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Broncos OLB Dondrea Tillman Signing New Contract
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- Tillman signs a one-year exclusive rights free-agent tender with the Broncos for the 2026 season, locking him to Denver at $1.075 million.
- Tillman joined the Broncos as a college free agent in 2024 after going undrafted in 2022 from IUP, with a prior two-year UFL stint.
- Tillman opened his NFL career with two sacks in Week 3, signaling a rapid impact in his first game for Denver.
- As a rookie in 2024, Tillman totaled five sacks, helping Denver rank among the league leaders in sacks for two straight seasons.
- In 2025, Tillman recorded four sacks while nearly doubling his tackle total to 41 and co-leading the team in interceptions.
- Coach Sean Payton praised Tillman for live snaps and diagnosing plays, noting his smart progression within the system.
- Denver plans to use Tillman as a key third rushing linebacker, backing up Bonitto and Cooper with Elliss taking some inside linebacker snaps.
- There is potential for increased opportunities for 2025 fourth-round pick Que Robinson, as Tillman's role expands.
- Tillman's exclusive rights tender underscores his value on Denver's edge defense and his fit within the defensive scheme.
- Tillman’s career arc includes USFL experience and a late rise to NFL relevance, highlighting a path from smaller leagues to a starting edge role.
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