Broncos' Greenlaw Out Week 1 Quad Injury

Denver Broncos inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw continues to be sidelined with a quad injury that has persisted for over four months, causing him to miss multiple practices and preseason games leading up to the team's Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Greenlaw, who signed a three-year contract with the Broncos after six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, has faced a series of injuries recently, including a torn Achilles in Super Bowl LVIII and a calf strain, which limited him to just two games last season. Broncos head coach Sean Payton has refused to comment extensively on Greenlaw's status, emphasizing a conservative approach to his recovery to ensure long-term health throughout the season. Backup options such as Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad are expected to fill the inside linebacker role if Greenlaw is unavailable, with the team prepared for multiple players to be ready to step in. Other players like tight end Nate Adkins are also sidelined due to injuries and surgery, while some key players participated fully in practice. The Broncos remain cautious but hopeful as they prepare for the season opener without full clarity on Greenlaw's availability.