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Broncos have 2 best players signed for duration of Bo Nix's rookie contract
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The Denver Broncos made a splash on Wednesday by giving star cornerback Pat Surtain a four-year, $96 million contract extension that made him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history . Surtain still had two years left on his existing deal, so he is now signed through the 2029 season .
Denver also gave a four-year, $80 million extension to offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz this summer, making him the third-highest-paid guard in the league . Meinerz had one year left on his old deal, so he is now signed through the 2028 season.
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In a three-month span, the Broncos secured their two best players on deals that will keep them under contract together for the next five years. Coincidentally -- or perhaps intentionally -- that is also how long rookie quarterback Bo Nix is under contract in Denver.
As a first-round draft pick, Nix received a four-year, $18.6 million deal that includes a fifth-year option for the 2028 season.
So the Broncos will have their two best players under contract for the duration of Nix's team-friendly rookie deal. Denver now has a window to make some noise early in Nix's career. Let's see if they can take advantage of it.
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This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Broncos have 2 best players signed for duration of Bo Nix's rookie contract
