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Broncos Rule Dre Greenlaw Out for Week 1 With Thigh Injury

Coaches cite Justin Strnad as the likely fill-in after the free-agent signee missed consecutive practices.

Nov 19, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) during the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Denver formally ruled the linebacker out for Sunday's opener against the Titans with a thigh designation.
  • He practiced Monday, then sat out the rest of the week, as Sean Payton refused to elaborate on whether the issue was an aggravation.
  • Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph said the team has depth at inside linebacker, with Justin Strnad expected to see extra snaps alongside Alex Singleton.
  • Greenlaw’s recent history includes a Super Bowl LVIII Achilles tear, a late‑2024 calf injury, and a July 31 quad issue that sidelined him for the entire preseason.
  • The Broncos also ruled out defensive tackle Malcolm Roach with a calf injury, and tight end Nate Adkins is not expected to play as he rehabs ankle surgery.