The Broncos have lost several former starters in free agency, including cornerback Chris Harris and defensive end Derek Wolfe.
“It’s always a tough part of this business,” Denver general manager John Elway said during a conference call with reporters on March 31. “It seems like it’s 98 percent of the time it’s not a willing departure as far as when players wanting to leave. Obviously, when they stay at one place like those two players have for a long time it’s going to be difficult to leave Denver.
“Those roads always split. It’s always difficult. For those two guys and the things that they’ve done, they’ve been tremendous. They were tremendous Broncos for a long time, and we wish them the best of luck.”
Wolfe and Harris were both key members of the Broncos’ defense that led the team to a Super Bowl victory following the 2015 season. Wolfe signed a one-year deal with the Ravens and Harris signed a two-year deal with the Chargers.
“We appreciate everything they have done for the Broncos,” Elway said.
