ENGLEWOOD, Colo. The returning Phillip Lindsay and the Denver Broncos have ‘mutually agreed’ to go their own way.
Just hours after Mike Boone, the Broncos’ free agent, signed into the free agency, Lindsay’s representatives and the Broncos agreed that the best way was for the Broncos to revoke the limited tender for free agents and for Lindsay to be a free agent word. The Broncos offered Lindsay, who was named after his rookie season in the 2018 Pro Bowl, at the lowest level – the right of first refusal – just before the start of the free agency.
Just like last season, when the Broncos signed Melvin Gordon to a $ 16 million two-year deal and Lindsay did not sign a new deal, after John Elway, then general manager, said the Broncos ‘will look into it’. signed Boone on Wednesday for a two-year deal.
Lindsay said on social media on Thursday morning that I really appreciate my time with the Denver Broncos. As a kid from Colorado, I was able to fulfill my dream of playing for my home team. I want to thank my teammates, coaches, staff, and everyone involved with the Broncos organization who made this possible for me. ‘
Lindsay, 26, a graduate of Denver South High School, as well as the first player to participate in the high school soccer program.
Often Lindsay was a major threat, and in 2018 and 2019 he rushed at least 1,000 meters in the back-to-back seasons, but he also underwent wrist surgery both years. Last season, Gordon finished as the team leader in jogging, chasing yards and rushing touchdowns, while Lindsay suffered a concussion with the knee and hip injuries.
Lindsay finished last season with 502 rushing yards and one touchdown to go with seven catches.