
If the Denver Broncos seek to upgrade their safety position, Camyrn Bynum is a name to watch if he hits the open market.
The Denver Broncos experienced a significant turnaround in quality of play under Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph this past season. The unit’s 2024 campaign was a marked improvement over their 2023 endeavors. This year the Broncos’ defense posted a league leading and franchise best 63 sacks and competed much better against the run.
With the offseason officially in full swing, the Denver Broncos decision makers have begun their plans how to upgrade their team in the next several months. The first step up in that process will be free agency. When speaking with Kay Adams prior to this year’s Super Bowl, Head Coach Sean Payton noted safety as a position the Broncos were looking to add talent and competition at.
One of the best players potentially available on the market is Camryn Bynum who has spent the past four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. Would he be a fit for the Broncos if he and the Vikings can’t come to terms? Let’s take a look.
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Camryn Bynum — Safety
Age: 26 | Experience: Fifth | Height: 6’0” | Weight: 200 pounds
A fourth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, Bynum played in 14 games with three starts as a rookie. Over the past three seasons, he has become a solid player in their secondary and started every game for them. Through four years, Bynum has appeared in 65 games with 54 starts. His production? Quite good with 8 interceptions, 28 passes defended, 342 tackles, and 3 forced fumbles.
Why the Broncos should sign Camryn Bynum
Brandon Jones was a fantastic addition in free agency for the Broncos last season. I thought he was one of the best performers on the unit this season. Opposite of him, P.J. Locke saw over 1,000 defensive snaps which was one of the highest marks on the team. Though I felt he wasn’t nearly as consistent and had an up-and-down season.
Adding a tried-and-true veteran safety in free agency would allow the Broncos to pursue more pertinent needs in the 2025 NFL Draft. It’s important to keep in mind this is Locke’s contract year with Denver. That coupled with Payton’s comments to Adams means finding someone to compete alongside Locke seems like an absolute certainty. With that in mind, Bynum has gotten better each season and would provide some versatility on the backend of the defense.
Why the Broncos shouldn’t sign Camryn Bynum
Like any free agent signing, cost could end up being a major reason why teams avoid a certain player. Bynum is a quality starter, but some projections have him netting nearly $17 million a year on the open market. I think that’s several million a year higher than what he will wind up getting—but eveno so—that’s far too much for Denver to allocate salary cap wise for any safety in this year’s free agency pool. On top of that, safety is a position where you can find immediate contributors in most rounds each draft.
Final thoughts
Bynum would be a good addition to the Broncos’ defense, but it would have to be at a reasonable price point. I can’t see them spending more than they did last year on Jones to add to the room. If they are going to spend that much, I’d prefer it be at a much more high-profile position.