Justin Strnad named key starter for Broncos as linebacker
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Justin Strnad returns as a full-time starting linebacker for the Denver Broncos in the 2026 NFL season following the release of Dre Greenlaw. Strnad, who was drafted in 2020, experienced a breakthrough in 2025, starting eight of 16 games and tallying 62 tackles and 4.5 sacks. He has been re-signed to a three-year, $18 million contract, solidifying his role alongside Alex Singleton in the middle of the field. Strnad is expected to play a key part in the Broncos' defensive strategy going forward.
- •Strnad is a seventh-year linebacker who played at Wake Forest.
- •He had a significant performance in 2025, making 62 tackles.
- •Strnad re-signed with the Broncos for $18 million over three years.
- •He is set to start alongside Alex Singleton in the upcoming season.
- •Greenlaw's release allowed Strnad to secure a starting role.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos roster: LB Justin Strnad (No. 40) returns as a key starter
"Justin Strnad enters the 2026 season as a full-time starting linebacker with the Broncos following the release of Dre Greenlaw.
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