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http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...harles-scheduled-visit-denver-broncos-tuesday
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If Charles passes a physical and the Broncos' medical staff gives a favorable prognosis, the expectation is for the Broncos and Charles to try to close out a contract for the veteran running back.
Charles, 30, who tore his right anterior cruciate ligament in October 2015, played in just three games last season because of pain in his knees. He had just 12 rushing attempts for the season before the Chiefs put him on injured reserve in November.
C.J. Anderson -- is coming off knee surgery, while Devontae Booker had a productive rookie season.
The Broncos also signed former Ravens running back Bernard Pierce as a "futures" player this past January. They then traded Kapri Bibbs to the San Francisco 49ers this past weekend and selected Coastal Carolina running back De'Angelo Henderson on Saturday.
Henderson, who ran a sub-4.5 40-yard dash at the scouting combine is the fastest of the team's backs. Booker, Anderson and Pierce all have similar styles, so if Charles passes a physical and can resurrect even some of his past explosiveness, the Broncos would want to add that to their offense.
Charles has four 100-yard rushing games against the Broncos in his career, including a 259-yard effort during the 2010 season.
5:53 PM CT
- Jeff LegwoldESPN Senior Writer
If Charles passes a physical and the Broncos' medical staff gives a favorable prognosis, the expectation is for the Broncos and Charles to try to close out a contract for the veteran running back.
Charles, 30, who tore his right anterior cruciate ligament in October 2015, played in just three games last season because of pain in his knees. He had just 12 rushing attempts for the season before the Chiefs put him on injured reserve in November.
C.J. Anderson -- is coming off knee surgery, while Devontae Booker had a productive rookie season.
The Broncos also signed former Ravens running back Bernard Pierce as a "futures" player this past January. They then traded Kapri Bibbs to the San Francisco 49ers this past weekend and selected Coastal Carolina running back De'Angelo Henderson on Saturday.
Henderson, who ran a sub-4.5 40-yard dash at the scouting combine is the fastest of the team's backs. Booker, Anderson and Pierce all have similar styles, so if Charles passes a physical and can resurrect even some of his past explosiveness, the Broncos would want to add that to their offense.
Charles has four 100-yard rushing games against the Broncos in his career, including a 259-yard effort during the 2010 season.
