Broncos dead money
The Denver Broncos have about $7.6M in dead money in 2026, 31st most in the NFL, as of 2026-10-22.
- Dead money
- $7.6M
- Rank in the NFL
- 31st most of 32
- Share of the cap
- 2.5%
Who the Broncos are still paying
| Player | Dead money |
|---|---|
| Dre Greenlaw | $2.2M |
| Trent Sherfield | $850K |
| Drew Sanders | $613K |
| Adam Prentice | $588K |
| Taurean York | $308K |
The five biggest dead-money charges are PlainStats' latest team figures as of 2026-10-22 and can change as contracts are re-sourced.
Quick answers
How much dead money do the Broncos have?
The Denver Broncos have about $7.6M in dead money in 2026, 31st most in the NFL, as of 2026-10-22.
What is dead money in the NFL?
Dead money is cap space used by players a team cut or traded. It is mostly bonus money that had not been counted yet when the player left.
Why do the Broncos have dead money?
Dead money builds up when a team releases or trades a player before his contract ends. The Broncos still owe bonus money and guaranteed salary tied to the players listed here.