Denver agreed to terms with former 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga and linebacker Dre Greenlaw. Both players are coming off major injuries that limited their play last season. But if they can stay healthy, they could be impactful for an already-stingy Broncos defense.

The Broncos believe it can be something more. A portrait of a championship contender. “Our expectations are high,” Payton said. “We don’t shy away from it.” This will be a continually updated home for Broncos free-agency news and analysis as it happens.