Joel Dreessen (Denver Broncos)

Joel Dreessen contract Denver Broncos

3/23/2012: Signed a three-year, $8.5 million contract.

Broncos agreed to terms with TE Joel Dreessen, formerly of the Texans.
Houston's free-agent exodus continues unabated. A fine all-around tight end, Dreessen has received high marks from Pro Football Focus for receiving and blocking the past couple of years. He's also proven capable of high-end TE2 fantasy numbers while filling in for Owen Daniels. His 2012 value depends on whether the Broncos add Dallas Clark or Jacob Tamme to the mix. Garrett Graham ascends to the No. 2 role in Houston unless a fullback is signed to free up James Casey. Second-year TE Julius Thomas may need to stay in the incubator for another year in Denver.

Contract:3 yr(s) / $8,500,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $2,833,333 End Year:2014 Free Agent:2015 / Unrestricted

PREVIOUS CONTRACTS
2009-2011
Team:Houston Texans
Contract: 3 yr(s) / $3,600,000
Free Agent Type:UFA
2009: 600,000
2010: 1,145,000
2011: 910,000

TRANSACTIONS (Contract history)
Mar 23 2012
Signed a 3 year $8.5 million contract with Denver (DEN)
Feb 27 2009
Signed a 3 year $3.6 million contract with Houston (HOU)