Update: 3:50 p.m. ET
Someone will need to replace Brock Osweiler, as he's heading to the Houston Texans. Will it be Colin Kaepernick?
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NFL Free Agency officially starts today, and the next few days will feature several Denver Broncos rumors. While free agency doesn't officially start until 4 p.m. Wednesday, the league has "legal tampering" days leading up to the start of the new team year, meaning teams can discuss contracts with any player. However, a deal can't be signed until Wednesday. With that in mind, here are a few of the more interesting rumors and news tidbits on the Broncos.
Could Broncos Lose Osweiler?
Denver wants to keep QB Brock Osweiler, but the Houston Texans might have interest in the QB. ProFootballTalk reports it's unclear if the Texans' interest is real, or if Osweiler's camp is just trying to get more money from Denver. However, Mike Florio reports that if Osweiler visits Houston, he likely won't return to Denver. If the Broncos lose Osweiler, they'll be in desperate need of a QB.
Kaepernick To Replace Osweiler?
If Osweiler leaves, the Broncos could target Colin Kaepernick as the replacement.
If the #Broncos lose QB Brock Osweiler, expect them to come after QB Colin Kaepernick. That appears to be their backup plan.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2016
Kaepernick wants out of San Francisco, and heading to the defending Super Bowl Champions could be a good fit for him. What the Broncos would give up is unclear.
In addition to Kaepernick, Ryan Fitzpatrick might be an option for Denver.
Ryan Clady Expects To Return
The Broncos were working on a restructured contract/pay cut for OT Ryan Clady and and it sounds like he'll be staying in Denver.
Talked to Ryan Clady. Back to full-speed now. Expects to return to Broncos. "Oh yeah, no question. I definitely want to be a Bronco."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 9, 2016
Clady has battled injuries in recent years, but he's a talented tackle. As it stands, Clady is set to have a $10 million salary this season. That number could drop significantly if a restructure is completed. DeMarcus Ware is also a candidate for a restructure.
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