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Denver Broncos: Players in line for contract extensions

By Sayre Bedinger

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 19: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks downfield as he is pressured by outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett #48 of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 19, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 19: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks downfield as he is pressured by outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett #48 of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 19, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – FEBRUARY 07: Matt Paradis #61 of the Denver Broncos reacts after a play against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter during Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium on February 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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The Broncos drafted Matt Paradis out of Boise State in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Like Shaquil Barrett, Paradis spent most of his rookie season on the Broncos’ practice squad, which is why he’s still on a rookie contract more than four years later.

Paradis is the only Broncos player to start every game and play every single snap over the past three seasons.

Considering he had double hip surgery last offseason, that statistic is remarkable.

Paradis has not only been durable, he’s been dependable.

In the NFL, the name of the game is availability and Paradis has been both an able and available player.

As the center market in the NFL continues to rise at a rapid rate, Paradis may price himself out of the Broncos’ range soon. He said at OTAs that no contract negotiations have happened yet, and that’s not a surprise.

If the Broncos didn’t at least offer Paradis something eventually, though, it would be a shocker.

Paradis has exemplified the Bronco way and is a model of toughness for this team. He is a very good player entering the prime years of his career. He will be paid accordingly.

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