Broncos Acquire Kennedy, DT, in Trade

It looks like the wheeling and dealing isn’t done yet for the Broncos. Mike Shanahan announced today that the Broncos have traded a 2008 6th-round draft pick for Jimmy Kennedy, another beefy 320-lb. Defensive Tackle who has played his entire four-year career for the St. Louis Rams.

Kennedy is the eighth defensive lineman the Broncos have added this offseason – along with Sam Adams who was added only a few days ago, and 3/4 of our draft picks, we also added Carlos Hall and Alvin McKinley through free agency and Steven Harris as an undrafted rookie free agent.

Kennedy started all 16 games in 2006 for the first time in his career, posting career highs in most areas. Drafted 12th Overall by the Rams in 2003, it took Kennedy longer than expected to make an impact, and ultimately it seems he didn’t buy into new coach Scott Linehan‘s defensive ideas.

Another depth (and girth) adding move by the Broncos staff as we look to mold our D-Line to Jim Bates‘ liking.