The Denver Broncos are giving star guard Quinn Meinerz a four-year, $80 million contract extension, according to multiple reports. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was among the first to break the news on Tuesday evening.
Meinerz (6-3, 320 pounds) will get $45 million guaranteed and he is now under contract through the 2028 season. The offensive lineman currently has one year left on his rookie deal and he’s set to earn $3.366 million before his extension kicks in next year. Meinerz will earn an average of $20 million per season on his new deal.
Meinerz, 25, was picked by the Broncos in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft out of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Meinerz played at a Division III program, but his college film and strong showing at the Senior Bowl impressed NFL teams.
Meinerz went viral during the pre-draft process thanks to his unique outdoor workout videos, and he quickly became a fan favorite after “letting the belly breathe” at practice. Meinerz has also gone viral for his impressive blocks.
A Pro Bowl alternate last season, Meinerz was recently ranked as the fifth-best guard in the NFL by Pro Football Focus. He’s now paid like one.
Up next for Denver will be giving a contract extension to star cornerback Pat Surtain. PS2 still has two years left on his current deal after the Broncos picked up his fifth-year option this spring.
Meinerz’s new deal won’t impact the team’s 2024 salary cap space.
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