For those who don’t follow each and every offseason move, I’m publishing these occasional off-season updates. These aren’t geared to keep you up to date on rumors, just some of the actual moves that have happened with the roster and coaching staff.

February is typically a quiet month for player movement, but there were a few key moves made by the Broncos which will have some bearing on what happens next season:

  • Gary Kubiak, as expected, accepted the head coaching job of the Houston Texans.
  • Many thought that Mike Heimerdinger was to be the next offensive coordinator, but he was brought in as the assistant heach coach. Rick Dennison was promoted from offensive line coach to offensive coordinator. A new offensive line coach has not been named.
  • With Kubiak’s departure, there was speculation that Tom Nalen might follow Kubiak to Houston, but that speculation was quickly put to rest as the Broncos signed Nalen to a deal that would make him a Bronco for the rest of his career. This was a key move to keep the Broncos best offensive lineman on the roster.
  • Matt Lepsis was also signed to a four year deal late in the month.
  • In a move to get under the salary cap, RB Mike Anderson, TE Jeb Putzier, and DL Trevor Pryce were all cut by the team. There is a chance that each of them might come back, but only at significantly reduced salaries. It looks as if the RB position will be opened up for Ron Dayne and Tatum Bell, and perhaps the cutting of Putzier is a sign that the Broncos think Wesley Duke might be a key player next season.
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