Do the Broncos Have a SURPLUS at ILB, and How To Get Them All on the Field? | Orange & Blue Today

On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Cecil Lammey breaks down the new blood at inside linebacker, where the Broncos added both draft capital and undrafted talent — and the competition behind Justin Strnad and Alex Singleton is suddenly one of the most fascinating battles on the roster. Seventh‑round pick Red Murdock brings instincts, tackling reliability, and special‑teams value that could help him climb the depth chart faster than expected. Priority UDFA Taurean York has the IQ and leadership to make a real push for the 53‑man roster, especially if he shines on teams. Then there’s the wild card: Jonah Elliss. A natural EDGE, he’s been dabbling at ILB — but is that a temporary experiment, or could he take on a bigger‑than‑expected role inside if Vance Joseph wants more speed and disruption in the middle. Could one of these young players — or Elliss — eventually push Alex Singleton for snaps. What’s the long‑term plan for Joseph’s defense, and how does this youth movement fit into it. 🔥 In this episode: How Red Murdock can rise quickly in the ILB room Why Taurean York has a real path to the 53‑man roster Whether Jonah Elliss becomes more than an ILB experiment How the young linebackers fit behind Strnad and Singleton What Vance Joseph’s long‑term vision looks like at ILB Drop your thoughts in the comments — which young linebacker makes the biggest impact for Denver in 2026.