Broncos re-sign exclusive rights free agents Devon Key and Dondrea Tillman

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 17: Dondrea Tillman #92 of the Denver Broncos looks on from the field during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field At Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

According to 9NEWS Denver's Mike Klis, the Denver Broncos have agreements in place to re-sign All-Pro special teamer/safety Devon Key and edge rusher Dondrea Tillman. Both players were exclusive rights free agents and will sign a one-year deal worth $1.075 million, according to Mike Klis.

Per source, #Broncos have agreements to bring back exclusive rights free agent safety/All Pro special teamer Devon Key and fellow ERFA OLB Dondrea Tillman, who had 4.0 sacks and 2 INTs (with impressive returns) last year.

- MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) March 6, 2026

An Exclusive Rights Free Agent (ERFA) is a player with an expired contract and fewer than three accrued seasons in the NFL. The Broncos are signing them to a one-year deal that is worth the league minimum, and they cannot negotiate with other teams. If the Broncos fail to tender an ERFA, they will become a unrestricted free agent.

Safety Devon Key had a breakout year as a special teamer this past year. He entered the year as a fringe 53-man roster player who had some struggles the previous year and finished the year as a first-team All-Pro special teams player. He had a nose for the ball and made a bunch of special teams tackles this past season while providing depth at safety for the Broncos. Now, the Broncos have an All-Pro special teamer and backup safety at an affordable price who is basically a lock to make the 53-man roster.

As for Dondrea Tillman, the former UFL standout player, joined the Broncos in 2024 and quickly made an impact for them. He had 5 sacks his rookie year with the Broncos and followed that up with 4 sacks and 2 interceptions this past season. Tillman provides valuable depth at edge rusher and is a key member of their rotational pass rushing unit.

Both of these were no-brainers. In all likelihood, both players will be on the 53-man roster and be valuable and affordable depth pieces for the Broncos this upcoming season.