Denver has locked up another crucial piece of their defense as the Broncos have reached agreement on a three-year contract worth $18 million with linebacker Justin Strnad, according to multiple media reports on Sunday.
The deal includes $5.1 million guaranteed upon signing, with total guaranteed money reaching $10 million, sources indicate.
The 29-year-old Strnad enters his sixth year with Denver after being selected by the Broncos in the fifth round of the 2020 draft.
While his early career was spent primarily contributing on special teams units during his sophomore and junior campaigns, Strnad has evolved into a consistent defensive contributor. Over the previous two seasons, he has earned starting assignments in 16 contests for Denver.
Throughout his five-year tenure with the Broncos, Strnad has appeared in 83 games with 21 starts. His statistical production includes 7.5 quarterback sacks, 177 total tackles, six defended passes and one interception.
