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Broncos consider extending safety Brandon Jones amid salary cap decisions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Broncos consider extending safety Brandon Jones amid salary cap decisions

Summary

The Denver Broncos are evaluating whether to extend safety Brandon Jones, who is in the final year of his contract. Brando's performance has been strong through the season's first four games, especially considering the team's thin depth at safety. With Talanoa Hufanga also entering the last year of his deal, the Broncos face crucial decisions as they prepare for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. The team's upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers adds urgency to their evaluation of the roster.

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Status Watch

•Brandon Jones is currently in the final year of his contract.
•Jones has played well in the first four games of the season.
•The Broncos' depth at safety is limited behind the starters.
•Talanoa Hufanga will also be a free agent soon.
•Denver is set to face the Chargers for their first divisional game.

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11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Should the Broncos try to extend Brandon Jones?

What they're saying

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I was looking at the Denver Broncos salary cap situation heading into 2027 and realized there are two rather important decisions they need to make. One very soon and another before 2028. The first is safety Brandon Jones. So much emphasis was put around whether or not they should extend cornerbacks Riley Moss or Ja’Quan […]
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