Henry Melton to Broncos: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction

August 21, 2016   ·   Adam Wells   ·   Jump to comments

Looking to boost their depth on the defensive line, the Denver Broncos have agreed to sign Henry Melton. 
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the news Sunday.
Melton posted a picture of himself signing the contract on Instagram:
The Broncos needed help on the defensive line after losing Vance Walker for the season to a torn ACL on Monday.
Jared Crick will likely move up to start in Walker's spot, but the Broncos know their depth up front is not as secure as it was last season, when they won the Super Bowl. Malik Jackson, who started all 16 games in 2015, signed a huge contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. 
Melton was once an impactful defensive tackle, particularly with the Chicago Bears in 2011 and 2012, when he recorded a total of 13 sacks. Injuries and inconsistent play over the last three seasons have dropped his stock to the point where he was unable to secure a free-agent contract for nearly six months before Sunday. 
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