ENGLEWOOD, Colorado – Running back Phillip Lindsay and the Denver Broncos “mutually agreed” to go their separate ways.
A few hours after the Broncos signed Mike Boone’s running back as a free agent, Lindsay’s representatives and the Broncos agreed that the best way would be for the Broncos to terminate the restricted free agent bid and Lindsay to become a free agent. The Broncos had offered Lindsay, who was nominated for the Pro Bowl after his debut season in 2018, at the lowest level – the right of first refusal – just before the start of the free agency.
Much like last season, when the Broncos hired Melvin Gordon for a two-year, $ 16 million deal and did not sign Lindsay for a new deal after then general manager John Elway said the Broncos ‘would look at this,’ The Broncos signed a two-year contract with Boone on Wednesday.
Lindsay posted on social media on Thursday morning that “I am so grateful for my time with the Denver Broncos. As a Colorado child, I was able to fulfill my dream of playing for my home team. I want to thank my teammates. , coaches, employees and everyone involved in the Broncos organization that made it possible for me. ”
Lindsay, 26, a graduate of Denver South High School and the first player to participate in the high school football program that the Broncos’ sponsor started playing for the team, ended last season on the bruise reserve with injuries to her knees and hips .
Often a major threat, Lindsay ran for at least 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons in 2018 and 2019, but he also had wrist surgery after two years. Last season, Gordon ended up as the team leader in shipments, yards and touchdowns, when Lindsay suffered a concussion due to knee and hip injuries.
Lindsay ended the season with 502 running yards and a touchdown with seven receptions.