The Broncos don't have many of their own free agents that will be a high priority to re-sign. The team took care of its biggest potential issue, re-signing linebacker D.J. Williams, when they got him to agree to a new deal before the 2008 season started.
Denver released seven veterans shortly before free agency began, including five players that started on defense last season. The Broncos will need to fill holes on defense in the draft and free agency.
FRANCHISE PLAYER: None.
TRANSITION PLAYER: None.
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
--RB Tatum Bell finished the season with a good game against San Diego, but with a lot of tailbacks on the roster he is no sure bet to return.
--DE Ebenezer Ekuban played well in 2008 but it remains to be seen how he fits into the new staff's plans.
--WR Darrell Jackson didn't contribute much in 2008 and appears unlikely to return.
--S Marlon McCree didn't play in the final eight games of the season, remaining inactive even after recovering from a high ankle sprain. He doesn't appear to be in Denver's plans.
--C Tom Nalen is likely on his way to retirement after sitting out 2008 with a knee injury.
--CB Karl Paymah was demoted a couple of times during the season and will likely hit the open market.
--DT Kenny Peterson provided some depth along the line for the Broncos, although the Broncos will try to upgrade their line.
--RB Michael Pittman played pretty well before a neck injury sidelined him, but he said he feels good and wants to play in Denver again. The new coaching staff will make a decision whether to bring him back.
--TE Jeb Putzier.
--QB Patrick Ramsey is a solid backup for Jay Cutler and despite finishing on injured reserve with an arm injury last year, could be re-signed.
--WR Edell Shepherd was out all last year with a knee injury.
--LB Nate Webster started last year and played well at times. The new staff will have to decide how he fits in their defense.
RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
--OT Erik Pears finished the season on physically unable to perform because of an appendectomy. He has experience at both tackle spots and could provide depth.
EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS
--RB Andre Hall has played well at times and should get a shot to make the team in training camp.
PLAYERS RE-SIGNED: None.
PLAYERS ACQUIRED
--OG Matt McChesney: FA Dolphins; terms unknown.
PLAYERS LOST
--RB Anthony Alridge (released).
--CB Dre' Bly (released).
--DE John Engelberger (released).
--RB Alex Haynes (released).
--TE Nate Jackson (released).
--LB Niko Koutouvides (released).
--S Marquand Manuel (released).
--TE Chad Mustard (released).
--RB P.J. Pope (released).
--DT Dewayne Robertson (released).
--WR Cliff Russell (released/failed physical).
--DT Josh Shaw (released).
--LB Jamie Winborn (released).
