After re-signing Justin Strnad, the Broncos also want to bring back fellow linebacker Alex Singleton.

The Denver Broncos aren’t leaving anything to chance when it comes to building a championship defense. Head coach Sean Payton has made a swift move in that regard, locking in a defensive cornerstone before the market opens.

The Denver Broncos and inside linebacker Justin Strnad have agreed on a three-year, $18 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday. Strnad, a 2020 fifth-round pick out of Wake Forest, has been an impressive replacement for injured starters the past two seasons. A key special teams player throughout his five-year career in Denver, Strnad started eight games in 2024 when Alex Singleton tore an ACL and he stepped in with eight starts last season when Singleton missed a game after testicular cancer surgery and Dre Greenlaw dealt with thigh injuries.

The Broncos are bringing back LB Justin Strnad ahead of NFL free agency. Here's how fans and pundits reacted.

Three days before he was set to become a free agent, Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad has agreed to remain in Denver.

The Denver Broncos have agreed to a new deal with linebacker Justin Strnad.

Should the Broncos sign one of these linebackers during NFL free agency?