Former UNC Linebacker Andre Smith Signs With Denver Broncos

Posted Jun 13, 2024
The Broncos didn’t wait long after mandatory minicamp to add to their roster. Thursday, adding inside linebacker Andre Smith, a seven-year veteran of four NFL teams, most recently the Atlanta Falcons. A UNC product, the 27-year-old Smith has played 62 career games. He made the only start of his NFL tenure for the Falcons against Tampa Bay last December. (Denver Sports)

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