The Broncos' decision to cut Brandon McManus explained.

Broncos coach Sean Payton explained that money played a role in the decision to release long-time kicker Brandon McManus, as the team saved $3.75 million on this year's salary cap. The Broncos remain without a kicker after holding tryouts, but if they claim the kicker deposed by McManus, Riley Patterson, they would have a net savings of $2.810 million at the position. The space created by McManus' release and the release of edge rusher Jacob Martin could be used to bolster other areas of the roster.