Denver Broncos: Projecting market value of in-house free agents

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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 16: Quarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos is congratulated by defensive end Zach Kerr #92 after a quarterback sneak touchdown against the Oakland Raiders in the fourth quarter of a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Zach Kerr, Defensive Line

Age: 28 (29 in August)

Zach Kerr has carved out a niche in the NFL, and he’s a fine player when healthy.

Kerr was signed by the Broncos in the 2017 offseason after not being tendered by the Indianapolis Colts as a restricted free agent, one of the strangest moves considering he was 26 at the time and had played well as a reliever on Indy’s defensive front.

He played under 400 snaps for the Broncos this past year but still set a career high with 394 and also set a career mark with 21 tackles and 17 run stops.

Kerr’s value is in his versatility. He can play inside or outside on a defensive front.

Given his age and productivity as a reserve, as well as his familiarity with defensive line coach Bill Kollar, it would be shocking if the Broncos didn’t offer him something to come back as inexpensive depth.

Projected value: $1.5-2.5 million/year, 2-year contract

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