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Dre Greenlaw Exits Broncos Practice With New Leg Tightness

After exiting a one-on-one drill, Greenlaw underwent precautionary tests for muscle tightness that coach Sean Payton says is distinct from his earlier quadriceps issue.

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Oct 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) reacts after a sack against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Greenlaw exited Thursday’s training camp practice after pulling up in a one-on-one pass-coverage drill against J.K. Dobbins and did not return.
  • Coach Sean Payton said the tightness affected a different muscle than Greenlaw’s spring quadriceps strain and that the team is conducting precautionary evaluations to determine his availability.
  • Greenlaw signed a three-year, $31.5 million free-agent deal in March and has missed significant time in previous seasons due to groin strains, hamstring pulls and a torn Achilles.
  • The Broncos have also lost Alex Singleton to a broken thumb and Drew Sanders to a foot injury in camp, putting pressure on reserve linebackers to fill critical snaps.
  • Once cleared, Greenlaw is slated to start alongside Alex Singleton at inside linebacker as Denver seeks to build one of the NFL’s top defenses.