Dre Greenlaw faces Broncos in Week 4 after return to 49ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Dre Greenlaw will confront his former team, the Denver Broncos, in Week 4 while playing for the San Francisco 49ers. Greenlaw spent one season with the Broncos before being released earlier this year. Currently dealing with a quad injury, his status for the game remains uncertain. Regardless, head coach Kyle Shanahan indicates that Greenlaw's motivation remains high. After returning to the 49ers, Greenlaw has contributed significantly, recording 22 tackles in three games this season, all of which the 49ers have won.
- •Greenlaw played one season with the Broncos before being released.
- •He has 22 tackles in three games for the 49ers this season.
- •Shanahan mentions Greenlaw's consistent motivation to perform well.
- •Greenlaw's injury status could affect his participation in the game.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Dre Greenlaw gets first crack at his old team in Week 4 vs. Broncos
"Dre Greenlaw spent one season with the Broncos in 2025 before being released.
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