The Denver Broncos defense is in major need of a middle linebacker.
And it seems that’s been the case since Al Wilson. Yes, there have been some who have come through Denver since Wilson’s time, like Danny Trevathan and Brandon Marshall, to name a few, but there are no real standout, dominating middle linebackers.
Cody Barton — Middle Linebacker
Age: 28 | Experience: 6th | Height: 6’2” | Weight: 237 pounds
Enter Cody Barton, who spent his first season with the Broncos in 2024 and is now a free agent.