The Denver Broncos have signed free agent linebacker Boss Bailey, formerly of the Detroit Lions, to a free agent contract. The deal unites him with his brother, Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey.Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that it's a five-year, $17.5 million deal that includes a $4.3 million signing bonus and $8 million over the first two years of the contract. I'm a big fan of both Bailey brothers, but I can't help but think that's a little too much money to guarantee Boss, an undeniably talented player but one whose knee problems raise questions about his long-term viability.
Still, Bailey will be a solid addition at linebacker for the Broncos if he can stay healthy. When his knees aren't bothering him he's one of the fastest linebackers in the NFL. He's expected to start on the strong side, and with D.J. Williams starting on the weak side, the Broncos will have the fastest pair of outside linebackers in the league.
As for trivia about these two brothers, I tried to find a definitive list of brothers who have been NFL teammates, but I couldn't. Instead, you'll have to settle for this bit of trivia: Boss's real name is Rodney, and Champ's real name is Roland.
