Broncos Remain Only NFL Team Without Signing Outside Free Agent

Denver has re-signed some of its own players but has yet to add any new free agents from other teams.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:37pm

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The Denver Broncos are the only NFL team that has not signed a single outside free agent so far in the 2026 offseason, according to reports. While the Broncos have re-signed some of their own free agents, they have also lost a few players and have yet to add any new talent from the open market to improve their roster.

Why it matters

The Broncos were one win away from making the Super Bowl last season, and fans are eager to see the team make moves to get over the top. Not signing any outside free agents so far is an unusual approach that has left many Broncos supporters frustrated, as the team has clear needs at positions like wide receiver that could be addressed in free agency.

The details

Through the first five days of free agency, the Broncos have re-signed some of their own players like P.J. Locke, but they have also lost players like John Franklin-Meyers. Denver has yet to add any new free agents from other teams, which is a stark contrast to the rest of the NFL. The Broncos are said to be interested in adding a veteran wide receiver, but they have not been able to land any of the top free agent pass-catchers so far.

  • The 2026 NFL free agency period began on March 13, 2026.

The players

Bo Nix

The Broncos' starting quarterback who was one win away from leading the team to the Super Bowl last season.

Courtland Sutton

The Broncos' top wide receiver who the team is looking to provide more support for.

P.J. Locke

A Broncos free agent who the team re-signed this offseason.

John Franklin-Meyers

A Broncos free agent who departed the team this offseason.

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What they’re saying

“It's Day 5 of free agency and the Broncos are the only NFL team that has yet to sign an outside free agent. I get draft and develop but this is unprecedented. Come on guys, you mean there's not even a swing tackle out there?”

— Mike Klis, 9News Reporter (9News)

What’s next

The Broncos will need to be more active in free agency in the coming days if they want to address their roster needs and build on their success from last season.

The takeaway

The Broncos' reluctance to sign any outside free agents so far this offseason is an unusual approach that has left their fans frustrated. The team will need to be more aggressive in the free agent market if they want to take the next step and reach the Super Bowl.