Broncos have 4 remaining restricted free agents

The Denver Broncos have started making restricted free agent decisions — and more are on the way.

News broke on Friday that the Broncos will place a second-round tender on cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian. He will now earn $5.811 million in 2026, and a second-round price tag could prevent other teams from attempting to make an offer Denver can't match.

Meanwhile, Denver has opted not to place a tender on running back Jaleel McLaughlin, allowing him to hit free agency instead. The cheapest tender would have been $3.547 (more than J.K. Dobbins earned last season), so it's no surprise that the Broncos did not want to bring him back at that price.

Denver also has four other restricted free agents: offensive lineman Alex Palczewski, tight/end fullback Nate Adkins, tight end Lucas Krull and defensive lineman Matt Henningsen. Of those players, Palczewski seems like the strongest candidate for a tender, but none of them are guaranteed.

Broncos' other restricted free agents

• OL Alex Palczewski
• TE/FB Nate Adkins
• TE Lucas Krull
• DL Matt Henningsen

Even if these players do not receive a tender and hit free agency, the Broncos could still attempt to bring them back for less than $3.54 million. Palczewski should be a priority, and Adkins also has a strong chance to return in 2026.

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