Broncos re-sign linebacker Justin Strnad to a 3-year deal worth $18 million dollars
The Broncos locked in one of their breakout defensive stars with a three-year, $18 million contract that includes $10 million guaranteed. Strnad stepped up in a big way in 2025, racking up 58 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and eight quarterback hits in 17 games while filling in for injured teammates. This deal keeps a homegrown talent and fifth-round gem in Denver through 2028.
Broncos re-sign tight end Adam Trautman to a three-year deal
Denver brought back their reliable blocking tight end on a three-year, $17 million deal with $9.5 million guaranteed and incentives that could push the total to $18.5 million. Trautman has been a key cog in Sean Payton’s offense since being traded from New Orleans, and the two sides hammered out a deal in just a matter of hours. He also chipped in 20 catches for 195 yards as a receiver last season.
Broncos are restructuring the contract of G Quinn Meinerz and creating roughly $11 million dollars of cap space
The Broncos made a smart financial move by restructuring All-Pro guard Quinn Meinerz’s deal, converting his $16.85 million base salary into a signing bonus and freeing up roughly $11 million in cap space. Meinerz’s new base salary drops to $1.2 million with a $15.6 million signing bonus. This gave the front office the ammunition it needed to make moves in free agency.
Broncos re-sign tight end Nate Adkins
The Broncos quietly brought back their versatile restricted free agent tight end on a one-year deal. Adkins may not grab headlines, but he does a little bit of everything — blocking, catching, lining up at fullback, and contributing on special teams. The tight end room now features Evan Engram, Adam Trautman, Adkins, and Caleb Lohner heading into the offseason.
Broncos re-sign QB Sam Ehlinger to a 1 year deal worth $2 million dollars
Ehlinger is back as the Broncos’ QB3, and it sounds like he wouldn’t have it any other way. He reportedly turned down offers from other teams’ active rosters while sitting on Denver’s practice squad last season, and both Sean Payton and OC David Webb have spoken highly of his development. Ehlinger returns behind Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham on a modest one-year deal.
Broncos re-sign RB JK Dobbins to a two-year deal
Dobbins is staying in Denver on a new two-year deal after a 2025 season that showed just how explosive he can be when healthy. He was averaging 5.0 yards per carry and had piled up 772 yards and four touchdowns before a foot injury ended his season prematurely. He’ll pair back up with RJ Harvey in what should be one of the more dynamic backfields in the AFC.
Broncos re-sign LB Alex Singleton to a two-year deal worth $15.5 million with $11 million guaranteed
The heart and soul of the Broncos defense is staying put. Singleton, who made an inspiring return from cancer surgery, led the team with 135 total tackles while playing all 16 regular-season games. He’s the defensive captain, wears the green dot, calls the defense, and is beloved in that locker room. Bringing him back alongside Strnad gives Denver one of the better inside linebacker duos in the league.
Broncos release linebacker Dre Greenlaw
The other side of the Singleton signing: Denver is moving on from Greenlaw after just one season. He signed a three-year, $31.5 million deal last March, but injuries limited him to just eight games. The release saves the Broncos roughly $6 million in cap space while leaving $4.3 million in dead money. With Strnad proving he can fill the role at a fraction of the cost, this became an easy decision. A reunion with San Francisco could be in the cards for Greenlaw.