Broncos will have 2 new starters on offensive line this week

The Denver Broncos (3-8) will make a few changes to their offensive line for a Week 13 showdown with the Miami Dolphins (4-7).

With starting right guard Ron Leary ruled out with a back injury, Connor McGovern will start on the right side of center Matt Paradis. McGovern is the team’s backup swing center/guard — Sunday will mark his first start of the season.

The team will also have a new starting right tackle. Now that he’s recovered from a calf injury, Donald Stephenson will replace Allen Barbre, who had been filling in for an injured Menelik Watson. Barbre will likely go back to rotating with Max Garcia at left guard.

Amazingly, rookie left tackle Garett Bolles has been Denver’s most reliable offensive lineman this season (in terms of health and performance). Paradis has also performed well, as has Leary, but those two have battled injuries.

Broncos general manager John Elway will undoubtedly look to bring in more talent and depth on the offensive line next offseason.