Overview
- Receiver Marvin Mims Jr. said Bo Nix is headed for a big contract that will "clamp" the salary cap, a remark reported by the Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson.
- Head coach Sean Payton said the Broncos will "take our shots" and stretch the field with Nix in the divisional round against Buffalo at Empower Field.
- Nix’s cap hits are reported at roughly $4.23 million in 2025, $5.08 million in 2026, and $5.92 million in 2027, with subsequent extension values projected in reporting to reach elite quarterback levels.
- Over The Cap projects about $33.4 million in Denver cap space next offseason, with multiple starters set to hit free agency, heightening roster and contract decisions.
- Denver leveraged Nix’s rookie deal to secure major extensions for Pat Surtain and Quinn Meinerz, while the second-year quarterback has 24 wins as the team enters the playoffs as the AFC’s No. 1 seed at 14-3.