Broncos consider extending safety Brandon Jones as offseason move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Denver Broncos are looking towards a contract extension for safety Brandon Jones amid a successful offseason. The team has focused on retaining key players, signing wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins and re-signing others who were set to hit free agency. Aaron Schatz of ESPN advocates for prioritizing Jones's extension, citing his importance to a defensive unit that excelled against the pass last season. While issues with injuries and depth at the safety position remain, extending Jones could fortify the secondary ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Broncos nearly retained all key free agents this offseason.
- •Jaylen Waddle was acquired in a trade with the Dolphins.
- •Brandon Jones is viewed as vital to the Broncos' defense.
- •Jones missed significant time last season due to injury.
- •Concerns exist about depth at safety with key free agents approaching.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos final offseason move should be extending 28-year-old safety, says ESPN
"The Denver Broncos have some important contract extensions to consider.
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