Report: Broncos' Julius Thomas likely to hit the open market

The Denver Broncos have many free agents in need to re-signing, but it appears Julius Thomas may be the odd man out.

Denver and Thomas' representatives have no meetings set up and the tight end will likely test free agency, according to Mike Klis of The Denver Post.

Klis adds that negotiations are planned with Demaryius Thomas, Terrance Knighton, Orlando Franklin and Rahim Moore, though.

Thomas came out of nowhere to catch 12 touchdowns in each of the last two seasons. The question is whether those numbers are related more to his ability or having Peyton Manning at quarterback.