Dre Greenlaw reflects on challenging year with Broncos before rejoining 49ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Dre Greenlaw has returned to the San Francisco 49ers after a difficult season with the Denver Broncos. Greenlaw described his time in Denver as having "dark moments" due to injuries and struggles with the team's defensive scheme. After suffering a quadriceps injury early in the offseason and dealing with a hamstring issue, he played eight games for the Broncos, recording 43 tackles and one interception. Released by Denver in March, Greenlaw re-signed with San Francisco, expressing that the organization feels like home.
- •Greenlaw faced significant injuries last season with the Broncos.
- •He expressed frustration over not contributing to the team.
- •The linebacker had 43 tackles and one interception in 2025.
- •Greenlaw described his reunion with the 49ers as feeling like home.
- •He aims to prove his worth after a challenging year.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Dre Greenlaw details 'dark' year with Broncos before 49ers reunion
"Dre Greenlaw is back with the 49ers after a tumultuous season with the Broncos.
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