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26 NFL Players Suspended To Start Season

July 12th, 2018 at 1:41pm CST by Zachary Links

Football gets underway in September, but not for these 26 players. Here’s a rundown of the players who have been suspended to start the 2018 season:

Vadal Alexander, OT (Raiders) – Four games, PEDs
Akeem Ayers, LB (Free Agent) – Four games, reason not disclosed
Victor Bolden, WR (49ers) – Four games, PEDs
Nigel Bradham, LB (Eagles) – One game, conduct violation
Kentrell Brothers, LB (Vikings) – Four games, PEDs
Jamon Brown, OT (Rams) – Two games, substance abuse
Vontaze Burfict, LB (Bengals) – Four games, PEDs
Jalen Collins, CB (Free Agent) – Ten games, PEDs
Thomas Davis, LB (Panthers) – Four games, PEDs
Julian Edelman, WR (Patriots) – Four games, PEDs
Reuben Foster (49ers) – Two games, substance abuse and conduct violations
Jerrell Freeman, LB (Free Agent/Retired) – Two years, likely for PED violation
Demetrius Harris, TE (Chiefs) – One game, substance abuse
Josh Huff, WR (Saints) – Two games, substance abuse and conduct violations
Mark Ingram, RB (Saints) – Four games, PEDs
David Irving, DT (Cowboys) – Four games, substance abuse
Aaron Jones, RB (Packers) – Two games, substance abuse
Cayleb Jones, WR (Vikings) – Four games, PEDs
Corey Liuget, DT (Chargers) – Four games, PEDs
Josh Mauro, DT (Giants) – Four games, PEDs
Roy Miller, DT (Free Agent/Retired) – Six games, reason not disclosed
Mark Sanchez, QB (Free Agent) – Four games, PEDs
Donald Stephenson, OT (Browns/Retired) – Two games, substance abuse
Kent Taylor, TE (Free Agent) – Four games, PEDs
Robert Turbin, RB (Colts) – Four games, PEDs
Jameis Winston, QB (Buccaneers) – Three games, conduct violation

This Date In Transactions History: Mike Vrabel Retires

July 11th, 2018 at 8:03am CST by Zachary Links

On this date in 2011, Mike Vrabel traded in his pads for a clipboard and whistle. Vrabel, a longtime NFL linebacker, retired from the Chiefs on July 11, 2011 in order to become an assistant coach at Ohio State.

Vrabel was just a few weeks shy of his 36th birthday at the time and was still a productive player on the field. In 2010, he amassed 48 total tackles for the Chiefs and appeared in all 16 games. However, he wasn’t the same player that he was in his prime with the Patriots, and the time he spent with the younger players in KC nudged him in the direction of coaching.

“His genuine love for the game, his preparation, his work ethic, leadership and dependability are qualities you want from every player,” then-Chiefs GM Scott Pioli said. “He is a champion in every sense of the word and I’m confident all of these qualities will make him a great coach. I cannot overstate my respect for him as a person and a football player.”

Pioli was right – he had a knack for this coaching thing. Although Vrabel was hired by interim Buckeyes coach (and his former teammate and roommate) Luke Fickell, Urban Meyer elected to keep him on board as a part of his new staff when he took over in December of 2011. In 2014, he hooked on with the Texans as their linebackers coach. In 2017, he was elevated to defensive coordinator in Houston. This past January, the Titans hired him as their head coach after a quick search.

“He was the ultimate team-first player, and he embodies that same mindset as a coach,” Titans GM Jon Robinson said after hiring Vrabel. “He is intelligent, energetic, detailed and a leader whose deep passion for this game will resonate with our players. As a coach, I have seen him develop talent at both the college and NFL level, and put players in position for them to be successful.”

Vrabel might have been able to contribute on the field for a 15th NFL season, but he opted to jumpstart his coaching career on this date seven years ago instead. If not for that decision, Vrabel probably wouldn’t have ascended the NFL coaching ladder as quickly as he did to become the Titans’ new head coach this year.

This Date In Transactions History: Matthew Stafford

July 10th, 2018 at 7:45pm CST by Ben Levine

Matthew Stafford is a rich, rich man. Five years ago today, the quarterback signed his second lucrative contract with the Lions. It was a three-year pact worth $53MM.

Nowadays, players look forward to these paydays, as the NFL’s rookie wage scale limits their earnings. However, back in 2013, Stafford was already playing on a lucrative contract with Detroit. After being selected as the first-overall pick in the 2009 draft, the Georgia product inked a record-breaking six-year deal worth $78MM ($41.7MM in guaranteed money). Stafford didn’t live up to his contract during first two seasons in the NFL. However, he had a breakout campaign in 2011, throwing for 5,038 passing yards and 41 touchdowns.

While he took a step back in 2012, the Lions still felt confident enough to sign Stafford to the three-year extension in 2013. At the time, the quarterback still had two seasons remaining on his contract, so the new deal effectively made it a five-year pact worth $76.5MM. The extension portion of the contract included $41.5MM in guaranteed money and a $27.5MM signing bonus. Signing Stafford early also allowed the Lions to reduce his impending $19.3MM cap hit.

“I want to be about the team,” he said at the time (via ESPN.com). “I want to help the team out if I can in cap space, whatever it is. I want good players around me as a quarterback. It doesn’t hurt to have weapons and, you know, if I can help out anyway I can, I’m happy to do it.”

In the five years since signing his second extension, Stafford had shown a lot more consistency on the field. The 30-year-old hasn’t missed a game during that span, and he’s averaged around 4,388 yards, 27 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions per season. This improvement played a role in him earning his third contract from the Lions. Last offseason, the quarterback inked a five-year deal worth $135MM ($92MM guaranteed).

Assuming he doesn’t opt out following the 2020 season, there’s a good chance Stafford will continue being the Lions quarterback through the 2022 campaign. He could reach free agency when he’s 35-years-old, meaning Detroit might end up inking their franchise player to his fourth pricey contract.

A Look At Every NFL Team’s Cap Room In July

July 9th, 2018 at 3:44pm CST by Zachary Links

The majority of this year’s top free agents have been signed, but there are still plenty of big names left on the board. You may also be surprised to learn that there are plenty of unspent dollars left in the league. According to the NFLPA, there’s $520MM left when accounting for unspent dollars and the players outside of the Top 51 on each roster.

As we noted in our look at Johnathan Hankins‘ free agent market, there are still 19 teams with at least $10MM in space, according to this metric. There’s an average of $16MM available per team and six clubs – the Bears, Browns, Texans, Colts, 49ers, and Titans – with over $25MM to burn. The overwhelming majority of this year’s draft picks have been signed, so these dollars largely available for extensions and free agent additions.

Here’s the rundown of every team’s cap room as of this writing:

1. Browns – $66.8MM
2. Colts – $51.1MM
3. 49ers – $44.6MM
4. Titans – $33.6MM
5. Texans – $28.9MM
6. Bears – $25.7MM
7. Jaguars – $20MM
8. Jets – $19.5MM
9. Bills – $15.1MM
10. Cowboys – $14.8MM
11. Bengals – $14.4MM
12. Buccaneers – $14.2MM
13. Cardinals – $13.9MM
14. Redskins – $13.2MM
15. Packers – $10.8MM
16. Patriots – $10MM
17. Broncos – $9.3MM
18. Ravens – $9MM
19. Dolphins – $14.2MM
20. Vikings – $14MM
21. Seahawks – $10.6MM
22. Lions – $9MM
23. Chargers – $8.7MM
24. Chiefs – $7.4MM
25. Saints – $7.2MM
26. Giants – $7.2MM
27. Falcons – $7.1MM
28. Eagles – $6.1MM
29. Panthers – $5.2MM
30. Steelers – $5.1MM
31. Rams – $1.9MM
32. Raiders – $1.9MM

Free Agent Stock Watch: Johnathan Hankins

July 9th, 2018 at 1:07pm CST by Zachary Links

Last year, Johnathan Hankins was among the league’s most sought-after free agent defensive tackles. In July 2018, Hankins is without an NFL home.

Hankins’ market dragged a bit last year due to his asking price, but he settled for less in April when he signed a three-year, $27MM deal with the Colts. In March of this year, the Colts surprised many by terminating his contract.

Hankins finished out the year as Pro Football Focus’ No. 20 ranked interior defender and the Colts had – and still have – an abundance of cap room. The Colts’ change from a 3-4 scheme to a 4-3 setup likely played a part in their decision, but Hankins had only worked out of a 4-3 scheme prior to joining Indianapolis. Hankins did not offer much against the pass in 2017, but he was exceptional against the run, which is the primary goal of any defensive tackle.

Since his release, Hankins has met with the Redskins and Jets, but did not sign with either club. So, what gives?

We haven’t heard much on Hankins in recent weeks, but it stands to reason that his asking price is keeping him from landing a deal. In 2017, Hankins’ camp told teams that he was looking for $15MM per year. Soon after, the asking price was reduced to a more reasonable $10MM per season, and he eventually accepted a $9MM/year pact from the Colts.

After turning in a solid season – nearly the best of his career, according to PFF – Hankins may be unwilling to take anything less than what he received from the Colts. It’s the only logical explanation for one of the league’s best run-stuffing DTs being left in limbo.

That position may seem foolish since many teams have already blown their wad in the first and second waves of free agency, but there are still plenty of dollars available, particularly when it comes to his potential suitors. The Jets, who might not want to bank on 32-year-old Steve McLendon in the middle, will still have about $14MM in cap room after they sign top draft pick Sam Darnold. The Packers, who might not have complete confidence in Kenny Clark taking the next step in 2018, have nearly $11MM in space after inking their entire draft class. The Cowboys, who will start the year without David Irving, have nearly $15MM to work with.

Between now and the start of the year, it’s entirely possible that a team could open up the checkbook to meet Hankins’ demands. In addition to the aforementioned clubs, there are still 16 teams with eight figures in cap room. Beggars can’t be choosers at this stage of the summer, but all it takes is one GM to cave.

Alternatively, Hankins may wind up taking his salary demands down a notch or two, which would greatly open up his possibilities. The Lions, for example, have just $9MM in space, but they may want to consider Hankins to beef up their line, even after signing Sylvester Williams in March.

If the market doesn’t meet his demands, Hankins may be willing to settle for a one-year platform contract in the $7MM range to reestablish his value. If quality defenders like Aaron Donald, Khalil Mack, Jadeveon Clowney, and Geno Atkins are taken off of the 2019 free agent list with extensions, Hankins could be on the path to riches next spring.

Extension Candidate: Carlos Dunlap

July 9th, 2018 at 11:09am CST by Zachary Links

Earlier this year, defensive end Carlos Dunlap opted to skip the Bengals’ organized team activities. The decision to work out on his own in Florida cost him $300K in bonuses, but it may have helped him ramp up pressure on the team as he pushes for a new deal. For his part, Dunlap claims his decision was made for football reasons.

“All the comments and everything talking about the reasons for me not being here obviously hit home a little bit because they painted me to be a selfish guy, which was not my objective,” Dunlap said. “My goal was to make sure I was in the best shape for when football starts so that I can be there for my team for the long haul.”

Either way, it’s clear that Dunlap wants to stay with the Bengals beyond 2018 on a new and improved deal. The Bengals also want to keep him for the long haul, but only at the right price.

Dunlap is entering the final year of the six-year, $40MM extension he signed in 2013. The 29-year-old will earn a base salary of $7MM, which is well below his true value.

Extending Dunlap is a pricey proposition and the decision is complicated by the club’s other extension candidates. Fellow defensive lineman Geno Atkins is entering the final year of his contract and a new pact may call for upwards of $12MM per year. Cornerback Darqueze Dennard is coming off of a career year and the Bengals would like to keep him, despite the presence of Dre Kirkpatrick and William Jackson III. There’s also a trio of tight ends to consider in Tyler Kroft, Tyler Eifert, and C.J. Uzomah, and the team may want to leave some money in the coffers to re-sign defensive end Michael Johnson after the 2018 season.

The Bengals have also invested heavily in defensive ends in recent drafts by adding Carl Lawson, Jordan Willis, and Sam Hubbard. In theory, they can part with Dunlap if the price gets too high if they are confident in their your DE group.

Still, Dunlap has been tremendous in Cincinnati, particularly in the second half of games. The advanced metrics at Pro Football Focus have routinely rated him as a top-30 edge defender over the past seven seasons and he has been equally strong against the pass and the run. Even if the youngsters could do an admirably job in his stead, losing Dunlap would hurt the team’s front seven.

Dunlap is well aware of the riches that could await him in free agency as the edge defender market continues to rise sharply. In theory, Dunlap could parlay a big 2018 season into a $15MM/year deal, but he would be taking a risk if he cannot turn in another quality season for the Bengals. A new deal would give him financial security and, depending on the length of the deal, give him an opportunity to retire with the only club he’s ever known.

There are a lot of mouths to feed in Cincinnati, but Johnson’s expiring $6.1MM contract should provide the team enough room to get a deal done. If Dunlap is willing to sacrifice some upside in order to remain with the Bengals, the two sides could find a midpoint with a four-year extension in the range of $50MM. Alternatively, a shorter extension could make sense for the two sides. An additional three years added to Dunlap’s contract would allow him to hit the open market again at the age of 32 and give the Bengals some wiggle room should they look to hang on to their trio of younger defensive ends.

Community Tailgate: Safety Market

July 8th, 2018 at 8:44pm CST by Sam Robinson

With every team slated to open training camp this month, the strange quagmire that is the safety market remains crowded with proven performers. Three of the top four players from PFR’s free agent safeties list in March are still available four months later.

While other positions feature some key players unsigned as well — like Dez Bryant, Johnathan Hankins, Bashaud Breeland and Colin Kaepernick — the glut of safeties resides as the most interesting because most of the original UFA market’s best players are unattached as camps near.

Eric Reid, Tre Boston and Kenny Vaccaro appeared at Nos. 1, 3 and 4 on Dallas Robinson’s top UFA safeties list, and no member of this triumvirate is yet 28 years old. Both Reid and Vaccaro started for five seasons, with Boston being a full-time first-unit presence the past two years and intercepting five passes for the Chargers last season. Pro Football Focus placed both Boston and Reid in a tie for 30th among safeties last season. While Vaccaro struggled in 2017, he rated as one of the league’s better safeties in 2015 and ’16.

Due to Reid’s involvement in the protests during national anthems the past two seasons, his unattached status hovers over this contingent. The one-time Pro Bowler took one visit, meeting with the Bengals, only it did not go well when Mike Brown reportedly asked the 26-year-old defender if he would continue to kneel during the anthem (this was prior to the NFL’s new anthem policy forcing players to either stand or remain in the locker room during the song’s playing). Reid subsequently followed Kaepernick’s lead by filing a collusion grievance against the league and has not received any other known inquiry about his services since the Bengals summit.

Boston and Vaccaro have, each visiting the Colts. Boston also met with the Cardinals, while Vaccaro spoke with the Dolphins and was scheduled to visit the Jets earlier this offseason. Boston was not pleased with how his visits unfolded. At this point, it’s likely that both players — and some older UFAs like Tyvon Branch or T.J. Ward — will have to wait for preseason injuries or accept low-value, one-year pacts from teams if they are to play in 2018.

Of course, some safeties — like Tyrann Mathieu, Morgan Burnett, Bradley McDougald, Kurt Coleman and Ron Parker — did sign this offseason. But the money was not on the level of previous safety classes.

Excepting Mathieu’s one-year, $7MM deal, five 2017 UFA safeties’ contracts top anyone from this year’s market in terms of average annual value. Tony Jefferson, Barry Church, Micah Hyde, Johnathan Cyprien and T.J. McDonald all signed for at least $6MM per year in 2017, with most of those players not having the resumes of Reid or Vaccaro. Burnett signed for $4.7MM per year, and Coleman received $5.4MM AAV. With the cap having risen by $10MM, the deals completed this offseason were not in stride with the growth.

Theories have surfaced about why this gridlock’s occurred. Obviously, Reid has the most explosive belief about what’s transpiring. Michael Thomas, a special-teamer/safety who signed with the Giants for two years and $4MM, agrees collusion has affected the market. An anonymous agent concurred, saying the likes of Boston and Vaccaro are collateral damage from teams avoiding Reid. An ex-defensive coordinator said this position, despite this being a prime passing era, is not evaluated consistently by teams.

So, which theory is accurate? Is there another explanation for several prime-years safeties being overlooked? Will this be the new normal for this position, one that’s seen four players sign for at least $10MM AAV since Earl Thomas‘ then-record $10MM-per-year deal, or will 2018 be an outlier? Weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section!

5 Key Stories: 7/1/18 – 7/8/18

July 8th, 2018 at 5:49pm CST by Sam Robinson

Kam Chancellor is walking away from the game: But the Seahawks safety is not necessarily retiring. He revealed doctors have not seen sufficient improvement to green-light a return to the gridiron. As a result, Chancellor declared he will no longer pursue a comeback. The difference in the 30-year-old perennial Pro Bowler retiring and not playing again is big in this case, since Chancellor’s August 2017 extension guarantees him more than $10MM going forward due to injury. Nevertheless, the Seahawks are now to be without another Legion of Boomer. However, this won’t affect how the team will proceed with Earl Thomas.

Suspensions come down for NFC starters: Reuben Foster evaded significant legal trouble this offseason when his cases for domestic violence and marijuana possession were dismissed, but the 49ers linebacker will still be suspended for two games. Foster was suspended for violating the league’s personal-conduct and substance-abuse policies. Rams guard Jamon Brown will as well, with the starting interior lineman set to be out until Week 3. Packers running back Aaron Jones was also part of the pre-July 4 suspension news dump. Both Brown and Jones were deemed guilty of violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.

Julian Edelman will miss a second straight September: Tom Brady‘s go-to wide receiver will miss another opening month after his PED suspension appeal failed. The Patriots will be without their slot presence in September. Edelman did not fight the results of this appeal — one centered around paperwork and documentation — the way he did the initial ban, however. Edelman, who missed all of last season due to injury, will miss games against the Texans, Lions, Dolphins and Jaguars.

Cardinals GM popped for DUI: NFL executives have been known to worry about player misconduct on and around July 4, but the Cardinals will be dealing with their top decision-maker’s actions that day. Steve Keim was cited for driving under the influence on Independence Day. The GM was booked and released that night, and he apologized for the sequence. Keim could face NFL discipline for this citation.

NFL attempting to force end to Colin Kaepernick case: Long mired in the former 49ers quarterback’s collusion grievance centered around his unique unemployment, the NFL is trying to put a premature end to these proceedings. The league is asking the judge in this case to issue a summary judgment, and if the judge rules in favor of the NFL, the case will end. By demanding to see further proof teams colluded against Kaepernick as a free agent, the NFL is hoping the quarterback’s attorneys will “put their cards on the table.” However, Kaepernick’s legal team isn’t expected to have a hard time making the argument to continue this case.

PFR Originals: 7/1/18 – 7/8/18

July 8th, 2018 at 5:19pm CST by Sam Robinson

The original content and analysis produced by the PFR staff over the past week:

PFR looked at five candidates for a contract extension:
- Ben Levine examined the Cardinals’ situation with contract-year running back David Johnson.
- Zach Links discussed the specifics between the Texans and Jadeveon Clowney, mentioning how the respective processes of Khalil Mack and Aaron Donald may play into Houston’s proceedings.
- Zach went on to deviate from the 2014/15 draftees’ re-up plights by analyzing the Bengals’ circumstances with veteran Geno Atkins.
- Brandon Graham‘s angled for a new Eagles deal for a bit now, and Zach took a look at where things stand between the Super Bowl LII hero and his team.
- Finally, Rory Parks assessed where Stefon Diggs fits into a Vikings team that’s navigating a complicated summer regarding extensions.
We published four polls on pertinent situations around the league.
- Zach asked readers which head coach will be first to receive his walking papers during the 2018 season. Hue Jackson is leading the pack.
- Dez Bryant remains without a team, and Zach asked the PFR community which franchise he’ll play for this year. The 49ers lead, but the Patriots are also viewed as a logical landing spot.
- With the AFC West looking as intriguing as any division in the league, I asked readers which franchise’s roster looks the best going into training camp. It’s fairly even so far.
- Although Saquon Barkley is favored to win offensive rookie of the year, I asked the PFR community if other running backs had a chance at out-producing him this season. Thus far, the consensus is no.
We continued our This Date In Transactions History series with six flashbacks to key NFL deals.
- Zach recalled a July 2, 2015 suspension bloodbath featuring Antonio Gates and Sheldon Richardson.
- He then pivoted to a player for whom suspensions have defined a career in Dion Jordan. The first of those came July 3, 2014.
- Zach also chronicled the Lions’ July 5, 2016 decision to release Stephen Tulloch and end a long-drawn-out process.
- I shifted gears to remember a July 6, 1999 signing that helped lead to the ’99 Redskins winning the NFC East title and Larry Centers continuing his prolific receiving career.
- Ben took a look back at Kerry Collins‘ career, one that ended with a July 7, 2011 retirement.
- Now the 49ers GM, John Lynch agreed on a redone Broncos contract on July 8, 2007 to allow for a final NFL season. Rory Parks examined how that process went down and delved into Lynch’s career.
Barely a week remains until the franchise tag extension deadline. Zach took a look at there the Cowboys’, Lions’, Rams’ and Steelers’ processes with their tagged performers stand.
From Sean McVay to Pete Carroll, a sizable gap in ages exists among NFL head coaches. Zach examined the current leadership climate.
In a unique glimpse at which colleges’ standouts are best-compensated by NFL teams, Zach unveiled Alabama, LSU and USC are leading the way.
With some training camps less than two weeks away, Zach looked at the dwindling unsigned draft-pick contingent. At this point, mostly first-rounders represent the unsigned.

This Date In Transactions History: John Lynch

July 8th, 2018 at 11:16am CST by Rory Parks

John Lynch has had an enviable career in professional sports. He was selected in the first round of the 1992 Major League Baseball draft by the expansion Florida Marlins, and he threw the first pitch in Marlins’ organizational history as a member of one of the team’s minor league affiliates, the Erie Sailors. His Sailors jersey resides in the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a result, but he was later selected in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers, and he is probably pretty happy that he ultimately chose to pursue football.

Lynch spent the first 11 seasons of his NFL career with Tampa Bay, and during that time, he established himself as an elite safety. He became one of the most feared tacklers in the league, and he was heralded for his leadership both on and off the field. His playmaking statistics leave a little to be desired, as he tallied just 26 interceptions and 13 sacks in his 15-year career (although he did not become a full-time player until 1996, his fourth year in the league). That could be one of the reasons why he is still on the outside looking in at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but his play went beyond raw stats. He was always someone that opposing offenses had to plan around, and his work earned him nine Pro Bowl bids and two First Team All-Pro selections. He was also a key figure in the Bucs’ only championship, helping the team capture Super Bowl XXXVII.

Tampa Bay released the two-sport Stanford athlete following the 2003 campaign, and he was snapped up by the Broncos. Despite switching from strong safety to free safety, Lynch maintained a high level of play with his new club, as he was selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his four seasons in Mile High. He served as Denver’s defensive captain during the 2006-07 seasons, and on this day in 2007, he and the Broncos agreed to terms on a renegotiated contract that would keep him with the team for one more year.

He considered hanging up the cleats after the 2007 campaign, but Broncos owner Pat Bowlen convinced him to come back for one last hurrah. Even at age 36, though, Lynch expected to be on the field for every snap, and it became clear during the 2008 training camp that he would not be used in sub-packages. He ultimately left the team and was signed by the Patriots, though he never played a regular-season game for New England, which released him just a few weeks later.

Lynch formally announced his retirement in November 2008, and he subsequently enjoyed a successful stint as a color commentator for Fox. He was surprisingly named GM of the 49ers in January 2017, and while the jury is obviously still out on his tenure as an NFL executive, the early returns are promising.

Taking over a club in the midst of a full-scale rebuild, Lynch managed to acquire the team’s quarterback of the future in Jimmy Garoppolo last October in exchange for a second-round draft pick. This offseason, he (briefly) made Garoppolo the highest-paid player in NFL history, even though the East Illinois product has played a grand total of seven games in his professional career. Lynch’s fate with the 49ers will, of course, be tied to Garoppolo’s, but he has done as well as could be expected thus far. Indeed, San Francisco is being mentioned as a fringe playoff contender, no mean feat considering the roster that Lynch inherited. And while the playoffs may still be out of reach in 2018, one more good offseason of work could get the 49ers back to postseason play.

This date 11 years ago therefore marked the beginning of the end of Lynch’s on-field career, but his involvement with the league after retiring as a player has been pretty notable in its own right. He is a member of the Buccaneers’ Ring of Honor and the Broncos’ Ring of Hame, and he remains a viable candidate for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And while it’s certainly too early to engage in these types of discussions, maybe he’ll one day get into Canton as an executive even if he doesn’t make it as a player.

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