The Denver Broncos are expected to sign wide receiver Tre’Quan Smith early this week, according to a report from KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.
Smith (6-2, 210 pounds) was released by the New Orleans Saints last week and then had a free agent visit with the Broncos. He played under coach Sean Payton with the Saints from 2018-2021.
Smith, 27, totaled 131 receptions for 1,764 yards and 17 touchdowns in four seasons (51 games) under Payton. Last year, Smith hauled in 19 receptions for 278 yards and one touchdown in 15 games (six starts).
If signed, Smith would become the sixth wide receiver on the active roster, joining Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, Marvin Mims, Brandon Johnson and Lil’Jordan Humphrey. Denver also has wide receivers Phillip Dorsett, David Sills and Michael Bandy on the practice squad.
The Broncos will need to make a corresponding move to make room for Smith on the 53-man roster when he signs. Denver already has four former Saints on the 53-man roster.
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