Good to see the Broncos are actually focusing on needs this offseason. They were awful against the run last year and their lack of a true nose tackle had a lot to do with that. Williams has his flaws; that’s why the Chargers cut him. He’s 34 and coming off of a major injury, but with so few nose tackles on the market and in the draft, they almost needed to sign him. He should be a nice 2 year stop gap and 16 million over 3 years isn’t a ton to pay for a 2 year stopgap at one of the most important positions on a 3-4 defense. They could still draft a nose tackle this year if one falls to them, but they no longer are tied to the position and have to make a reach. They can instead focus on filling other front 7 needs and getting some help at receiver.

Grade: B+