The Denver Broncos have identified a significant roster issue at the right defensive end position opposite Zach Allen. This gap can potentially be addressed through free agency.

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The Denver Broncos haven't made a ton of additions this offseason, with their lone move being the addition of Jaylen Waddle in a blockbuster trade.
But, for the most part, they've only made additions through the NFL Draft. However, following the NFL Draft and the first wave of free agency, there is one spot on the roster that's an issue.
ESPN's Aaron Schatz identified the right defensive end spot opposite of DE Zach Allen as the biggest roster hole on this team.
"First-team All-Pro Zach Allen holds down the left end spot in Denver's 3-4 base defense, but who will be on the right side?" Schatz writes.
While they do have some internal options they could turn to, the Broncos also have ample options still available in free agency who are worth considering.
While Allen is the starter at one of the Broncos' DE spots, they have a bit of uncertainty opposite his spot on the defense.
The Denver Broncos are struggling with the right defensive end position opposite Zach Allen.
ESPN's Aaron Schatz highlighted the right defensive end spot as the biggest roster hole for the Broncos.
The Broncos have made limited moves in free agency, with their most notable addition being the trade for Jaylen Waddle.
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Currently, Malcolm Roach, Tyler Onyedim, Sai'Vion Jones, Jordan Jackson, and Kristian Williams make up the options on the depth chart.
But if the Broncos do wind up adding more to that position, instead of a trade, they can add one of the many defensive linemen still in free agency.
Larry Ogunjobi, DaQuan Jones, Mario Edwards, David Onyemata, Greg Gaines, Foley Fatukasi, and many others could be intriguing options for the Broncos.
With the Broncos a Super Bowl contender for 2026, letting a position go into the 2026 season as a major question mark would be a mistake.
There's still time and options on the table for Denver, but if they do want to address this defensive end spot, then George Paton, who just got a new extension to stay as GM of the Broncos, should look to the free agent market for a bit of help this offseason.