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Denver Broncos: Underrated free agent defensive linemen

By Sayre Bedinger

CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 25: Defensive tackle Rodney Gunter #95 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates his sack in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on November 25, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 25: Defensive tackle Rodney Gunter #95 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates his sack in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on November 25, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 13: Darius Philon #93 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on before the AFC Divisional Playoff Game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 13: Darius Philon #93 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on before the AFC Divisional Playoff Game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Darius Philon, Los Angeles Chargers

Listed at 6-foot-1, 300 pounds, Darius Philon is one of the most intriguing defensive linemen in this year’s free agent class.

Built like a bowling ball, Philon has had a ton of success getting after the quarterback over the past two seasons.

Working as a reserve with a number of Chargers defensive linemen struggling through injuries, Philon racked up 10 sacks over the past two seasons, five in each.

The Chargers are probably going to try and re-sign him, and he will have a pretty nice market at the age of 25.

Philon is not a traditional nose tackle but could give the Broncos a stellar pass rushing option to play defensive tackle on the other side of Shelby Harris.

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