 With the Denver Broncos, he joined his brother Doug Widell (who was also his teammate at Boston College), becoming the first brothers in the NFL's modern era to play together on the same offensive line.In 1990, he appeared in all 16 games serving as the long snapper and started at left guard in the final 5 contests.In 1991, he started two games at left guard and replaced Keith Kartz as the starting center for the playoff games against the Houston Oilers and the Buffalo Bills.