Broncos New Star $35M Sends Bold Message With Eye on Super Bowl Run

Denver, CO – July 15, 2025

The Denver Broncos didn’t just make a move — they made a statement. In one of the boldest offseason signings, the Broncos secured former 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw on a 3-year, $35 million deal, locking in a defensive enforcer with unfinished business and a chip on his shoulder.

Greenlaw’s arrival comes at a pivotal time. After missing the tail end of the 2024 season due to a serious Achilles injury, the former heart of the 49ers’ linebacker corps is looking for redemption — and elevation. Denver offered both: a fresh start and a clear mission.

"I came to Denver for the money — no question about it. But I’m going to prove I’m worth every penny. My first season with the Broncos is going to end in February."

That kind of confidence isn’t just talk. Greenlaw, when healthy, is one of the most versatile and instinctive linebackers in football — a relentless tackler, trusted in coverage, and a tone-setter in the locker room. His 2023 campaign was on track for All-Pro consideration before injury derailed the push.

For Denver, this isn’t just a bet — it’s a blueprint. The Broncos have desperately needed a stabilizing force in the middle of the field since Josey Jewell’s decline, and Greenlaw provides both experience and attitude. His signing is more than cap space — it’s culture.

The 29-year-old brings playoff pedigree, having started in multiple NFC Championship Games and a Super Bowl. That kind of experience doesn’t just show up in film rooms — it radiates on Sundays, especially for a young, hungry defensive unit like Denver’s.

And perhaps more than anything, Greenlaw’s message to Broncos Country is simple but seismic: he didn’t come to coast — he came to conquer.

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