Denver Broncos: Four contracts the team should restructure

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos stands on the field as armed forces helicopters perform a flyover during the performance of the national anthem before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 09: Darian Stewart #26 of the Denver Broncos walks from the field after the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Darian Stewart

Darian Stewart is the veteran of the Denver Broncos safeties.

He recorded 60 tackles and had two interceptions in 2018. Stewart turns 31 in August. The Broncos have many other safeties on the roster who are young.

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The Denver defense struggled at times this season, not only against the run, but sometimes through the air. Stewart will only get slower as he ages, but I think, for now, he deserves a spot on the 2019 roster.

The Broncos may argue with Stewart that his cap hit is too high ($6.4 million), which is fair considering the youth at the position.

They could definitely do better at safety, no doubt. But Stewart should remain in the defensive backfield. I just don’t think it’s a good idea to break up yet another veteran from the ‘No Fly Zone’.

Freeing up some cap space is likely going to be a goal for the Broncos in 2019 and Stewart may be a likely candidate to have a reduced salary.

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