The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... According to NFL.com, Per a league source, the Broncos are likely to add Mendenhall, the former first-round pick, whose rookie contract with the Steelers officially expired earlier today.
Diehards Line:Mendenhall suffered a torn ACL in Week 17 of the 2011 season, and he battled an Achilles injury during the 2012 season. He also had a Twitter misadventure two years ago, not to mention a decision to stay home after he was informed he’d be deactivated for a December game against the Chargers. But PFT's Mike Florio reports the Broncos don’t seem to be deterred. Neither do the Cardinals. But according to Florio's source, the Also interested are the Cardinals. But the Broncos are deemed to be the favorite to land him.