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Broncos add offensive lineman, cornerback after tryouts

Jake Brendel and Trey Johnson were tryout participants in the Broncos’ voluntary mini camp this week.

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Miami Dolphins center Jake Brendel (64) looks over the defense against the Indianapolis Colts during an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018. The Colts won the game 27-24. (Jeff Haynes/AP Images for Panini)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos announced Thursday they have signed free-agent offensive lineman Jake Brendel and cornerback Trey Johnson.

Jake Brendel, a fourth-year offensive lineman, has appeared in 21 regular-season games (3 starts) with the Miami Dolphins.

Trey Johnson is a second-year cornerback who spent his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers on injured reserve.

The players were tryout participants in the Broncos’ voluntary mini camp this week.

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Villanova's Trey Johnson (8) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh's Jester Weah (85) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

The Broncos also announced Thursday they have released cornerback Craig Mager.

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