Broncos sign center Lecitus Smith after tryouts with three linemen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:01 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Denver Broncos hosted three offensive linemen for tryouts on August 13, bringing in center Lecitus Smith, offensive tackle Timothy McKay, and center Gus Zilinskas. Smith, 28, earned a spot on the 91-man offseason roster after impressing during the tryout. He replaces Michael Deiter, who was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to an injury. McKay is a former practice squad player for the Washington Commanders, while Zilinskas is a local undrafted rookie out of Rutgers.
- •Broncos signed center Lecitus Smith from a tryout
- •Timothy McKay and Gus Zilinskas also tried out
- •Michael Deiter placed on season-ending injured reserve
- •Smith has previously played for six NFL teams
- •McKay was an undrafted free agent from NC State
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos host 3 linemen for tryouts, sign 1 of them
"The Broncos brought in three offensive linemen for tryouts on Thursday.
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