Broncos inside linebacker Jonas Griffith looks to build off first NFL start

DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 12: Jonas Griffith (50) of the Denver Broncos jogs to the locker room before the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, December 12, 2021. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)Jonas Griffith had mixed feelings upon hearing about his trade from San Francisco to Denver on Aug. 31.

The undrafted inside linebacker was just starting to find a groove for the 49ers, where he finished his first NFL season on the practice squad.

But about three months later, Griffith acknowledged the trade turned out for the best. Because of the Broncos’ array of injury issues at his position, Griffith got his first start last week against…