Denver Broncos’ Top Offseason Addition Might Already be a Bust
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The Denver Broncos were one of the biggest surprises in football last season, winning 10 games and making it to the playoffs in spite of fielding a rookie quarterback.
The Broncos then doubled down and made some huge additions during the offseason, which has some labeling them a major sleeper in the AFC. However, one of Denver’s biggest acquisitions might already be a disappointment.
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The Broncos signed linebacker Dre Greenlaw to a three-year, $31.5 million contract in free agency, hoping he would bolster an already fearsome front seven. They knew there was risk involved, as Greenlaw tore his Achilles in the Super Bowl with the San Francisco 49ers in February 2024 and has barely played since.
But, because Denver knows what Greenlaw can do when he is healthy, it decided to sign him to a multi-year contract.
SANTA CLARA, CA – AUGUST 9: A detail view of a Denver Broncos helmet on the field prior to an NFL preseason football game against the San Francisco 49ers, at Levi’s Stadium on August 9,… SANTA CLARA, CA – AUGUST 9: A detail view of a Denver Broncos helmet on the field prior to an NFL preseason football game against the San Francisco 49ers, at Levi’s Stadium on August 9, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
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Unfortunately, Greenlaw suffered a quad injury back in April, an issue that has plagued him ever since. He was expected to be ready for the season opener, but now, he has been ruled out for the Broncos’ Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, via Nick Kosmider of The Athletic.
Greenlaw returned to the field with the 49ers late last year, but it didn’t take him long to sustain a calf injury that placed him back on the sideline.
Denver handed Greenlaw $11.5 million in guaranteed money, so his deal is heavily laced with incentives. However, the Broncos were expecting the 28-year-old to represent a significant part of their defense in 2025.
The fact that Greenlaw is already having difficulty getting back onto the football field is certainly not a good omen moving forward.
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In his last healthy campaign in 2023, Greenlaw racked up 120 tackles, 1.5 sacks and four passes defended. He is a terrific player when he is available, so hopefully, he can make a full recovery for Denver.
But clearly, the early returns are not looking great.
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