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Bo Nix Returns From Broken Ankle and Has a Better Offense Around Him for 2026
Bo Nix’s rookie deal leaves Denver with a $5.076 million cap hit at quarterback, while Jarrett Stidham counts $8 million against the 2026 cap.
- The Denver Broncos will pay considerably more against the 2026 salary cap for backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham than starter Bo Nix, with Nix carrying a $5.076 million cap hit while Stidham costs $8 million, nearly $3 million more.
- Nix's rookie contract as the No. overall pick in 2024 is a four-year, fully guaranteed deal worth $18.61 million, while Stidham signed a two-year, $12 million contract with Denver in 2025 now in its second season.
- Despite his starting role, Nix ranks just 18th in cap charge among Broncos players, with defensive end Mike McGlinchey leading at $23.775 million, followed by veterans Zach Allen and Patrick Surtain II.
- Nix's rookie deal enables Denver to carry significant veteran commitments across its offensive line and defense without absorbing a veteran-market quarterback contract, positioning the defending AFC West champions with financial flexibility heading into their September 14 opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Over the Cap's valuation model assigned Nix a $36.686 million 2025 value, over seven times his actual 2026 cap charge, though his contract will not remain inexpensive if he develops into the long-term quarterback Denver expects during his comeback from a January playoff injury.
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