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Broncos sign DT J'Vonne Parker, bring back DL Kenny Peterson

The Denver Broncos on Tuesday re-signed unrestricted free-agent defensive lineman Kenny Peterson and signed free-agent defensive tackle J'Vonne Parker, it was announced. As per club policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Parker (6-foot-4, 325 pounds) is a fifth-year defensive tackle who joins the Broncos after seeing time on the rosters of Carolina (2008), Atlanta (2008), Baltimore (2007-08), Dallas (2006) and Cleveland (2005-06). He entered the NFL with the Browns in 2005 as a college free agent from Rutgers University.

Parker has appeared in 11 career regular-season games (0 starts), totaling six tackles (4 solo) and one fumble recovery.

In 2008, Parker saw his only game action in the Panthers' regular-season finale at New Orleans on Dec. 28. He began the year on Baltimore's practice squad and competed on Atlanta's practice squad before he was signed to Carolina's active roster on Dec. 23.

The defensive tackle appeared in a career-high six games during the 2006 season, seeing time in four games with the Browns after playing two games with the Cowboys. Parker finished that year with a personal-best five tackles (3 solo).

As a rookie with Cleveland in 2005, Parker began the season on the club's practice squad before appearing in its final four games.

Parker finished his collegiate career at Rutgers after playing two seasons at Howard University. He saw time in 11 games as a senior for the Scarlet Knights.

A third-team All-Essex County selection at Newark Tech High School in Newark, N.J., Parker was born on June 7, 1982.

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Peterson (6-foot-3, 300 pounds) is a seventh-year defensive lineman who played for the Broncos during the last three seasons after they signed him as a free agent on Oct. 11, 2006. He spent his first three NFL seasons with Green Bay, which selected him in the third round (94th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft from Ohio State University.

In 60 career regular-season games (1 start), Peterson has totaled 108 tackles (68 solo), seven sacks (36 yds.), seven pass breakups, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He has appeared in two playoff games (0 starts) for his career, registering four tackles and one sack (2 yds.) in those contests.

Last season, Peterson saw time in all 16 games (1 start) for Denver and recorded a career-high 39 tackles (23 solo) while tying his personal best with three sacks (14 yds.), which ranked third on the Broncos. The defensive lineman also added one pass breakup and one forced fumble for Denver in 2008.

Peterson had 30 tackles (17 solo), three sacks (14 yds.), three pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery with the Packers in 2005, his final season with that club.

A second-team All-Big Ten Conference selection in 2002 as a member of Ohio State's national championship team, Peterson played 45 career games (15 starts) for the Buckeyes. He had five tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble in the Buckeyes' Fiesta Bowl win over Miami that clinched the national title during the 2002 season.

Peterson, who received consensus All-America honors at McKinley High School in Canton, Ohio, was born on Nov. 21, 1978.

 

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I'll give the guy a chance

but J’Vonne Parker sounds too much like Javon Walker

Thanks to Mike Shanahan, a great coach who will be dearly missed.

Hillis for starter next year. He wears special thigh pads so his solid brass balls don't give him repeated thigh contusions.

by 53guys on Mar 10, 2009 5:23 PM MDT reply actions  

Javon Walker had two 1200 yard seasons and a bunch of TDs....

this guy has 6 tackles in 6 years. lol Too much like Javon Walker? I bet he was about 1/500th the cost of a Javon Walker too.

Verbose in style, dispersion of thought, procrastination in life.

by Tim Lynch on Mar 10, 2009 5:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

Just the name

I hope he produces half as much as Walker and keeps his mouth shut as much as Walker kept his open.

Thanks to Mike Shanahan, a great coach who will be dearly missed.

Hillis for starter next year. He wears special thigh pads so his solid brass balls don't give him repeated thigh contusions.

by 53guys on Mar 10, 2009 7:19 PM MDT up reply actions  

Glad to have Peterson officially resigned

Thanks to Mike Shanahan, a great coach who will be dearly missed.

Hillis for starter next year. He wears special thigh pads so his solid brass balls don't give him repeated thigh contusions.

by 53guys on Mar 10, 2009 5:24 PM MDT reply actions  

It's nice to see us getting some depth on the D line finally.

Now all we need are a few big time game breakers up there.

"Hey guy worm has turn...We need all kind of crazy fool on defence. Like ten new guy...Just solid guy not souper star break you bank. I turn guy." - Horvil Tiki

by broncosmontana on Mar 10, 2009 6:25 PM MDT reply actions  

Looks like it will have to be in the draft.

Not many game breakers still available in free agency.

by Papamag on Mar 10, 2009 6:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

Nice to see a new signing, I'll be it a backup

The last 5 days seemed very long, after the initial hurricane of activity that was the first week of freeagency!

by Royal With Cheese on Mar 10, 2009 6:57 PM MDT reply actions  

I've said it before and I'll say it again...

The Broncos should sign Tank Johnson for the following reasons:
1) Still young at only 27 years old
2) Athletic big man (6’3" 305lbs) that has experience at NT in a 3-4 and could also play DE
3) Productive (2008 – 22 TKL 1 SACK 1 FF) in limited action behind pro-bowl NT Jay Ratliff
4) Inexpensive signing due to previous baggage – Of course structure the contract to protect the Broncos org and limit cap hit for easy release

I understand many of you are concerned about his off the field history, but at the right price and with the proper contract structure, he would provide much needed talent at the DL position.

by DBronx777 on Mar 10, 2009 7:29 PM MDT reply actions  

Two Words

Actually four words: Daryl Gardener- Dale Carter.

Good player, but I would not do it.

by ColoradoOwl on Mar 10, 2009 11:06 PM MDT up reply actions  

I'm glad to see Peterson back;

I’m starting to think we should resign DRob too (assuming he’s still available) for a much smaller contract. He has experience in the 3-4 and could be a decent backup NT.

I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me. -Dave Barry

by PosterNutbag on Mar 10, 2009 7:29 PM MDT reply actions  

I could see that

"Hey guy worm has turn...We need all kind of crazy fool on defence. Like ten new guy...Just solid guy not souper star break you bank. I turn guy." - Horvil Tiki

by broncosmontana on Mar 10, 2009 7:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

Agree and disagree

I think Peterson (and Thomas) will excel at the DE position is the 3-4. Glad they brought him back. But D-Rob is not an option. He hated playing in the 3-4 in NY and although he stayed classy and soldiered through it, he made it clear when he was moved that he preferred the 4-3.

aka MN Bronco

by pubkeeper on Mar 11, 2009 8:14 AM MDT up reply actions  

I bet he'd rather play in the 3-4 than not play at all.

I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me. -Dave Barry

by PosterNutbag on Mar 12, 2009 8:56 AM MDT up reply actions  

nice sig

Dave Barry is freakin’ hilarious.

Concision in style, precision in thought, decision in life.

by Jeremy Bolander on Mar 12, 2009 9:37 AM MDT up reply actions  

rutgers!

i could hit that place with a rock from my balcony. unfortunately, that fact, along with 5 teams and those other numbers posted means he most likely sucks pretty bad. but i’m all for competition on the d-line, the final frontier, it appears. he does have some size, maybe a backup run-stopper, at least. bring ’em on in

taste my blintzkrieg!
2009-year of the defense.

by davecheffy on Mar 10, 2009 8:56 PM MDT reply actions  

I'm happy to see another NT candidate signed before the draft.

He may or may not be part of the rotation at NT – or for that matter make the team – but at least we have another big guy with the measurements to play the position. This gives us a little more leverage in the draft if we can’t pick up certain desired players at that position.

by Blackknigh on Mar 11, 2009 12:06 AM MDT reply actions  

Here's what I have on Parker from his time in Carolina

[….] any questions? Seriously, wish I could help but I don’t recall anything he did in the Saints game nor any other impressions of his time at sea level.

I blog the Carolina Panthers at www.catscratchreader.com

by Jaxon on Mar 11, 2009 9:15 AM MDT reply actions  

great scouting report, jax

i think you nailed it on the head, there. i have nothing to add.

taste my blintzkrieg!
2009-year of the defense.

by davecheffy on Mar 11, 2009 10:57 PM MDT reply actions  

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