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Broncos Lock In Key Players for 2025 Season

3/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Denver Broncos are securing their future by tendering contracts to five exclusive-rights free agents, including safety Devon Key and tight end Lucas Krull. Key, who made 33 tackles, and Krull, who caught 19 passes for 152 yards in 2024, are set to return for the 2025 season as the team gears up for free agency.

History

Historical Context

The Denver Broncos' recent contract tenders echo a pivotal moment in NFL history: the 1975 ruling that ended the reserve clause. This landmark decision allowed players greater mobility, leading to the modern free agency system. Today, teams like the Broncos strategically secure talent to navigate this competitive landscape.

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Story summary

The Denver Broncos are securing their future by tendering contracts to five exclusive-rights free agents, including safety Devon Key and tight end Lucas Krull. Key, who made 33 tackles, and Krull, who caught 19 passes for 152 yards in 2024, are set to return for the 2025 season as the team gears up for free agency.

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