Broncos Sign Alex Palczewski, Stabilize Line

0:00On March 6, the Denver Broncos kicked off their 2026 free agency moves by signing offensive lineman Alex Paulgeski to a two-year deal. This marks their first in-house agreement keeping the versatile player locked in through the 2027 season. Details on the exact terms aren't public yet, but it's likely more than the $3,547,000 he would have. Gotten under a tender offer. Instead of just tendering him as a restricted free agent, the team went for the multi-year commitment right away. That move avoids letting him shop around with other clubs and secures a key piece of their line early. Paulgeski has been a reliable starter, and this helps stabilize the trenches heading into next year. Fans and analysts see this as a smart, low-key start to free agency, especially with depnies across the roster. The Broncos still have 20 pending free agents, including running backs like JK Dobbins and Jalil McLaughlin, linebackers such as Alex, Singleton and several defensive backs, losing

1:01any could shake up the lineup. The bigger picture involves the upcoming timeline, with the negotiating window opening March 9th and the new league year starting March 11th. Teams like Denver will push hard for extensions before then to keep their own talent from hitting the market. Expect more news soon as the Broncos address those gaps and build momentum for the the off season, the off season, the off season.