The Denver Broncos selected linebacker Baron Browning in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. At the time, they viewed him as a highly athletic off-the-ball linebacker and he ended up showing some promise at that position during his rookie year. He totaled 58 tackles and looked destined to be the Broncos' long-term answer at inside linebacker. However, Broncos general manager George Paton and former head coach Nathaniel Hackett decided to move Browning to edge rusher in 2022. He had some pass-rushing background during his time at Ohio State and is a highly athletic player with the explosion and natural bend to excel on the edge full-time.