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5 Draft Prospects Denver Broncos Could Target to Replace Malik Jackson

March 14, 2016   ·     ·   Jump to comments

The Denver Broncos have been stripped of talent at several different positions through the first week of free agency in the NFL’s new league year. It’s been a rough week in “Broncos Country” as players who could have played significant roles with the team in 2016 bolted for greener pastures elsewhere.
One of the most talented players the Broncos lost in free agency is defensive end Malik Jackson.
Originally a fifth-round pick in the 2012 NFL draft, Jackson worked his way up the depth chart to become an impact player for the league’s best defense in 2015. His play in Super Bowl 50—including recovering a Cam Newton fumble for a touchdown—helped the Broncos secure the team’s third championship. Jackson clearly rode that momentum into the open market where he was able to snare a six-year, $85.5 million deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
With limited funds available for the remaining free agents on the open market, the Broncos ...

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