ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the deals tells The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with free agent defensive tackles Domata Peko of the Bengals and Zach Kerr of the Colts.
GM John Elway added two new O-line starters Friday by signing free agents Menelik Watson and Ron Leary. Then, he turned his attention to plugging holes on the D-line.
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Kerr played in 36 games in three seasons with the Colts, starting four times in both 2015 and '16.

Poor play in the trenches cost the Broncos dearly last season as they failed to make the playoffs after winning the Super Bowl a year ago.
He's joining his cousin, nose tackle Kyle Peko, in Denver.
Peko and Kerr agreed to two-year deals, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the Broncos weren't commenting on the agreements.