Are the two offensive tackles who will start for the Broncos in 2021 on the current roster? It seems increasingly unlikely.
That much became clear in recent weeks when general manager John Elway eschewed the position despite having 10 draft picks and shortly thereafter declined the fifth-year option of former first-round pick Garett Bolles.
Bolles is expected to compete with Elijah Wilkinson for the starting left tackle job this season, assuming right tackle Ja’Wuan James can remain healthy and play right tackle. Beyond that, Bolles and Wilkinson will become unrestricted free agents and the Broncos can save $8 million by moving on from James prior to the 2021 season.