The Denver Broncos brought in free agent linebacker/safety Mark Barron for a visit, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.
Denver needs to add a coverage linebacker after losing rookie Justin Strnad for the season. Strnad, who played safety in high school, was expected to get playing time in passing situations this year before suffering a wrist injury.
Barron (6-2, 230 pounds) entered the league as a first-round draft pick out of Alabama with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2012. After three seasons with the Bucs, Barron was traded to the St. Louis (now Los Angeles) Rams.
Barron played with the Rams for five years before joining the Pittsburgh Steelers last offseason. Pittsburgh cut him earlier this year.
Last season, Barron totaled 74 tackles, three sacks, three pass breakups and one interception. Barron has recorded 657 tackles, 12 sacks, 41 pass breakups, nine interceptions and one safety in his eight-year career.
Barron will have to pass multiple COVID-19 tests before signing. Denver will likely place Strand on injured reserve to make room for Barron.
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