Justin Strnad Injury News & Updates
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Leads Denver in stops in Week 11
Strnad tallied 10 tackles (four solo) Sunday in a 22-19 win over the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Strnad logged a start with Alex Singleton (illness) missing the contest. Strnad ended up reaching a career-high mark with 10 stops, which paced the Broncos in the big victory. Denver is on bye in Week 12, and it's unclear if Singleton will be back for Week 13. If not, Strnad figures to get another start at linebacker.
Oct 20, 2025
Secures interception in win
Strnad recorded five total tackles (two solo) and an interception in Sunday's 33-32 win over the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Strnad played a season-low 54 percent of the team's defensive snaps, but he had a major impact on the game, picking off Jaxson Dart late in the fourth quarter. The linebacker has now compiled 30 total tackles (10 solo), including 3.5 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed, one of which was an interception, over seven games this season.
Oct 14, 2025
Logs 1.5 sacks in Week 6 victory
Strnad recorded six tackles (two solo), including 1.5 sacks, during the Broncos' 13-11 win over the Jets on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Strnad combined with Jonathon Cooper for an eight-yard sack on Justin Fields on the last play in the third quarter, and Strnad tacked on another by himself late in the fourth frame. Strnad is now up to 3.5 sacks through six regular-season games, which has already surpassed his total from 2024 (3.0 sacks through 17 regular-season games).
Sep 23, 2025
Tallies five tackles
Strnad recorded five total tackles and one pass defensed in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
For the third straight game, Strnad was credited for five total tackles. The veteran linebacker has now recorded 15 total tackles (five solo) through three games while also logging two sacks, the second-highest total among all Denver defenders. Strnad should continue to play a prominent role in the Broncos' defense while teammate Dre Greelaw (quadriceps) is on injured reserve. The 29-year-old will look to make an impact in Week 4 when the Broncos host the Bengals with quarterback Jake Browning at the helm.
Sep 9, 2025
Five tackles, sack in win
Strnad recorded five tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Broncos' win over the Titans on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Strnad made the start at linebacker alongside Alex Singleton in the middle of Denver's defense. Strnad logged 67 percent of the defensive snaps and recorded one of Denver's six team sacks against rookie No. 1 overall pick Cameron Ward. Strnad should remain in the starting lineup for Denver until Dre Greenlaw returns from his quadriceps injury.
Mar 12, 2025
Staying in Mile High City
Denver will sign Strnad to a one-year, $2.7 million contract, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Strnad played the best football of his career in 2024, racking up 73 tackles (48 solo) and 3.0 sacks over 17 games. He got extended run as a starter for the first time as a pro after Alex Singleton suffered a torn ACL in Week 3, but the free-agent signing of Dre Greenlaw to a large contract suggests Strnad will move back into a rotational role to start 2025.
Jan 22, 2025
Career year in 2024
Strnad logged 73 total tackles (48 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and three passes defended across 17 regular-season games in 2024.
ANALYSIS
The 28-year-old from Wake Forest had the most productive season of his NFL career in 2024, setting new career highs in tackles, sacks and passes defended while playing 647 defensive snaps. Strnad filled in for the injured Alex Singleton (knee) with Denver's first-team defense, starting nine games this season. Following Strnad's best year as a pro, he's set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer. He's likely to serve as the Broncos' top reserve inside linebacker again if he returns to Denver in 2025.
Dec 17, 2024
Records nine tackles in win
Strnad recorded nine tackles (two solo) in Denver's win over the Colts on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Strnad played a season-high 93 percent of the defensive snaps against Indianapolis and matched his season best with the nine tackles, which he's done three times. On the year, Strnad has 63 tackles (40 solo), including 3.0 sacks, four QB hits and three pass breakups.
Oct 18, 2024
Team-leading nine tackles Thursday
Strnad logged nine tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Thursday's 33-10 win over the Saints.
ANALYSIS
Strnad has logged at least seven combined tackles in three straight games. He sacked Spencer Rattler midway through the fourth quarter, and Strnad's 3.0 sacks on the season have all come over the last four regular-season games.
Oct 14, 2024
Notches sack in defeat
Strnad registered seven tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's Week 6 loss to the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
Strnad's fourth-quarter sack came on third down, resulting in a Chargers punt. It was the linebacker's second sack over the past three weeks after coming into the campaign with no sacks over 50 career regular-season games. Strnad didn't have much of a chance to get to the quarterback prior to 2024, though, as he played exclusively on special teams in both 2022 and 2023.
Oct 8, 2024
Records nine tackles in win
Strnad recorded nine tackles (seven solo) in the Broncos' win over the Raiders on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Making his second start in place of an injured Alex Singleton (knee, IR), Strnad logged 73 percent of the defensive snaps and was Denver's leading tackler. Over the last two weeks, Strnad has recorded 13 tackles (10 solo), including three TFLs and 1.0 sacks.
Sep 30, 2024
Logs two TFLs vs. Jets
Strnad recorded four total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss, in Sunday's 10-9 win over the Jets.
ANALYSIS
The Wake Forest product was filling in for the injured Alex Singleton (knee) in Week 4 and didn't disappoint, leading the Broncos in tackles for loss while notching the first sack of his career. After Sunday's performance, Strnad is expected to continue starting alongside Cody Barton in Denver's inside linebacker corps.
Aug 18, 2024
Good to go vs. Packers
Strnad (groin) participated in warmups ahead of Sunday's preseason game against Green Bay, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Strnad sustained a groin injury that kept him out of Denver's preseason opener against Indianapolis on Aug. 11. Now healthy, he'll use Sunday's game to make his case for a depth inside linebacker spot on the Broncos' final 53-man roster. The 2020 fifth-round pick played all 389 of his snaps last year on special teams and finished with five tackles (four solo) across 17 regular-season games.
Aug 6, 2024
Nursing groin injury
Strnad was unavailable for practice Tuesday with a groin injury, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Strnad will have a few more days to get back out on the practice field ahead of Denver's preseason opener Sunday in Indianapolis. The linebacker re-signed with the Broncos in March and he's attempting to secure a top reserve spot at interior linebacker in 2024.
Mar 20, 2024
Decides to remain with Denver
Strnad is slated to return to the Broncos on a one-year deal, Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Strnad was reportedly close to signing a deal with the Panthers, but ultimately the 27-year-old -- who recorded five tackles in 17 regular-season contests in 2023 -- elected to remain with Denver. The Wake Forest product is thus in line to reprise his depth linebacker/special teams role with the team that drafted him in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Mar 19, 2024
Finds new home
Strnad has agreed to a one-year deal with the Panthers, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
ANALYSIS
Strnad spent his first three seasons in Denver, but he will now get a fresh start with Carolina in 2024. He has suited up for every game of this three-year career, but he was primarily just a special teams contributor the past two seasons. The 27-year-old will now work to make an impression with his new team during offseason activities.
Dec 11, 2022
Will play Sunday
Strnad (knee) is active Sunday against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Strnad logged a limited practice Thursday before downgrading to a DNP on Friday. The 26-year-old will help provide depth at linebacker Sunday.
Nov 20, 2021
Activated from COVID-19 list
Strnad (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Strnad missed the Broncos' Week 10 loss to the Eagles after he tested positive for COVID-19. However, he'll now be able to rejoin the team and will have a week to work on his conditioning before Denver takes on the Chargers on Nov. 28.
Nov 9, 2021
Put on reserve/COVID-19 list
Strnad was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Strnad has a been a consistent contributor to the Broncos' defense this season, as well as on special teams. With Denver's defense currently suffering multiple injuries to their linebacker unit, Strnad will try to regain healthy quickly and return to the field.
Feb 27, 2021
Readying for offseason program
Strnad (wrist) will be ready to participate when Broncos team workouts open up this spring, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
The Broncos acquired Strnad in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, intrigued by the pass-defending skill set he showcased during his career at Wake Forest. After dislocating the lunate bone in his wrist and suffering multiple torn ligaments during an August practice, Strnad did not ultimately field a single snap during his rookie campaign. Strnad's rehabilitation process incorporated upper body exercises several weeks ago, according to Troy Renck of Denver7 News. Now, it's confirmed the linebacker will be ready to roll when offseason workouts begin in late April.
Aug 31, 2020
Placed on IR
The Broncos placed Strnad (wrist) on injured reserve Monday, per the NFL's Transaction list.
ANALYSIS
Strnad is expected to undergo wrist surgery that will force him to miss the entire 2020 season, so this news isn't quite surprising. Strnad will likely spend the season on the team's IR barring an injury settlement.
Aug 25, 2020
Season-ending wrist injury
Strnad will undergo wrist surgery and miss the 2020 season, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Although he's only a late fifth-round pick out of Wake Forest, Strnad was a candidate to provide upgraded coverage snaps over otherwise starting inside linebacker Todd Davis, who's currently sitting out with a calf injury. Strnad's absence might leave more snaps on Davis' plate when he gets over the calf issue, while the other inside linebacker spot will go to A.J. Johnson.
Aug 24, 2020
Dealing with injury
Strnad suffered a wrist injury during Sunday's practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The specifics of the injury remain unclear, and it's possible that the injury could jeopardize the 2020 fifth-round pick's availability for the regular season. The Wake Forest product has impressed his head coach Vic Fangio during training camp, pushing for a depth role in the defense.
Aug 19, 2020
Impressing his head coach
Broncos head coach Vic Fangio has liked what he's seen from Strnad to start camp, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Strnad finished second in the ACC with 105 total tackles in 2018 and was exceeding that pace in 2019 before tearing his bicep seven games into the season. Alexander Johnson and Todd Davis are solidified as the starters, but Strnad's coverage ability could earn him a reserve role in 2020 and a chance to fill Davis's shoes if he is not resigned for 2021.
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