Denver Broncos: 7 players the team should claim on waivers

7. Ben Braden, OL (Packers)

Using similar logic with the Tyrell Crosby pickup, the Denver Broncos should be on the lookout for some potential options at right tackle on this waiver market.

Ben Braden has restricted free agent status after the 2021 season, so even though he’s 27, he’s appealing in that regard for sure.

Packers fans were rather surprised to see Braden cut from the team and that’s as good of an indicator as any that a guy might be worth picking up.

Considering how much of a need this position has been for the Denver Broncos and the fact that they are apparently trying to bring Cam Fleming back, no stone should be left unturned here.

Braden can play both guard and tackle and has ties back to his days at Michigan with Denver Broncos right guard Graham Glasgow.

Braden recently competed to start for the Packers at guard but got a shot to go out and play right tackle in the preseason and perhaps the Packers were hoping that some team would throw them a late pick in a trade.

As it turns out, nothing materialized and Braden is now available for the taking. He would be a worthwhile pickup for the Broncos with more long-term upside than Cam Fleming.