When he joined the Denver Broncos last spring, Vele initially chose No. 81. Lil'Jordan Humphrey switching back to No. 84 (which he wore with the New Orleans Saints) allowed Vele to switch to No. 17 last summer.

Dear reader: They did it anyway. Without even counting their re-signings, the Broncos are planning to commit around $106 million in non-guaranteed, total contract value between key signings Evan Engram, Dre Greenlaw and Talanoa Hufanga.

The two-time Pro Bowler is a season removed from a career-high 114 receptions and gives Denver a new dimension on offense.