Broncos' Free Agency: Tenders & Talent

0:00On March 5, NFL free agency is just around the corner, and for Denver Broncos fans, it's worth knowing the difference between restricted and unrestricted free agents. Unrestricted guys can shop anywhere once their deal ends, but restricted free agents need three seasons under their belt and get a tender offer from their current team to stay tied down. Teams like the Broncos use tenders to protect key players, with options at first round value around $8,107,000, second round at $5,811,000, or a basic ride of first refusal for $3,547,000. These lock in a one-year salary and give the team matching rights. If a tender player gets a better offer elsewhere, the Broncos could match it or snag draft compensation, like a first-round pick for the top tender. This setup helps teams keep talent without breaking the bank right away. The Broncos already slapped a second-round tender on cornerback Joaquin McMillian to hold

1:00on to him while letting running back Joliel McLaughlin walk as an unrestricted free agent. They still have decisions on four others, offensive lineman, Alex Polgeski, Titan Nate Adkins, Titan Lucas Crowe, and defensive lineman Matt Henningson, negotiations heat up on March 9, with the new league year starting March 11, so expect roster shakeups soon as Denver builds for next season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season season