Denver Broncos Free Agency Tracker With AFC West Notes
This Denver Broncos free agency tracker will be updated throughout the NFL free agency signing period. It also includes AFC West teams' moves.
The legal tampering period is here, which means NFL Free Agency has officially kicked off and so has our Denver Broncos free agency tracker.
The Denver Broncos are expected to make a bunch of moves, including a splash signing or two.
Also included: AFC West moves that impact the Broncos ability to win the division.
Denver Broncos Free Agency Tracker
The Broncos have multiple positions of need to fill.
Namely, running back and linebacker. But also, defensive line, wide receiver, safety, and depth on the offensive line.
Denver Broncos Free Agent Signings
Denver Broncos re-sign J.K. Dobbins
After watching Kenneth Walker go to the Chiefs, New Orleans steal Travis Etienne from the Broncos, and Tyler Allgeier go to the Cardinals, the Broncos have re-signed J.K. Dobbins.
Dobbins is a solid starter in terms of fit with the Broncos. He knows the offense already, knows his role within the team, and seemingly has a good relationship with backup R.J. Harvey.
But, can Dobbins stay healthy? He's never played a complete season in the NFL.
Last year, Dobbins ran for 772 yards and 4 touchdowns with a stellar 5.0 yard per carry average. That was before he was injured by the Raiders in Week 10 on a hip drop tackle that wasn't called.
He's a good back, but quite underwhelming compared to the potential of Walker or Etienne.
Etienne's making $52M over the course of 4 years. That's $13M AAV. I'd be interested to hear what Denver offered him. They were among four teams trying to sign Etienne.
I had Dobbins as the Broncos 4th-best fit as a free agent running back.
Rich Kurtzman
Could Denver sign Alvin Kamara if he's cut?
Now that the Saints have Etienne, will they cut Alvin Kamara. He was named a cut candidate by FTN Fantasy a few weeks ago, which is when I wrote this piece for Mile High Sports.
Maybe Sean Payton brings Kamara in with Dobbins and Harvey?
News: Tyler Allgeier Signs with the Cardinals
Tyler Allgeier just signed with the Cardinals for 2 years, $12.25M.
John Franklin-Myers signs with Tennessee Titans
JFM got paid on Monday: 3 years, $63M. And the Broncos will get a compensatory draft pick for it, likely a 4th-rounder in 2027 per Mike Klis.
Denver Broncos have reached out to WR Kendrick Bourne
Chris Tomasson reports the Broncos reached out to Kendrick Bourne. Denver needs another receiver and Bourne would be a solid addition. He's a 9-year veteran who had 37 receptions for 551 yards last year with the 49ers. That's a solid 14.9 YPR average.
Bourne is a possibility in Arizona, too.
Free-agent WR Kendrick Bourne on the NFL Network emphasized his great relationship with first-year Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur. Bourne said stresses that he fits a lot of systems.
— Matt Maiocco (@mattmaiocco.bsky.social) 2026-03-09T17:34:28.924Z
Denver Broncos Re-Signings
Justin Strnad re-signs
Linebacker Justin Strnad re-signed on Sunday. The deal was reported at 3 years for $18M, though the Broncos haven't named what his price is yet. It could signify that the Broncos want him to start in 2026. He started 8 games in each of the last two years as a fill-in when Alex Singleton and Dre Greenlaw were injured.
Other re-signings
- Guard Alex Palczewski signed a 2-year deal.
- Tight end Adam Trautman signed a 3-year deal for $17M.
- Defensive lineman Dondre Tillman on a 1-year ERFA tender.
- Safety Devon Key brought back on a a 1-year ERFA tender.
- Defensive lineman Jordan Jackson brought back on a 1-year ERFA tender.
- Running back Tyler Badie brought back on a 1-year ERFA tender.
- Tight end Nate Adkins re-signed to a 1-year deal.
- Quarterback Sam Ehlinger signed a 1-year deal.
- Cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian has a 2nd-round tender placed on him. He will likely re-sign but nothing done there yet.
Kansas City Chiefs
Travis Kelce will return
Ian Rapoport says Kelce will return to Kansas City although many expected him to retire after last year. Despite being a shadow of his former self, he's still certainly a serviceable tight end.
Chiefs land Kenneth Walker
According to Tom Pelissero, the Chiefs have made a huge splash signing by inking Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker. Walker was a player on the Broncos radar, but ultimately he was a better fit with Kansas City. Denver will now have to face him twice a year.
K.C. signs DT Khyiris Thonga
It's a 3-year deal for $21M per Pelissero. He's a 5-year vet with 24 combined tackles and 2 passes defensed in 14 games played last year, 8 starts.
Chiefs trade Trent McDuffie, lose Jaylen Watson both to Rams
Last week, Kansas City sent their No. 1 corner back Trent McDuffie to the LA Rams for a first-round pick this year, No. 29, the 2026 fifth- and sixth-round picks from LA and a 2027 third-round pick.
Ironically, that No. 29 pick is exactly one spot ahead of the Broncos at No. 30. Then, McDuffie signed a massive 4-year, $124M extension.
On Monday, his former teammate in K.C. Jaylen Watson also signed with the Rams.
Las Vegas Raiders
Raiders sign center Tyler Linderbaum to massive deal
According to Adam Schefter, the Raiders just gave the free agent center a 3-year, $81M deal. He's the highest-paid interior lineman in history.
Raiders sign WR Jalen Nailor
The Broncos wanted Nailor per Diana Russini. His deal is 3 years for $35M.
Maxx Crosby traded
Maxx Crosby was traded to the Ravens for two first-round picks on Saturday; Baltimore's 2026 and 2027 first-rounders. Las Vegas now has the Nos. 1 and 14 selections in the first round.
Raiders Trade for Taron Johnson
The Raiders traded a 6th-round pick for Bills cornerback Taron Johnson and a 7th. Johnson started 8 games last year for the Bills with 4 passes defended.
Vegas re-signs CB Eric Stokes
Per Ian Rapoport Eric Stokes re-signed a 3-year, $30M deal. Stokes started 16 games for the Raiders last year with 5 passes defended.
Los Angeles Chargers
Chargers sign TE Charlie Kolar
Broncos Country may have wanted the team to sign a tight end—and not their two backups—but LA signed one instead. Charlie Kolar signed a 3-year, $24M deal per Pelissero.
Khalil Mack re-signed a 1-year, $18M deal.
Chargers signed center Tyler Biadasz to a 3-year deal before free agency like Mack.
Rich Kurtzman
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Rich Kurtzman was born and raised in Denver Colorado and attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins in the aughts. He's been a professional writer since 2011, covering Colorado State football and men's basketball, as well as the Denver Broncos, for many outlets. Current Denver Broncos work can be found on Mile High Sports. Previous credits include CBS Denver and The USA TODAY Sports Media Group.
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