Broncos sign Willis McGahee

Editorial Revision: Update – the Broncos have not signed McGahee as of yet.  They supposedly have a an agreement in place with the running back which raises a small problem…  According to league procedure on free agents released on Thursday they cannot sign with a new club until 2pm today.  So this has really become a question of  “not if, but when”.  The Eagles and Bears were caught with their same hand in this cookie jar as well.  The team’s official statement was made that the Broncos have not signed McGahee but are pursuing 4-5 free agent backs.

With all the controversy about Knowshon Moreno‘s starting status it was highly likely the Broncos were going to bring in some competition at the position. According to PFT, Denver has done just that by signing Willis McGahee.

McGahee was recently cut from the Ravens due to his high salary and decision not to renegotiate. According to Mike Florio‘s league source, McGahee’s deal is 3 years, $7.5 million, and with $3 million guaranteed.

Training camp will be very interesting at running back now that Moreno has some pretty serious competiton.