The Denver Broncos worked out USFL defensive back Mark Gilbert on Monday, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.
Gilbert (6-1, 190 pounds) played college football at Duke, earning first-team All-ACC recognition in 2017 before injuries derailed his 2018, 2019 and 2020 seasons. Gilbert went undrafted in 2021 and signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a college free agent.
He began his rookie season on Pittsburgh’s practice squad before later being signed to the Detroit Lions’ active roster. After being cut by the Lions last October, Gilbert returned to the Steelers’ practice squad.
Gibert’s practice squad contract expired after the 2022 season and he spent this spring playing in the USFL for the Pittsburgh Maulers. He totaled 32 tackles and a league-high four interceptions in the USFL this season.
It’s unclear if the Broncos view Gilbert (26) primarily as a cornerback, safety or slot defensive back. Denver has a deep safety depth chart so Gilbert would make sense as a potential cornerback addition.
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