AP source: Broncos sign free agent Cowboys DE Randy Gregory
According to a person with knowledge of the agreement, defensive end Randy Gregory and the Denver Broncos have reached an agreement on a $70 million, five-year contract that will preclude the Dallas Cowboys from keeping one of their top targets in free agency. The guaranteed amount of Gregory's deal is $28 million. Because the agreement cannot be made public until Wednesday, when the NFL's fiscal year starts, the person talked to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. The 29-year-old Gregory had a seven-year NFL career punctuated by suspensions, but he was coming off a successful and drama-free season. The Cowboys anticipated that the goodwill generated by supporting a troubled athlete would result in a comeback. Gregory opted with the Denver Broncos instead. Gregory was added when Von Miller was dealt by Denver to the Los Angeles Rams during the 2021 season. Leading 2021 sacks taker Shelby Harris was traded by the Broncos to Seattle in exchange for quarterback Ru