Is Dumervil on his way out?

Not long after Von Miller flooded Twitter with proclamations of a guaranteed Super Bowl victory next season, CBS Sports reported that the Broncos are eagerly trying to get all-pro defensive end Elvis Dumervil to agree to a new restructured deal.

The deal, of course, would require a pay cut on his part.

Dumervil is still a vile threat for any offensive tackle in the league, and he has proven that his unusual position size works as more of an advantage rather than drawback.

Yet, if he is still an all-pro, why would the Broncos even consider of making him take a paycut? It’s simple. As pretty as the highlights look, the fact of the matter is that Dumervil plays in the shadow of Miller. While as a team there’s no denying that both can be effective, for Dumervil’s $12 million salary, playing as a shadow player should not happen.

If Dumervil decides not to take a pay cut, expect the Broncos to potentially release Dumervil and bring in another veteran player for the position.

One player that immediately comes to mind is recent free agent, Dwight Freeney. The former Colt played with Peyton Manning for his entire career, so the comradely would certainly be present.

Although having his worst season statistically last year, Freeney, if used in the right system, is still a dominant threat as an outside pass rusher. If the Broncos choose to release Dumervil, he could be a serious, and affordable option.