Broncos 2019 positional grades: Linebacker

Despite losing Bradley Chubb early in 2019, the Denver Broncos’ linebacker corps had a respectable 2019 season.

Corey Nelson

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Stats

Tackles: 10

Nelson served his second stint with the Broncos in 2019. During his first run with the team, he was a key contributor on special teams and the Broncos brought him back to help with that group and to provide depth on some of the defensive sub-packages.

But a torn biceps midway through the season landed him on injured reserve, cutting his season short.

Grade: C-

Joe Jones

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Stats

Tackles: 8

Jones is a player you rarely see on defense but is a key contributor on special teams. He is the type of player who could fit well into the old Keith Burns role. Burns was a special teams standout for many years for the Broncos.

Jones has a specific role on the team and he plays it well.

Grade: B

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