Broncos Sign G Yasir Durant, Waive T Christian DiLauro

The Denver Broncos have added a mammoth body to its offensive line, signing former Saints guard Yasir Durant, the team announced Monday.

Offensive tackle Christian DiLauro was waived in a corresponding roster move.

Durant (6-7, 330) entered the NFL in 2020 as an undrafted free agent out of Missouri and has made 19 appearances following stints in Kansas City, New England, and New Orleans.

The versatile Durant began his collegiate career at Arizona Western before transferring to Mizzou, where he started 33-of-34 games, drawing pre-draft comparisons to ex-Bills and Chargers lineman Chris Hairston.

"Big, long three-year starter who will likely be evaluated as a right tackle but could offer swing tackle or guard value on the next level," NFL.com's Lance Zierlein noted in his scouting profile. "Durant is somewhat limited as a mover and isn't going to excite many teams as a run blocker, but his length and anchor strength in pass protection is what will be most appealing. He can handle garden variety pass rushers but might need a quarterback who gets it out on time due to issues against edge speed. Durant's poor combine testing could sink his draft stock, but he has enough talent to compete for a backup spot."

Seeing as the Broncos are set at tackle — with starters Garett Bolles and Mike McGlinchey, and swingman Cameron Fleming — Durant is likely to compete for a backup guard role behind LG Ben Powers and RG Quinn Meinerz.

Other challengers at the position include Kyle Fuller, Will Sherman, and Quinn Bailey.