Broncos' Free Agency Focus: Defense Upgrade

0:00On March 5, NFL free agency kicks off with legal tampering on Monday and the new league year at 2 p.m. mountain time on Wednesday. For the Denver Broncos, riding high with the championship window open, bolstering the defense tops the list. Experts zero in on inside linebacker as the glaring need after a solid season. Both Alex Singleton and Justin Strohnad are hitting free agency, leaving nearly 1,500 snaps to replace. The team traded away John Franklin Myers, creating another gap up front. While the linebacker market looks thin, quality options exist for an upgrade. Across the board, analysts agree inside linebacker demands action. Some push to re-sign Singleton for his leadership, and run-stopping, pairing him with the draft pick. Others call for a fresh centerpiece to elevate the unit, avoiding past weaknesses. Secondary looks set, though safety depth could use a look. On the defensive line, internal combos like Savi on Jones and Iyoma Uwa Zuriker might

1:01fill the void without big spending. Overall death stays young and unproven in spots. With the defense already ranking among the league's best last year, targeted moves here can make Denver lethal. Keep an eye on how they play it next week. Keep an eye on how they play it next week. Keep an eye on how they play it next week. Stay able from the defensive line, internal combos like Cavi on Jones, and Iyoma Uwa Zuriker might fill the void without big spending.