PALM BEACH, Fla. — Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton is a happy man.Payton spoke during an open session at the NFL Annual Meeting this week about how excited he is to add former 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga and linebacker Dre Greenlaw to the Broncos roster during NFL free agency."I would say we felt good coming out of it," Payton said on Monday. "We felt like our team got better from a football makeup standpoint, and toughness. And we'll continue to use that momentum as we get closer to the draft and even after the draft."Hufanga signed a three-year, $45 million contract with Denver, while Greenlaw inked a three-year, $35 million deal.The 49ers made a late push to bring Greenlaw back to the Bay Area, with coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch traveling to Texas. Ultimately, the Broncos built a strong argument for the linebacker to start a new chapter in the AFC West.Hufanga and Greenlaw have a history of injuries limiting their time on the field. Hufanga only appeared in seven games in 2024 as he recovered from a torn ACL and then tore ligaments in his wrist, while Greenlaw only suited up for two contests coming off a ruptured Achilles. Payton understands the...
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Apr 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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