Broncos linebacker Greenlaw will be sidelined for a short period due to an injury.

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Dre Greenlaw, the inside linebacker for the Denver Broncos, sustained a quadriceps injury while exercising and is "anticipated to be out for a short period," as reported by Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette on Sunday. A previous article by NBC Sports mistakenly stated that Greenlaw would miss a "considerable part of the 2025 season" due to a quad tear, which Tomasson referred to as "completely inaccurate. The offseason drills for the Broncos started last Monday. According to the source, Greenlaw will not undergo surgery; his treatment will be limited to rehabilitation for the injury. "He mentioned that he is anticipated to be prepared for the beginning of training camp in late July without any doubt. "

As per 9NEWS insider Mike Klis, "The Broncos were aware of it before the draft and chose not to pick an inside linebacker. " He is expected to be ready for both the training camp and the upcoming season. A previous prominent player for the San Francisco 49ers, Greenlaw had a troubled history of injuries. In March, he secured a three-year contract worth $31. 5 million with the Broncos, which included $13. 5 million in guarantees. He is expected to start as the inside linebacker, likely alongside the experienced Alex Singleton, who currently holds that position.

Broncos general manager George Paton described Greenlaw on March 31 as being large in terms of what he offers. ” He establishes the mood. He establishes the tone for the defense. Viewing him on video reveals that while [San Francisco] possessed a strong defense and an impressive program, he stands out clearly in the footage. "Watching him play the game is incredibly infectious. As Greenlaw will be unavailable for the initial part of the offseason program, either Justin Strnad or Drew Sanders is expected to step in for him.