Broncos officially signed Gregory to a five-year, $70-million contract with $28 million guaranteed. He is a dynamic pass rusher. In the 12 games he played last season, the Cowboys had more takeaways than touchdowns allowed. via Broncos Insider TroyRenck
The Broncos signed linebacker Alex Singleton, the Eagles' leading tackler the past two seasons, to compete for a starting job. They added backup quarterback Josh Johnson, the 35-year-old joining his 14th team as an in-case-of-emergency break glass if Russell Wilson needs a breather .
"There was a point in time I didn't think I would be here," Gregory admitted, sticking to candor about his checkered past that included five suspensions and more missed games than games played."There was a point in time I didn’t think I would be in the league and be here. It's a big deal the Broncos believed in me."
So Friday when he was introduced to the Denver media, he embraced the idea of a new challenge, a new environment and his first fresh start in the NFL after spending his first five seasons in Dallas. General manager George Paton is rolling the dice, but believes the pair can be counted on. Gregory is the type of player who creates turnovers and ends drives, which can't be overstated in an AFC West that has become an arms race with the Chiefs the class of the division, the Chargers adding edge rusher Khalil Mack and cornerback J.C. Jackson and the Raiders signing Chandler Jones and acquiring All-Pro receiver Davante Adams.