looks like you guys just signed ANOTHER fuckin' ex-Browns D-Lineman.
Jesus Christ scary...this is getting nuts! 8 of them now!!!
When Mike Shannahan has needs on his defensive line he usually looks to Cleveland, and, believe it or not, he did it again.
On Tuesday, the Broncos reached a four-year agreement in principle with Browns defensive lineman Alvin McKinley. McKinley becomes the eighth former Browns defensive lineman to join the Broncos in the past three offseasons.
The timing of this signing, though, comes in interesting time for the Broncos. They are starting to unload some of the former Browns. On Monday, they released former Browns defensive end Courtney Brown because of knee problems. McKinley's re-signing probably ends the two-year stay of former Browns defensive tackle Michael Myers, who is an unrestricted free agent.
The McKinley signing also comes at a time the Broncos are trying to finalize a Dan Wilkinson trade. Wilkinson has until around the draft to pass a physcal in order for the trade not to be voided. For several weeks, the Broncos couldn't find Wilkinson. He has been in contact with him, but there are some thoughts he might need a procedure done on a knee.
The Broncos had been talking with Bears defensive tackle Ian Scott, but opted to sign McKinley instead.