The Broncos are set to end Timmy Jernigan‘s brief Denver stay. They are planning to release the veteran defensive tackle, Mike Klis of 9News tweets.
Down Jurrell Casey for the season and having placed Dre’Mont Jones on IR, the Broncos signed Jernigan late last month. He ended up playing a small role, working as a backup against the Jets and Patriots. The former Ravens and Eagles starter played just 11 defensive snaps for the Broncos, however.
Denver still has Jones on IR, but he is eligible to return to the active roster after missing the past three games. Vic Fangio said Jones and fourth-year defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker (also on IR) have a chance to play in Week 7. The Broncos used Shelby Harris, Mike Purcell and DeShawn Williams as their D-line starters against the Patriots. With Casey out, Jones would be in line for a bigger role than he had as a rookie.
This has been a complicated year for Jernigan, a full-time starter for the 2016 Ravens and 2017 Super Bowl champion Eagles. His one-year, $3.75MM Texans deal ended up being called off. The Jaguars signed him in mid-August but cut him in September. The 28-year-old defender will be back in free agency after another short stay with a team.
I would love for the Lions to kick the tires on him. He was a good interior pass rush but looks like he has tailed off. It is sad watching QBs sit in the pocket all day against Detroit.
It’s probably even sadder for Lion fans knowing they would be division leaders in the NFC East.
Touche
NFC East is the worst division ever. Someone could win it with 6 wins and host a playoff game.
Dude has fallen off a cliff after he got his deal redone by the Eagles.
Yeah he was never the same after the back surgery
Bears cut are backup nose guard who been injured sign this guy WithSuper Bowl experience and still tough if he want to be seen on a tough Club known for defense he will help.