The Broncos’ defense surprisingly took the league by storm in 2024, leaving many under-informed commentators wondering how a defense this good had given up 70 points in a game just the previous year.
Despite the defensive excellence in 2024, there are numerous holes across the D that need talent upgrades, and none is more dire than at inside linebacker.
Denver primarily started Cody Barton and Justin Strnad at inside linebacker last year and both are free agents. Planned starter Alex Singleton tore his ACL in the third game of the season, and while news of his progress has been promising, ACLs can often slow a player down in their first season back.