Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Justin Strnad
Broncos· #40

JustinStrnad

Linebacker

  • 6'3"
  • 235 lbs
  • Age 30
39
Tackles
0.5
Sacks
0
Int
2
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 8 games

Player Info

Position
Linebacker
Height
6'3"
Weight
235 lbs
Age
30
Born
August 21, 1996 · Palm Harbor, FL
College
Wake Forest
Experience
7th Season

Contract Details

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$18MTotal Value
3YearsDuration
$6MAvg. Annual
2026 – 2028Contract Years
$6.8M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2029via ESPN

Draft Info

2020Draft Year
Round 5Round
Pick 178Overall
Wake ForestCollegeDENDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
39Tackles
20Solo
19Assisted
0.5Sacks
4.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
2Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
20268390.502
202516584.513
202417733.003
Total912168.018

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Strnad was drafted by Denver in the fifth round of the 2020 Draft and signed a one-year, $2.79 million deal to stay with the team last offseason. After spending three seasons as a core special teamer, the 29-year-old has emerged as a significant contributor on defense with 16 starts in 33 regular-season games over the last two years, tallying 131 tackles and 7.5 sacks over that span. Strnad should retain a consistent role behind starting inside linebackers Alex Singleton and Dre Greenlaw in 2026.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Nov 1vs KCW220.000
Oct 25@ ARIW610.000
Oct 15vs SEAW420.500

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation