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Broncos host 3 linemen for tryouts, sign 1 of them
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The Denver Broncos brought in three offensive linemen for tryouts on Thursday, according to the NFL's transaction wire.
The Broncos hosted center Lecitus Smith , offensive tackle Timothy McKay and center Gus Zilinskas. Smith won the tryout and was signed to the 91-man offseason roster.
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Smith (6-3, 314 pounds) is a 28-year-old center who has spent time with six NFL teams. He has dressed for 19 games in his career, earning four starts.
McKay (6-4, 312 pounds) is a 24-year-old tackle who entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of NC State with the Washington Commanders in 2025. He spent last season on DC's practice squad.
Zilinskas (6-2, 305 pounds) is an undrafted rookie out of Rutgers who was invited to rookie minicamp by the Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts this spring. He is a local Englewood prospect who played high school football at Cherry Creek.
Broncos offensive line tryouts
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C Lecitus Smith ( signed )
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OT Timothy McKay
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C Gus Zilinskas
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Denver signed Smith after losing Luke Wattenberg , Alex Forsyth and Michael Deiter to injuries. Smith takes the former roster spot of Deiter, who landed on season-ending injured reserve on Friday.
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