That depth has sparked talk about which members could be moved, particularly Riley Moss and Jaquan McMillian. Observers and analysts on a Denver radio show suggested Moss could fetch a strong return, potentially a second-round pick, given Denver’s abundant defensive options.
Moss has evolved into one of the league’s more trusted corners, starting outside opposite Surtain for the past two seasons. His high snap count and performance have helped him become one of the top earners in the league’s performance-based incentive program after the 2025 season.
Incentive earnings have been especially meaningful for Moss, who earned about $1.136 million from PB bonuses after starting all 17 games in 2025, ranking around 12th in the league among players who received PB bonuses. His 2025 payout effectively doubled his base salary for that year.
From a contractual standpoint, Moss is in the middle of his rookie deal—the third-year revision of a four-year, $5.4 million contract signed after the 2023 draft. With a 2025 salary near $1.2 million and the potential for a midseason extension if the Broncos choose to lock him in, his value could rise further. The team’s drafting of Jahdae Barron in 2025—who underwhelmed as a rookie—adds another layer of context to Moss’s future role.
Overall, Denver’s strong defensive architecture gives the Broncos flexibility: they could capitalize on Moss’s value with a significant return or keep him as a cornerstone of a premier secondary. Either path underscores a defense that remains a core strength as the roster evolves.
