The Broncos tendered a $1.542 million salary to restricted free agent Tony Carter, according to an NFL source. The money is non-guaranteed and gives the Broncos a right of first refusal should other teams try to sign the backup cornerback.

Carter is the Broncos’ No. 5 cornerback behind Chris Harris, Aqib Talib, Bradley Roby and Kayvon Webster.

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