Broncos have 7 cornerbacks signed ahead of free agency
Broncos have 7 cornerbacks signed ahead of free agency
On paper, the Denver Broncos look pretty good at cornerback going into NFL free agency.
On one side, the Broncos have reigning Defensive Player of the Year Pat Surtain. Across from him there's Riley Moss, who played well last season before injury. In the slot, Denver has a capable young cornerback in Ja'Quan McMillian.
The team's depth at cornerback was tested last season when Moss went down with an injury, but Kris Abrams-Draine showed signs of promise while filling in.
This year, the Broncos will likely look to add more depth and competition at the position. Damarri Mathis has a $3.6 million salary cap hit and his status is uncertain. Behind him there's Quinton Newsome and Reese Taylor, who spent most of last season on the practice squad.
Broncos cornerbacks signed for 2025
CB Pat Surtain CB Riley Moss CB Ja'Quan McMillian CB Kris Abrams-Draine CB Damarri Mathis CB Quinton Newsome CB Reese Taylor
The NFL's free agency negotiating window will open on Monday and we will track all of Denver's moves on Broncos Wire.
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