Owen Daniels Released by Broncos: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction

The Denver Broncos reportedly released tight end Owen Daniels on Tuesday, according to James Palmer of NFL Network and Troy Renck of the Denver Post.  

Daniels, 33, caught 46 passes for 517 yards and three touchdowns in 2015 with the Broncos.

Pro Football Focus provided perspective on Daniels' production:

The move was partially a financial one for the team, per Cameron Wolfe of the Denver Post:

But the team also reportedly likes young tight end Jeff Heuerman, per Palmer:

Daniels has spent his entire career with Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak, as he was with the Houston Texans (2006-13) while Kubiak was the head coach and with the Baltimore Ravens (2014) while Kubiak served as the offensive coordinator.

The veteran struggled with injuries throughout his career but has been healthy the past two seasons, playing in 31 of 32 games. While he isn't an elite option at the position, Daniels is a steady producer who can still play a role in a team's passing game. 

For the Broncos, meanwhile, Heuerman looks set to be a major contributor for the team next season, though the Broncos will likely add depth in either free agency or the draft as well, as veteran Vernon Davis is a free agent.

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