Broncos Sign Free Agent Safety Tycen Anderson

The Broncos add depth to their defensive backfield with the signing of the former Bengals special teams standout.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:04am

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The Denver Broncos have signed unrestricted free agent safety Tycen Anderson to a one-year contract. Anderson, a fifth-round draft pick of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2022, has appeared in 41 games over the past four seasons, primarily contributing on special teams.

Why it matters

The Broncos are looking to bolster their secondary depth and special teams units this offseason. Anderson's signing provides them with an experienced player who can contribute in both areas as they aim to improve on a 7-9 record from the 2025 season.

The details

Anderson played 83% of the Bengals' special teams snaps in 2025 and recorded 16 total tackles. He led Cincinnati in special teams tackles in both 2023 and 2024 with 8 and 11 respectively. Anderson also saw limited action on defense, playing 6% of the Bengals' defensive snaps last season.

  • Anderson was drafted by the Bengals in the 5th round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
  • He has appeared in 41 games for the Bengals since being drafted.
  • Anderson led the Bengals in special teams tackles in 2023 and 2024.

The players

Tycen Anderson

A safety who was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 5th round of the 2022 NFL Draft and has spent the last four seasons with the team, primarily contributing on special teams.

Denver Broncos

An NFL franchise based in Englewood, Colorado that plays in the AFC West division.

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What they’re saying

“The Broncos have added to their defensive backfield.”

— Aric DiLalla

The takeaway

The Broncos are looking to improve their special teams and secondary depth this offseason, and the signing of Tycen Anderson, a former Bengals special teams standout, is a step in that direction as they aim to bounce back from a 7-9 season in 2025.