The Denver Broncos’ 2024 Wild Card Playoff berth came after an A10-7 campaign. In an attempt to strengthen their roster for 2025, the Broncos went on a free agency binge that brought in several starters, including linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who was an unsung hero for the San Francisco 49ers during his six years with the team. NFL.com’s Kevin Patra named the Broncos’ acquisition of Greenlaw one of the “best” free agency moves.
“Is it risky to sign a player who played a grand total of 34 snaps coming off an Achilles injury? Certainly. But it’s also how you get a reasonable rate. Greenlaw felt like a sure bet to ink a one-year deal to show he was fully healthy before hitting the market again. For that reason, it was smart of the Broncos to tack on extra years to entice Greenlaw to leave San Francisco,” Patra wrote on March 13.
“Turning 28 this offseason, Greenlaw remains one of the top linebackers in the NFL. His two-plus quarters played last year were some of the best any linebacker put on film. Question the injury? Sure. Question the film? Nope. If he’s healthy next season, this is a smashing move for Vance Joseph’s defense.”
Greenlaw appeared in two games in 2024 due to injuries. But in 2023, he recorded 120 total tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 4 pass deflections, and 1.5 sacks. That was his second straight season with at least 120 combined stops.
