Broncos sign DL Tyler Onyedim to four-year rookie contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:50 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Denver Broncos have signed defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim to a four-year rookie contract, announced on June 22, 2026. Onyedim was the Broncos' first pick in the 2026 NFL draft, selected as the 66th overall pick after the team traded out of the second round. He will earn a base salary of $1,342,794 for his rookie year. Onyedim, who transferred to Texas A&M from Iowa State, recorded 48 tackles and 2.5 sacks last season. He joins a defensive line already featuring Zach Allen and D.J. Jones and will compete for a starting position in training camp set to begin in late July.
- •Onyedim selected 66th overall in the 2026 NFL draft
- •Signed for four years with a total salary of $7,385,370
- •Recorded 48 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 2025
- •Joins a defensive line with Zach Allen and D.J. Jones
- •Training camp starts in late July
- 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — Broncos signing DL Tyler Onyedim to 4-year rookie contract
"The Broncos have agreed to terms on a 4-year rookie contract with DL Tyler Onyedim.
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