Singleton suffered a torn ACL in Week 3 but has vowed to be ready by the start of training camp. The 31-year-old linebacker is in the final year of a three-year, $18 million deal he signed in 2023, and totaled 31 tackles and three interceptions in the three games he appeared in last season. Assuming he’s at full health in 2025, his return will be a welcomed one by a Broncos defense that finished third in points allowed last season.

The news comes as a shock to everyone including head coach Sean Payton. Singleton tore his ACL in the first quarter of the Broncos’ Week 3 win over the Bucs but played through the issue. He was on the field for 57 of Denver’s defensive snaps and totaled 10 combined tackles. Singleton’s knee was sore after the game and testing eventually revealed a torn ACL. Singleton will now miss the remainder of the season.

Reporter Mike Klis adds that over $9 million of the contract is guaranteed. The four-year pro made consistent contributions on both defense and special teams after signing a one-year contract last offseason. Singleton was credited with 101 solo tackles and 62 assists as a run-stopping specialist a season ago.

Singleton became a free agent after the Eagles declined his tender as a restricted free agent, which would have paid $2.43 million. The run stopper had 137 tackles in a sub-package role in 2021 and projects to play opposite Josey Jewell on early downs. Singleton should also help the Broncos on special teams after playing over 50% of snaps there last season.