The Denver Post considers Ben Garland a "dark horse" for the Broncos' left-guard vacancy.

The more logical situation is moving RT Orlando Franklin to left guard and letting Chris Clark play right tackle. Garland, however, has been on the practice squad the past two seasons, so the team obviously is high on him. The former college defensive tackle will have a "chance to compete" for the job, per GM John Elway.

Broncos waived G/DE Ben Garland.

The writing was on the wall when the Broncos recently moved Garland back to defense following a failed conversion to guard. Garland, 25, spent 2012 on the practice squad after fulfilling his Air Force commitments 2010-2011.

The Broncos have moved Ben Garland from defensive tackle to offensive guard.

Garland was a three-year starter at defensive tackle while at Air Force and then signed in Denver as an undrafted free agent following the 2010 draft. He then spent two years fulfilling his military duties before spending all of last year on the practice squad. The 6-foot-5, 275-pounder will try to crack the roster at guard this season.

Air Force alum Ben Garland is still pursuing an NFL career and recently gave up an opportunity to begin pilot training.

Garland, who turns 30 in a week, was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Broncos last spring and spent the year on the "reserve/military" list. He won't be eligible to play in 2011, but could get a sort of work release from the Air Force next year. Garland is a 6'5/275-pound defensive lineman.

Broncos placed DL Ben Garland on the reserve/military list.

Garland, 29 years old and undrafted out of Air Force, must first honor his military commitments before playing with the Broncos.