In with the young, out with the not-so-young.
The offseason roster reduction to 80 players came into play Monday, when the Broncos were forced to cut seven players to make room for their seven undrafted free-agent rookies.
Among those cut were special teams regulars Steve Cargile and Paul Smith. The Broncos also waived one former University of Colorado offensive lineman, Mark Fenton, to help make room for another, Tyler Polumbus.
Also cut were defensive tackle Michael Bozeman, fullback Steven Jackson, linebacker William Kershaw and running back Marquis Weeks.
The seven rookie free agents were:
Polumbus, 6-foot-8, 300 pounds, tackle: A second-team All-Big 12 Conference award winner and former Cherry Creek High School star.
Garrett Hartley, 5-8, 204, kicker: A two-time second-team All-Big 12 Conference selection at Oklahoma.
Brett Kern, 6-3, 201, punter: Ranked second in the nation in gross punting average from Toledo.
Wesley Woodyard, 6-1, 227, linebacker: A first-team All-Southeastern Conference honoree his final two seasons at Kentucky.
Lorne Sam, 6-3, 215, wide receiver: Played two seasons at Texas-El Paso after transferring from Florida State.
Mitch Erickson, 6-6, 285, offensive lineman: Started either guard or tackle in each of South Dakota State’s 44 games over his four-year career there.
Anthony Alridge, 5-9, 175, running back: Ranked sixth in Houston school history with 2,595 career rushing yards.
Mike Klis: 303-954-1055 or mklis@denverpost.com.
