Broncos Shake Up Linebacker Corps, Draft Prep in Mind

0:00On April 21st, the Denver Broncos are shaking things up on defense again as the 2026 NFL draft gets closer. They're moving third-round pick Drew Sanders back to outside linebacker where he played last season. Meanwhile, Jonah Ellis, their 2024 third-rounder, is shifting to inside linebacker for some reps this off-season. Sanders has bounced around a lot since joining the team. He started at inside linebacker as a rookie, switched to the edge in 2024 and now he's flipping back outside. It's the latest twist in his position shuffle. Fans might feel a bit down about this, but it highlights a real thin spot at inside linebacker. The Broncos only have Alex Singleton and Justin Strannad as proven guys there with Ellis still learning the role. That leaves them short on depth. Sanders flash potential from Alabama and Arkansas, plus special teams work here, but injuries have hurt his progress as he nears the end of his deal. The team knows they need upgrades, especially after free agency misses like with Dre Greenlaw. This

1:03move screams draft prep. The linebacker class is stacked and the Broncos have been scouting hard. Expect them to grab inside linebacker help soon to build that unit right.