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Brandon Marshall, Mason Foster among linebackers who could help Chiefs

By Kelly Thompson

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 15: Linebacker Derrick Johnson #56 of the Kansas City Chiefs defends against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 15, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 29-13. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 15: Linebacker Derrick Johnson #56 of the Kansas City Chiefs defends against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 15, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 29-13. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 9: Denver Broncos defensive players including linebacker Brandon Marshall #54 run onto the field to warm up before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 9: Denver Broncos defensive players including linebacker Brandon Marshall #54 run onto the field to warm up before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Brandon Marshall

The most well-known free agent linebacker by far is former Denver Bronco mainstay Brandon Marshall.

Marshall was a 5th round pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2012 NFL Draft, but he has spent the last six seasons of his seven year career with the Broncos.

The Broncos let Marshall walk after last season. He signed a 1-year contract with the Oakland Raiders, but failed to make the final roster when the team got down to 53 players in late August.

Marshall started 63 games for the Broncos during the six years he spent with the team, and he recorded 423 tackles in that time. Besides being familiar with the division and having plenty of experience, Marshall would also bring leadership and strong run defense to the table.

While Marshall is unlikely to be a contributor in pass defense in this his age 30 season, he could definitely contribute down the stretch this season.

Whether he has yet to lower his asking price or if he is simply waiting to be contacted by a contender is anyone’s guess. But, if general manager Brett Veach can secure Marshall’s services, he’ll be a solid addition to a weak linebacking corps for the championship push.

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