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Broncos make Joel Dreessen an even lower-paid ($0) tight end

Joel Dreessen

Denver Broncos tight end Joel Dreessen rolls up his sleeves during off season training camp at the NFL football team’s training facility in Englewood, Colo., on Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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If Joel Dreesen thought tight end pay was unfairly low before, he’s in for a shock this summer, with no pay whatsoever.

The Broncos announced they had released the veteran tight end with a failed physical designation Tuesday.

He caught 41 passes for the Broncos two years ago, but only caught seven passes last year as Julius Thomas flourished as a target for more catches (and ostensibly, more money).

He had three operations on his left knee in the span of a year, and battled through problems with that joint this offseason.

So now the Broncos get to take his $2.5 million in base salary and give it to another tight end.

Or not.