Broncos sign Lecitus Smith, place Michael Deiter on IR
This transaction involves only offensive linemen (center position), which have zero standalone fantasy value in standard leagues. Michael Deiter's season-ending injury is significant for his real-life career and the Broncos' roster construction, but it has no direct fantasy football relevance. The signing of Lecitus Smith as a depth/replacement center is purely a real-football roster move. The only tangential fantasy consideration would be if continued O-line instability (multiple center injuries) creates pass-protection issues that could marginally affect Bo Nix's efficiency or increase sack rate, but this is a minor, speculative downstream effect not worth adjusting lineups for.
According to 9NEWS Denver’s Mike Klis, the Denver Broncos have signed veteran center Lecitus Smith and placed Michael Deiter on the season-ending injured reserve. Deiter went down during practice earlier in the week and was carted off the field. Unfortunately for Deiter, he suffered a season-ending injury, according to Head Coach Sean Payton, and today […]