Broncos Keep Ben Powers, Secure Interior Line

0:00On March 6th, the Denver Broncos have decided to keep left guard Ben Powers for the 2026 season. Despite rumors, they won't ask for a pay cut, trade him, or release the veteran. He'll remain their starting left guard on the same deal. Power signed a four-year contract worth $51.5 million back in 2023. He started all 17 games in each of his first two seasons with the team. Last year, a torn bicep sidelined him for nine games. Fans and insiders breathed the sigh of relief as trade talks fizzled out. At age 30, Powers carries an $11.9 million base salary and an $18.15 million cap hit next year. The Broncos still have more than $25 million in cap space heading into free agency. Meanwhile, the team walked up Alex Paljewski, who stepped in during Powers' absence. The undrafted free agent from 2023 got a two-year extension worth up to $11 million, including $5.6 million, guaranteed. With their interior line set,

1:03the Broncos can now focus on other roster needs as the offseason heats up.