Contract: Two years, $4.5 million

The Broncos signed Terrance Knighton in the 2013 offseason thanks to their connection on the coaching staff with Jack Del Rio, who had him when he was a rookie in Jacksonville.

Knighton will also be considered one of John Elway’s great bargains in free agency, though that list would look strikingly similar to this one.

In two seasons in Denver, Knighton racked up 76 total tackles, five sacks, and four pass breakups. He also had an interception, and one of the most memorable sacks in Broncos postseason lore.

Knighton’s sack of Tom Brady in the 2013 AFC Championship game is still one of the great plays from an incredible era of Broncos football.

Though Knighton was obviously known for his ability to stuff the run, he was much more athletic and a better pass rusher than he was given credit. His presence on Denver’s defense in 2013 and 2014 was felt in a big way.

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