Greenlaw (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Greenlaw was unable to practice all week due to a hamstring injury and will miss a second consecutive game as a result. A Broncos win Sunday would result in Denver clinching the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a first-round bye, which would give the veteran linebacker more time to recover from his injury. Justin Strnad will likely start alongside Alex Singleton at inside linebacker in Greenlaw's absence.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Won't play Christmas Day
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Greenlaw (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chiefs.
Greenlaw was unable to participate in any of the walkthrough practices during Week 17 prep due to a hamstring injury he sustained against the Jaguars on Sunday. The veteran linebacker is not considered a candidate for injured reserve, but the injury is severe enough that he is in jeopardy of being sidelined for Week 18 against the Chargers. Justin Strnad will likely start alongside Alex Singleton at inside linebacker for as long as Greenlaw is sidelined.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Not likely bound for IR
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Greenlaw (hamstring) was listed as a DNP on Tuesday's estimated practice report but is not expected to be placed on injured reserve, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.
Greenlaw sustained a non-contact hamstring injury during Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. There isn't a clear timeline for his return, and while a stint on injured reserve isn't on the table at this time, the veteran linebacker is trending toward not being available for Thursday's AFC West matchup against the Chiefs. Justin Strnad would be the top candidate to start at inside linebacker alongside Alex Singleton if Greenlaw were to miss time.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Picks off Mariota in Week 13 OT win
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Greenlaw posted five tackles (two solo) and an interception during the Broncos' 27-26 overtime win over the Commanders on Sunday.
Greenlaw halted the Commanders' red zone drive early in the second quarter, when he picked off an ill-advised pass from Marcus Mariota and returned it for 27 yards, which the Broncos' offense converted into a 33-yard field goal from Wil Lutz. It was Greenlaw's first interception of the season and first since the 2022 regular season as a member of the 49ers. The 2019 fifth-rounder is up to 28 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, two pass defenses and one forced fumble across five regular-season games.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Logs first sack of 2025
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Greenlaw registered eight tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Broncos' 18-15 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Greenlaw was credited for his first sack of the season after taking down C.J. Stroud early in the first quarter. Greenlaw played just 27 defensive snaps in Week 9 but still finished third on the Broncos in tackles behind Alex Singleton (10) and Talanoa Hufanga (nine). Greenlaw sat out of seven of the first nine games of the regular season due to a quadriceps injury and a suspension that caused him to miss Week 8 against the Cowboys, but the 2019 fifth-rounder could see his snap count increase over the course of the second half of the regular season.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Suspension upheld
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Greenlaw's one-game suspension was upheld Tuesday, and he will be sidelined for the Broncos' Week 8 home tilt against the Cowboys on Sunday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
The NFL handed Greenlaw a one-game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct due to his actions following the Broncos' 33-32 win over the Giants on Sunday, when he verbally threatened a game official. With Greenlaw sidelined and Drew Sanders (foot) and Garret Wallow (hamstring) both on injured reserve, undrafted rookie Karene Reid will serve as the Broncos' top depth option at inside linebacker in addition to having his usual duties on special teams for Week 8. Greenlaw's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Texans on Nov. 2.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Active for game
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Greenlaw (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's contest against the Giants.
Greenlaw (quadriceps) will make his regular-season debut after being activated from Denver's injured reserve Sunday. However, the Broncos' defensive coordinator, Vance Joseph, stated the 28-year-old likely will have a limited role as he retakes the field. The seventh-year pro likely will split reps with Justin Strnad and inside linebacker Alex Singleton.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Activated from IR
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The Broncos activated Greenlaw (quadriceps) from injured reserve Saturday and expect him to make his regular-season debut versus the Giants on Sunday, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.
Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph has stated that Greenlaw will likely handle a part-time role as he retakes the field, so fantasy managers in IDP formats may want to hold off before slotting the veteran linebacker in as an every-week starter. A quad injury suffered during spring forced Greenlaw to sit out the Broncos' first six games of the regular season and will likely now require him to ramp up his activity, so beginning Sunday he figures to share reps with Justin Strnad at inside linebacker alongside Alex Singleton.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Expected to return from IR
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Greenlaw (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Greenlaw ended the week on a high note with a full practice Friday after being limited in the first two sessions of the week. The Broncos released quarterback Sam Ehlinger on Friday to open a spot on the 53-man roster, and Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette relays that the open spot is meant for Greenlaw, indicating that the veteran linebacker will be activated from IR ahead of Sunday's game. Alex Singleton has played every single defensive snap through the Broncos' first six games of the regular season, so Greenlaw's return likely will result in less playing time at inside linebacker for Justin Strnad.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Designated to return from IR
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The Broncos designated Greenlaw (quadriceps) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Greenlaw has not played in a single regular-season game in 2025 due to a quadriceps injury that he sustained in the spring. He's progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice, and the 2019 fifth-rounder was a limited participant in Wednesday's session. Greenlaw would have to practice in a full capacity over the next two days to have a realistic chance at being reinstated off IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Won't play Sunday
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Greenlaw (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 2 clash against the Colts.
Greenlaw will miss a second straight game to begin the campaign as he continues to work his way back from a quad injury. There was a bit of good news on his progression Friday, as Greenlaw logged a limited practice session after missing all three practices last week and the first two this week. Greenlaw's next chance to make his Denver debut will come Sunday, Sept. 21 versus the Chargers.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Misses practice Wednesday
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Greenlaw (quadriceps) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Greenlaw remained sidelined at practice to open this week after failing to practice and play in Week 1 against the Titans due to a quadriceps injury. The linebacker will have two more chances to practice in some capacity ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Colts.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Won't play Saturday
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Greenlaw (quadriceps) is not in uniform for Saturday's preseason matchup against the 49ers, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton had offered optimism that Greenlaw would take the field Saturday, but the veteran linebacker will instead remain sidelined as he continues to manage a quad injury. Denver may simply be taking a cautious approach to the starting linebacker's health, but it remains to be seen whether he'll be cleared to suit up for preseason action Saturday, Aug. 16 versus the Cardinals.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Set to play in preseason opener
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Head coach Sean Payton told reporters Friday that Greenlaw (quadriceps) will "be part of the Broncos' plan" for their preseason opener against the 49ers on Aug. 9, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Greenlaw is working through a quad injury, though it's unrelated to his previous quad injury that he suffered in late April and spent the offseason recovering from, per Stevens. It appears Greenlaw will be in the defensive game plan against his old team in the Broncos' first preseason game, though he'll likely be limited to one or two series.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Dealing with lower-body injury
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Greenlaw suffered a lower-body injury during Thursday's practice, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
Greenlaw suffered a quadriceps injury earlier in the offseason and had returned to full health for training camp. Coach Sean Payton said the new injury isn't related to that previous quad issue, but Payton indicated that he thinks Greenlaw will be fine. Greenlaw tore his Achilles in the Super Bowl two seasons ago and signed a three-year deal with Denver this offseason.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Past quad injury
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Greenlaw (quadriceps) participated in Wednesday's practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Greenlaw was held out of OTAs and minicamp after sustaining a quadriceps injury while training in late April, but he has progressed enough in his recovery to be cleared for training camp. The veteran linebacker inked a three-year deal with the Broncos in March after spending the first six years of his NFL career with the 49ers. Greenlaw managed to play in two regular-season games in 2024 after recovering from a torn Achilles that he suffered during Super Bowl LVIII against the Chiefs. He'll look to get back to the same form he had in 2022 and 2023, when he recorded 120-plus tackles in back-to-back seasons.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: On track for training camp
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Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Saturday that Greenlaw (quadriceps) is "on schedule" and "will be a full participant in training camp," Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
Greenlaw suffered a torn quadriceps while training in April, and while it sounds like the injury could limit the veteran linebacker during OTAs and/or mandatory minicamp, he remains fully on track for training camp. After signing a three-year, $35 million contract with Denver this offseason, Greenlaw is on track to handle a starting role at inside linebacker for the Broncos.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: In line to sign with Denver
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Greenlaw will sign with the Broncos when free agency officially opens Wednesday, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.
The linebacker agreed to a three-year, $35 million contract, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Greenlaw played in just two games last year after tearing his Achilles during Super Bowl LVIII against the Chiefs, returning Week 15 of 2024 and injuring his calf Week 16, though he's healthy again now. The 2019 fifth-round pick is still only 27, and he recorded over 100 tackles in both 2022 and 2023 with the 49ers.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Out for rest of game
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Greenlaw (calf) is out for the rest of Sunday's outing against the Dolphins, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Greenlaw suffered a calf injury in the first quarter of Sunday's road game but not before logging one assisted tackle. The starting linebacker's next chance to see the field will be next Monday's Week 17 contest versus Detroit. Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles or Jalen Graham will likely now have elevated playing time for the rest of the matchup.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Good to go against Dolphins
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Greenlaw (Achilles/knee) is active for Sunday's game against Miami.
Greenlaw made his 2024 regular-season debut in Week 15 against the Rams and finished with eight tackles (three solo) while playing 30 snaps on defense. He was limited in practice all week due to lingering soreness in his Achilles and knee, but he has been cleared to play in Sunday's contest and will start at linebacker alongside Fred Warner and Dee Winters.
