According to 9NEWS Denver’s Mike Klis, the Denver Broncos are re-signing exclusive rights free agents Tyler Badie and Jordan Jackson to one-year deals worth $1.075 million dollars each. Badie and Jackson join Devon Key and Dondrea Tillman as ERFA’s that the Broncos have re-signed today.
An Exclusive Rights Free Agent (ERFA) is a
player with an expired contract and fewer than three accrued seasons in the NFL. The Broncos are signing them to a one-year deal that is worth the league minimum, and they cannot negotiate with other teams. If the Broncos fail to tender an ERFA, they will become a unrestricted free agent.
Running back Tyler Badie made the Broncos’ 53-man roster after a strong summer and was there third down/pass blocking back throughout the year. He did not provide much as a runner or pass catcher, but was a valuable pass blocker on third down and made some key blocks to keep quarterback Bo Nix clean. With the Broncos’ running back room in flux, Badie has an opportunity to earn that role once again this upcoming season.
As for Jordan Jackson, he served as depth along the defensive line all season and has been a favorite of the Broncos defensive coaches the past few seasons. He has not played much, but does give the team some valuable depth to call on when needed. With veteran John Franklin-Myers expected to sign elsewhere in free agency, Jackson has a chance to compete for a bigger role on defense this upcoming season.
Like Key and Tillman, Badie and Jackson provide the Broncos with some valuable depth at key positions while costing them basically league minimum. Neither of these two players is a lock to make the active roster next season, but they will have a shot, and most likely will be strong practice squad candidates at the very least.
The Broncos are expected to add at least one running back this offseason, but Badie’s ability to be a pass blocker is valuable to the team. As for Jackson, he will have the opportunity to push for a rotational role along the defensive line and compete against whoever the team brings in this offseason.
