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Denver Broncos: Who makes the roster at outside linebacker in 2020?

By Sayre Bedinger

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 3: Linebacker Justin Hollins #52 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after a sack against quarterback Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 3: Linebacker Justin Hollins #52 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after a sack against quarterback Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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Jeremiah Attaochu, Denver Broncos
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 22: Linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu #97 of the Denver Broncos rushes the passer against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on December 22, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Lions 27-17. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Jeremiah Attaochu

Over the course of the 2019 season, Jeremiah Attaochu went from unimpressive to head coach Vic Fangio to winning him over.

Attaochu received a one-year, $1.5 million contract offer from the Broncos this offseason, and he might just be the top backup to either Von Miller or Bradley Chubb. With just $500,000 in guaranteed money, however, Attaochu is no lock for the roster.

He’s going to have to prove that he can again be a disruptive presence off the edge as he was down the stretch in 2019.

He started five games for the Broncos and racked up 3.5 sacks, five tackles for loss, 10 pressures, and five QB hits.

A former second-round pick of the San Diego Chargers, Attaochu has struggled with injuries throughout his NFL career. Perhaps that’s why the Broncos gave him a lower guarantee based on his 2019 performance, but either way, the team is getting a good value to try him out again this offseason.

Attaochu just turned 27 in January, so perhaps as he enters his prime his best football is yet ahead of him.

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