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Broncos HC Sean Payton Praises Drew Sanders' Return to OLB

Denver Broncos On SI·Zack Kelberman·21 days ago
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Staying healthy remains the biggest question for Drew Sanders as the Denver Broncos move the talented but injury-prone linebacker back to the edge for the 2026 season . The 25-year-old has appeared in only 21 games across his first three NFL campaigns, totaling 32 tackles (17 solo), one sack, and one fumble recovery. A torn Achilles limited him to four appearances in 2024. A foot tendon injury erased his entire 2025 campaign. This offseason, however, Sanders arrived in noticeably better condition, Broncos coach Sean Payton noted Saturday amid the club's now-concluded rookie minicamp. “To his credit, he’s in great shape,” Payton told reporters. “He’s moving around, he’s at a good weight. You’ll probably see him more at the edge.” Denver is shifting Sanders outside after trying him at inside linebacker last season. He will swap spots with Jonah Elliss, who is moving inside .…

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