The timing of Alex Singleton‘s ACL tear raised questions about his ability to rehab in time for the start of the 2025 campaign. The Broncos linebacker recently made it clear he still expects to be at full strength in time for Week 1, though. 
“I feel like I’m on schedule. It’s feeling really good,” Singleton said when speaking about his rehab during an interview with DNVR’s Zac Stevens. “I’m working my way in to doing things with the guys, which has been the most important thing to kind of be on that timeline with everyone else during the offseason. I’m able to do that. Full speed ahead for me.”
The 31-year-old noted he does not have a firm timetable for when he will receive full clearance. He has not encountered any setbacks to date, though, and as a result Singleton added “there should be no worries” about his ability to suit up for the start of the season in September. Training camp had previously been targeted as a return date, so this latest update comes as little surprise.
Still, it is notable Singleton remains on track to be cleared by Week 1 given his importance to Denver’s defense. The former CFLer set a new career high with 163 tackles during his debut Broncos campaign in 2022. He upped that figure to 177 the following year. Expectations will remain high for a productive first-team role this year provided the final stages of rehab go according to plan.
Singleton is on the books for one more season, and he is owed $6MM in 2025. A strong showing would help his value on another Broncos pact or one sending him elsewhere on the open market next spring. Denver lost linebacker Cody Barton in free agency, while Zach Cunningham remains unsigned. Justin Strnad was retained, however, and he will aim to provide depth behind Singleton and free agent addition Dre Greenlaw.
The latter will aim to help Denver remain among the league’s top defenses in 2025. The Broncos finished third in points allowed last year, and the new Singleton-Greenlaw tandem at the linebacker spot will be counted on to maintain that strong performance. Both of its members should be on the field for Week 1.
Drew Sanders is going to have his breakout season this year.