Broncos have expressed interest in DL D.J. Reader

With Derek Wolfe and Shelby Harris set for free agency, the Broncos could be looking for help on the defensive line. While both have expressed a desire to return, the prospect of the Broncos needing two replacement defensive ends certainly exists. Denver has expressed interest in Houston defensive lineman D.J. Reader, according to 9News’ Mike Klis. Other teams will be in the running for the breakout defender, but the Broncos are monitoring the four-year Texans lineman. Reader broke through last season, registering 13 quarterback hits, more than his first three seasons combined, and ranking as Pro Football Focus’ No. 7 interior defender. At 25, he is much younger than Wolfe (29) or Harris (28). Denver drafted Dre’Mont Jones in Round 3 last year and could use him as a starter, but if both Wolfe and Harris exit, the franchise will need help up front. The Texans and Reader have discussed an extension, but nothing has emerged on the sides being close on a re-up that would keep the former fifth-round pick in Houst

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