Mario Haggan Extended By Broncos, Brandon Marshall Next?

The Denver Broncos made a couple of very surprising moves on Wednesday.

They started by re-signing outside linebacker Mario Haggan to a two year, $3.5 million deal with $1.25 million in guaranteed cash, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Haggan was brought on last year to fill in as an injury replacement, and has been considered one of the better special teams players in the league over the last couple of years.

He won a starting job in Denver this offseason, and has impressed the team to the point where they deemed it necessary to lock him up for the next two seasons.

In addition to re-signing Haggan, the Broncos reportedly are talking new contract with wide receiver Brandon Marshall. 

Marshall has twice requested a trade this offseason, many feeling the reason being his desire for more cash.

After it appeared as though the Broncos were skeptical, they apparently have changed their stance with Marshall's recent progress.  Apparently his head is back on straight.

Per the report, there is "optimism" a deal could get done to keep Marshall a Bronco for a long time. 

Which is what he initially said he wanted. 

Marshall may get his wish indeed, and maybe a little pro-bono time off was just what this kid needed.