Broncos inside linebacker Jonas Griffith optimistic he can play opener at Seattle

DENVER, CO – AUGUST 13: Jonas Griffith (50) of the Denver Broncos assists on a tackle before being inured against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 13, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)When Broncos inside linebacker Jonas Griffith sustained a dislocated left elbow on the second play of the Aug. 13 preseason game against Dallas, his estimated return-to-play was 4-6 weeks.

But when the Broncos face Seattle on Sept. 12, Griffith’s fast healing could help him start alongside Josey Jewell.

“I was kind of disappointed because I wanted to practice this week,” Griffith said Thursday. “But I’m just taking it day-by-day and it…