The Broncos were assigned offensive lineman Kirk Barton off waivers Wednesday one day after the Lions waived him.

The Chicago Bears drafted the 6-foot-6, 300-pound Ohio State product in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft with the 247th overall pick.

Barton appeared in one contest for the Bears and also spent time with the 49ers, the Dolphins, the Bengals and the Lions.

-Gabe Hiatt