With the rookie Bo Nix needing proper protection to thrive under the NFL lights, Garrett Bolles was a valuable contributor from the left tackle spot, and the 7-year veteran is set to return next season with a cap hit of $5.816 million.
A dominant defensive front had some strong contributions by Alex Singleton as its linebacker. Next season, he returns to Denver with a cap hit of just $6,913,334.
The reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Pat Surtain II has one of the biggest bargain contracts in the league. Next season, he has a cap hit of just $8,370,000, a true steal in comparison to his production.
Brandon Jones made a lot of eyes turn with his excellent work as a safety for the Denver Broncos. He comes into next season with a cap hit of $9,053,333.
John Franklin-Myers was a key component for the Broncos secondary and the Defensive End was paid handsomely for it. Next season, he comes to the Broncos lineup carrying a cap hit of $10 million.
With a ferocious pass rush to compliment their secondary, Jonathan Cooper was a major reason for the Denver Broncos' defensive excellence last season, and he comes into next season sporting a cap hit worth $11,345,000/
A key reason for the protection Nix got from his offensive line, Ben Powers is dominant at the guard spot and brings a cap hit of $17,425,000.
One of the key reasons for Denver to finish with a top-5 defense in the league, Zach Allen was dominant as a defensive end all last season and walks into next season carrying a cap hit of $19,825,000.
Denver made its name on defense last season but Nix was able to sling it out thanks to the incredible explosive play potential of Courtland Sutton, who brings a cap hit of $20,200,000 to the Broncos' books.
For a young quarterback at the helm like Bo Nix, having a strong offensive line is critical to his sucess. As a result, Mike McGlinchey at the right tackle spot gives the biggest cap hit on the Denver Broncos roster with $23,775,000.
