Broncos Lock Down McMillian with Second-Round Tender

0:00On February 28th, the Denver Broncos are locking down key players ahead of free agency. After securing extensions for Malcolm Roach, Luke Wattenberg, and Will Lutz during their bi-week, the team just placed a second-round tender on. Cornerback, Jacquan McMillian, to keep their strong secondary together. This move comes less than two weeks before free agency opens, easing pressure on the front office. The tender ensures they either retain McMillian or gain valuable draft compensation if another team pursues him. Fans and analysts love McMillian's impact as a slot corner. Last season, he notched four sacks, two interceptions, and nine past deflections, including a game-sealing pick in the playoffs. Pro football focus ranked him sixth among cornerbacks with a 78.3 grade, and he held opponents to an 85.3, passer rating and coverage. The tender is worth $5.8 million for next season. If a rival signs him to a bigger deal, Denver can match it or let him go and receive a

1:01second-round draft pick in return, protection that's smart for A. Playmaker, like him. With these steps, the Broncos stay competitive without hitting the open market hard, setting up a solid off-season push. season push. season push. season push. season push.