Broncos Place LB Dre Greenlaw on Injured Reserve with Thigh Injury

Denver Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw has been placed on injured reserve due to a quadriceps/thigh injury that has kept him out of the entire 2025 season so far, sidelining him for at least the next four games. The injury, which originated in the spring before the NFL Draft and was aggravated during training camp, has prevented Greenlaw from participating in any preseason or regular-season games. Greenlaw, who signed a significant three-year contract worth over $31 million with the Broncos in March to bolster their defense, was expected to be a key contributor but has remained sidelined, with the Broncos opting to start veteran Justin Strnad in his place. Coach Sean Payton described the injury situation as "nebulous," indicating ongoing uncertainty about Greenlaw's recovery timeline. The linebacker is eligible to return in Week 7 when the Broncos host the New York Giants, but his absence has impacted Denver's linebacker coverage and defensive performance early in the season. Greenlaw's setback is a major blow to the Broncos' defense, which had hoped his physical presence would strengthen their linebacker corps.