Broncos left guard Ben Powers restructures contract for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 11:52 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Ben Powers, left guard for the Denver Broncos, has agreed to a pay cut as part of a restructured contract going into training camp. The terms include reduced salary but increased guaranteed pay, providing more security for Powers, who had been set to earn approximately $13 million without assurances of making the 53-man roster. Powers had a Lisfranc injury last season but managed to play through it before receiving offseason surgery. Alex Palczewski filled in during Powers' absence and is expected to compete for the starting left guard position this summer.
- •Powers agreed to a restructured deal with guaranteed pay.
- •He suffered a Lisfranc injury last season and underwent surgery.
- •Alex Palczewski will compete with Powers for the starting role.
- •Contract restructuring occurs ahead of training camp.
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Offensive guard Ben Powers agrees to contract restructure
- 12:51 AMYahoo Sports — Report: OG Ben Powers takes a pay cut to stay with Broncos
- 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos' left guard takes pay cut ahead of 2026 season
"Left guard Ben Powers wanted to stay with the Broncos so much that he accepted a restructured, one-year contract, Mike Klis of 9News reports.
"The Denver Broncos and left guard Ben Powers have agreed to restructured contract that will result in salary cap savings.
"Broncos left guard Ben Powers has agreed to a restructured contract going into training camp.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 1:15 AMOffensive guard Ben Powers agrees to contract restructure
The Denver Broncos and left guard Ben Powers have agreed to restructured contract that will result in salary cap savings.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 12:51 AMReport: OG Ben Powers takes a pay cut to stay with Broncos
Left guard Ben Powers wanted to stay with the Broncos so much that he accepted a restructured, one-year contract, Mike Klis of 9News reports.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 11:52 PMBroncos' left guard takes pay cut ahead of 2026 season
Broncos left guard Ben Powers has agreed to a restructured contract going into training camp.
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