The Denver Broncos have placed punter Britton Colquitt on the trading block, and the Carolina Panthers might be interested.

With projected starting punter Mike Scifres struggling with injuries - he's going to see a doctor on his latest knee injury suffered on a hit in the recent loss to New England - Carolina is likely in the market for a punter.

Colquitt has been solid for the Broncos since 2011, though his numbers have taken a dip the last few seasons. Still, he's a pretty reliable veteran option.

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Carolina recently signed Kasey Redfern, and he punted the ball well in Scifres' absence against the Patriots. Still, he's never kicked in an NFL regular season game.

Denver drafted Syracuse's Riley Dixon in the seventh round and is looking to move Colquitt to save money. He's due $3.25 million this year, though Denver has asked him to take a pay cut.

Even if the Broncos don't trade Colquitt, he could be released, making him an even more attractive option for Carolina later this preseason.