Henry Melton

37-Year-Old Defensive TackleDT

Free Agent

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2023 Fantasy Outlook

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Height 6'3"

Weight 290

DOB 10/11/1986

College Texas

Drafted 4th Rd 2009 #105 Overall

Released by Broncos on Friday

DTFree Agent

September 2, 2016

Melton was released by the Broncos on Friday, Mike Klis of 104.3 The Fan reports.

ANALYSIS
Melton injured his knee in the first half of Thursday's preseason finale against the Cardinals, but was able to return to the contest in the second half. He figured to be a long shot to make the final roster, as he was fourth on the depth chart for the right defensive end position.

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Melton will factor into the rotation at defensive tackle, likely spelling Gerald McCoy and Clinton McDonald.

Melton played just three games last season due to a torn ACL, but prior to the injury he was a disruptive force at defensive tackle for the Bears (13 sacks over two seasons). If he returns to full health, he should prove to be an able replacement for Jason Hatcher in the middle of the Cowboys' d-line.

Melton parlayed a breakout six-sack, 44-tackle campaign into a franchise tender, earning him a lucrative one-year, $8.5 million deal. It's unclear how much room for growth he has, but with 13 sacks over the last two seasons, he's proven to be one of the better pass-rushing defensive tackles in the game today.

The sky continues to be the limit for Melton, as the coaching staff cannot stop singing his praises. While he did seem to disappear at times last year, a full offseason can only further his development this year.

Melton showed impressive flashes in 2010 giving the Bears high hopes for the new season. Consequently, Melton is lining up as the starting under tackle for Bears during camp, a position which the team is suddenly very deep at.

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Returns from knee injury

DTDenver Broncos

Knee

September 1, 2016

Melton briefly left Thursday's game with a knee injury, but he was able to return in the second half.

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Signs contract with Broncos

DTDenver Broncos

August 21, 2016

Melton agreed to a contract with the Broncos on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.

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Henry Melton: Signs With Bucs

DTFree Agent

March 12, 2015

Melton (knee) signed a one-year deal with Tampa Bay on Thursday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

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DTFree Agent

February 14, 2015

The Cowboys have declined to pick up Melton's option, Brandon George of the Dallas Morning News reports.

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Henry Melton: (Knee) Will Miss Postseason

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Knee

December 30, 2014

Melton (knee) has a serious bone bruise and will not play in the postseason, Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

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