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3 players the Denver Broncos should not have cut

By Shelby Manning

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: DeVante Bausby #41 of the Denver Broncos defends against the run of Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of a game at Dignity Health Sports Park on October 06, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: DeVante Bausby #41 of the Denver Broncos defends against the run of Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of a game at Dignity Health Sports Park on October 06, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 08: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans passes the ball as he is pressured by Justin Hollins #52 of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter at NRG Stadium on December 08, 2019, in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 08: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans passes the ball as he is pressured by Justin Hollins #52 of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter at NRG Stadium on December 08, 2019, in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

Justin Hollins

This would not have been so surprising if this news had not followed the announcement that veteran linebacker and Super Bowl 50 Champion Todd Davis had been released, along with the news that rookie linebacker Derrek Tuszka had been waived, although expected to be a practice squad guy.

While linebacker is another position in which the Broncos possessed an over-abundance of players, Justin Hollins has already proven himself to be a solid linebacker, and got quite a bit of playing time in 2019, and paired nicely alongside guys like Von Miller and former Bronco Derek Wolfe.

Of course, the Broncos have their diamond in the rough in Alexander Johnson, and Josey Jewell will see an increased workload with the departure of Davis. However, Hollins was a reliable backup, and it is always comforting to have that security blanket if called upon. However, Vic Fangio is not opposed to a quick reunion.

“If he doesn’t get claimed here today, he’s definitely a guy we’ll have interest in”, Fangio said (per Sayre Bedinger).

While Hollins would be a good find off of the waiver wire for another team, it would be great if he clears and the Broncos are able to add him to the practice squad.

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