to release quarterback Chad Kelly DaeSean Hamilton Jersey , a day after he was arrested for first-degree criminal trespass. On Wednesday afternoon, coach Vance Joseph explained the decision to reporters.“We thought it was the best thing for the Broncos and for Chad,” Joseph said. “That鈥檚 our job. It鈥檚 to figure out the best thing for the football team. That鈥檚 why it was done.鈥滼oseph was asked whether the same decision would have been made if Kelly had been the starter.鈥淗e wasn鈥檛 the starter,” Joseph said. “That鈥檚 an irrelevant question. He was the backup. He made a mistake and we had a long discussion about how to handle it. It was to waive Chad. It鈥檚 as simple as that. Very simple.鈥漈he decision as to the new backup quarterback is also very simple. Kevin Hogan becomes No. 2, with no immediate plan to add a quarterback.鈥淜evin is the backup right now,” Joseph said. “We鈥檒l see as time progresses here.鈥滲ut another quarterback could be added; given the initially tepid response from Joseph regarding his confidence in Hogan, maybe that will happen sooner than later.鈥淜evin is fine,” Joseph said. “Kevin has played in games, he鈥檚 a smart guy, he鈥檚 picked it up quick and we have full confidence in Kevin.鈥漈he Broncos also had confidence in Kelly, until they didn’t. At a time when some wonder whether Kelly had other incidents that the media and fans don’t know about https://www.broncoslockerroom.com/authentic-drew-lock-jersey , Joseph made it clear that Kelly “didn鈥檛 have a pattern at all.鈥滱s one source suggested to PFT, it’s entirely possible that Kelly was drafted despite his background of off-field issues with a clear understanding that he’d be on a one-strike arrangement. That would explain the decision to cut ties with Kelly after only one misstep. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos Pro Bowl long snapper Casey Kreiter signed a one-year, $1 million contract to stay in Denver on Thursday, the same day the team officially released strong safety Darian Stewart.The fourth-year pro from Iowa was set to become a restricted free agent next week.Kreiter became the first long snapper in franchise history to earn a Pro Bowl berth last season after he snapped 146 times (85 punts, 35 extra points, 25 field goals and a fake punt) without an unplayable delivery.Kreiter has appeared in 42 games for the Broncos the last three seasons. An All-Big Ten Conference selection at Iowa, he joined the NFL as a college free agent with Dallas in 2014 and competed in the Cowboys’ training camp in 2014-15 before signing with Denver in 2016.Kreiter’s signing came on the same day Stewart’s release became official.With cornerback Bradley Roby set to move on in free agency, only cornerback Chris Harris Jr. will remain from the famed “No-Fly Zone” secondary that was the backbone of Denver’s Super Bowl season three years ago. The Broncos cut safety T.J. Ward in 2017 and traded cornerback Aqib Talib to the Rams last year.With the Broncos going 11-21 over the last two seasons, Harris said, “every veteran is on a nonguaranteed deal.” In addition to Stewart Womens Dre'Mont Jones Jersey , linebacker Brandon Marshall has been informed he’s not being retained, and the Broncos are also letting defensive tackle Domata Peko test the open market.Stewart was slated to count $6.37 million against the cap in 2019. The ninth-year pro, who had two years left on his contract, had started 61 games for Denver since 2015, collecting 250 tackles, nine interceptions, 24 pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.