The Broncos added more depth to their defensive line Tuesday, agreeing to terms with 26-year-old veteran Christian Covington.
Covington, 26, is a sixth-year defensive end who appeared in all 16 games last year for Dallas, starting six. Before that, he played four seasons in Houston, mostly as a reserve.
Covington’s deal is for one year and up to $1.75 million, with $625,000 guaranteed. The Vancouver, Canada, native played collegiately at Rice before being drafted in the sixth round by the Texans in 2015.
The 6-foot-2, 305-pounder will bring positional versatility to the Broncos’ rotation because of his experience in the Texans’ 3-4 front and the Cowboys’ 4-3 scheme.