And the Orange & Blue forecast for left guard and local hero Dalton Risner, who’s about to hit the open market, is partly cloudy with a chance of see-ya-later.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/03/06/sean-payton-john-elway-denver-broncos-offensive-line-mistakes-nfl/

An injury to a guard on a contending team could land Risner a better payday than that which the Vikings might provide now.

Source: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2023/8/12/23829925/whats-the-impasse-with-the-vikings-signing-dalton-risner

Another franchise tag candidate, Risner is also set to hit the market in March and is expected to have interest from other teams.

Source: https://gazette.com/sports/denver-broncos/broncos-have-tough-choices-to-make-in-upcoming-free-agency-with-dremont-jones-dalton-risner/article_98e7282e-e538-5a49-9765-4da568a2b457.html

Building cohesion with the offensive line is crucial for success, and probably a part of the reason Risner was not on the field Sunday against the Panthers.

Source: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2023/10/3/23894255/dalton-risner-help-minnesota-vikings

Five of the Broncos’ offensive linemen become unrestricted free agents in March: Risner, Fleming, Billy Turner, Calvin Anderson and Tom Compton.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/01/29/broncos-offensive-line-overhaul-offseason/

Having Risner next to him could help Bolles bounce back.

Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/broncos/sean-paytons-denver7-things-to-do-list-to-get-broncos-back-on-track

She was one of 13 children of the late Allen and Lily (Combs) Risner.

Source: https://timesbulletin.com/Content/Obituaries/Obituaries/Article/Anna-Mae-Owsley/4/7/237492

So while Risner is not good, he was still comparable or a little better than most of the available UFA OGs in 2022.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/2023/3/3/23621812/broncos-free-agent-dalton-risner

The club could look at young players on the roster such as rookie Luke Wattenberg (who has seen limited action in seven games) as a cheaper alternative to bringing Risner back, or attempt to bring in a replacement through the draft.

Source: https://www.greeleytribune.com/2023/01/06/broncos-dalton-risner-entering-free-agency/