Broncos agree to sign defensive tackle Israel Antwine and offensive tackle Foster Sarell

The Denver Broncos have agreed to sign defensive tackle Israel Antwine and offensive tackle Foster Sarell, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport as reported by Yahoo Sports. The moves, reported on a Wednesday during the NFL’s offseason roster-building period, point to Denver continuing to refine both its front-line defensive depth and its protection options on the offensive edge.

Antwine is set to join the Broncos as a defensive tackle, a role that typically includes taking on double teams, controlling gaps in the run game, and providing push in pass-rush situations. For a team, adding a body at tackle can also help create flexibility for how the defense rotates players across packages, especially when starters and key rotational contributors need rest over a long season. The report frames the transaction as an agreement, but it does not provide contract terms or the specific roster designation that will follow.

Sarell, listed as an offensive tackle, is expected to compete for meaningful snaps in Denver’s offensive tackle rotation. Offensive tackle depth matters because starters can be affected by injuries or matchups, and because development players often need repeated work to handle the timing and power of NFL pass protection. Like Antwine, the report does not specify whether Sarell is being added to the active roster, a practice-squad plan, or another offseason roster category.

The timing of these reported agreements suggests Denver is actively using the middle of the week to complete onboarding steps before the next phase of team activities. NFL teams often look to add players when there is clarity about needs in camp or when evaluation windows allow coaches to gauge how existing depth groups perform in practice.

While the story indicates the Broncos have reached agreement on both players, it is still incomplete on the practical details fans usually want, such as jersey numbers, exact roster status, or the most recent team each player came from. With no additional reporting in the available material beyond the agreement report, it is also not possible to confirm how either player fits into a specific depth chart track (starter competition versus rotational depth) without an official transaction announcement and roster update.

What to watch next is straightforward. Denver’s next official roster communication, training-camp practice notes, and any preseason eligibility updates will clarify where Antwine and Sarell will land. For fans, the immediate storyline will be how the coaching staff uses their time, whether Antwine’s work translates into interior disruption, and whether Sarell’s technique holds up against quality NFL pass rushers in one-on-ones or pass-protection group periods.

For Denver, these signings are also a reminder of the ongoing roster churn that defines NFL offseason preparation. Even when a team’s major needs appear obvious, the marginal additions along the defensive line and offensive tackle position can influence late-season outcomes, especially when depth is tested by the realities of injuries, performance swings, and matchups.