Reports: Broncos to release LB Randy Gregory

Field Level Media|published: 10/04/2023, 12:01pm EDT

Sep 17, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) is sacked by Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gregory (5) in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. credits: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The Denver Broncos are releasing linebacker Randy Gregory, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.

Signed to a five-year, $70 million contract prior to the 2022 season, Gregory recorded nine tackles and a sack in four games (three starts) this year for the Broncos. He is slated to make a $14 million base salary this season, with $5 million in 2024 being fully guaranteed.

Nik Bonitto, 24, replaced Gregory as a starter in Denver's 31-28 victory over the Chicago Bears last Sunday. He assisted in forcing a game-tying sack-fumble that was returned for a touchdown.

Gregory, 30, has totaled 106 tackles, 19.5 sacks, 10 forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 60 career games (18 starts) with the Dallas Cowboys (2015-21) and Broncos. He was selected by the Cowboys in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft.

—Field Level Media