Denver Broncos: FA pass rushers to consider after Bradley Chubb injury

2. Aldon Smith, free agent

Back in the day, there was Von Miller and Aldon Smith.  Aldon Smith’s first two years in the NFL were insane, as he racked up 33.5 total sacks and appeared to be the new face of the league, getting drafted in the 2011 class, the same as Von Miller.

Aldon Smith was ruthless and was truly set to embark on a Hall of Fame pace, much like Von Miller is now.

However, Smith has had his fair share of run-ins with the law, so his career was severely derailed.

Smith didn’t plan from 2016-2019 and returned to the NFL in 2020 with the Dallas Cowboys.

Aldon Smith still showed that he could play; he notched 5.0 sacks 48 tackles, and 2 passes defended.

Signing Aldon Smith would pair the two best edge rushers from the 2011 class together, and would give the Denver Broncos a very good pass rush duo.

Smith may have lost a step from his earlier playing days, but showed us last year that he still has enough left in the tank.

He brings three years of postseason experience, and, if he can stay out of trouble, would be a very nice addition for the Denver Broncos pass rush room.

Plus, I truly think Von Miller would love the idea.  Part of me thinks he’d love to play alongside someone like Smith, who was set to be in the same tier as Von had he not gotten in trouble with the law.