The rise of Todd Davis and Steven Johnson late last season has resulted in a position battle to watch in Broncos training camp. The two middle linebackers combined for 33 tackles (20 solo) as starters after Danny Trevathan and Brandon Marshall went down with injuries.
This year, as the Broncos switch to the 3-4 defense, Davis and Johnson — along with Reggie Walker, Lamin Barrow and Corey Nelson — are fighting for backup roles as Trevathan and Marshall return to form after surgeries.
Coach Gary Kubiak said during organized team activities that inside linebacker "may be as competitive a spot as we'll have probably going into camp.