Justin Bannan - #97 - NT
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 312 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/18/1979 |
| Birthplace | Sacramento, CA |
| College | Colorado |
| Years played | 12 |
| Drafted | 2002, 5th round, 4th pick by Bills |
Middle of 'D' in 2013 a question mark for Denver
Age and contracts of the Broncos' starters at defensive tackle and middle linebacker could lead to a new group in the middle in 2013.
Broncos' changes up front paying dividends vs. the run
Despite the loss of DT Ty Warren, the Broncos' run defense has been superb through two games.
Broncos look for Wolfe, others to step up at DT
Rookie Derek Wolfe is among several Broncos fighting for a starting spot at defensive tackle this summer.
Broncos, DT Bannan reach deal
The Broncos have signed DL Justin Bannan, giving the team another body at a position of need. Terms and conditions of the deal were not announced.
Report: Rams release Brown, Robbins, Bannan
The Rams released C Jason Brown and DTs Fred Robbins and Justin Bannan on Monday, according to PFW correspondent Jim Thomas.
Rams' shoddy run defense hard to explain
Team insiders are having a hard time trying to explain why the Rams' run defense is the worst in the league by a significant margin.
Rams re-sign DT Gibson
Despite adding two free agents at the position, the Rams re-signed DT Gary Gibson to a one-year deal.
Rams add DT Bannan
The Rams have signed DT Justin Bannan to a three-year contract, solidifying their defensive front.
Broncos release DTs Williams, Bannan
The rebuilding process in Denver continued on Thursday as the Broncos released a pair of defensive linemen.
Broncos agree to terms with Bannan
The Broncos have agreed to terms with NT Justin Bannan on a five-year contract, reports indicate.
Vikings unlikely to keep RB Taylor
Because other teams are likely to offer him more money and a better opportunity, RB Chester Taylor isn't likely to return to the Vikings next season, according to our Whispers.
PLAYER NEWS
Veteran defensive tackle Justin Bannan is returning to the Denver Broncos. The 11th-year pro signed a free agent contract with his old club Wednesday. Defensive tackle is one of the Broncos' biggest areas of need. They lost Brodrick Bunkley in free agency and Ryan McBean faces a drug suspension to start the 2012 season, although he and linebacker D.J. Williams are suing the league to have their six-game punishments overturned.|||||||
Bannan stated all 16 games for the Broncos in 2010, his only year with the team, before signing last year with St. Louis, where he started 14 games, collecting 35 tackles and one sack. Drafted by Buffalo after a standout career at the University of Colorado, Bannan has played in 144 NFL games with the Bills, Ravens, Broncos and Rams.
The St. Louis Rams released Bannan.|||||||
The 32-year-old Bannan made 14 starts and totaled 31 tackles.
The Denver Broncos continued revamping their roster Thursday by releasing Bannan.|||||||
Bannan was due $500,000 next week and $3.5 million next season.
Bannan dislocated a toe in the Ravens' 27-0 win over the Steelers on Nov. 26, and will be out for the rest of the season according to the Baltimore Sun.|||||||
