Broncos Avoid Contract Circus as Championship Culture Takes Hold originally appeared on Athlon Sports. While other NFL franchises wrestle with holdouts and public contract disputes, the Denver Broncos have transformed potential drama into quiet determination.

Franklin-Myers deserves an extension. The Broncos re-signed nose tackle D.J. Jones in the offseason, and drafted Sai'vion Jones in the third round, the latter of whom gives the team a viable successor to Franklin-Myers if things don't work out after this season.

The Denver Broncos practiced for the first time in training camp, and Courtland Sutton was one of the players who drew attention.

While contract disputes plague other NFL teams, the Denver Broncos' core stars arrived ready to work. The Broncos avoided the drama that has consumed other franchises this summer. Several high-profile players across the league have made headlines with their absence from training camp.

The Denver Broncos appear to be a team on the rise following their 10-7 campaign in 2024 when Bo Nix emerged as their first franchise quarterback since Peyton Manning.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — It took a significant adjustment on the Broncos’ part and an extra day or two of negotiation but second-round draft pick RJ Harvey agreed to terms on a four-year contract Thursday, a source told 9NEWS.

Denver Broncos' outside linebacker Nik Bonitto led the team with 13.5 sacks in 2024, and now he's in a contract year. Bonitto recently broke his silence in regards to a new contract.

After agreeing to terms on a four-year deal with running back RJ Harvey on Thursday, the Denver Broncos have now signed all six members of their 2025 NFL draft class to rookie contracts.

SI's Erick Trickel compared the pair's stats through the years: