A report yesterday said the Broncos are carefully monitoring any public comments made by the Jets that might indicate Gang Green is tampering with suspended Denver receiver Brandon Marshall.
But don’t expect the Broncos to be very busy in that area.
The Jets have not made any public comments on Marshall. Nor will they.
And, sources have told The Post, they’re not interested trading for the disgruntled receiver because the Broncos are asking too much in return — reportedly, a first-round pick and more.
The Jets have publicly backed their receiving corps, which includes veteran Jerricho Cotchery and unproven Chansi Stuckey, David Clowney and Brad Smith.
Meanwhile, Broncos coach Josh McDaniels has said the team intends for Marshall — who wants a new contract or a trade — to play for Denver this season.
Marshall is suspended through Sept. 5 for “detrimental” conduct.
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The Jets signed veteran Ben Hartsock to a one-year deal, filling their need for a blocking tight end, his agent told The Associated Press.
Hartsock, who spent last season with Atlanta, signed with the Jets a day after the Falcons released him, agent Mike McCartney said.
Hartsock, 29, played his first two seasons with Indianapolis and also played two seasons with Tennessee. He has 27 catches for 273 yards in five seasons, but the 6-foot-4, 265-pounder will be counted on to be the blocking complement to pass-receiving tight end Dustin Keller.
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Punter Glenn Pakulak was cut.