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The Denver Broncos linebacker room remains a concern, despite the 2026 draft. They missed early picks, settling for Red Murdock and undrafted free agent Taurean York. Jonah Elliss will also see action, but the team still relies heavily on veterans Alex Singleton, who struggled last season.

Former Bronco Cody Barton, who joined the Titans after a solid 2024 season, might be worried. Tennessees new coach, Robert Saleh, values speed, and they drafted Anthony Hill Junior, potentially threatening Bartons every-snap role. Bartons coverage was strong in Denver, but his speed might not fit Salehs scheme.

Fans and analysts see Bartons departure as a Broncos blunder, as he excelled with 106 tackles, 2 picks, and a pick-six. The Broncos depth chart is thin, with Singleton, Justin Strnad, and Elliss as the core, but injuries or busts could expose it quickly. Speculation is high about a potential reunion.

ESPN reports suggest Barton as trade bait if Hill takes the middle linebacker spot. The Titans might consider trading him, and the Broncos have offseason additions, but only room for four on the roster. Trading a recently extended player like Strnad or Singleton after June 1st isnt unheard of, as they previously worked well with Barton when Singleton was injured.

In conclusion, Broncos management should keep a close eye on this situation. A Barton return could quickly strengthen the unit with players like Strnad, Barton, Elliss, and Murdock. Until training camp, its all possibilities in this fluid linebacker shuffle.

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