The addition of Alvin McKinley could mean defensive tackle Dan Wilkinson will never be a Bronco.
The Broncos on Tuesday signed McKinley, the eighth former Cleveland defensive lineman they have inked since 2005, to a four-year deal worth about $8 million. He will likely start at defensive tackle.
With McKinley in, the trade with Miami for Wilkinson could soon be nullified. Wilkinson has until March 30 to pass a physical with Denver. If he doesn’t pass, the trade will be voided or the deadline will be extended for a second time.
Wilkinson has had knee problems and is getting an MRI to determine whether he’ll need surgery. However, there are strong indications the trade could be voided – one reason Denver signed McKinley.
McKinley, 6-foot-3, 294 pounds, played defensive end in the Browns’ 3-4 defense the last two years.
He had 45 tackles and one sack in 2006 and 68 tackles and five sacks in 2005.
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Broncos middle linebacker Al Wilson has signed with Denver-based agent Peter Schaffer.
