Malik Jackson Brock Osweiler Has Been Underpaid For Four Years

Does he deserve it? If you ask fellow upcoming free agent Malik Jackson, the answer is yes.

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“He’s definitely someone who’s proven,” Jackson said Monday night on NFL Total Access. “He’s been underpaid for four years, quietly waiting. When he got his chance to go, he really outperformed himself. I think with the defense they have in Denver, you could put Brock back there and he’ll definitely win some games with them.”

Running back Ronnie Hillman (who is also an upcoming free agent) made a similar statement Monday on SiriusXM Radio saying, “It’s not my decision, but letting him go would not be too smart."

So how are negotiations going? According to 9News, the Broncos are holding off on contract talks with Osweiler “out of respect” for Peyton Manning as the veteran quarterback ponders retirement.