Broncos Lock in Cornerback McMillian

0:00On February 27th, the Denver Broncos have tendered cornerback, Shaquan McMillian, with a second-round pick, locking him in as a restricted free agent. The 25-year-old just wrapped his thirst-straight season with two interceptions and will earn about 5,810,000. Dollars in 2026, if he stays. It's unlikely any team trades for him since he's just a year from unrestricted free agency, so expect McMillian back in Denver's secondary next year. The anchors, the slot-corner spot alongside stars, like Patrick's retained the second in Riley Moss. McMillian joined the Broncos as an undrafted free agent back in 2022 and quickly rose up. After barely playing as a rookie, he suited up for 50 of 51 games since, holding a top three snap share among the team's corners for three. Years running. Last season, he logged over 700 snaps on an elite defense, racking up 56 tackles, nine passes broken up, five tackles for loss, four, sacks, and those two picks.

1:03Pro football focus rated him 4th best, among qualifying corners, and his overtime pick against the bills and the playoffs, sealed a key divisional, win. With his move, the Broncos keep a proven playmaker in place, strengthening their defense heading into next season.