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Broncos sign 12 players to reserve/future contract

The Broncos signed 12 players to reserve/future contracts on Monday. They will officially join the 90-man offseason roster in March.

Following the conclusion of their 2023 season, the Denver Broncos have signed 12 players to reserve/future contracts.

Perhaps the most notable signing is that of quarterback Ben DiNucci, who spent all of the 2023 season on the practice squad and was elevated to Denver’s game-day roster three times.

With Russell Wilson expected to be released in March, DiNucci and Jarrett Stidham will be left as the Broncos’ two quarterbacks going into 2024. Denver will likely add at least one more QB, either through free agency or the draft (or both) this spring.

Players who were not on an active roster at the end of the season are eligible to sign reserve/future contracts (every player on the practice squad is eligible, for example). These players will officially join the 90-man offseason roster when the NFL’s new league year begins on March 13.

Here’s a look at the 12 players the Broncos have signed to future deals.

8 ex-Saints reunited with Sean Payton on Broncos’ roster

Broncos coach Sean Payton has brought in eight former Saints who played for him in New Orleans. Here’s the full list.

Since becoming the Denver Broncos’ head coach in February, Sean Payton has signed several former New Orleans Saints. The veteran coach also traded for a former Saints during the draft, acquiring tight end Adam Trautman in April.

The ex-Saints coach has also signed seven former New Orleans players as free agents. In addition to Trautman, Payton also brought in fellow tight end Chris Manhertz, who is known for his blocking ability.

Denver has also signed former Saints wide receivers Marquez Callaway and Lil’Jordan Humphrey, plus running backs Tony Jones and Dwayne Washington. To block for those running backs, fullback Michael Burton was also signed.

On special teams, Payton signed kicker Brett Maher, who kicked for the Saints in 2021.

Additionally, the Broncos have a ninth former Saint, defensive lineman Jordan Jackson, but he played in New Orleans last fall when Payton was taking a break from coaching.

Here’s a look at each former Saint who reunited with Broncos coach Sean Payton in Denver.

Broncos offseason roster: No. 90, DL Jordan Jackson

After spending last season on the Saints’ practice squad, Jordan Jackson will aim to win a spot on Denver’s d-line depth chart this summer.

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Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at first-year defensive lineman Jordan Jackson, No. 90.

Before the Broncos: Jackson (6-4, 294 pounds) played college football for the United States Air Force Academy, totaling 130 tackles (27 behind the line), 12.5 sacks, five pass breakups and one forced fumble in three seasons (36 games). He was picked by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of last year’s NFL draft but failed to make their 53-man roster. Jackson spent his rookie season on the Saints’ practice squad in 2022.

Broncos tenure: Denver signed Jackson to a reserve/future contract in January and he officially joined the 90-man offseason roster in March. Because he did not play in any games last year, Jackson is considered a “first-year” player even though he is entering his second season.

Chances to make the 53-man roster: Jackson won’t be a favorite to make the active roster, but the Broncos will have several spots up for the grabs on the defensive line this summer so he will get an opportunity to compete for a role. Jackson seems to be a quality practice squad candidate who has an outside chance to make the 53-man roster.

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Looking back on every sixth-round Saints draft pick since 2002

We’re looking back on every sixth-round New Orleans Saints draft pick since 2002, an area the team has struggled to find great value under Mickey Loomis:

We’re looking back on every sixth-round New Orleans Saints draft pick since 2002, a round the team has struggled to find great value under longtime general manager Mickey Loomis. The Saints have made 16 picks in Round 6 in this span, but there aren’t many memorable players to choose from. It’s important to keep that in mind when looking at the draft capital available to the team and which prospects are on the board in next week’s 2023 NFL draft.

You can find our previous breakdowns by round below:

Saints have 4 players accounting for $5 million in dead money for 2023

The New Orleans Saints have four players accounting for $5 million in dead money for 2023, but that number could soon increase five or six times over:

There’s a lot of work to be done in getting the new Orleans Saints under the 2023 salary cap, but don’t blame players no longer on the roster. For once, the Saints don’t have many dead money commitments from past retirements and roster mistakes — just four players are on the books right now who won’t be playing for New Orleans in the fall. As things currently stand, they won’t have any dead money leftover at all in 2024. It’s the healthiest this area of the operation has been in years.

But it won’t last. While the Saints are forfeiting $5,038,479 right now in dead money (per Over The Cap), that number could increase five times over in just a few weeks should a couple of free agents sign with other teams. And any players designated as post-June 1 cuts will factor into the 2024 salary cap mathematics. Let’s break it down:

2022 Saints draft pick Jordan Jackson signs with the Broncos

Jordan Jackson spent his rookie year on the Saints practice squad after New Orleans picked him in the 2022 draft. Now he’s signed with the Broncos in search of a fresh start:

That’s not the best use of a draft pick, but we’ve seen worse from the New Orleans Saints. KUSA 9 Denver’s Mike Klis reports that the Denver Broncos have signed defensive tackle Jordan Jackson to a reserve/future deal after his practice squad contract expired with New Orleans. The Saints drafted Jackson in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft out of the Air Force Academy but stashed him on the practice squad for his entire rookie year, never calling him up for a game.

It’s a bit surprising given the only defensive tackle the Saints have under contract for 2023 is Prince Emili, who joined Jackson on the practice squad last season. It shouldn’t be hard for New Orleans to re-sign free agents like Shy Tuttle, Kentavius Street, and Malcolm Roach, and they should be able to cut a deal with veteran starter David Onyemata, but that group didn’t perform very well anyway.

Still, this isn’t what you want to see from a rookie draft pick. The Saints never gave Jackson a shot in a game and went with other players signed off the street instead, so it makes sense for him to go searching for a fresh start in a different locale. Late-round picks like these (Jackson was selected at No. 194 overall) are more like scratch-off lottery tickets, but you’d still like to see New Orleans get a better return on that investment than losing a player just months after calling his name on draft day. Hopefully they can make better use of those resources in April’s 2023 NFL draft.

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Broncos buzz: Denver making changes to roster and front office

The #Broncos signed DL Jordan Jackson to a reserve/future contract on Tuesday. Denver also had a front office executive resign.

The Denver Broncos are making moves on and off the field this week.

As it relates to the on-field roster, the Broncos added defensive lineman Jordan Jackson to a reserve/future contract on Tuesday. Jackson joins the nine other players who have already signed reserve/future deals this offseason.

Meanwhile, in the front office, senior vice president of corporate partnerships Brady Kellogg has resigned, KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis reported Tuesday. Kellogg was the “right-hand man” of former executive Mac Freeman, who stepped down last summer.

Klis reported that the team will now begin searching for a new chief commercial officer. The Broncos previously hired Hailey Sullivan as their new chief marketing officer last week.

Back to Jackson — he played college football with the Air Force Falcons before being selected by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft. Jackson (6-4, 294 pounds) spent his rookie season on the Saints’ practice squad and he is now set to join Denver’s 90-man offseason roster in March.

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Saints re-sign half their practice squad for 2023, but not one of their 2022 draft picks

The Saints re-signed half of their practice squad for 2023, but the list of returning players doesn’t include one of their 2022 draft picks:

Here’s a bit of housekeeping from the New Orleans Saints. Practice squad contracts expire at the end of the regular season for teams that don’t qualify for the playoffs, though they have the option to bring those players back on reserve/future deals — and the Saints have already taken advantage of that opportunity.

New Orleans re-signed half of their practice squad for 2023, but the list of returning players doesn’t include one of their 2022 draft picks: defensive tackle Jordan Jackson, selected in the sixth round out of the Air Force Academy. Jackson spent his rookie year on the practice squad and never got into a game, but that’s not to say he won’t be re-signed. These reserve/future contracts are typically handled in batches so he could be part of the next wave of signings. It’s something to watch out for.

In the meantime, here are the eight practice squad players who have already been re-signed:

Air Force Football: 2023 Matchup vs. Army Moved to Denver

Air Force Football: 2023 Matchup vs. Army Moved to Denver Army and Air Force Will Play at Empower Field at Mile High Next Year Contact/Follow @PSeanU1 & @MWCwire It looks like Air Force and Army are going to keep with their alternate stadium theme …

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Air Force Football: 2023 Matchup vs. Army Moved to Denver

Army and Air Force Will Play at Empower Field at Mile High Next Year

Contact/Follow @PSeanU1 & @MWCwire

It looks like Air Force and Army are going to keep with their alternate stadium theme going beyond the Commanders Classic series. In 2021 and 2022, Army and Air Force play in Arlington for a special series dubbed the Commanders Classic. Instead of returning the rivalry back to campus, which in 2023 was slated to be Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, they will engage in battle at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.

Celebrating marque games at an alternate sites isn’t all that uncommon. However, the major driver behind this change was the renovations at Falcon Stadium which will be ongoing in 2023. At the core of this decision was a commitment to dignify this annual rivalry matchup with the best stage possible. A lot of credit is due for the regard that Air Force Athletic Director, Nathan Pine and their administration have given this game.

If you are interested in attending the game, tickets will release sometime in February of 2023. Season ticket holders will have this game built in to their compliment of games according to Air Force Athletics.

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Saints waive DT Jordan Jackson, their 2022 6th round draft pick

New Orleans Saints waive DT Jordan Jackson, their 2022 sixth round draft pick out of the Air Force academy; via @DillySanders

The New Orleans Saints have decided to waive rookie draft selection Jordan Jackson. Jackson, a sixth round pick out of the Air Force Academy, had 27 tackles for a loss and 12.5 sacks during his college career. He led the Saints defensive tackles in snaps played during their preseason games (80) but struggled to make much headway. Still, it’s surprising to see the team punt on a rookie draft pick so quickly.

The Saints have had a pretty deep defensive tackle room for a while now, just in terms of solid pieces. It was going to take a solid showing to stick around, and Jackson just never stood out in training camp or during the preseason. Jackson had just two tackles total in the preseason. It is likely that the defensive tackle will return on the practice squad when the dust settles.

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