Denver Broncos roster: How the team acquired each player

GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 30: Quarterback Chad Kelly #6 of the Denver Broncos looks to pass under pressure from defensive tackle Peli Anau #63 of the Arizona Cardinals during the preseason NFL game at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 30: Quarterback Chad Kelly #6 of the Denver Broncos looks to pass under pressure from defensive tackle Peli Anau #63 of the Arizona Cardinals during the preseason NFL game at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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Defensive Line

Derek Wolfe (age 28)

The Broncos drafted Derek Wolfe with a second-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft (36th overall) out of Cincinnati. They signed him to a contract extension in 2016.

Adam Gotsis (age 25)

Gotsis was a second-round selection by the Broncos in the 2016 NFL Draft (63rd overall) out of Georgia Tech.

Domata Peko (age 33)

The Broncos signed Domata Peko as an unrestricted free agent from Cincinnati in 2017 to a two-year contract.

DeMarcus Walker (age 23)

Walker was a second-round selection by the Broncos in the 2017 NFL Draft (51st overall) out of Florida State.

Zach Kerr (age 28)

After not being tendered as a restricted free agent by Indianapolis, Zach Kerr was signed by the Denver Broncos as an unrestricted free agent in 2017 to a two-year contract.

Shelby Harris (age 27)

Harris was a seventh-round draft pick of the Oakland Raiders in 2014, and spent two years on and off the team before he got a shot with the New York Jets, was cut, and got on the Cowboys’ practice squad. The Broncos signed Harris to a reserve/future deal in 2017 and he made the 53-man roster.

Kyle Peko (Practice Squad, age 25)

Peko was acquired by the Broncos as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon State in 2016. He’s spent time on the active roster and practice squad.

DeShawn Williams (Practice Squad, age 25)

A former undrafted free agent signee of the Cincinnati Bengals, Williams spent 2015-17 in Cincinnati before signing a reserve/future deal with the Broncos in 2018. He was waived and signed to the practice squad.