The Denver Broncos finished 2025 14-3, capturing an AFC West title, and the #1 overall seed in the postseason.

They enter 2026 with around $35M of cap space, against a projected $304M league threshold. This includes 42 contracts currently on the books, headlined by RT Mike McGlinchey ($23.7M), and G Quinn Meinerz ($21.7M).

The Broncos currently boast 9 draft picks, including two 4th-rounders (Saints), and two 7th-round compensatory picks. Broncos Future Draft Picks

Early Offseason Questions

  • A large bulk of Denver’s off-ball linebacker position is headed for free agency. Will the Broncos look to retain the likes of Alex Singleton, Justin Strnad, etc.. or make this an offseason upgrade priority?
  • With the possibility of a Bo Nix extension looming in 2027, how aggressive will this Denver front office be to add/extend/front-load as much depth and talent onto the roster as possible with the QB1 contract providing maximum value?

Notable Free Agents

(Spotrac Valuation APY)

ED John Franklin-Myers ($7.8M)
LB Alex Singleton ($4.6M)
LB Justin Strnad ($3.8M)
TE Adam Trautman ($2.8M)
RB JK Dobbins ($2.6M)

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Extension Candidates

G Ben Powers

Powers enters a contract year in 2026, set to earn $13M against an $18.4M cap hit. A bicep injury cut the 29-year-old’s 2025 campaign in half, but he’ll return as the expected starting left guard heading into the offseason. He projects toward a 3 year, $42M extension in our system.

WR Marvin Mims

One of the more dangerous weapons in the league, Mims (still just 23 years old), produced out of the backfield, in the passing game, and as a returner - where he’s already secured 2 All-Pro nods. He enters a contract year in 2026, set to earn around $5.8M (including a projected proven performance escalator), and now projects toward a 3 year, $19.5M extension in our system.

Bubble Candidates

TE Evan Engram

Trade Candidate

With $5M of 2026 salary fully guaranteed, the Broncos probably won’t outright release Engram this offseason, but it stands to reason they’ll try to offload this contract (1 year, $11.5M) in some capacity. The 31-year-old caught 50 passes, including 1 TD, in 2025.

OL Matt Peart

Release Candidate

A significant knee injury ended Peart’s 2025 in October, setting up the Broncos to move on from his unprotected $3.5M salary next season.

CB Riley Moss

Trade Candidate

Moss started all 17 games in 2025, and has now put together back-to-back strong seasons, especially as it pertains to stopping the running game. However it stands to reason that 2025 1st-round pick Jahdae Barron will be ready to step into his role going forward, putting Moss - who is entering a contract year in 2026 - on the outside looking in.

Potential Cap Conversions

Converting RT Mike McGlinchey’s 2026 salary into signing bonus (plus void years) can open up over $13M of cap space.

Most of G Quinn Meinerz’s 2026 salary is already protected. Processing a simple salary conversion (plus void years) can free up $13M of space.

CB Patrick Surtain II’s 2026 compensation is already secure. Converting his base salary to bonus can free up $5.1M of cap.

DL D.J. Jones’ 2026 compensation is already secure. Converting it to bonus (plus void years) opens up $9.4M.

ED Jonathon Cooper’s 2026 salary is fully guaranteed. Converting it to bonus (plus void years) frees up $8.7M of cap.

S Talanoa Hufanga’s 2026 salary is already secure. Converting it to bonus can save up to $8.8M of cap.

RELATED LINKS
2026 Broncos Salary Cap Table
Broncos 2026 Free Agents
Spotrac’s Offseason Guides