A low-risk futures contract signing with minimal immediate roster impact. Multiple headlines tracked Nelson's brief Denver tenure, ending in a release. The key signal is telling: Nelson never cracked the active roster, spending time only on the practice squad. Fans barely noticed this move, typical for a fringe edge rusher cycling through the system. Denver will continue mining undrafted free agents and practice squad options to build defensive line depth.
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This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the Denver Broncos — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Garrett's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL DEs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $885K average annual value ranks as bargain money for the DE market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at bargain money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Garrett is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
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$885K
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$885K
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