After a respectable 2024, the Broncos are looking to get a lot better in 2025.
At Monday at 10:00am MT, the “legal tampering” period begins in the NFL.
During the period beginning at 12:00 noon, New York time, on March 10 and ending at 3:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 12, clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with the certified agents of players who will become Unrestricted Free Agents upon the expiration of their 2024 Player Contracts at 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 12.
Expect a flurry of free agency news action right at 10am. We’ll know just how productive the illegal tampering period, the days before the start of the official tampering period, was by the number of deals that come down the pike right at 10:01am. You didn’t think they negotiated and came to agreement organically once the period opened, did you?
For the first time in forever, the Broncos have money to spend in free agency and blue chip picks to burn in the draft. The days of settling for guys who were affordable and might work out are going to give way to targeted acquisitions that give the Broncos the best chance to field a more-competitive team in 2025.
While Denver may not yet be seen around the league as an optimal free agency destination, the improved 2024 season is beginning to make the case that the Broncos are turning their losing ways around. Not every free agent is clamoring to come to Denver, but on the bright side, they’re not going to instinctively avoid it like something found sticky and wet on a sidewalk.
There is no doubt in my mind that the 2025 Broncos are going to be much improved over that 2024 squad. Today is the day they can start making those linchpin deals to make that happen.
Buckle up!
Headlines
Broncos re-sign veteran defensive tackle D.J. Jones – NBC Sports
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Broncos re-sign backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham
The Broncos re-sign quarterback Jarrett Stidham to a two-year, $12 million deal
D.J. Jones coming back to the Broncos as they retain big piece of D-line
D.J. Jones will return with the Broncos after agreeing to terms on a contract extension, allowing the Broncos to avoid having him test the market when the legal-tampering period begins.
Broncos have some options to find a pass-catching tight end in free agency
As the legal-tampering period dawns, some pass-catching options at tight end remain on the market for the Broncos.
Raiders agree to terms on a three-year deal with DT Adam Butler – NBC Sports
Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said at the Scouting Combine the team needs to re-sign every one of its defensive free agents.
TE John Bates agrees to re-sign with Commanders – NBC Sports
The Commanders have re-signed a rotational piece of their offense.
Sheldon Rankins agrees to one-year deal with Texans – NBC Sports
The Texans are bringing back a familiar face for the 2025 season.
Commanders re-sign P Tress Way – NBC Sports
Tress Way’s long run as the punter in Washington is set to continue.
Lions CB Carlton Davis on free agency: ‘This time, I ain’t gonna settle for less’
Carlton Davis heads toward free agency as one of the top corners available. Unlike three years ago, the Detroit Lions CB said he has no intention of leaving money on the table.
Ben Roethlisberger jokes about coming out of retirement following Steelers’ trade for DK Metcalf
Former Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl-winning quarterback Ben Roethlisberger jokingly suggested he could come out of retirement following the trade for star wideout DK Metcalf.
Raiders agree to terms on a three-year deal with DT Adam Butler – NBC Sports
Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said at the Scouting Combine the team needs to re-sign every one of its defensive free agents.
TE John Bates agrees to re-sign with Commanders – NBC Sports
The Commanders have re-signed a rotational piece of their offense.
Sheldon Rankins agrees to one-year deal with Texans – NBC Sports
The Texans are bringing back a familiar face for the 2025 season.
Commanders re-sign P Tress Way – NBC Sports
Tress Way’s long run as the punter in Washington is set to continue.
Lions CB Carlton Davis on free agency: ‘This time, I ain’t gonna settle for less’
Carlton Davis heads toward free agency as one of the top corners available. Unlike three years ago, the Detroit Lions CB said he has no intention of leaving money on the table.
Ben Roethlisberger jokes about coming out of retirement following Steelers’ trade for DK Metcalf
Former Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl-winning quarterback Ben Roethlisberger jokingly suggested he could come out of retirement following the trade for star wideout DK Metcalf.
Ben Roethlisberger jokes about coming out of retirement following Steelers’ trade for DK Metcalf
Former Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl-winning quarterback Ben Roethlisberger jokingly suggested he could come out of retirement following the trade for star wideout DK Metcalf.
Lions CB Carlton Davis on free agency: ‘This time, I ain’t gonna settle for less’
Carlton Davis heads toward free agency as one of the top corners available. Unlike three years ago, the Detroit Lions CB said he has no intention of leaving money on the table.
Commanders re-sign P Tress Way – NBC Sports
Tress Way’s long run as the punter in Washington is set to continue.
Sheldon Rankins agrees to one-year deal with Texans – NBC Sports
The Texans are bringing back a familiar face for the 2025 season.
TE John Bates agrees to re-sign with Commanders – NBC Sports
The Commanders have re-signed a rotational piece of their offense.
Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy arrested on felony domestic violence charge – ESPN
Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge Friday in Texas.
Sources – Patriots, LB Harold Landry agree to deal – ESPN
LB Harold Landry III, who led the Titans with nine sacks in 2024, has a three-year, $43.5M deal with the Patriots, where he’ll reunite with Mike Vrabel, sources told ESPN.
DK Metcalf trade grades: Steelers boost offense with bold acquisition of Seahawks’ two-time Pro Bowl wideout – CBSSports.com
Pittsburgh made a statement on Sunday night
Bills’ Josh Allen signs record-breaking contract that includes $250 million guaranteed, per report – CBSSports.com
The league’s MVP has hit the jackpot
Davante Adams joining Rams: Six-time Pro Bowler signing two-year deal with Los Angeles – CBSSports.com
Adams is on his way to Hollywood
Browns, Myles Garrett agree to record four-year contract extension, deal averages $40 million per year – CBSSports.com
Garrett’s reported $122.8 million guaranteed is also the most ever for non-QB in league history
Von Miller landing spots: Best fits for two-time Super Bowl champion after release from Bills – CBSSports.com
Miller, who turns 36 in March, has recorded six sacks across the last two seasons
Chiefs re-sign Nick Bolton to three-year, $45M contract with $30M guaranteed, per report – CBSSports.com
Kansas City keeps a key component of Steve Spagnuolo’s defense around
Aaron Rodgers emerges as QB option for Steelers, sources say – ESPN
Aaron Rodgers has emerged as a QB option for the Steelers, league sources told ESPN.
Sources: Patriots to trade Davon Godchaux to Saints for pick – ESPN
The New England Patriots have agreed to trade DT Davon Godchaux, 30, to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2026 draft, sources told ESPN.
Sources – Vikings re-signing RB Aaron Jones to 2-year, $20M deal – ESPN
Running back Aaron Jones is re-signing with the Vikings on a two-year, $20 million deal that includes $13 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.