Wide receiver Rod Smith (top)of the Denver Broncos catches a pass for long yardage against safety Terrence Kiel of the San Diego Chargers during an NFL Game in 2004. Kiel was killed in a car smash, police said Saturday. He was 27.

DENVER - SEPTEMBER 18: (FILE PHOTO) Terrence Kiel #48 of the San Diego Chargers kneels on the sideline during the game with the Denver Broncos on September 18, 2005 at Invesco Field at Mile High stadium in Denver, Colorado. According to reports, Kiel died after being thrown from the car he was driving when it hit a wall July 4, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

ENGLEWOOD, CO - JUNE 12: Wide receiver Sammy Parker #12 of the Denver Broncos goes through stretching exercises during mini camp on June 12, 2008 at the Bronco training facility in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

ENGLEWOOD, CO - JUNE 12: Offensive lineman Ryan Clady #78 of the Denver Broncos goes through stretching exercises during mini camp on June 12, 2008 at the Bronco training facility in Englewood, Colorado (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

ENGLEWOOD, CO - JUNE 12: Defensive End Elvis Dumervil #92 of the Denver Broncos smiles as he looks on from the sidelines during mini camp on June 12, 2008 at the Bronco training facility in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

ENGLEWOOD, CO - JUNE 12: Head coach Mike Shanahan of the Denver Broncos looks on as his players stretch during mini camp on June 12, 2008 at the Bronco training facility in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

ENGLEWOOD, CO - JUNE 12: Safety John Lynch #47 and Cornerback Champ Bailey #24 of the Denver Broncos smile as they look on from the sidelines during mini camp on June 12, 2008 at the Bronco training facility in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

ENGLEWOOD, CO - JUNE 12: Running back Selvin Young #35 of the Denver Broncos walks toward the locker room after mini camp on June 12, 2008 at the Bronco training facility in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

ENGLEWOOD, CO - JUNE 12: Defensive tackle Josh Mallard #98 of the Denver Broncos goes through stretching exercises during mini camp on June 12, 2008 at the Bronco training facility in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

ENGLEWOOD, CO - JUNE 12: Defensive end Elvis Dumervil #92 of the Denver Broncos looks on from the sidelines during mini camp on June 12, 2008 at the Bronco training facility in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

ENGLEWOOD, CO - JUNE 12: Safety John Lynch #47 and Cornerback Champ Bailey #24 of the Denver Broncos watch from the sidelines during mini camp on June 12, 2008 at the Bronco training facility in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

ENGLEWOOD, CO - JUNE 12: Wide Receiver Brandon Stokley #14 of the Denver Broncos goes through stretching exercises during mini camp on June 12, 2008 at the Bronco training facility in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

ENGLEWOOD, CO - JUNE 12: Safety John Lynch #47 of the Denver Broncos shares a laugh with teammates during mini camp on June 12, 2008 at the Bronco training facility in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)