Broncos Expected to Release S John Lynch [Rocky Mtn News]

[Keith]

The team has given Lynch permission to explore other options, both inside and outside of football. It is expected his release will be announced by the team Thursday.

Lynch was excused from practice Wednesday morning for what coach Mike Shanahan called "personal reasons,'' after Lynch did not attend a team meeting Tuesday night as he wrestled with limited playing time in the Broncos defense.

Lynch did not return a call Wednesday afternoon, but several of the team's players said privately Wednesday night that Lynch "was gone.'' San Diego, where Lynch was raised, was considered a likely landing spot since the Chargers have shown interest in the veteran before in free agency. He has also drawn interest from television networks as well for work as an analyst once his playing career is over. ...

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On a somewhat related note, I wonder when the Broncos will start picking up the Texans castaways before we see the end of the Texans slurping the Broncos' rejects.