Reports: Denver Broncos to release 1,000-yard rusher CJ Anderson
Apr 16, 2018, 9:05 AM | Updated: 9:10 am
Less than an offseason removed from his first career 1,000-yard season, CJ Anderson appears to be heading out of Denver.
First reported by NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo, the Broncos are set to release the sixth-year NFL running back.
The Broncos are releasing RB C.J. Anderson, source says.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 16, 2018
Anderson, who signed a four-year deal, $18 million deal with the Broncos ahead of the 2016 season, was due to make $4.5 million in base salary both in 2018 and 2019.
In parting with Anderson, Denver will not only save his annual salary but will also have no dead cap, per Spotrac.com.
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