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3 free agents the Denver Broncos must have post-Russell Wilson trade

By Chandler Hyler

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 9: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks scrambles under pressure in the fourth quarter of a game against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 9: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks scrambles under pressure in the fourth quarter of a game against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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Oct 31, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks tight end Will Dissly (89) reacts to a snap against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks tight end Will Dissly (89) reacts to a snap against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Denver Broncos could sign TE Will Dissly

6-foot-4 265 pound tight end, Will Dissly, was Russell Wilson’s teammate in Seattle from 2018-2021. Dissly has never been an elite weapon as far as his pass-catching abilities, but he could be an in-line tight end for this team, maybe tight end three when it is all said and done.

Known as “Uncle Will” when he played in Seattle, Dissly had accumulated 76 receptions for 900 yards and nine touchdowns. Not mind-boggling stats, but he would fit right in as the third option for the tight end room.

Of course, signing Dissly would not be all the Denver Broncos would need to do at the tight end position, but signing Dissly and selecting a tight end like Trey McBride in the 2022 NFL Draft would create a fantastic room for the tight ends, not only in 2022, but the years to come too.

Dissly brings some familiarity and knowledge of how Wilson likes to play the game. Bringing in a quarterback’s safety blanket is always a good thing. Giving Wilson a body that he is comfortable with and that he already has the rapport with would only benefit this offense’s gelling.

Will Dissly could be what Eric Saubert was for the Denver Broncos in 2021.

Averaging around 20-25 receptions per season, 250 yards, and about three touchdowns, that would be solid production for your third tight end. That production would easily trump what Saubert did for the Denver Broncos this past season.

In his last three seasons with Russ, Dissly has carried at least an 80% catch rate on his targets, which would bring some comfort for Wilson as he transitions into a new offense.

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