Denver Broncos: Players with the most to prove in final two weeks

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AUBURN, AL – SEPTEMBER 2: Quarterback Shai Werts #4 of the Georgia Southern Eagles is tackled by linebacker Jeff Holland #4 of the Auburn Tigers as he carries the ball during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game at Jordan Hare Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /

Jeff Holland, OLB

With Shaquil Barrett returning from injury, Holland’s role moving forward could be in question.

It seems likely he will take the snaps the Broncos used to give Shane Ray, so we may see just a little bit of Holland in the final two weeks unless Von Miller and Bradley Chubb break records in short order, in which case we could see a lot of Holland.

The former star pass rusher at Auburn looked solid in limited opportunities against the Browns. He definitely has natural pass rush abilities and simply knows how to get pressure on the quarterback.

With Barrett and Ray set for free agency and the team not wanting to risk injury to Miller or Chubb, giving Holland some extra play in the coming weeks could prove extremely valuable in terms of just having some tape on him going into the offseason.

The Broncos love what they’ve seen from Holland in practices but he’s got to prove himself capable of being an every-down player.

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