Denver Broncos sign Lecitus Smith to bolster offensive line depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:28 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Denver Broncos have signed center Lecitus Smith, a former Arizona Cardinals starter, to strengthen their offensive line ahead of the first preseason game. This move occurs following the injury of center Mike Deiter, who has been placed on season-ending IR. The Broncos have also experienced depth issues at center, with starters Luke Wattenberg and Alex Forsyth missing practice recently. Smith, a sixth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, has previous experience with various NFL teams, including eight games started for the New England Patriots in 2024.
- •Lecitus Smith signed by Denver Broncos before preseason opener
- •Mike Deiter placed on season-ending IR due to injury
- •Luke Wattenberg and Alex Forsyth also absent from practice
- •Smith was a sixth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft
- •He started eight games for the Patriots in 2024
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