Broncos Re-sign Strnad, Eye Linebacker Upgrades

0:00On March 8th, the Denver Broncos kicked off free agency preparations by resigning linebacker Justin Strannad to a three-year contract worth $18 million, including $10 million guaranteed. Sternad, a fifth-round pick from 2020, had bounced back from a close call with leaving the team. He nearly joined the Carolina Panthers in 2024, but returned on a one-year deal, then stepped up big in 2025 while covering. For injured teammates, fans love Alex Singleton for his tackling prowess. He led the team and stops three out of four seasons and is battled through a cancer scare last year. At age 32, though, with a recent ACL tear and some past-cover struggles, the Broncos might move on to build a younger group at inside, blindbacker. Now, with free agency negotiations starting Monday and signings on Wednesday, Denver plans to chase upgrades like Philadelphia Eagles free agent, Nicobie Dean. Singleton could stick around as a fallback if bigger names don't pan out. This keeps the Broncos focused on linebacker depth heading into a busy week, setting them up for a stronger defense next season.