Mile High Report
Cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian joined the Denver Broncos back in 2022 as an undrafted free agent and quickly made an impression on the coaching staff. While he didn’t make the Broncos’ 53-man roster, he did get signed to their practice squad, where he would stay until the regular season finale, when he was signed to the active roster and even got the start.
In 2023, in Sean Payton’s first year with the Broncos, McMillian made the team, but was a depth player who had not earned a shot to start just yet. However, after the Broncos’ infamous 70-point loss to the Miami Dolphins, McMillian was inserted into the starting lineup and never looked back. Since then, McMillian has become one of the better slot corners in the game and has made some big plays during that span.
He has had multiple pick-6 touchdowns, a few game-winners, has picked off Patrick Mahomes a few times, and has one of the best plays in Denver Broncos postseason history. The Denver Broncos were in overtime vs. Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, and McMillian would make a game-saving and eventual game-winning interception to send the Broncos to the AFC Championship Game. Sorry, Bills Mafia, that was an interception.
Now, McMillian enters 2026 with his eyes on a Super Bowl and a big payday since he’s slated to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. He has been a big-time bargain for the Broncos, but the time for McMillian to cash in nears, and the Broncos have to decide if they are going to pay him or let him walk. Both he and fellow starting cornerback Riley Moss will be free agents in 2027, so the Broncos have some tough decisions to make.
Ja’Quan McMillian | Cornerback | Denver Broncos
This upcoming season, McMillian will be the Broncos’ starting slot corner and be a key member of their top-ranked defense. He will join Pat Surtain II and likely Riley Moss as the Broncos’ starting corners and will look to create a few more big plays and help get the Broncos back to the Super Bowl.
His role on the team is not in question. However, his future with the team is currently up in the air. As we know, he will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year, same as Riley Moss, and they will likely need to decide which of the two they will re-sign. They also have 2025 first-round pick Jahdae Barron ready and waiting to replace one of them as well. So, the future of all three players mentioned is up in the air right now.
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