Broncos Retain Dondrea Tillman, Strengthen Linebacker Corps

0:00On April 20th, the Denver Broncos just brought back linebacker Don Drea Tillman by signing his exclusive rights free agent tender. That deal guarantees him $1,775,000 for the 2026 season, keeping a key specialteens player in the orange and blue. Tillman first joined the Broncos in 2024, right after grinding three seasons with the Birmingham Stallions in the USFL and UFL. He's been a steady presence on coverage units and is logged 659 defensive snaps over 29 regular season games. Fans and coaches love his hustle, especially with 64 tackles, 9 sacks, and 2 picks to his name. That grit shows up in the playoffs, too, where he racked up 16 stops in 3 postseason outings. No major drama here. Just solid retention for a depth guy who impacts games without the spotlight. The Broncos stayed deep in linebacker heading in a training camp. This move keeps the roster humming smooth, setting up Denver for another run at the division

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