AFC Notes: Broncos, Colts, Raiders

Broncos

Broncos executive VP John Elway said recently that they plan to move forward with Connor McGovern as their starting center and they had concerns about Matt Paradis‘ ankle moving forward. 

“Connor is our center right now,” Elway said, via CBSSports.com. “I think that obviously we didn’t want to lose Matt, but we had real concerns about the ankle. That is why that didn’t work out. I’m happy for Matt. I really am. I’m happy for Matt that he got the opportunity in Carolina. It had nothing to do with Matt’s ability, but we had big concerns about that ankle. Like I said, I’m happy for Matt that he got what he got from Carolina. I hope that works out for him.”

Colts

• Zak Keefer reports that the Colts are still in negotiations with free agent S Clayton Geathers. 
• Keefers says the Colts are “much more likely” to target pass rushers in this year’s draft that sign a notable free agency such as Ziggy Ansah or Justin Houston. 
• Colts are hosting RB Jay Ajayi for a visit on Wednesday. (NFLTR)

Raiders

• According to Ben Volin, WR Antonio Brown‘s contract with the Raiders has $30.125 million fully guaranteed over the first two years of the deal, with incentives potentially raising the value to $34.625 million.
• Brown’s third-year of $19.5 million has no guarantees, potentially making it a two-year deal in practicality.  
• Raiders re-signed WR/KR Dwayne Harris. (NFLTR)