The Denver Broncos are bringing free agent outside linebacker Isaiah Irving in for a visit, according to KMGH-TV’s Troy Renck.
Broncos coach Vic Fangio confirmed during his Zoom press conference before Thursday’s practice that Irving is among the players Denver is looking at. Fangio noted that the Broncos are looking at several free agents.
Irving might be a candidate for Denver’s 16-man practice squad. If he does join the practice squad (or active roster), the Broncos would have to make a corresponding move to make room for Irving.
One possible scenario could be adding Irving to the practice squad and promoting rookie Derrek Tuszka to the 53-man roster. Denver clearly values Tuszka because he’s one of four players who were placed on the protected list on the practice squad.
Irving (6-3, 254 pounds) signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent out of San Jose State in 2017. He spent the first two years of his career playing under coach Vic Fangio, totaling 13 tackles and one sack. Last season, he played in 13 games and recorded 12 tackles.
The Broncos also wanted to bring in Clay Matthews but they weren’t able to reach an agreement with the 34-year-old pass rusher. It remains to be seen if the team will make any more attempts to sign Matthews.
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