Not too long ago, it seemed as if he Broncos and defensive lineman Adam Gotsis would be entering into a multi-year contract. But Gotsis struggled in 2019 after a promising 2018 campaign, and Mike Klis of 9News.com says Denver will let the 2016 second-rounder hit the open market (Twitter link). Each player brings pros and cons, meaning the Broncos are going to have to choose between the three as to who will be extended. The Denver Broncos have three defensive linemen who are set to become unrestricted free agents after this season: Adam Gotsis, Shelby Harris and … If it's for four years, it could come in a bit higher. 1 overall pick in next year's draft. It stands to reason that the Broncos would like those two to compete for a spot on the defensive line next year. Especially Jones since they spent that third round pick on him. “Whereas some of these rookies, in OTAs and stuff is where they really get the chance to get their feet wet with a lot of the NFL vets and then all of a sudden it’s training camp, and they really haven’t had any time working against pro guys. I believe the Broncos would be better off extending Shelby Harris because he is a year younger and hasn't had an extensive injury history like Wolfe has. Simmons expects to be more settled into “one position” in 2019, unless called upon to move around. O’Halloran points to the extension signed by teammate Derek Wolfe as a potential basis for Gotsis’ new deal. Troy Renck of Denver 7 says the surgery was to repair Gotsis’ ACL and meniscus in his left knee, and it sounds as if Gotsis has been dealing with that injury for some time (Twitter link). This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Fellow defensive end Derek Wolfe will be a 30-year-old free agent in 2020, and if Denver decides to move on from the veteran, Gotsis could be in line to replace him. As nice as it would be to land a Chris Jones, I'm skeptical Denver will be able to get him, especially if he looks to reset the market. A three-star recruit, Gotsis committed to and signed with Georgia Tech out of Kew High School. He also plays a lot on special teams. Don't miss out on any news and analysis! “I’m thinking in a hopeful way that come July, August some teams are like, ‘Well shoot, we need to bring in a D-lineman that can pick up a playbook and has played a lot of snaps and is a smart guy that can just pick up the system in a week,’” Gotsis said in June. As for Harris, I could see him taking a deal averaging $12M per year to stay with Denver, but he would likely expect to exceed the full guarantees that Richardson received from the Browns. None of them are true nose tackles, meaning their market will most likely be set by what 4-3 DTs and 3-4 DEs will fetch (though there is an exception I will discuss). About the Analyst FantasyGuru. There was no easing into the fight last week for Broncos quarterback Jeff Driskel. And while 3-4 nose tackles don't necessarily command top dollar, there is one who can be thrown in for comparison. Originally an offensive tackle prospect, he took his talents to the Yellow Jackets as the 247Sports Composite's No. Weeks not plotted indicate that the player was inactive or on a bye. This means that you will likely see either Shelby Harris or Wolfe move on after this season. In other Mile High news, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports (via Twitter) that the Broncos will not be bringing back linebacker Corey Nelson. So Gotsis will almost certainly need to settle for a one-year prove-it deal in an effort to rebuild his value, and it does not like such a deal will be coming from the Broncos. “Our organization was aware of his arrest on March 7, and it is our understanding that no determination has been made at this time as to whether any charges will be filed. The Broncos take an accusation of this nature very seriously and will continue to closely monitor the legal proceedings.”. Gotsis has been practicing with the team, and the Broncos have apparently believed in his innocence all along. Primary Sidebar . Take a second and. The Broncos placed Gotsis on IR. Prosecutors have dropped rape charges against Broncos defensive end Adam Gotsis, as Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic tweets. A few might push for $12M per year, while Chris Jones — the best among all of them — will definitely want to exceed what Grady Jarrett got from the Atlanta Falcons (four years, $17M APY with $38M fully guaranteed). Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. To understand how to read the diamond, read this explainer. The chart below illustrates the trend of the player's weekly OTC Valuations (in blue) from the most recent season, using APY (in green) and, if applicable, cash that is due to the player in the next season (in red) as benchmarks. Similarly, the Broncos are not planning to tender RFA corrner De’Vante Bausby, per Troy Renck of Denver7 (Twitter link).