The Denver Broncos are facing questions about their linebacker depth after an active offseason that brought in Dre Greenlaw as a potential impact player, but injuries to Greenlaw and starter Alex Singleton, along with the continued development of Drew Sanders, have left the position with more doubt than certainty. Although depth veterans like Justin Strnad and Levelle Bailey are on the roster, the team may still need help at linebacker and could be scanning the waiver wire.
A surprising release from the Jacksonville Jaguars has put a familiar name back in Denver’s sightlines. The Jaguars cut former third-round pick Chad Muma, a Wyoming product who played college football in Wyoming and is a Lone Tree, Colorado native. Broncos fans will recall Muma as a name the team showed interest in during the 2022 pre-draft process. If there’s a fit, this could be a chance to reconnect with a local talent who already has some familiarity with the organization.
Though waivers assign a priority order, Denver sits 20th on the list, which doesn’t guarantee a claim. Still, a bid for Muma seems reasonable given the context: the Broncos have previously shown openness to adding a linebacker with potential impact value, and Muma’s local roots plus prior interest from the Broncos’ front office could make him a worthwhile target if he becomes available.
History offers a potential roadmap as well. The Broncos have shown they’re willing to act when the Jaguars release players who could fit: years ago, Denver scooped up Brandon Marshall after the Jaguars let him go, a move that underscored how a talent with upside can surface in surprising moments. While Muma isn’t the same situation, the broader takeaway is that the Broncos won’t shy away from revisiting players who may have been overlooked or miscast elsewhere.
If the Broncos do pursue Muma, it would signal a pragmatic effort to bolster a linebacker room that could use more certainty as training camp nears. A successful claim would give Denver a versatile option who might contribute on both defense and special teams and who has demonstrated a long-standing local connection.
What to watch next
– Whether the Broncos file a waiver claim on Chad Muma.
– How Muma’s familiarity with the Broncos’ organization and his local roots influence the decision.
– How Denver evaluates and utilizes its depth beyond the obvious starters, especially as injuries and development curves unfold.
– The broader competition at linebacker once camp opens, and whether Muma or similar players secure a roster spot or practice squad role.
Additional notes
– If Muma becomes available and the Broncos don’t claim him, expect continued scouting and potential targeted signings or practice squad considerations as the roster builds toward the season.
– The situation highlights the ongoing balancing act in the NFL between leveraging proven depth, developing young players, and capitalizing on mid-summer roster moves to maximize versatility and special-teams value.
Overall, the Broncos are weighing a practical, potentially low-risk addition at linebacker to fortify a position that remains unsettled after the offseason. The next few days could reveal whether Chad Muma’s name re-enters Denver’s mix and whether a local connection pays dividends once again.