Highly-Paid Undrafted Free Agent Poised to Land Roster Spot With Broncos
The Denver Broncos’ quarterbacks are not the only ones in a position battle.
Denver’s backfield added several new faces that could challenge the incumbents not only for playing time but even a roster spot.
“Jaleel McLaughlin was one of the top UDFA success stories last season. Now, the Broncos might have found another underrated weapon after the draft in Blake Watson,” Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine wrote on August 1. “Watson’s ability to work as a receiver should help him as he competes for a role in [Broncs head coach] Sean Payton‘s offense.
The Denver Broncos’ quarterbacks are not the only ones in a position battle.
Denver’s backfield added several new faces that could challenge the incumbents not only for playing time but even a roster spot.
“Jaleel McLaughlin was one of the top UDFA success stories last season. Now, the Broncos might have found another underrated weapon after the draft in Blake Watson,” Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine wrote on August 1. “Watson’s ability to work as a receiver should help him as he competes for a role in [Broncs head coach] Sean Payton‘s offense.
Ballentine considers Watson the Broncos UDFA with the “best chance” to earn a roster spot. Denver signed 12 players after the draft, per NFL.com. Watson signed a three-year, $2.8 million contract with a $25,000 signing bonus and $250,000 in guaranteed salary, per Over The Cap.
