Broncos Secure Strnad, Linebacker Future Stable

0:00On March 9th, the Denver Broncos just resigned inside linebacker, Justin Stronad, to a three-year deal worth up to $19.5 million. This move comes after Stronad stepped up big as a starter last season, filling in for injuries and showing strong skills in run defense and pass. Rushing, it's a clear signal that he's locked in as a key piece on defense, heading into next year. Stronad had been up front about wanting a starting role, saying he wouldn't return without it. The Broncos, who've been focused on keeping talent on both sides of the ball, chose to extend him before free agency hit. This bucks their recent trend of not overpaying backups, treating this as starter money right away. Fans and analysts are buzzing about what this means for the rest of the linebacker group. Captain Alex Singleton, who beat cancer mid-season and calls the defensive plays, is a free agent. So his recent high-profile signing, Drey Greenlaw, who's only played half a season so far. The position has been under fire for two years,

1:01but Stronad's emergence offers some stability. Now the team faces tough choices this off-season. They could bring everyone back, cut Greenlaw for cap relief, or let Singleton walk as a fan favorite. No cap casualties yet from Denver, so it's anyone's guess which way they lean. One thing certain though, with Stronad secured, the Broncos have their inside linebacker anchor for the future, setting the stage for whatever. Shake up, comes next.