Denver Broncos: Predicting new homes for top free agents

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Chris Harris Jr. #25 of the Denver Broncos walks on the field before a game against the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Chris Harris Jr. #25 of the Denver Broncos walks on the field before a game against the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 15: The Denver Broncos offense lines up behind offensive guard Connor McGovern #60 of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter of a game against the Cleveland Browns at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 15, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 15: The Denver Broncos offense lines up behind offensive guard Connor McGovern #60 of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter of a game against the Cleveland Browns at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 15, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Offensive Linemen

Connor McGovern, Center: New York Jets

The Jets will be prioritizing the offensive line in free agency, so for the second straight offseason, I’m projecting the Broncos’ starting center to land there.

New York legitimately has to fill or upgrade all five spots on the line, and McGovern would be a solid piece to add along with someone like Tennessee right tackle Jack Conklin.

As deep as this year’s draft class is on the offensive line, I could see a team like the Jets prying McGovern away from the Broncos. Of the players on this list, it feels like McGovern may be the most likely to re-sign with Denver.

Ron Leary, Guard: Dallas Cowboys

Leary was hurt for a good chunk of the last three seasons after leaving the Dallas Cowboys to come play for the Denver Broncos.

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Now that the Broncos aren’t bringing him back, I think Leary would be more than open to a reunion in Dallas where he could compete with Connor Williams for the starting left guard spot.