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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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CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 21: Kyle Long #75 of the Chicago Bears blocks against Danny Shelton #71 of the New England Patriots at Soldier Field on October 21, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Patriots defeated the Bears 38-31. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 21: Kyle Long #75 of the Chicago Bears blocks against Danny Shelton #71 of the New England Patriots at Soldier Field on October 21, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Patriots defeated the Bears 38-31. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Danny Shelton, New England Patriots

Danny Shelton was once a highly touted prospect coming out of Washington, and recently got a huge boost in value with a change of scenery from Cleveland to New England.

Shelton plays the majority of his snaps over or shaded near the center, which is exactly what the Broncos want/need right now.

Domata Peko is likely not returning in free agency, and if the Broncos want to get younger at the exact same position, perhaps they could look at Shelton as an option.

Shelton is probably more of a two-down run defender but that’s just fine for where the Broncos are at right now.

When the Browns were shopping him at the NFL trade deadline, the Broncos were reportedly one of the teams interested in acquiring him.

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