Trending Now - Broncos Make Roster Moves and Coaching Changes Ahead of 2026
WHO:
Sean Payton, head coach, Denver Broncos
Dre Greenlaw, linebacker, San Francisco 49ers
Bryce Huff, defensive end, San Francisco 49ers
Kyle Shanahan, head coach, San Francisco 49ers
John Lynch, general manager, San Francisco 49ers
Brad Allen, referee
Robert Saleh, former coach, New York Jets
Vic Fangio, defensive coordinator, Philadelphia Eagles
WHAT:
The Denver Broncos announced updates to their coaching staff for the 2026 season on March 12th, 2026.
Dre Greenlaw signed a three-year, $31.5 million deal with the Denver Broncos in March 2025.
Dre Greenlaw signed a one-year deal worth up to $7.5 million with the San Francisco 49ers.
Bryce Huff announced his retirement from football via Instagram.
Greenlaw missed nine games in the previous season due to injuries and a suspension.
Greenlaw recorded 43 tackles, two tackles for loss, two quarterback hits, a sack, a forced fumble, an interception, and two passes defensed in eight games for the Broncos.
Huff had 30 tackles, four sacks, and 15 quarterback hits in 15 games in 2025.
Huff's retirement saves the 49ers $5.392 million against the salary cap.
WHERE:
Santa Clara, California (San Francisco 49ers)
Englewood, Colorado (Denver Broncos)
WHEN:
Greenlaw signed with the Denver Broncos in March 2025.
Greenlaw was released by the Broncos on March 12th, 2026.
Huff's retirement announcement was made on March 12th, 2026.
Huff's birthday is on April 17th.
WHY:
Greenlaw's release from the Broncos was executed with a post-June 1 designation, allowing the team to spread the salary cap hit over two seasons.
Greenlaw's return to the 49ers follows a disappointing year with the Broncos, marked by injuries and a suspension.
Huff retired to pursue other opportunities outside of football, stating he is capable of giving the world more than just football.
HOW:
Greenlaw played 58 percent of the Broncos' defensive snaps during his time with the team.
The 49ers pursued Greenlaw by sending Shanahan and Lynch to Texas to convince him to stay during his previous free agency.
Huff's retirement was timed to avoid a $1 million roster bonus and a $14.635 million option bonus due before the start of the 2026 season.
Huff plans to start a company called Naberstone to focus on building safety infrastructure related to lithium-ion batteries.
(UPDATED March 13, 2026 01:24 UTC)
The Denver Broncos announced updates to their coaching staff for the 2026 season on March 12. In a related move, the team released linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who had signed a three-year, $31.5 million deal with them in March 2025, using a post-June 1 designation to manage the salary cap hit over two seasons. During his time with the Broncos, Greenlaw played 58 percent of the team's defensive snaps.
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(UPDATED March 12, 2026 23:07 UTC)
In a significant move for the San Francisco 49ers, linebacker Dre Greenlaw has signed a one-year deal worth up to $7.5 million after being released by the Denver Broncos, where he faced a challenging season marred by injuries and a suspension. Meanwhile, defensive end Bryce Huff announced his retirement from football today, citing a desire to pursue opportunities beyond the sport, while also saving the 49ers over $5 million against the salary cap. Huff, who recorded 30 tackles and four sacks last season, plans to start a company focused on safety infrastructure related to lithium-ion batteries.