Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at fifth-year inside linebacker Justin Strnad, No. 40.
Before the Broncos: Strnad (6-3, 235 pounds) played college football at Wake Forest, totaling 244 tackles, 10 pass breakups, eight sacks, four interceptions, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in four years (46 games) with the Demon Deacons. He earned honorable mention All-ACC honors following his final two seasons at Wake Forest.
Broncos tenure: Denver picked Strnad in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL draft. After missing his rookie season with a wrist injury, Strnad served as a five-game fill-in starter in 2021 and totaled 36 tackles. He hasn’t played a single snap on defense since that season, but Strnad has emerged as a key special teams player over the last two years. The 27-year-old linebacker has played 800 snaps on special teams since 2022.
Chances to make the 53-man roster: Likely. Strnad is not a key player on defense for the Broncos, but he is a core special teams player. After re-signing Strnad on a one-year deal this offseason, Denver seems to have the linebacker in their plans this season.
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