Broncos free agency: Okung to Chargers, Romo on trade block
Mar 9, 2017, 12:50 PM | Updated: Mar 10, 2017, 9:19 am
Free agency officially gets underway at 2 p.m. MT on Thursday, but shots have already been fired. Check back here for the latest player movement, trades and free agency, as the NFL kicks off it’s new league year.
Quarterback
Brock Osweiler: Traded to Cleveland Browns
The Browns have reportedly traded for former Broncos and current Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler, which nets Cleveland a second-round pick and potentially frees up cap space for Houston to trade for Tony Romo.
Teams already have reached out to Browns to inquire about Brock Osweiler’s availability, per team sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Stunner: Texans trade Brock Osweiler AND 2018 2nd-rd pick to CLEV for Browns to take Osweiler contract off Houston books, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Remainder of Osweiler’s deal: 3 years, $51 million. The Browns are essentially paying $16 million (what’s due in ’17) for a 2nd-round pick.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 9, 2017
Tony Romo: On the trading block?
ESPN NFL Insider Chris Mortensen reports the Cowboys are now considering trading Tony Romo instead of releasing him.
Cowboys now expect to trade Tony Romo to Broncos or Texans, sources say. Broncos talking with Jets about Trevor Siemian.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) March 9, 2017
Also as of 5 minutes ago, Broncos discussing, but not yet decided on how or whether to proceed on Tony Romo, per source. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) March 9, 2017
Trevor Siemian: On the trading block?
Mortensen first reported the New York Jets were talking with the Broncos about a trade for Trevor Siemian, but has since reported he’s received “some backpedal” on the move.
Now getting some backpedal on Siemian/Jets/Bromcos talk. But Romo as a trade rather than release is still alive.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) March 9, 2017
It’s fluid at Broncos headquarters but as 5 minutes ago, Broncos were not trying to trade Trevor Siemian. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) March 9, 2017
Offensive line
Russell Okung: Signing with San Diego Chargers
I’m told Russell Okung has agreed to go the #Chargers on a 4-year deal for $53M. Guaranteed $25M
— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 9, 2017
T.J. Lang: Visiting with the Detroit Lions
TJ Lang initially visiting Detroit and Seattle. GB still in the mix, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Riley Reiff : Signing with the Minnesota Vikings
Former Lions OT Riley Reiff plans to sign with Vikings , per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Ronald Leary: Signing with the Denver Broncos
Broncos to sign FA Cowboys OG Ronald Leary to 4-year deal, little north of $8.5M/yr, per source. Guarantee approaching $20M. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) March 9, 2017
Kevin Zeitler: Signing with the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland plans to give Kevin Zeitler a five-year, $60 million deal that includes $31.5 million guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
So Bengals Oline is going to lose Kevin Zeitler and Andrew Whitworth. Setback for Cincinnati.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Andrew Whitworth: Signing with the Los Angeles Rams
Bengals OT Andrew Whitworth expected to sign with LA Rams.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Defensive line
Calais Campbell: Signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars
After considering Denver, Calais Campbell is going to sign a 4-year, $60 million deal that includes $30M gtd with Jacksonville, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Chris Baker: Signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Broncos talked to Baker’s agent during negotiating period. 9News reported DEN/TB after Baker. Calais Campbell was DEN 1st choice. #9sports https://t.co/IJ1HpM4mRa
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) March 9, 2017