With Todd Davis (calf) out at least a week and Justin Strnad (wrist) expected to miss the entire season, the Denver Broncos should consider signing another inside linebacker to add depth and competition.
One candidate the team could consider is 30-year-old veteran Nigel Bradham, who was unexpectedly cut by the New Orleans Saints on Monday. Bradham (6-2, 241 pounds) entered the league as a fourth-round pick out of Florida State with the Buffalo Bills in 2012.
He spent the first four years of his career in Buffalo before joining the Philadelphia Eagles in 2016. Bradham was a regular starter in Philadelphia, totaling 348 tackles, 11 quarterback hits, five sacks and 22 pass breakups over the last four seasons.
Bradham was healthy for 12 games last season and recorded 61 tackles, one interception, five pass breakups and one fumble recovery. If signed by Denver, Bradham could serve as a special teams regular and rotational linebacker on defense, subbing in for passing situations.
If the Broncos place Strnad on injured reserve, they will have one open spot on the 80-man offseason roster. Bradham would make sense as a replacement.
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