Broncos Sign LB Dre Greenlaw for Defensive Overhaul

The Denver Broncos have made a significant offseason addition by signing linebacker Dre Greenlaw from the San Francisco 49ers to a three-year, $35 million deal, aiming to further strengthen their already formidable defense. Head coach Sean Payton compared Greenlaw’s playing style to that of Mike Tyson, highlighting his toughness, physicality, and ability to stop runners in their tracks, traits the team felt were previously missing from their roster. Despite suffering a torn Achilles in Super Bowl LVIII and missing most of the 2024 season, Greenlaw is seen as a key upgrade and has already made an impression at training camp, with coaches and teammates noting his intensity and sideline-to-sideline aggressiveness. The Broncos, who finished last season with league-leading defensive stats but struggled against some top offenses late in the year, hope Greenlaw, along with fellow addition Talanoa Hufanga and rookie Jahdae Barron, will help elevate their unit to the next level. Greenlaw chose Denver for its organizational culture and defensive pedigree, turning down a strong push from the 49ers to retain him. The Broncos open their 2025-26 season at home against the Tennessee Titans, seeking to build on a playoff appearance and move further past the Russell Wilson era.