John Lynch is not finished pursuing a second Super Bowl ring.
The Broncos’ veteran safety until he asked for his release two weeks ago, Lynch spent the past two days visiting with the New England Patriots, according to two NFL sources.
The Patriots covet veterans, especially on defense. In going 18-0 last season before losing Super Bowl XLII, the Patriots started linebacker Junior Seau, who turned 39 during the playoffs last season, linebacker Tedy Bruschi, 35, and safety Rodney Harrison, who turns 36 in December.
Lynch turns 37 in September. When he became a free agent following the 2003 season, Lynch nearly signed with New England but instead chose Denver. He played four seasons with the Broncos and showed up to training camp for his fifth. But early in training camp, Lynch asked out.
Although reduced playing time was a factor, Lynch didn’t fully explain why he wanted out of Denver, saying, “My gut was telling me that the situation wasn’t right.”
Lynch, who won a Super Bowl with Tampa Bay in the 2002 season, would be going to a team with three Super Bowl titles in the last seven seasons.
The Broncos play at New England in a Monday night game Oct. 20.
