Broncos minimize Brandon McManus after 9 seasons; Tremendous Bowl champ teases ‘extra to come back’

Kicker Brandon McManus was surprisingly minimize from the Denver Broncos after spending 9 seasons with the franchise and serving to them to a win within the 2016 Tremendous Bowl. 

McManus was made conscious of his launch Tuesday, and he introduced it on social media. 

It seems he has extra to say on the matter, too. 

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“The @Broncos have knowledgeable me I’ve been launched. Extra to come back within the following days,” McManus tweeted. 

Broncos GM George Paton additionally launched an announcement on the matter. 

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“Brandon has been a key participant and presence with the Broncos for practically a decade, making excellent contributions to our crew and neighborhood,” Paton stated. “Growing into one of many NFL’s most efficient kickers, Brandon made so many clutch kicks for this franchise over time as a Tremendous Bowl champion and crew captain. 

“He’ll all the time maintain a particular place in Denver Broncos historical past. We thank Brandon for all he did for the Broncos, and we want him and his nice household the perfect sooner or later.”

Since McManus and the Broncos gained the Tremendous Bowl, there’s been huge roster turnover.

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McManus went 28-for-36 (77.8%) on area aim makes an attempt for the anemic Broncos’ offense final season. It was his lowest proportion since 2017 when he made 75% of his kicks. 

He went an ideal 10-for-10 from 40-49 yards, however was 6-of-7 from below 30 yards, 4-for-6 from 30-39 yards and 8-of-13 from 50 yards and past. 

McManus, who turns 32 in July, would have counted $4.98 million towards the Broncos’ wage cap this season. He had two years remaining on a four-year extension he acquired in 2020. 

Since he was traded to the Broncos from the New York Giants in 2014, McManus had turn into a crew captain and a extremely revered member of the Denver neighborhood off the sphere. 

Now, the veteran must discover a new NFL residence, and given his observe file, it shouldn’t be lengthy earlier than groups begin calling. 

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