The Broncos have agreed to terms with defensive lineman Zach Allen on a four-year, $102M extension, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It was reported back in March that Allen was seeking an extension in the range of $25M per year. His new contract meets that goal at a $25.5M APY that ranks third among the NFL’s interior defensive lineman, per OverTheCap. Allen’s deal also includes $69.5M in guaranteed money, per Schefter, which would also rank third at the position in terms of total guarantees. If that number represents fully guaranteed money, it would set a new record for interior defensive linemen. The 27-year-old may not be a household name, but his payday is appropriate after an excellent 2024 season. Allen recorded 8.5 sacks and 15 tackles for loss as a key anchor for a Broncos defense that finished third in points allowed and seventh in yards allowed. He also recorded 75 quarterback pressures, per Pro Football Focus (subscription required), a mark that led all interior defensive lineman and trailed only four e
