The Denver Broncos reached out to free-agent linebacker Clay Matthews as a potential replacement for Von Miller, who suffered an ankle injury Tuesday, but were unable to come to a contract agreement with the six-time Pro Bowl selection.
Ryan Williams, Matthews agent, confirmed the talks to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network after Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the linebacker told the Broncos he didn't plan to play in 2020:
Adam SchefterDenver expressed interest in signing former Rams’ and Packers’ LB Clay Matthews, but was told he is “not going to play,” per source.