The Broncos have "reached out to express interest" in pending free agent Kendrick Bourne, according to a report from the Denver Gazette 's Chris Tomasson. Bourne can't officially sign with a team until the NFL's new league year begins on Wednesday, but he could reach a verbal agreement before then.

After a one-year audition, third-string quarterback Sam Ehlinger returns to Denver on a one-year deal. Ehlinger's contract is worth a team-friendly $2 million. Ehlinger was a name to watch, considering the Broncos have listened to trade offers on backup Jarrett Stidham in recent days leading up to the start of free agency on Monday.

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And just like that, the top targeted running back in 2026 free agency is off the market. Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker has agreed to a three-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to multiple reports. The contract is worth $43.05 million ($14.35 million per year on average), according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

The legal tampering period for this year’s NFL free agency period begins today at 12:00 PM (EST). While teams can’t officially announce they have agreed to terms until the beginning of the new league year on Wednesday at 2:00 PM (EST),

Denver reached an agreement on a three-year deal with fellow tight end Adam Trautman earlier in the day. The team now has four tight ends currently signed in Trautman, Adkins, Evan Engram and Caleb Lohner. The Broncos could (and likely will) still target free agent tight ends from other clubs when the negotiating window opens on Monday.

Broncos insider Zac Stevens shared a major update on running back J.K. Dobbins as NFL free agency officially gets underway.

The Denver Broncos quietly made a move on Monday that instantly increased speculation about a potential trade the franchise could make. Late Sunday night, the Broncos reportedly signed reserve quarterback Sam Ehlinger to a one-year deal worth $2 million.

Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos seem pretty intent on keeping their quarterback room stable after their deep postseason run. There are still a few moving parts, though.