Broncos Lose Key Players to AFC Rivals Texans, Jaguars

The Denver Broncos are facing challenges in rebuilding their inside linebacker position after Cody Barton agreed to a three-year, $21 million deal with the Tennessee Titans, leaving the team with limited depth at the position. With Alex Singleton recovering from a torn ACL and Justin Strnad also a free agent, the Broncos may need to explore options in free agency or the draft to fill this gap. Meanwhile, the Houston Texans bolstered their special teams by re-signing Tremon Smith to a two-year, $7.5 million deal, making him the highest-paid core special teams player in the league. Smith returns to Houston after spending the last two seasons with the Broncos, where he primarily contributed on special teams. The Texans also lost safety Eric Murray to the Jacksonville Jaguars, who signed him to a three-year, $22.5 million deal, forcing Houston to seek a replacement. Both teams are actively navigating their rosters as free agency progresses.