Not long after the Eagles non-tendered Alex Singleton in restricted free agency, he will relocate. The three-year linebacker is signing with the Broncos, James Palmer of NFL.com tweets.
The Broncos are guaranteeing Singleton $1.1M and included $750K in playing-time incentives, Mike Garafolo of NFL.com adds (via Twitter).
A former Eagles special teams captain, Singleton made a big impact on defense last season. He made a career-high 137 tackles, doing so despite starting only eight games. Singleton made 120 tackles during the 2020 season, during which the Eagles gave him 11 starts.
The Broncos re-signed Josey Jewell this week and have 2021 third-round pick Baron Browning positioned as their other starter at inside linebacker. Denver will continue to use the 3-4 scheme it has deployed since Wade Phillips‘ 2015 return, and Singleton profiles as either an intriguing depth piece and/or a player who will compete for a starting job. The Broncos also roster recent trade acquisition Jonas Griffith and 2020 fifth-round pick Justin Strnad. Each saw time for Denver last season, with Jewell and three-year starter Alexander Johnson suffering season-ending injuries. Johnson is a free agent and is not expected back.
Singleton, 28, intercepted two passes during his run as a regular Eagles starter, returning both for touchdowns. He added three fumble recoveries during that time. The Eagles did not hold him in especially high regard, as evidenced by their RFA decision, leading to a trip back to the Mountain Time Zone for the Montana State alum.
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