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Broncos Shed Russell Wilson Dead Cap, Enter Offseason With Real Spending Power

A rookie‑deal quarterback creates a window to add offensive firepower behind a largely intact defense.

Overview

  • Denver starts the 2026 offseason with $27.453 million in cap space and about $1.218 million in dead money, per Over The Cap.
  • Players publicly expect the club to spend to keep core contributors, with Alex Singleton joking about the newly available “Russell money.”
  • Team needs point to a high‑impact addition at wide receiver or running back after injuries exposed a lack of playmaking late in the postseason.
  • Key defensive names facing decisions include Alex Singleton, Justin Strnad, John Franklin-Myers, and restricted free agent Ja'Quan McMillian.
  • Bo Nix remains on a rookie contract that supports flexibility, while Russell Wilson says he will continue playing and hit free agency in March.