We’re continuing our look at the Denver Broncos’ statistical leaders from the 2023 season today with a list of the team’s leading tacklers.
Broncos inside linebacker Alex Singleton led the team with 177 tackles, setting an official single-season franchise record. It should be noted that Singleton has the benefit of playing in the 17-game era, but he holds the record nonetheless.
It’s also worth noting that it’s an official record because unofficially, the team credits Randy Gradishar with 2,049 career tackles. Gradishar played 10 seasons so if that total is accurate, he would have averaged more than 200 tackles per season. The NFL did not begin fully tracking tackles until after Gradishar retired, so stats from his era can be unreliable and even if they are accurate, they are not official.
With all of that said, here’s a quick look at Denver’s leading tacklers from the 2023 season. Check out previous lists of the team’s passing, rushing, and interception leaders.
1
Alex Singleton: 177
2
Josey Jewell: 108
3
Jonathon Cooper: 72
4
Justin Simmons: 70
5
Pat Surtain: 69
6
Zach Allen: 60
7
P.J. Locke: 53
8
Ja'Quan McMillian and Kareem Jackson: 51
9
Fabian Moreau and D.J Jones: 46
10
Jonathan Harris: 43
