The days of Von Miller recording double-digit sacks seem like a distant memory for Denver Broncos fans.
The Broncos are going to need more from their pass rush in 2024 after an underwhelming campaign from Baron Browning, Jonathon Cooper and Nik Bonitto last fall.
In terms of sacks, Denver’s third-best pass rusher this season was Zach Allen, an interior defensive lineman who recorded five sacks in 2023. That’s a good total for a defensive tackle, but the fact that the Broncos did not have a third edge defender with five or more sacks is alarming.
Consequently, bringing in a top pass rusher should be a priority for Denver this offseason. Before free agency and the draft arrive, here’s a quick look back at the Broncos’ leaders in sacks from the 2023 season.
1
Jonathon Cooper: 8.5 sacks
2
Nik Bonitto: 8 sacks
3
Zach Allen: 5 sacks
4
Baron Browning: 4.5 sacks
5
Josey Jewell: 3 sacks
6
P.J. Locke: 3 sacks
7
Alex Singleton: 2 sacks
8
Ja'Quan McMillian: 2 sacks
9
D.J. Jones: 2 sacks
10
Justin Simmons: 1 sack
11
Jonathan Harris: 1 sack
12
Elijah Garcia: 1 sack
13
Randy Gregory: 1 sack
