Alex Singleton

Career StatsB+

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		95	768	5.0	3
2025		16	135	1.0	0
2024		3	31	0.0	1
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Denver Broncos landed a solid value play in Alex Singleton, securing an above-average starting linebacker at $7.5M AAV — a deal that earns a strong B CVI grade. While $7.5M annually puts Singleton in the middle tier of starting linebacker salaries, his consistent production and defensive acumen make this a fair market deal with slight upside potential. The two-year structure with $11M guaranteed provides Denver with manageable risk while giving them a proven veteran who can anchor their second level without breaking the bank. Singleton's track record suggests he's the type of steady, reliable defender who often outperforms his contract value through leadership and football IQ, qualities that don't always show up in the stat sheet but prove invaluable over a full season. This signing represents smart roster building — Denver gets a quality starter at a reasonable price point, avoiding the premium costs associated with elite linebacker talent while still upgrading their defense meaningfully.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Alex's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Alex Singleton is a 7-year veteran linebacker who has carved out a legitimate starting role through relentless effort and instinctive play recognition. Earning a B+ overall grade, he ranks among the more reliable inside linebackers in Denver's defensive scheme. His track record across 95 career games reflects a player who consistently produces at a high level. Singleton's most striking attribute is his tackle production — a staggering 8.44 tackles per game against an NFL average of just 2.19, comfortably clearing the elite threshold of 7.32. He is an elite-level tackler, full stop. His tackles-for-loss rate of 0.53 per game also outpaces the league average of 0.27, showing real disruptive ability in the backfield. The concern is his pass-rush production — just 0.06 sacks per game against a league average of 0.15 — suggesting limited juice as a blitzer and some coverage limitations in zone drops. Singleton's season grades have remained admirably consistent — a B in 2023, a slight dip to a B- in 2024, and a bounce back to a B in 2025 — reflecting a player who knows his role and executes it dependably. At 32, his ceiling is likely defined, but his floor is also remarkably high. The key question entering next season is whether Denver's defensive staff can better leverage his tackling dominance while masking his pass-rush limitations with schematic disguise.

How Alex Compares at the Position

Alex Singleton ranks 39th of 338 graded linebackers by performance. That slots Alex between Edgerrin Cooper (B+) just ahead and Cedric Gray (B+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Alex Singleton carries a B sentiment grade right now, with the conversation around his Pro Bowl-caliber moments shaping the narrative. The media framing positions him as a reliable defensive anchor and vocal leader for Denver rather than a statistical standout or individual star—his recent headlines uniformly emphasize team chemistry, defensive continuity, and his role in stabilizing the linebacker room heading into 2026. Despite seven seasons in the league, Singleton lacks Pro Bowl or All-Pro recognition, yet his 2025 season (135 tackles, 1 sack, 16 games) aligns with the solid-starter perception that drives moderate fan confidence. The Broncos' recent moves—including the Sean Payton hiring and defensive depth additions—reinforce the narrative that Singleton is part of a continuity-driven defensive core, with media coverage positioning his veteran presence as a steadying force rather than a weakness that needs addressing. The public sentiment is constructively optimistic but measured; fans and analysts view him as a dependable presence in a winning system rather than a breakthrough performer, which fits squarely with the B-grade consensus as the team eyes another AFC West run.