Broncos Sign Jahdae Barron to Four-Year Deal

The Denver Broncos have signed first-round draft pick Jahdae Barron, a versatile cornerback from Texas, to a four-year, $18.07 million contract that includes a $9.8 million signing bonus. Barron's signing helps prevent rookie contract holdout concerns, with only Cincinnati’s Shemar Stewart now remaining unsigned among first-round picks league-wide. Barron is expected to start at slot cornerback for Vance Joseph’s Broncos defense, which is projected to be one of the NFL’s top units. His contract leaves only second-round running back RJ Harvey as Denver’s unsigned rookie, with Harvey’s status unresolved amid league-wide second-round contract disputes. Barron, motivated by his desire to support his single mother, plans to buy her a house with his earnings. The Broncos now have six of their seven 2025 draft picks under contract as they head into rookie training camp.