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Free Agent profile: Defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson

The Denver Broncos team needs have undergone a bit of an overhaul since the trade to acquire Russell Wilson. Quarterback is presumably solved, but now the defensive line rotation is down to Dre’Mont Jones, Mike Purcell, and McTelvin Agim one year after the Denver defense ranked 21st against the run by Football Outsiders’ DVOA. Reinforcements are badly needed.

One lineman who will probably intrigue the Broncos’ front office is Sheldon Richardson, who played for George Paton’s Minnesota Vikings in 2018.

Player Profile

Height: 6-2
Weight: 294 pounds
Age: 31 years old
Experience: 9 seasons

Why it makes sense

At present the Broncos have three defensive lineman with meaningful NFL experience: Dre’Mont Jones, Mike Purcell, and McTelvin Agim.