AFC West Notes: Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders

Broncos

Broncos executive VP John Elway says he’s hoping Drew Lock will be their long-term solution at quarterback. 

“You’re always trying to find an answer to the quarterback position,” Elway tells Mike Klis of 9News. “You can’t wait till you don’t have one. We’ve been working on it and you’re always working on it.

“We feel good about what we have in Drew and his ability over the next couple years to continue to grow and make some strides. Hopefully, he’s that guy for the future.”

Chiefs

• Terez A. Paylor of Yahoo Sports reports that Chiefs DT Chris Jones has not been present to the team’s offseason workout program since its opening day on April 15.

Raiders

• Regarding the possibility of the Raiders re-signing veteran RB Marshawn Lynch, Vic Tafur of The Athletic writes that he “can’t say door is ever closed” on him returning, despite the team having five running backs on their roster.
• Tafur adds that Jon Gruden and Mark Davis “love” Lynch.
• Tafur mentions that veteran RB Doug Martin “is a lot cheaper” than Lynch and first-round RB Josh Jacobs is now the outright starter. 
• Michael Gehlken reports that the Raiders have moved on from veteran scout Dave McCloughan.
• Raiders released TE Lee Smith. (NFLTR)
• Raiders signed fourth-round TE Foster Moreau. (NFLTR)
• Raiders signed fourth-round CB Isaiah Johnson, fifth-round WR Hunter Renfrow and seventh-round DB Quinton Bell. (NFLTR)