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Denver Broncos: De’Mornay Pierson-El legit competition in return game

Denver Broncos 2021 offseason: De'Mornay Pierson-El. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images)

The Denver Broncos have been fortunate to have Diontae Spencer over the past couple of years since Spencer was signed out of the CFL by the Pittsburgh Steelers and waived leading up to the 2019 regular season. With his big-time speed, Spencer has averaged 11 yards per punt return and nearly 24 yards per kickoff return on 72 returns in total.

Among full-time return specialists in the 2020 season, Spencer ranked second behind just New England Patriots receiver/return man Gunner Olszewski.

Spencer’s 15.