Broncos trade for versatile offensive lineman

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos have added offensive lineman Allen Barbre in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, as first reported by Ian Rapoport.

Denver sent the Eagles a 2019 conditional 7th-round pick in exchange for the versatile offensive lineman. Barbre, 33, has started 36 games in his NFL career, including 28 starts the past two seasons.

In 2016, Barbre started 12 games at left guard and right tackle for the Eagles while missing four games due to a hamstring injury. Barbre has developed well in his career, grading out well in the run game last season.

“Allen Barbe is a pro’s pro,” said the Eagles Executive Vice President of Football Operations Howie Roseman. “Not only did he help the team with his solid play as a starter at left guard, but his ability to step up and play multiple positions helped us battle through some difficult situations.”

The move comes on the eve of training camp in what will make for another competition on the offensive line. Max Garcia entered the offseason as the team’s starting right guard, but was switched to the left to accommodate to his skillset better.

With Ron Leary established as one starting guard, Barbre will likely give Garcia a run for his money to start opposite Leary on the offensive line.

Earlier on Wednesday, it was reported that the Eagles had released Barbre in an effort to save roughly $2 million in salary-cap. Before their release was processed, the Broncos jumped in the mix.