Going into the 2025 offseason, the #1 concern on the Denver Broncos' defense could not have been more obvious. The team needed help at the linebacker position.
The Broncos shuffled through a number of players, including three street free agents, over the course of the 2024 season. Despite the revolving door at linebacker as well as injuries galore, the Broncos still ended up 3rd in the NFL in points allowed.
All is well that ends well, except things didn't end well. The Broncos' defense broke down as the season went along, and a lot of their problems could be traced back to the linebacker position.