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Fantasy Player Profile Justin Strnad

  • Justin Strnad
  • LB #40
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vs. GB: #15 vs opposing LB - 21.35 FPA

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  • Leads Denver in stops in Week 11

    Strnad tallied 10 tackles (four solo) Sunday in a 22-19 win over the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Strnad logged a start with Alex Singleton (illness) missing the contest. Strnad ended up reaching a career-high mark with 10 stops, which paced the Broncos in the big victory. Denver is on bye in Week 12, and it's unclear if Singleton will be back for Week 13. If not, Strnad figures to get another start at linebacker.

    Published: Mon, Nov 17 at 6:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Secures interception in win

    Strnad recorded five total tackles (two solo) and an interception in Sunday's 33-32 win over the Giants.

    Analysis: Strnad played a season-low 54 percent of the team's defensive snaps, but he had a major impact on the game, picking off Jaxson Dart late in the fourth quarter. The linebacker has now compiled 30 total tackles (10 solo), including 3.5 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed, one of which was an interception, over seven games this season.

    Published: Mon, Oct 20 at 4:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs 1.5 sacks in Week 6 victory

    Strnad recorded six tackles (two solo), including 1.5 sacks, during the Broncos' 13-11 win over the Jets on Sunday.

    Analysis: Strnad combined with Jonathon Cooper for an eight-yard sack on Justin Fields on the last play in the third quarter, and Strnad tacked on another by himself late in the fourth frame. Strnad is now up to 3.5 sacks through six regular-season games, which has already surpassed his total from 2024 (3.0 sacks through 17 regular-season games).

    Published: Tue, Oct 14 at 4:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies five tackles

    Strnad recorded five total tackles and one pass defensed in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Chargers.

    Analysis: For the third straight game, Strnad was credited for five total tackles. The veteran linebacker has now recorded 15 total tackles (five solo) through three games while also logging two sacks, the second-highest total among all Denver defenders. Strnad should continue to play a prominent role in the Broncos' defense while teammate Dre Greenlaw (quadriceps) is on injured reserve. The 29-year-old will look to make an impact in Week 4 when the Broncos host the Bengals with quarterback Jake Browning…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 23 at 6:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Five tackles, sack in win

    Strnad recorded five tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Broncos' win over the Titans on Sunday.

    Analysis: Strnad made the start at linebacker alongside Alex Singleton in the middle of Denver's defense. Strnad logged 67 percent of the defensive snaps and recorded one of Denver's six team sacks against rookie No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward. Strnad should remain in the starting lineup for Denver until Dre Greenlaw returns from his quadriceps injury.

    Published: Tue, Sep 9 at 7:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Staying in Mile High City

    Denver will sign Strnad to a one-year, $2.7 million contract, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Strnad played the best football of his career in 2024, racking up 73 tackles (48 solo) and 3.0 sacks over 17 games. He got extended run as a starter for the first time as a pro after Alex Singleton suffered a torn ACL in Week 3, but the free-agent signing of Dre Greenlaw to a large contract suggests Strnad will move back into a rotational role to start 2025.

    Published: Wed, Mar 12 at 8:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Career year in 2024

    Strnad logged 73 total tackles (48 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and three passes defended across 17 regular-season games in 2024.

    Analysis: The 28-year-old from Wake Forest had the most productive season of his NFL career in 2024, setting new career highs in tackles, sacks and passes defended while playing 647 defensive snaps. Strnad filled in for the injured Alex Singleton (knee) with Denver's first-team defense, starting nine games this season. Following Strnad's best year as a pro, he's set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer. He's likely to serve as the Broncos' top reserve inside linebacker again if he returns to…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 22 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records nine tackles in win

    Strnad recorded nine tackles (two solo) in Denver's win over the Colts on Sunday.

    Analysis: Strnad played a season-high 93 percent of the defensive snaps against Indianapolis and matched his season best with the nine tackles, which he's done three times. On the year, Strnad has 63 tackles (40 solo), including 3.0 sacks, four QB hits and three pass breakups.

    Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 5:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Team-leading nine tackles Thursday

    Strnad logged nine tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Thursday's 33-10 win over the Saints.

    Analysis: Strnad has logged at least seven combined tackles in three straight games. He sacked Spencer Rattler midway through the fourth quarter, and Strnad's 3.0 sacks on the season have all come over the last four regular-season games.

    Published: Fri, Oct 18 at 6:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches sack in defeat

    Strnad registered seven tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's Week 6 loss to the Chargers.

    Analysis: Strnad's fourth-quarter sack came on third down, resulting in a Chargers punt. It was the linebacker's second sack over the past three weeks after coming into the campaign with no sacks over 50 career regular-season games. Strnad didn't have much of a chance to get to the quarterback prior to 2024, though, as he played exclusively on special teams in both 2022 and 2023.

    Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 5:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records nine tackles in win

    Strnad recorded nine tackles (seven solo) in the Broncos' win over the Raiders on Sunday.

    Analysis: Making his second start in place of an injured Alex Singleton (knee, IR), Strnad logged 73 percent of the defensive snaps and was Denver's leading tackler. Over the last two weeks, Strnad has recorded 13 tackles (10 solo), including three TFLs and 1.0 sacks.

    Published: Tue, Oct 8 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs two TFLs vs. Jets

    Strnad recorded four total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss, in Sunday's 10-9 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: The Wake Forest product was filling in for the injured Alex Singleton (knee) in Week 4 and didn't disappoint, leading the Broncos in tackles for loss while notching the first sack of his career. After Sunday's performance, Strnad is expected to continue starting alongside Cody Barton in Denver's inside-linebacker corps.

    Published: Mon, Sep 30 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go vs. Packers

    Strnad (groin) participated in warmups ahead of Sunday's preseason game against Green Bay, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

    Analysis: Strnad sustained a groin injury that kept him out of Denver's preseason opener against Indianapolis on Aug. 11. Now healthy, he'll use Sunday's game to make his case for a depth inside linebacker spot on the Broncos' final 53-man roster. The 2020 fifth-round pick played all 389 of his snaps last year on special teams and finished with five tackles (four solo) across 17 regular-season games.

    Published: Sun, Aug 18 at 5:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nursing groin injury

    Strnad was unavailable for practice Tuesday with a groin injury, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.

    Analysis: Strnad will have a few more days to get back out on the practice field ahead of Denver's preseason opener Sunday in Indianapolis. The linebacker re-signed with the Broncos in March, and he's attempting to secure a top reserve spot at interior linebacker in 2024.

    Published: Tue, Aug 6 at 6:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Decides to remain with Denver

    Strnad agreed Tuesday with the Broncos on a one-year deal, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

    Analysis: Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Strnad was reportedly close to signing a deal with the Panthers, but ultimately the 27-year-old elected to remain in Denver. He played in all 17 regular-season contests in 2023 but played solely on special teams and finished with just five tackles. The Wake Forest product is thus in line to serve as a depth linebacker and core special-teams contributor for Denver in 2024.

    Published: Wed, Mar 20 at 9:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds new home

    Strnad has agreed to a one-year deal with the Panthers, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Analysis: Strnad spent his first three seasons in Denver but will get a fresh start with Carolina. He hasn't missed a game yet in the NFL, but he was primarily a special teams contributor the past two seasons. The 27-year-old will try to win a bigger role with the Panthers in 2024.

    Published: Tue, Mar 19 at 4:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play Sunday

    Strnad (knee) is active Sunday against the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Strnad logged a limited practice Thursday before downgrading to a DNP on Friday. The 26-year-old will help provide depth at linebacker Sunday.

    Published: Sun, Dec 11 at 11:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Activated from COVID-19 list

    Strnad (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Analysis: Strnad missed the Broncos' Week 10 loss to the Eagles after he tested positive for COVID-19. However, he'll now be able to rejoin the team and will have a week to work on his conditioning before Denver takes on the Chargers on Nov. 28.

    Published: Sat, Nov 20 at 5:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Put on reserve/COVID-19 list

    Strnad tested positive for COVID and was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

    Analysis: Strnad has a been a consistent contributor to the Broncos' defense this season, as well as on special teams. With Denver's defense currently suffering multiple injuries to its linebacker unit, Strnad will try to regain health quickly and return to the field.

    Published: Tue, Nov 9 at 5:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gearing up for offseason program

    Strnad (wrist) will be ready to participate when Broncos team workouts open up this spring, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

    Analysis: The Broncos acquired Strnad in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, intrigued by the pass-defending skill set he showcased during his career at Wake Forest. After dislocating the lunate bone and suffering multiple torn ligaments in his wrist during an August practice, Strnad did not ultimately field a single snap during his rookie campaign. Strnad's rehabilitation process incorporated upper body exercises several weeks ago, according to Troy Renck of Denver7 News. Now, it's confirmed the…read more

    Published: Sat, Feb 27 at 11:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on IR

    The Broncos placed Strnad (wrist) on injured reserve Monday, per the NFL's transaction list.

    Analysis: Strnad is expected to undergo wrist surgery that will force him to miss the entire 2020 season, so this news isn't quite surprising. Strnad will likely spend the season on the team's IR barring an injury settlement.

    Published: Mon, Aug 31 at 6:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Season-ending wrist injury

    Strnad will undergo wrist surgery and miss the 2020 season, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

    Analysis: Although he's only a late fifth-round pick out of Wake Forest, Strnad was a candidate to provide upgraded coverage snaps over starting inside linebacker Todd Davis, who's currently sitting out with a calf injury. Strnad's absence might leave more snaps on Davis' plate when he gets over the calf issue, while the other inside linebacker spot will go to Alexander Johnson.

    Published: Mon, Aug 24 at 9:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with injury

    Strnad suffered a wrist injury during Sunday's practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

    Analysis: The specifics of the injury remain unclear, and it's possible the injury could jeopardize the 2020 fifth-round pick's availability for the regular season. The Wake Forest product has impressed his head coach Vic Fangio during training camp, pushing for a depth role in the defense.

    Published: Mon, Aug 24 at 6:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Impressing head coach

    Head coach Vic Fangio said Wednesday that he has liked what he's seen from Strnad to start training camp, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

    Analysis: While at Wake Forest, Strnad finished second in the ACC with 105 total tackles in 2018, and he was exceeding that pace in 2019 before tearing his bicep seven games into his last season of college. Alexander Johnson and Todd Davis are solidified as the Broncos' starters at the two inside linebacker spots, but Strnad's sure tackling and skills in coverage should leave him as the next man up at the position.

    Published: Wed, Aug 19 at 8:33pm by Rotowire.com
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2025 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1TEN,
W 20-12
31---6.00
2@IND,
L 28-29
21---5.50
3@LAC,
L 20-23
-----3.50
4CIN,
W 28-3
1----2.00
5@PHI,
W 21-17
-----0.50
6@NYJ,
W 13-11
21.5---7.00
7NYG,
W 33-32
2-1--6.50
8DAL,
W 44-24
2----3.00
9@HOU,
W 18-15
2----2.50
10LV,
W 10-7
-----0.50
11KC,
W 22-19
4----7.00
12Bye-----0.00
13@WAS,
W 27-26
-----0.00
14@LV,
W 24-17
2----2.00
15GB,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
16JAX,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
17@KC,
Thu 5:15 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
18LAC,
TBDGet Tickets
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