Denver Broncos gain nearly $30 million in salary cap space after Surtain raise
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Denver Broncos confirmed a nearly $30 million salary cap space following Patrick Surtain II's $5 million raise for the 2026 season. The Broncos restructured Surtain's contract, converting parts of his base salary into option bonuses. This adjustment provides the team with flexibility to potentially add a player while preparing for key free agents and future extensions. The Broncos' salary cap strategy may significantly influence their roster decisions moving forward.
- •Surtain's contract raise allows cap space for the Broncos.
- •Denver has approximately $30 million available for the 2026 season.
- •The restructure involves converting base salary to option bonuses.
- •Broncos face decisions with several key free agents next season.
- •Quarterback Bo Nix eligible for extension in 2027.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Denver Broncos salary cap update after Patrick Surtain II raise
"The Denver Broncos now have nearly $30 million in cap space after the details of Patrick Surtain II’s raise have been confirmed.
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