Broncos Release Linebacker Greenlaw, Save Cap Space

0:00On March 9th, the Denver Broncos are moving on from linebacker Dre Greenlaw after just one season with the team. They announced his release amid roster changes at the position, following re-signings of Justin Strunat to a $3-year $18 million deal. With $10 million guaranteed, and Alex Singleton, to a $2-year $15.5 million contract with $11 million. Guaranteed This comes after Greenlaw dealt with multiple injuries that limited him to 10 games and seven starts. He missed time due to a quad issue early on, a hamstring problem late in the year, and even set out one game for a suspension, finishing with 53 tackles and a handful of big plays. Fans and analysts see this as a cap casualty for the 28-year-old, whose high salary and injury history made him expendable, Navita. Broncos have two reliable starters locked in. Its shifts focus to younger options or free agents for depth. Playing Greenlaw frees up around $6 million in cap space right away, or more with a later

1:03designation helping the team build for next season without his big future charges. Overall this clears the deck for Denver's defense to regroup and target fresh talent in the off season.