The Broncos activated Greenlaw (quadriceps) from injured reserve Saturday and expect him to make his regular-season debut versus the Giants on Sunday, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.
Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph has stated that Greenlaw will likely handle a part-time role as he retakes the field, so fantasy managers in IDP formats may want to hold off before slotting the veteran linebacker in as an every-week starter. A quad injury suffered during spring forced Greenlaw to sit out the Broncos' first six games of the regular season and will likely now require him to ramp up his activity, so beginning Sunday he figures to share reps with Justin Strnad at inside linebacker alongside Alex Singleton.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Expected to return from IR
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Greenlaw (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Greenlaw ended the week on a high note with a full practice Friday after being limited in the first two sessions of the week. The Broncos released quarterback Sam Ehlinger on Friday to open a spot on the 53-man roster, and Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette relays that the open spot is meant for Greenlaw, indicating that the veteran linebacker will be activated from IR ahead of Sunday's game. Alex Singleton has played every single defensive snap through the Broncos' first six games of the regular season, so Greenlaw's return likely will result in less playing time at inside linebacker for Justin Strnad.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Designated to return from IR
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The Broncos designated Greenlaw (quadriceps) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Greenlaw has not played in a single regular-season game in 2025 due to a quadriceps injury that he sustained in the spring. He's progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice, and the 2019 fifth-rounder was a limited participant in Wednesday's session. Greenlaw would have to practice in a full capacity over the next two days to have a realistic chance at being reinstated off IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Placed on IR
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The Broncos placed Greenlaw (quadriceps) on injured reserve Saturday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Greenlaw has yet to make his season debut as he continues to battle a quadriceps injury he suffered in the spring. He will now be forced to miss at least another four games. In his absence, Justin Strnad should continue to see increased usage at linebacker.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Remains sidelined
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Greenlaw (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Greenlaw has yet to play this season while dealing with a quad injury that has lingered since the spring. He was unable to practice in any capacity this week, suggesting he may not be particularly close to a return. Justin Strnad should continue to see an uptick in snaps in Greenlaw's absence.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Won't play Sunday
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Greenlaw (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 2 clash against the Colts.
Greenlaw will miss a second straight game to begin the campaign as he continues to work his way back from a quad injury. There was a bit of good news on his progression Friday, as Greenlaw logged a limited practice session after missing all three practices last week and the first two this week. Greenlaw's next chance to make his Denver debut will come Sunday, Sept. 21 versus the Chargers.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Misses practice Wednesday
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Greenlaw (quadriceps) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Greenlaw remained sidelined at practice to open this week after failing to practice and play in Week 1 against the Titans due to a quadriceps injury. The linebacker will have two more chances to practice in some capacity ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Colts.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Won't play Saturday
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Greenlaw (quadriceps) is not in uniform for Saturday's preseason matchup against the 49ers, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton had offered optimism that Greenlaw would take the field Saturday, but the veteran linebacker will instead remain sidelined as he continues to manage a quad injury. Denver may simply be taking a cautious approach to the starting linebacker's health, but it remains to be seen whether he'll be cleared to suit up for preseason action Saturday, Aug. 16 versus the Cardinals.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Set to play in preseason opener
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Head coach Sean Payton told reporters Friday that Greenlaw (quadriceps) will "be part of the Broncos' plan" for their preseason opener against the 49ers on Aug. 9, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Greenlaw is working through a quad injury, though it's unrelated to his previous quad injury that he suffered in late April and spent the offseason recovering from, per Stevens. It appears Greenlaw will be in the defensive game plan against his old team in the Broncos' first preseason game, though he'll likely be limited to one or two series.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Dealing with lower-body injury
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Greenlaw suffered a lower-body injury during Thursday's practice, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
Greenlaw suffered a quadriceps injury earlier in the offseason and had returned to full health for training camp. Coach Sean Payton said the new injury isn't related to that previous quad issue, but Payton indicated that he thinks Greenlaw will be fine. Greenlaw tore his Achilles in the Super Bowl two seasons ago and signed a three-year deal with Denver this offseason.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Past quad injury
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Greenlaw (quadriceps) participated in Wednesday's practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Greenlaw was held out of OTAs and minicamp after sustaining a quadriceps injury while training in late April, but he has progressed enough in his recovery to be cleared for training camp. The veteran linebacker inked a three-year deal with the Broncos in March after spending the first six years of his NFL career with the 49ers. Greenlaw managed to play in two regular-season games in 2024 after recovering from a torn Achilles that he suffered during Super Bowl LVIII against the Chiefs. He'll look to get back to the same form he had in 2022 and 2023, when he recorded 120-plus tackles in back-to-back seasons.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: On track for training camp
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Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Saturday that Greenlaw (quadriceps) is "on schedule" and "will be a full participant in training camp," Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
Greenlaw suffered a torn quadriceps while training in April, and while it sounds like the injury could limit the veteran linebacker during OTAs and/or mandatory minicamp, he remains fully on track for training camp. After signing a three-year, $35 million contract with Denver this offseason, Greenlaw is on track to handle a starting role at inside linebacker for the Broncos.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: In line to sign with Denver
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Greenlaw will sign with the Broncos when free agency officially opens Wednesday, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.
The linebacker agreed to a three-year, $35 million contract, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Greenlaw played in just two games last year after tearing his Achilles during Super Bowl LVIII against the Chiefs, returning Week 15 of 2024 and injuring his calf Week 16, though he's healthy again now. The 2019 fifth-round pick is still only 27, and he recorded over 100 tackles in both 2022 and 2023 with the 49ers.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Out for rest of game
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Greenlaw (calf) is out for the rest of Sunday's outing against the Dolphins, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Greenlaw suffered a calf injury in the first quarter of Sunday's road game but not before logging one assisted tackle. The starting linebacker's next chance to see the field will be next Monday's Week 17 contest versus Detroit. Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles or Jalen Graham will likely now have elevated playing time for the rest of the matchup.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Good to go against Dolphins
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Greenlaw (Achilles/knee) is active for Sunday's game against Miami.
Greenlaw made his 2024 regular-season debut in Week 15 against the Rams and finished with eight tackles (three solo) while playing 30 snaps on defense. He was limited in practice all week due to lingering soreness in his Achilles and knee, but he has been cleared to play in Sunday's contest and will start at linebacker alongside Fred Warner and Dee Winters.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Questionable for Week 16
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Greenlaw (Achilles/knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Greenlaw has been dealing with soreness following his 2024 regular-season debut in the Week 15 loss to the Rams, practicing in a limited fashion throughout the week. The Arkansas product impressed in his return to the field, recording eight total tackles across 30 defensive snaps. However, if he's unable to play in Week 16, expect Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles to see increased work with the Niners' first-team defense.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Limited in Wednesday's practice
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Greenlaw (Achilles/knee) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's injury report.
Greenlaw made his 2024 regular-season debut this past Thursday against the Rams, playing 30 defensive snaps and logging eight tackles (three solo) in the process. It was his first game since he tore his Achilles during Super Bowll LVIII against the Chiefs in February, and he'll likely have his practice participation and snap count limited over the final three games of the regular season. As long as he's able to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days, he should be able to play against Miami on Sunday.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Dealing with leg tightness
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Greenlaw did not play for most of the second half of Thursday's 12-6 loss to the Rams due to Achilles and knee tightness, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Greenlaw was making his season debut after recovering from a torn Achilles, so the nature of the injury is a concern. However, the team reported that he did not suffer another tear, instead saying that he was suffering primarily from fatigue and tightness in both his Achilles and knee.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Activated, but still questionable
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The 49ers have activated Greenlaw (Achilles) from the reserve/PUP list, but he remains questionable for Thursday's game against the Rams.
After opening Week 15 prep with back-to-back limited listings, Greenlaw finally logged a full practice Wednesday, indicating he should be able to handle a decent role in Thursday's contest. First, though, he'll have to avoid being included on the 49ers' list of inactives. Greenlaw is coming off two consecutive campaigns with 100-tackle tallies, but he also tore his left Achilles while attempting to run back on the field during Super Bowl LVIII back in February, so it'd be understandable if San Francisco eases him back in.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Could return for Week 15
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Greenlaw (Achilles) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Rams, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Greenlaw was designated to return from injured reserve Nov. 27 and practiced in full capacity Wednesday, suggesting he's ready to return for the 49ers' divisional matchup Thursday night. However, the Arkansas product remains on the reserve/PUP list and must be activated to the San Francisco's active roster in order to play in Week 15. If he's unable to suit up, expect De'Vondre Campbell to serve as one of the 49ers' top inside linebackers.
