Broncos have tricky free-agent problem with pair of fan favorite CBs

The Denver Broncos are looking like one of the top Super Bowl contenders for the 2026 NFL season, as their defense is still elite, and the addition of Jaylen Waddle to the offense should be a big boost as well.

But, when it comes to team-building, the Broncos look like they're going to run into a bit of a problem after the 2026 season in their cornerback room.

As ESPN's Jeff Legwold highlighted, the Broncos face a pair of tricky problems with fan favorite cornerbacks Riley Moss and Ja'Quan McMillan, with both hitting free agency at the same time, and Jahdae Barron waiting in the wings.

Broncos face a pair of tricky CB problems with free agency looming

"The Broncos have publicly expressed the importance of having both in their defense, but there hasn't been much movement for extensions," Legowld writes on Moss and McMillan.

Pat Surtain II is a fantastic No. 1 cornerback, but the Broncos have a problem, albeit a good one to have, with their other top cornerback options.

With only two open spots on the defense, the Broncos have three options in Moss, McMillan, and Barron.

Denver's preference appears to be keeping both McMillan and Moss around long-term, but that would make the Barron pick look a lot stranger.

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While Barron could slide into the starting CB room if one of Moss or McMillan leaves in free agency, the decision from the Broncos on which impending free agent to bring back will be very tricky.

Both have been good for the Broncos, which makes this decision of either-or very difficult. This is a problem for the Broncos' front office, though it's not a bad one to have.

Finding good corners isn't an easy task, and the Broncos have four good options. But, with the 2026 season being the last one under contract for McMillan and Moss, this decision will have to be made fairly soon.

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