6 contracts that are holding Broncos back heading into 2024 season

WR room is way overpriced
Right tackle and left tackle positions are expensive
Of course, the QB thing...

Oct 30, 2022; London, United Kingdom, Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) is congratulated by his teammates in a game against the Jaguars. / Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

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Oct 1, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Denver Broncos tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) blocks against the Chicago Bears. / Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

Mike McGlinchey, OT

Contract: 5 years, $87.5 million ($52.5 million guaranteed)
2024 cap number: $18.5 million

When the free-agent signing period began this past spring, the Broncos raced to improve the offensive line, landing San Francisco 49ers free-agent offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey early on in the process.

He was given a 5-year, $87.5 million deal and while he was solid as a run blocker, he struggled in pass protection and had numerous penalties called against him this season. It wasn't a good season for a player the team and Broncos Country had high hopes for, particularly for a guy who was once selected in the top 10 of the NFL draft.

The Broncos won't be moving on from McGlinchey and with it being a new contract, there likely won't be a lot of wiggle room in terms of making changes to it. They are just going to have to hope for McGlinchey to play a lot better in 2024. If not, this deal is going to go down as a bad one for the team.

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