Denver Broncos: Free agents with coaching connections

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 23: Cornerback Bryce Callahan #37 and tight end Daniel Brown #85 of the Chicago Bears celebrate on the field during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Chicago Bears won 16-14. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /

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CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 16: Aaron Lynch #99 of the Chicago Bears walks off of the field injured in the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Aaron Lynch, EDGE, Bears

Injuries have made Aaron Lynch’s career up to this point an uphill battle, but he’s a talented edge player and a very capable reserve when healthy.

The Broncos are likely losing both Shaquil Barrett and Shane Ray to free agency, and could have an interest in a player who will not break the bank, who knows the defense and knows the coaching staff well.

Lynch’s time with Vic Fangio dates back to their days in San Francisco, where he was drafted.

He had six sacks for Fangio in his rookie season back in 2014 and played about 33.5 percent of Chicago’s snaps this year in 13 games (three starts).

He had three sacks this past season and could help the Broncos replace Shaquil Barrett as an all-around edge defender with Jeff Holland stepping up as the Broncos’ new situational rusher.

Lynch would be a great pickup for the Broncos and is only 26 this year.

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