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Denver Broncos Release Former All-Rookie LB Dre Greenlaw

Denver Broncos Release Former All-Rookie LB Dre Greenlaw

Summary

The Denver Broncos have released linebacker Dre Greenlaw after one season. Greenlaw joined the team from the San Francisco 49ers and had signed a three-year contract. The move will save the Broncos about $4 million in salary cap space.

Key Facts

  • The Denver Broncos released linebacker Dre Greenlaw.
  • Greenlaw was 28 years old at the time of his release.
  • He had a three-year contract worth $31.5 million, with $11.5 million guaranteed.
  • Releasing Greenlaw saves the Broncos approximately $4 million in cap space.
  • Greenlaw was injured for the first six games of the season.
  • In eight regular season games, he had 43 tackles, one sack, and 2.0 tackles for loss.
  • He played in both postseason games for Denver, making 10 total tackles.
  • Greenlaw previously had two seasons with over 120 tackles with the San Francisco 49ers.

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