McTelvin Agim's rookie year never got out of the blocks. The defensive end, drafted in the third round a year ago, was inactive the first two games, and for six overall, while tallying just eight tackles.

But with defensive line depth an issue for the Broncos this year, Agim has used the first four days of training camp to show his growth. Is he ready to seriously contribute this year?

"We hope so," coach Vic Fangio said. "The next four weeks will tell, and the preseason (games), if he's (on) the 53-man (roster). But he's a lot better than he was last year and I feel a lot better about him."

Agim had the best defensive play of camp when he deflected Teddy Bridgewater's pass during Saturday's team session and then hauled it in for an interception that would've been a quick jaunt to the end zone in a game.

"We have a renewed emphasis on (batting passes) across our whole defensive line," Agim said. "If you see Shelby (Harris) play, there's a reason why (he says) he has the best hands in the league. So we just follow Shelby, let him set the example and then I'm here to come on strong behind him."

Saturday's highlight was Agim's third batted pass of training camp as the 23-year-old has seen action with the first team and been consistent for the second team. Agim (pronounced UH-geem) said he's "much more comfortable" in Year 2 of Fangio's system, especially with a full offseason and preseason program to prepare him.

"I knew the plays last year, but now I'm more comfortable in the (scheme), and I'm more confident in myself," Agim said. "I feel like I'm doing all the little things now, and I'm making sure I can make all the right (pre-snap) adjustments.

"(Last year) there were things I was second-guessing myself on, but now there's no more second-guessing. That's where I made the biggest jump."

Harris, who will start at defensive end opposite Dre'Mont Jones, also sees a different player when No. 95 takes the field.

"He's made leaps and bounds from where he was last year," Harris said. "I'm excited to see him play this year."

Jones, whom many observers have pegged as one of Denver's breakout players in 2021, believes "Sosa" — as Agim is called by teammates and coaches — "is just as talented as I am."

"He can go out there and be twitchy fast with his hands and strong in the run," Jones said. "He has the ability to do it all (in the pass, too)."

Along with Agim, Jonathan Harris (appeared in three games for Denver in 2019 and spent 2020 on reserve/non-football injury list) and Isaiah Mack (third-year pro who signed with the Broncos this offseason) are Denver's top reserves at defensive end.

Meanwhile, with starting nose tackle Mike Purcell sidelined for the next week with a sprained ankle, that position's backups will get an extended opportunity. The trio best set up to capitalize on Purcell's absence are Shamar Stephen, DeShawn Williams, and Deyon Sizer, a local who played at Eaglecrest and CSU-Pueblo.

Cornerback signed. The Broncos signed cornerback Rojesterman Farris on Sunday are now at the maximum 90 players. Farris played 53 games for Hawaii from 2016-19 (169 tackles and four interceptions) and has spent offseason time with Atlanta in '20 and Chicago this year.