ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The “No Fly Zone” is no more.
On Saturday morning, the Denver Broncos cut three-time Pro Bowl safety T.J. Ward in an effort to save $4.5 million in salary cap space.
In what would have seemed like a stunning move just a week ago, the writing was on the wall Monday after the Broncos did not deny reports they were in communication with other teams about potentially trading Ward.
After not finding a trade partner, the Broncos decided to cut Ward before his $4.5 million base salary became fully guaranteed for the season.