In the NFL’s version of a high-stakes poker game, Kyle Shanahan might’ve just folded a losing hand—only to find the pot wasn’t as empty as he feared. Cue the drama in Denver, where a fresh injury twist has fans clutching their Rocky Mountain oysters.
Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who left the 49ers for a $31.5M deal this offseason, suffered a torn quadriceps during a workout, per NBC Sports Bay Area’s Jennifer Lee Chan. The injury could sideline him for months. But wait—The Athletic’s Nick Kosmider later reported it’s a strain, with rehab taking weeks, not months. Confusion?
Absolutely. Relief? For now. “Greenlaw suffered a torn quadriceps while working out, sources said. The injury could force him to miss a substantial portion of the upcoming 2025 NFL season,” Chan stated. Yet Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post countered, tweeting the regular season isn’t in jeopardy.
Shanahan and 49ers GM John Lynch had flown to Texas in March, burger diplomacy in tow, trying to woo Greenlaw back. He chose Denver. Now, the Broncos face linebacker limbo: Alex Singleton (ACL recovery) and unproven backups hold the fort.
Breaking News: New Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw suffered a serious quad injury and could miss substantial time, per @jenniferleechan
The former #49ers LB signed a big 3 year deal with Denver in the off-season. pic.twitter.com/X1OKSfFfci
— 49ers & NFL News 24/7 (@49ersSportsTalk) April 27, 2025
Greenlaw’s injury history reads like a Greek tragedy—a Super Bowl Achilles tear, a 2024 comeback cut short by knee issues. His 455 career tackles scream value, but his body whispers risk. Denver’s gamble hinges on rehab: surgery could mean months, but optimism lingers.
Will the Broncos’ defense crumble like a poorly timed soufflé? Or will Greenlaw bounce back faster than a Patrick Mahomes two-minute drill?
This story is unfolding—stay locked in for the latest.
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