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Broncos Linebacker Dre Greenlaw Faces Uncertain Recovery After Quadriceps Injury

Conflicting reports cast doubt on the severity of Greenlaw's injury, with timelines ranging from weeks to months, raising concerns about his availability for the 2025 NFL season.

San Francisco 49ers’s Dre Greenlaw (57) sits on the bench during their game against the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
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Overview

  • Dre Greenlaw sustained a quadriceps injury during an offseason workout, with sources divided on whether it is a tear or a strain.
  • NBC Sports Bay Area reports the injury as a tear that could sideline Greenlaw for months, while The Denver Post suggests it is a strain requiring only weeks of recovery.
  • Greenlaw, who signed a three-year, $35 million deal with the Broncos in March 2025, has a history of significant injuries, including an Achilles tear in Super Bowl LVIII.
  • The Broncos face depth challenges at linebacker, with Alex Singleton recovering from an ACL injury and limited proven backups available.
  • Greenlaw’s health is critical to Denver’s defensive plans, as his role involves both run defense and pass coverage responsibilities.