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Broncos’ Zach Allen Debuts at No. 90 in NFL Top 100, Projected to Earn $22.5–24 M DT Extension

Leading the NFL with 40 quarterback hits in 2024, Allen now enters his contract year with Denver preparing to offer a second-tier defensive tackle deal worth up to $24 million annually.

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Overview

  • Allen made his first NFL Top 100 appearance at No. 90 on the 2025 list.
  • Denver plans a second-tier defensive tackle extension for Allen valued between $22.5 million and $24 million per year.
  • He paced the league with 40 quarterback hits last season and helped anchor a defense that set a franchise-record 63 sacks.
  • Vance Joseph’s simplified, attack-oriented scheme has unlocked Allen’s disruptive interior pass-rush ability.
  • With healthy cap space and a focus on retaining core defenders, Denver is prioritizing Allen’s early extension.