Overview
- Jaleel McLaughlin agreed to a one-year deal reported at $1.145 million with a $125,000 signing bonus, per multiple reports.
- Denver declined to place a restricted free agent tender on McLaughlin before bringing him back on a cheaper contract.
- With McLaughlin returning, the Broncos retain their 2025 backfield core of J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey, McLaughlin and Tyler Badie under contract.
- The Broncos have yet to sign an outside free agent through the first week of the market, standing as the only NFL team in that position.
- Reports say Denver explored external options including Travis Etienne and Romeo Doubs and previously eyed Breece Hall, but instead focused on re-signings while executing cap restructures to keep flexibility.