Although the Broncos and Rams executed a mutually beneficial trade, with Von Miller going to Los Angeles and two Day 2 picks going to Denver, Miller’s old team is now in need at outside linebacker.
The Broncos are planning to upgrade that area either through free agency or the draft, according to James Palmer of NFL.com (video link). Denver’s $38MM-plus in cap space sits sixth presently, though this is without a notable quarterback salary on the team’s payroll. Quarterback continues to serve as the team’s top need, as it has for most of the past seven offseasons. But without Miller on the roster, the Broncos are needier at their highest-profile defensive position.
Coming off an injury-marred season that featured zero sacks in seven games, Bradley Chubb is in need of a big contract year. The former top-five pick is Denver’s top edge defender. However, former UDFA Malik Reed has played well; seventh-round rookie Jonathon Cooper also showed flashes off the bench…