Broncos' Bradley Chubb shares mindset heading into 2022 season

“I feel it for sure,” Chubb said. “It was one of those things that you go through so much, you know what I mean? The dam has to break at some point. I feel like things have been building up and building up and it’s finally time to let it all out.”

Chubb has ankle surgery last offseason, delaying his participation in training camp. He hurt his other ankle toward the end of preseason, and after an attempt to play through the pain, the linebacker went under the knife a second time. However, the 26-year-old has been able to return to his normal routine this offseason, and he’s confident a proper offseason and preseason will prepare him well for the upcoming campaign.

“It’s been huge, to be honest with you, just because I am not worried, ‘Is this going to be OK?'” Chubb said. “You have the mindset that, ‘I am good and I am just going to attack everyday like it’s my last,’ and that’s what I have been doing this offseason, and it’s been working out for me.”

In only seven games last season, Chubb finished with 21 tackles and zero sacks. He was also limited to only four games during his sophomore campaign. However, in his two healthy seasons (in 2018 and 2020), the linebacker collected 19.5 sacks. If he can return to that form, he can expect a lucrative contract next offseason. At the very least, he could be destined for the franchise tag, which was valued around $18.7M this offseason. Chubb will earn $13.9M during his fifth-year-option year in 2022.

Chubb is projected to not only enter the coming season healthier than any of the past three, but with his starting spot assured. He will join free agent signee Randy Gregory as the team’s top pass rushers.