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Broncos' Alex Singleton Eager to Return From ACL Tear

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matthew Sullivan | Last updated May 19, 2025 1:00 PM ET

During the 2024 NFL season, Denver Broncos' linebacker Alex Singleton suffered a torn ACL, knocking him out for the rest of the year. He played in the first three games of the season and then missed the final 15 weeks of the year.

Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post wrote an article about the return of Singleton from his ACL injury and his expected return date. Singleton shared his thoughts on his recovery and how he's approaching his upcoming return to the field.

At a charity event, Singleton said, "I can't give specific numbers, but we have practices in a few weeks and you guys can see for yourselves where I'm at."

Being ready for training camp would be a huge step in the right direction for the veteran linebacker. Singleton's confidence in being ready for practices is a great sign in his road to recovery.

He continued talking about his recovery and what it'd mean to be back on the field. "I think I'm getting my helmet fitted next week, I think that'll be a little happy moment. Then, the first OTAs. All these happy moments. And then training camp, it'll be like, 'Oh, we're back.' I think it'll be really cool to get to do those things and get to do that."

Singleton returning to the team would not only be a huge moment for Singleton in his road to recovery, but for the Broncos as well. With the addition of free agent linebacker Dre Greenlaw, both the Broncos' starting linebackers in 2025 will be coming off injuries that ruled them out for the majority of their 2024 season.

The 31-year-old Singleton was coming off back-to-back seasons with the Broncos, having over 160 tackles and 100 solo tackles, before tearing his ACL. The 2025 season will be a big test for Singleton, and his return will have a massive impact on the Broncos' chances in the playoffs.

With the additions the Broncos made in the offseason, the return of a tackling machine in Singleton would elevate the Broncos' defense to potentially being the best in the NFL.

Denver is ready for Singleton's return. But, there is no one more eager to see Singleton suit back up than Singleton himself.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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