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Grading the 2019 Broncos linebackers position

By Tylor Walden

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Outside Linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos defends on the play against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16-15. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Outside Linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos defends on the play against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16-15. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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Corey Nelson
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 13: Linebacker Corey Nelson #56 of the Denver Broncos stands on the field before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High on October 13, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Rest of the inside linebackers

Corey Nelson

Nelson was a solid player on special teams for the Broncos and also spelled on a couple defensive plays. Unfortunately, he suffered a torn bicep injury. It has been reported that the Denver Broncos will not re-sign him, so it was a terrible end to his 2019 season.

Josh Watson

Watson did not see enough of the field to warrant a grade for this season, but he could develop into a special teams player down the road. He was often on the field due to injuries to other players. Look to see his name pop up a few times in preseason and on special teams in 2020.

Joseph Jones

Jones spent a good amount of the season sidelined due to an injury. After he returned, the team did not see much of him. He was often a healthy scratch. We will see if he can get on the field in 2020.

Now we move to the edge rushers or outside linebackers…

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