The Denver Broncos have the parameters of a deal in place with 34-year-old right tackle Demar Dotson, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. Terms of the contract are unknown but it is likely a one-year deal.
Dotson (6-9, 315 pounds) signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a college free agent out of Southern Mississippi following the 2009 NFL draft. He became a regular starter in 2012 and remained a starter through the 2019 season.
Dotson has to test negative for COVID-19 and then the team will give him a physical examination. If he passes, Dotson will likely be signed early this week, according to Klis.
Denver is looking for more depth at right tackle after Ja’Wuan James opted out of the season. Elijah Wilkinson is expected to start in James’ place — Dotson would provide competition and veteran depth at tackle.
Dotson committed 10 penalties and allowed 3.5 sacks in 15 starts last season, according to STATS LLC. Wilkinson was penalized six times and allowed eight sacks in 12 starts.
The Broncos currently have three open spots on the roster.
