Plot twist! Randy Gregory will be signing with the Broncos, rather than re-signing with the Cowboys, as reported by Vic Lombardi of 92.5 in Denver (Twitter link). 
Earlier today, it was reported that the edge rusher would return to Dallas on a five-year, $70MM deal. Instead, Gregory has chosen to join the Broncos for the same terms. Gregory will receive $28MM guaranteed, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports, adding that the Broncos and Gregory negotiated throughout Monday.
It’s not exactly clear when, why, or how the Cowboys agreement fell apart, but this is a fairly common occurrence during the NFL’s legal tampering period. At least one star player per year seems to reach handshake deals — or near-deals — only to pivot to a different team.
Gregory has dealt with injuries and off-the-field issues throughout his career. However, owner Jerry Jones stood by the 2015 second-round pick and he was rewarded with a huge 2021. Last year, Gregory notched six sacks and three forced fumbles, bolstering the Cowboys’ pass rush.
Gregory will turn 30 in November, but due to all of the hiccups in his career, this marked his first foray into free agency. Now, he’s taking full advantage and perhaps giving the Cowboys deja vu of DeMarcus Ware‘s departure.
Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn — who helped guide Gregory to a career year — said that he wanted to see Gregory in Dallas for “years to come.” Now, he’ll have to settle for watching him on TV.
Gregory is looking to get Mile High in Colorado. He probably thinks “Well Colorado laws are more favorable than Texas laws”.
He’s trying to find that Tegridy!
Time for cowboys fans to talk up Clowney
Na we good we don’t want him
Wow. Now that’s a backhanded move.
I’m in no way a Cowboys fan, but I think this is best in the long run.
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!! #BroncosCountry
How bout those Cowboys
Cowboys going to cowboy
As you repeat in every thread. Dude isn’t it time for school ?
Lol. U mad
Hey Steve isn’t it time for your CMT reality show?
Nah, it’s time for him to beat his wife but not lose popularity for it.
Some people aren’t 8 years old dad loser
Will end up being a blessing in disguise for Dallas. I’m still trying to figure out why he got such a big contract considering all of his off-field issues and the limited production. It’s not like he’s 24 or something where you can predict more growth. He is what he is at this point, and he’s about to start hitting an athletic wall here soon due to age.
He hasn’t seen the field all that much to this point in his career. He has some wear and tear left.
Lmao, that last line was cold
Guess we’re calling Randy Gregory a “star player” now?
Not anymore since he no longer will be wearing the “star” on his helmet. Wonder if the “how many games until Randey Gregory gets suspended” pool will be popular in Denver. Might have to buy a few squares.
At this point, just pay Bobby Wagner, and convert Parsons to full time DE.
I’ll preface this by saying I’m a Philly guy…
This is total BS. Cowboys were the ones that took a chance on this guy and stuck by him thru injuries and more behavioral issues. I obviously don’t wish an injury or relapse on him, but I hope he ends up being a bust in Denver.
Ya I’m waiting for the details to come out on how this all fell apart
I was wrong. I commented a few days ago that Gregory would show loyalty. I wasnt wrong? Denver will regret his loyalty on the next drug test. That’s some good $hit!!!!!
Because #WEED
More games suspended than games played!!!! Terrible move.
Excellent signing!
After ALL the patience the Cowboys had for him he turned his back for a similar deal. Karma has him in the crosshairs.
I’m not sure that I like this move for Denver. Aside from Gregory’s potential suspensions in Colorado, he’s 30 and has had two years of decent play. One or two years of Von Miller probably would have given Denver more in the long run than a five year deal for Randy Gregory-who is not that much younger than Miller, with much less production and questionable reliability.
Gregory wants to get High again in Mile High.
Cowboys stick with this turd through all his nonsense and he plays them. Man jerry has to be kinda pissed. But he wasn’t worth 70M.
Denver seriously overpaid this part-timer. Guess they’ve been on a 7 day bender since trading for Wilson…
Gregory demonstrates a little Tegrity!