3 potential cap casualties for Broncos to monitor in 2023

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TAMPA, FL – NOVEMBER 6: Shaq Mason #69 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks with teammates on the bench during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Raymond James Stadium on November 6, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) /

Three potential cap casualties for Broncos to monitor

Shaq Mason, G, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

One of the best guards in the entire NFL could potentially be available this coming offseason, as his current team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, are over $50 million over the cap number this season, and by cutting Shaq Mason, they could save $8.5 million against their cap.

This is the highest amount of savings they could have by cutting Mason for the duration of his contract. It’s unlikely that they’d be able to get a trade off given his contractual situation.

Mason would be an upgrade on the offensive line for most teams. He’s played for the Patriots and Buccaneers, all with Tom Brady.

He’s missed just 10 games in eight years and was a fourth-round draft pick back in the 2015 NFL Draft.

Pairing Mason with Quinn Meinerz and perhaps a fresh face at center would create a very nasty and skilled trio on the interior.

Denver Broncos, Sean Payton; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield (17) throws the ball against the Denver Broncos in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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