Broncos Strengthen Defense with 2026 Draft Picks

0:00On March 14, the Denver Broncos strengthened their defense core this week by resigning linebackers Alex Singleton and Justin Strohnad through the 2026 season, but releasing Dre Greenlaw created a big gap in their linebacker depth, forcing the team to hunt for young talent. With off-ball linebackers commanding sky-high prices in free agency, General Manager George Payton and coach Sean Payton are zeroing in on the 2026 NFL, dragged for affordable upgrades. Fans and scouts see this as a smart move after last year's injury play collapsed derailed playoff hopes. Adding speed and coverage skills in the middle will help them compete in the fast AFC West. Standouts on their radar include, CJ Allen from Georgia, attacking leader with over 200 career stops, perfect for round one. Here picks like Jake Golday from Cincinnati, a six-with-five speedster or coverage ace Kyle Louis from Pittsburgh could provide high value. Denver plans top 30 visits with several prospects soon, aiming to build depth around their veterans

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