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Broncos guard Ben Powers restructures contract to save cap space

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:14 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Broncos guard Ben Powers restructures contract to save cap space

Summary

Ben Powers, starting left guard for the Denver Broncos, has restructured his contract for the 2026 season. The new one-year deal is worth $6 million, with $5 million guaranteed and an additional $2 million available through incentives. This change has created $7.5 million in cap space, aiding the Broncos in potentially re-signing pending free agents, including cornerbacks Riley Moss and Ja’Quan McMillian. Powers' pay cut suggests increased competition at the left guard position, especially with versatile backup Alex Palczewski and rookie Kage Casey both vying for the spot. Training camp has opened, and Powers is expected to participate if healthy.

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Key Details

•Ben Powers accepted a pay cut, restructuring his contract with the Broncos.
•Powers' new deal is worth $6 million with $5 million guaranteed.
•The contract frees up $7.5 million in cap space for the Broncos.
•Pending free agents include cornerbacks Riley Moss and Ja’Quan McMillian.
•Competition for the left guard position may intensify in training camp.

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2:14 PMYahoo Sports — Details behind Broncos guard Ben Powers restructured contract

What they're saying

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Last week, it was reported that starting left guard Ben Powers accepted a pay cut from the Denver Broncos. 9NEWS Denver’s Mike Klis reported that Powers accepted a restructured one-year deal that will leave him with less pay but a higher guarantee. Well, now we have the details of that restructured deal for Ben Powers. […]
— Yahoo Sports

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