Denver Broncos Terrance Knighton Taking the Lead on Defense

July 18, 2014   ·   Cecil Lammey   ·   Jump to comments

When the Denver Broncos added Terrance Knighton before the 2013 season, it was a transaction that went under the radar for most NFL fans. He wasn’t known nationally as “Pot Roast” yet, and he was mainly known as a draft pick of former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach (and current Broncos defensive coordinator) Jack Del Rio.
The Broncos signed Knighton to a two-year $4 million contract with hopes that he could rejuvenate his career with a fresh start. Del Rio knew how to get the best out of Knighton, and the team needed a big defensive tackle to help stuff the run.
The Broncos ended up getting more than they bargained for.
Knighton not only stuffed the run, but he created interior pressure and even hauled in an interception in 2013. Now the team is seeing Knighton transform into one of the biggest leaders on the defense.
Let’s look back at the transition and look ahead at what’s to come.
 
College Career
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