Story update: Before the release became official, the Broncos agreed to trade Randy Gregory to the 49ers in exchange for a late-round draft pick. See our original post below.
The Denver Broncos made a surprising decision on Wednesday when they released veteran outside linebacker Randy Gregory, a move that signals they have admitted signing him to a five-year, $70 million deal in 2022 was a mistake.
The move also signals that new head coach Sean Payton is holding the defense accountable for poor performances this season. Gregory is the second defensive starter to be cut this week, joining slot cornerback Essang Bassey.
Here’s a sampling of how Twitter (now known as X) reacted to the Gregory news on Wednesday.