McMillian signed his one-year, $5.767 million restricted free agent tender Friday.
It represents a significant raise for McMillian, who made $1.03 million in 2025. The 25-year-old cornerback joined the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and has carved out a prominent role in Denver's secondary. He appeared in all 17 regular-season games last season, making three starts, and recorded 56 tackles (40 solo), including a career-high 4.0 sacks, nine pass breakups, including two interceptions, and a pair of forced fumbles. He's the team's No. 1 slot corner.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Returns to San Francisco
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The 49ers signed Greenlaw to a one-year, $7.5 million contract Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Greenlaw spent the first six years of his career with San Francisco before signing with the Broncos last offseason. Greenlaw went on to miss more than half of the season due to quadriceps and hamstring injuries, appearing in just eight regular-season contests. He's made just 10 regular-season appearances across the last two seasons due to lower-body injuries. Greenlaw knows the system and is a veteran option for a linebacker group that dealt with a rash of injuries during the 2025 campaign.
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Broncos' Matt Henningsen: Back with Denver
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The Broncos re-signed Henningsen (Achilles) to a one-year contract Wednesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Henningsen missed the entire 2025 season after tearing his Achilles in training camp joint practices with the 49ers. He hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since 2023 and will compete for a job this offseason.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Signing with Dallas
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Locke is set to sign a one-year contract with the Cowboys, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Locke will ink a one-year deal worth up to $5 million as he moves from Denver to Dallas. The free safety will likely compete for a starting role alongside fellow free-agent addition Jalen Thompson. Locke is coming off an underwhelming 2025 season where he played a majority of his snaps on special teams, but a change of scenery could allow the 29-year-old to return to a starting role.
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Dre Greenlaw: Cut loose by Denver
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The Broncos released Greenlaw on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Per Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette, cutting Greenlaw provided the Broncos with $6.023 million in salary cap relief and means that Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad will both serve as Denver's starting inside linebackers for the 2026 campaign. Greenlaw inked a three-year deal with the Broncos in March of 2025 after spending the first six years of his NFL career with the 49ers. He was limited to just eight regular-season games in 2025 due to quadriceps and hamstring injuries, though he managed to play in both of Denver's playoff games and logged 10 tackles across those two contests, and he will now be a post June-1 cut. Greenlaw has appeared in just 10 regular-season games over the last two years due to multiple lower-body injuries, but the Arkansas product should garner interest from teams who are looking to add veteran depth to their linebacker corps.
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Broncos' Alex Singleton: Staying in Denver
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Singleton and the Broncos agreed to a two-year, $15.5 million contract Monday that includes $11 million guaranteed, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Singleton's 2024 season was cut short due to a torn ACL, but the Montana State product bounced back in a big way in 2025. He led the Broncos in stops, finishing with 135 tackles (54 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble across 16 regular-season games, and he added another 26 combined tackles over Denver's two playoff games. Singleton has posted 100-plus tackles in five of seven NFL seasons, and his return solidifies the Broncos' interior linebacker corps that also includes Justin Strnad but not Dre Greenlaw after the latter was released Monday, per Stevens.
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Titans' John Franklin-Myers: Signing three-year deal with Titans
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Franklin-Myers agreed to terms Monday on a three-year, $63 million contract with Tennessee, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Franklin-Myers' new deal reportedly includes $42 million guaranteed and positions him as a focal starter along the Titans' defensive line, joining DTs Jeffery Simmons and Sebastian Joseph-Day and defensive end Jihad Ward. After having totaled 7.0 and 7.5 sacks, respectively, across his last two regular seasons in Denver, Franklin-Myers now finds himself in solid position to continue building momentum under new Tennessee head coach Robert Saleh.
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Broncos' Justin Strnad: Inks new deal with Denver
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Strnad agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract with the Broncos on Sunday, James Palmer of The Athletic reports.
Strnad was drafted by Denver in the fifth round of the 2020 Draft and signed a one-year, $2.79 million deal to stay with the team last offseason. After spending three seasons as a core special teamer, the 29-year-old has emerged as a significant contributor on defense with 16 starts in 33 regular-season games over the last two years, tallying 131 tackles and 7.5 sacks over that span. Strnad should retain a consistent role behind starting inside linebackers Alex Singleton and Dre Greenlaw in 2026.
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Broncos' Ja'Quan McMillian: Set for second-round tender
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The Broncos intend to place a second-round, restricted free agent tender on McMillian, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Per Klis, the nickel cornerback's looming contract tender is slated to carry a $5.77 million value. The 25-year-old ball hawk is coming off a regular season which he recorded 56 tackles, including 4.0 sacks, nine defensed passes, including two picks (one pick-six) and two forced fumbles. McMillian earned $1.03 million with the Broncos in 2025.
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Broncos' Brandon Jones: Tallies 78 tackles in 2025
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Jones (pectoral) finished the 2025 regular season with 78 tackles (43 solo), including 0.5 sacks, seven passes defensed, including one interception, and one fumble recovery across 14 games.
Jones was having a solid sixth season before suffering a pectoral injury in a Week 15 win over the Packers that required surgery to repair and landed him on injured reserve. The 27-year-old safety was unable to play in the Broncos' two playoff contests, but it appears he was a candidate to return to action if Denver made it to Super Bowl LX. Assuming he is back to full health next season, Jones should return to his starting free safety position as a key member of the Broncos' top-tier defense. The Texas product is entering the final year of his three-year deal with the Broncos before becoming a free agent in 2027.
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Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Another impressive year in 2025
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Surtain finished the 2025 regular season with 47 tackles (37 solo) and 12 passes defensed, including one interception, across 14 regular-season games.
Surtain had another strong season in 2025, although his one interception tied a career low for the veteran cornerback. The 2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year produced similar numbers last season, but the decrease in interceptions is not the product of diminished skill. Instead, opposing quarterbacks avoided targeting him based on his abilities as a shutdown corner. In addition, the 25-year-old missed three games in the middle of the season due to a pectoral injury. Surtain is under contract with the Broncos through the 2029 season, so he'll continue to be one of the best defenders on a formidable defense for the foreseeable future.
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Broncos' JL Skinner: Gets surgery on labrum
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Skinner underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum Tuesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Skinner posted on his Instagram account that he played the "whole season" with his "labrum tore all around." The third-year safety also suffered a quadriceps injury during the postseason and was inactive for the AFC Championship Game versus New England. Skinner played just 34 defensive snaps over 17 games during the regular season but was a core special-teamer for the Broncos.
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Broncos' Justin Strnad: Career-best numbers in 2025
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Strnad recorded 58 tackles (23 solo), including 4.5 sacks, and three passes defensed, including one interception, across 16 regular-season games with Denver in 2025.
Strnad finished his fifth season with Denver, recording career highs in sacks, passes defensed and interceptions. The 29-year-old linebacker saw ample playing time this season, as fellow linebacker Dre Greenlaw missed multiple games this season due to injury. Strnad will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and his high level of play should make him an attractive option for teams around the league looking to bolster their linebacker corps.
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Broncos' Ja'Quan McMillian: Records two interceptions in 2025
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McMillian made 56 tackles (40 solo) including 4.0 sacks, defended nine passes with two interceptions while returning one for a touchdown, playing in all 17 regular-season games in 2025. He added two forced fumbles during the season.
McMillian continued to play a key role in Denver's defensive backfield in 2025, recording two interceptions for the second straight year, a team high this season. The 25-year-old slot cornerback was the only Broncos defender to record an interception return for a touchdown this year. McMillian is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason, so the Broncos will have the ability to match any offers he receives ahead of the 2026 season to keep him in Denver. With rookie Jahdae Barron showing some flashes in his rookie season, the Broncos could have a difficult decision to make on McMillian this offseason.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Injury-riddled season in Denver
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Greenlaw recorded 43 tackles (15 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two passes defensed, including one interception and one forced fumble, across eight regular-season games with Denver in 2025.
Greenlaw's first season with the Broncos was an overall disappointment due to quadriceps and hamstring injuries that sidelined him for much of the season. With that said, the 28-year-old linebacker did make an impact when he was on the field, proving to be an excellent addition to the Broncos defense when healthy. The former 49er will look to stay healthy in 2026 and should play a key role in the Broncos' top-tier defense next season.
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Broncos' Dondrea Tillman: Career-high stops in 2025
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Tillman recorded 41 tackles (13 solo), including 4.0 sacks, and three passes defensed, including two interceptions, across 17 regular-season games with Denver in 2025.
Tillman recorded career highs in tackles, interceptions and passes defensed in his second season. The 27-year-old linebacker operated in a depth role behind Nik Bonitto (wrist) at right outside linebacker in 2025. Despite the cap on his playing time, Tillman proved to be a difference maker in Denver's formidable defense. The Indiana University of Pennsylvania product is set to be an exclusive rights free agent this offseason, so the Broncos can choose to keep him in Denver if they extend a qualifying offer this offseason. If not, Tillman will be able to sign with any team in the league.
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Broncos' Eyioma Uwazurike: Career year in Denver
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Uwazurike recorded 39 tackles (16 solo), including 3.5 sacks across 17 regular-season games with Denver in 2025.
Uwazurike finished his third year with the Broncos, posting career highs in tackles and sacks. The 27-year-old defensive lineman operated as the No. 2 nose tackle behind teammate D.J. Jones, yet the two finished with similar numbers this season. Uwazurike and Jones will likely continue to split duties at the position next season, but with Jones entering his age-31 season, it's possible Uwazurike will take a step forward in 2026 in a contract year.
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Broncos' D.J. Jones: Logs 3.0 sacks in 2025
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Jones recorded 39 tackles (21 solo), including 3.0 sacks and one pass defensed across 16 regular-season games with Denver in 2025.
Jones' 3.0 sacks this season matched a career high set back in 2020 as a member of the 49ers. The veteran continued to operate as the Broncos' No. 1 nose tackle in 2025, as Denver's defense was once again one of the league's best. Under contract for at least the next two seasons, the 31-year-old Jones should continue to be a strong veteran presence in the Broncos' formidable defensive front in 2026, though fellow defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike could push for even more playing time at nose tackle after a solid season of his own in 2025.
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Broncos' Jahdae Barron: Solid in rookie season
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Barron recorded 35 tackles (24 solo), five passes defensed, including one interception, and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season games with Denver in 2025.
Barron had a solid first season in Denver, playing in a depth role behind fellow slot cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian. The rookie Barron was effective in his opportunities, proving to be an opportunistic playmaker. McMillian is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason, and if the Broncos don't bring him back next season, it's possible Barron will see his role expand in 2026. Nonetheless, the 24-year-old Texas product will look to take a step forward and continue to develop heading into his sophomore campaign.
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Broncos' Jonah Elliss: Records 2.5 sacks in second season
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Elliss recorded 28 tackles (16 solo), including 2.5 sacks, one pass defensed and one forced fumble in 13 regular-season games with Denver in 2025.
Elliss recorded career lows in tackles, sacks and passes defensed in 2025, as the second-year linebacker played behind Jonathon Cooper and Nik Bonitto at outside linebacker, one of the best pass-rushing duos in the league. Nonetheless, Elliss was able to be effective in his limited depth role despite missing games due to shoulder, rib and hamstring injuries. Still on his rookie contract, the Utah product will look to continue his development within the Broncos' imposing pass-rushing unit.
