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Published on 03/10/2010 at Wed Mar 10 17:32.
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Denver Waives Peterson and Erickson

Posted Wed Mar 10th by

In the wake of several defensive line signings this free agency defensive end Kenny Peterson has been released. With the possibility of all three free agent signees Jamal Williams, Justin Bannan, and Jarvis Green all being starters this upcoming season someone had to be the odd man out. Also waived was guard Mitch Erickson who has spent the last two seasons on the practice squad.

Kenny Peterson’s release is probably due to not only to the amount of players at his position but his age as well. Peterson is 31 whereas the other defensive ends on the bubble Ryan McBean, and Marcus Thomas are 25 and 24 respectively. Peterson’s contract probably had little to do with the release, he was only going to make around a million this season. So this decision is due to the upgraded players at his position. Press release after the jump.

BRONCOS WAIVE G ERICKSON AND RELEASE DL PETERSON

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos on Wednesday waived guard Mitch Ericksonand released defensive lineman Kenny Peterson, it was announced.

Erickson, who joined the club as a college free agent on April 28, 2008, from South Dakota State University, spent two seasons on Denver’s practice squad.

Peterson, an eighth-year defensive lineman who joined the club as a free agent on Nov. 13, 2007, totaled 94 tackles (60 solo), including five sacks, in 42 games (15 starts) with the Broncos.

  • Nathan

    I liked Kenny but McBean has more upside and i'd be pretty suprised if we didn't draft a 3-4 end in this draft which would make even less room.

  • MrEast

    Since this is such a deep draft when it comes to defensive tackles I wouldn't be surprised either.

  • Andy

    I like how we say now that he will ONLY make a million like its no big deal.

  • MrEast

    Hahaha I know right. I'd like a slice. Marcus Thomas is only making $550,000 this season (not even a year). Poor NFL players.

    We all missed our callings as 300 pound black men.

    And there's going to be a lockout? Pathetic.

  • BOO

    But how long can you play…only like 5-6 years so that is only like 3.3 mil…oh wait that is a hell of lot!

  • Fan From Spain

    Peterson was McD's HS team mate and he played quite well his first year with the Broncs, but he still got cut… tough world

  • Fan From Spain

    Peterson was McD's HS team mate and he played quite well his first year with the Broncs, but he still got cut… tough world