MALIK JACKSON
The Broncos are trying to re-sign DT Malik Jackson before free agency begins, writes Mike Klis of 9News. As I previously noted, Jackson seemed to be on the outside looking in with Denver's sights set on working out a long-term deal with Super Bowl MVP Von Miller and potentially re-signing QB Brock Osweiler, depending on Peyton Manning's future.
Jackson, 26, had a solid 2015 season, starting all 16 games and all 3 games in the playoffs for the champs. Jackson recorded 5.5 sacks and 34 tackles in what was a breakout year for the former Tennessee Volunteer. In his four seasons with the Broncos after being drafted in 2012, Malik has started 24 games while recording 14.5 sacks and 108 tackles. If the two sides are able to work out a deal, Jackson figures to be a force on Denver's D-Line for years to come.
OWEN DANIELS
Broncos TE Owen Daniels has said that he will return for the 2016 season, writes Lindsay H. Jones of USA Today. Daniels, 33, has a rough injury history, missing two of his 10 seasons to a broken leg and torn ACL. He has no meniscus in his left knee and endured pain in his right knee throughout the 2015 season.
With all that said, Daniels has had a solid career, being selected to 2 Pro Bowls, amassing over 5,000 receiving yards and 36 touchdowns, and getting his first ring with Denver this season. He signed a three-year, $12.25MM deal last March and plans to play out the length of that contract.
Denver could save $2.5MM by releasing Owen, but they don't have a suitable replacement for him on the roster. Vernon Davis was a disappointment after being acquired at the trading deadline and is a free agent this offseason, and Virgil Green hasn't shown enough for the Broncos to make him their No.1 tight end.
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