Overview

• John Franklin-Myers confirmed the Broncos do not plan to discuss an extension before the Sept. 7 season opener against Tennessee.
• “I’m here to play football whether they pay me or not,” the 28-year-old lineman said after the preseason finale.
• Franklin-Myers is in the final season of a two-year, $15 million deal signed after Denver acquired him from the Jets in April 2024.
• He posted career highs last year with 40 tackles and 7.0 sacks as Denver’s defense led the NFL with 63 sacks, bolstering his case for a raise.
• Denver has extended Courtland Sutton and Zach Allen and identified Nik Bonitto as next, while media speculate about trade possibilities and note rookie Sai’vion Jones’ preseason sack as a factor to watch.