Broncos waive LB Jonas Griffith in surprise roster cut

The Denver Broncos have waived inside linebacker Jonas Griffith in a surprise move, according to a report from KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.

Griffith (6-4, 250 pounds) joined the Broncos in 2021 when the team acquired him in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers. Griffith appeared in 13 games in his first season in Denver, earning four starts.

Griffith then started eight games in 2022 before suffering a season-ending foot injury. After that, he missed the entire 2023 season with a torn ACL.

Griffith totaled 92 tackles, five quarterback hits, one interception, one fumble recovery and one pass breakup in 22 games (12 starts) with the Broncos. The 27-year-old linebacker will now hit the waiver wire. If he clears waivers, Griffith might be a candidate to return to Denver on the practice squad.

On the 53-man roster, the Broncos are moving forward with Alex Singleton, Cody Barton, Justin Strnad and undrafted rookie Levelle Bailey at inside linebacker. Bailey recorded a 94-yard pick-six in the team’s preseason finale.

We are tracking all of Denver’s roster moves on Broncos Wire.