The New England Patriots have a significant need at defensive tackle this offseason, and a highly decorated one just hit the open market.
The Denver Broncos on Thursday announced they had released veteran Jurrell Casey.
The move saves the Broncos $11.9 million this season. Casey had two years remaining on his contract but no remaining guaranteed money, meaning Denver could cut him without any financial ramifications.
A torn biceps ended Casey’s 2020 campaign after just three games, but he was selected to the Pro Bowl in each of the previous five seasons and tallied five or more sacks each year from 2013 to 2019.