Dondrea Tillman Signs Broncos Tender, Stays Edge Rusher

0:00On April 20, Denver Broncos' outside linebacker, Dondrea Tillman, is set to sign his one-year exclusive rights free agent tender on Monday, that locks him in for the 2026 season at $1 million 75 dollars. It's straightforward news from reporter Mike Kliss at KUSA-TV. Tillman took an unusual row to the pros. He played Division II College Ball, then sat out football for two years. He popped up in the spring league back in 2021 and dominated, winning three straight titles with the Birmingham stallions before the Broncos grabbed. Ham in 2024. Over his two seasons in Denver, he's racked up 64 tackles, nine sacks, three pass breakups, and two picks. He rotates in as a pass rusher behind starters Nick Bonito and Jonathan Cooper, adding solid depth to the edge. For exclusive rights free agents like him, this tender is mostly a formality. No real bargaining power, just sign or skip the year. Once he inks it, he's officially Broncos' property again, that keeps the pass rush unit

1:03intact heading into next season, with Tillman ready to build on his momentum.