Overview

• John Franklin-Myers confirmed the Broncos do not plan to negotiate an extension before the Sept. 7 opener against Tennessee.
• Asked about the lack of talks, he said he will keep playing and noted he could reach free agency after this season.
• He is in the final year of a two-year, $15 million deal and is set for a $7.39 million base salary in 2025.
• Denver has recently extended Courtland Sutton and Zach Allen, with coach Sean Payton indicating Nik Bonitto is next in line.
• After posting career highs in 2024 despite a 46% snap share, he now faces added competition on a deep line that includes rookie Sai’vion Jones, with some media speculating about a possible trade.