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Nik Bonitto headlines talented returning linebackers | Broncos position analysis: LB

The Denver Gazette examines each Broncos position group before the official start of training camp later this week. Next up: linebackers.

Projected starters

—OLB Nik Bonitto

—ILB Alex Singleton

—ILB Dre Greenlaw

—OLB Jonathon Cooper

Projected backups

—OLB Dondrea Tillman

—ILB Justin Strnad

—ILB Drew Sanders

—OLB Jonah Eliss

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Roster hopefuls

—Andrew Farmer

—Karene Reid

—Levelle Bailey

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Elephant in the room: Can Bonitto repeat breakout performance?

Nik Bonitto went from a relative unknown to a household name last season in Broncos Country. He became the fourth player in league history with at least 13 sacks and two defensive touchdowns in a season. It landed Bonitto a Pro Bowl berth and second-team All-Pro honors. He’s now in line for a big contract extension.

Bonitto enters his fourth NFL season with big expectations. He’s no longer a surprise for opposing defenses. Coach Sean Payton also discussed the possibility of reducing his snap count in 2025. Bonitto played on 61.3% of defensive snaps a year ago. How would that alter his production this season?

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Biggest competition: Inside linebacker

There is plenty of talent at inside linebacker. Plenty of questions, too.

Alex Singleton is back after missing all but three games last season with a torn ACL. Denver signed Dre Greenlaw in free agency, and he sat out the spring due to a strained quadriceps muscle. Greenlaw is expected to be healthy for training camp. But he played only 30 snaps last season recovering from a torn Achilles tendon.

Justin Strnad gained valuable experience with eight starts a year ago in Singleton’s absence. Drew Sanders endured a torn Achilles tendon after his rookie year (2023) and played in only four games last season. But the former third-round pick from Arkansas has potential to be the next breakout star from defensive coordinator Vance Joseph’s highly touted unit.

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Bottom line

The Broncos led the NFL with 63 sacks a year ago. They lost Cody Barton in free agency to the Seahawks. But Greenlaw is a clear upgrade (at least on paper). Everyone else comes back to give this defense an extremely strong presence at linebacker.

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