Alex

Singleton

Singleton last played in Week 10. The following week, he underwent an operation after being diagnosed with testicular cancer. The Broncos were on bye in Week 12. Singleton’s return is one that all NFL fans can celebrate. Despite the absence, Singleton ties for a team-high 57 tackles.

Singleton has missed a few games after undergoing surgery for testicular cancer. Luckily, the cancer was caught early and Singleton is already back at practice. Both he and shutdown corner Pat Surtain could be back for Week 13. Singleton has 89 tackles, one sack, and a forced fumble this year.

Ditto Alex Singleton (illness), who had surgery aimed to remove testicular cancer that feels a little bigger than the (illness) tag implies. These would be two major defensive pieces back for the stretch run. It’s possible each of them return for Week 13 against the Commanders.

Apparently Singleton caught the cancer early, which is great news. Singleton has been more-or-less an every-down starter for the Broncos this year, playing 659 defensive snaps in 10 weeks. They’ll turn to their depth and hope to get Singleton back for the playoffs.

Barring anything unexpected, Singleton will still be ready for Week 1 when the Broncos play host to the Titans. The veteran linebacker will likely practice with a club on his hand once he’s able to get back on the field, and is already on the mend from a torn ACL that prematurely ended his 2024 campaign. In his last full season, Singleton totaled 177 tackles, two sacks, six TFLs, and two pass breakups.

Speaking at a cornhole tournament he was hosting to raise money for the Special Olympics, Singleton said he “can’t give specific numbers” but sounded optimistic about his impending return from a torn ACL that ended his 2024 campaign in Week 3 of last season. The 31-year-old linebacker totaled 31 tackles and one interception in the three games he appeared in last season and resumed running back in mid-February. With training camp roughly two months away, Singleton still has additional time to rehab and test out his knee before things officially ramp up.

Singleton suffered a torn ACL in Week 3 but has vowed to be ready by the start of training camp. The 31-year-old linebacker is in the final year of a three-year, $18 million deal he signed in 2023, and totaled 31 tackles and three interceptions in the three games he appeared in last season. Assuming he’s at full health in 2025, his return will be a welcomed one by a Broncos defense that finished third in points allowed last season.

The news comes as a shock to everyone including head coach Sean Payton. Singleton tore his ACL in the first quarter of the Broncos’ Week 3 win over the Bucs but played through the issue. He was on the field for 57 of Denver’s defensive snaps and totaled 10 combined tackles. Singleton’s knee was sore after the game and testing eventually revealed a torn ACL. Singleton will now miss the remainder of the season.

Reporter Mike Klis adds that over $9 million of the contract is guaranteed. The four-year pro made consistent contributions on both defense and special teams after signing a one-year contract last offseason. Singleton was credited with 101 solo tackles and 62 assists as a run-stopping specialist a season ago.

Singleton became a free agent after the Eagles declined his tender as a restricted free agent, which would have paid $2.43 million. The run stopper had 137 tackles in a sub-package role in 2021 and projects to play opposite Josey Jewell on early downs. Singleton should also help the Broncos on special teams after playing over 50% of snaps there last season.