The Broncos released quarterback Paxton Lynch shortly after acquiring former Redskins quarterback Kevin Hogan off waivers on Sunday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Denver drafted Lynch in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft out of Memphis. He started four total games for the Broncos over the past two seasons, completing 61.7% of his passes for 792 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions. Last season, Lynch struggled to stay healthy. He suffered a shoulder A/C joint sprain during the preseason prior to nursing a high ankle sprain that rendered him unavailable for a stretch of contests.