January 20, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) celebrates after defeating the Green Bay Packers in a 2024 NFC divisional round game at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Beating out several competitors for his services, the Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw on a three-year, $35 million contract, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday.
It was previously reported the Broncos were “in the mix” for Greenlaw along with the Houston Texans and Atlanta Falcons, among others.
A 2019 fifth-round pick, Greenlaw has notched 295 solo tackles, 18 tackles for loss, three interceptions, and 3.5 sacks across 64 career appearances, all in San Francisco. He was a PFWA All-Rookie selection and 56-game starter who earned favorable grades from Pro Football Focus for his run-stopping ability.
Entering his age-28 campaign, Greenlaw — who missed 15 games last year while recovering from a torn Achilles — carries some risk as he hasn’t played a full NFL season since his rookie breakout. But he’ll step into the starting role vacated by ILB Cody Barton, who signed a free-agent deal with the Tennessee Titans on Monday, flanking returning veteran Alex Singleton.
Greenlaw is the second out-of-house player to put pen to paper with Denver. The club also signed his ex-Niners defensive mate, safety Talanoa Hufanga, to a three-year deal worth up to $45 million, including $20 million guaranteed.
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