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Published on 01/10/2008 at Thu Jan 10 09:25.



Al Wilson Cleared to Play in 2008

Posted Thu Jan 10th by

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Former Broncos All-Pro linebacker Al Wilson has been cleared to resume playing football.  The news comes from back and neck specialist Dr. Robert Watkins, who said Wilson is healthy enough to begin football activities right away. Wilson is a free agent after the Broncos released him last year, and can sign with any team.

The Broncos tried to trade Wilson last spring to the Giants, but he failed a physical in New York due to neck injuries.  He was ultimately cut from the Broncos before the draft.

Because of Wilson’s talents and his free agent status, he will surely garner interest from several teams. Peter Schafer, Wilson’s agent, added the following comments:

“Al is training and is ready to play. There is no greater risk to his health than normal football risks. He is thrilled to get the chance to play again.”

When asked if Wilson would consider Denver, Schafer replied, “There are 32 teams and Al will go to the best situation for him and his family.”

Story/Photo Courtesy [Denver Post]

Wilson’s agent is based in Denver, and as far as I know Wilson still lives there as well. Get him in the building right now, Shanahan. Tie him up before he can go on the open market, where he will surely grab a lot of attention. The Broncos are a much better defense with him than without him, and if Wilson can return to form at all (and I believe he can), it will be the best move of our offseason.

  • 100%

    I believe this could be a HUGE break for the defense. Holy crap, imagine our defense with Al in the middel and DJ outside.

  • jwaawaa

    If Al is really ready to play… He could really help lead the D back to one of the stronger D’s in the league. If Lynch goes this year… We will need the veteran leadership. Hope Al is really back and plays all out. If he isn’t wearing orange and blue… I pray he goes to the NFC.

  • Crosshare

    This is the one signing we have to make this offseason. Our run defense was weak without our battering ram in the middle.

  • broncobilly32

    If I could have one thing…It would be Al in the middle of that line backing core…please God. Al should retire as a Bronco!

    Broncos for life.

  • tonyboy

    Al wilson would be great to complete the defense of the broncos.
    The broncos offense is already strong.
    just imagine strengthening up the D!!!
    then the broncos could take over the afc west.
    cause the middle is not doing good with koutivides who hasnt ever had starting linbacker expierience!!!