The Denver Broncos seem to be seeking more depth at linebacker and wide receiver.
The Broncos brought in two free agent linebackers — Bumper Pool and Tanner Vallejo — for workouts on Wednesday, according to the NFL’s transaction wire.
Buy Broncos TicketsDenver is also bringing in wide receiver Tre’Quan Smith for a visit, according to multiple reports (via Saints Wire).
Pool (6-2, 232 pounds) signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent out of Arkansas earlier this year. He totaled 441 tackles in five years (51 games) with the Razorbacks.
Vallejo (6-1, 230 pounds) has spent time with five NFL teams since entering the league as a sixth-round pick out of Boise State with the Buffalo Bills in 2017. He played under Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph last season, recording 37 tackles in 17 games (five starts).
Denver is likely looking for more depth at LB after losing Josey Jewell to a groin injury against the Miami Dolphins last week.
Smith (6-2, 210 pounds) was picked by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft out of UCF. He played under Broncos coach Sean Payton from 2018-2021. Smith has totaled 131 receptions for 1,764 yards and 18 touchdowns in 66 career games (35 starts).
Denver already has four former Saints on the 53-man roster. We’ll see if Smith joins them this week.