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Signs tender with Denver Tillman signed a one-year deal with the Broncos on Monday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Tillman was a restricted free agent, and since no other team submitted an offer sheet, the Broncos were able to sign the linebacker to a deal without invoking the right-of-first-refusal clause. Tillman was a productive part of the 2025 Broncos defense, playing 25 percent or more of the defensive snaps in all 18 regular-season games. The 27-year-old will likely maintain his rotational role for the team heading into the 2026 season.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high stops in 2025 Tillman recorded 41 tackles (13 solo), including 4.0 sacks, and three passes defensed, including two interceptions, across 17 games with Denver in 2025.

Impact Tillman recorded career highs in tackles, interceptions and passes defensed in his second season. The 27-year-old linebacker operated in a depth role behind Nik Bonitto (wrist) at right outside linebacker in 2025. Despite the cap on his playing time, Tillman proved to be a difference maker in Denver's formidable defense. The Indiana University of Pennsylvania product is set to be an exclusive rights free agent this offseason, so the Broncos can choose to keep him in Denver if they extend a qualifying offer this offseason. If not, Tillman will be able to sign with any team in the league.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

OLBs Jonah Elliss and Dondrea Tillman combine for 9-yard sack | Broncos at Chiefs Outside linebackers Jonah Elliss and Dondrea Tillman take down Chris Oladokun for a 9-yard sack.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Fortunate flags: How the Broncos extended their win streak to 9 with a little help from officials

The Denver Broncos' 27-26 victory in overtime at Washington extended their winning streak to nine games

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Three takedowns in win Tillman recorded three total tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 22-19 win over Kansas City.

Impact Tillman maintained his consistent level of production in Week 11, compiling at least three stops for the fifth straight game and seventh time overall this year. The linebacker has seen a slight uptick in workload on special teams in the last few weeks. On the year, he's now up to 26 total tackles (eight solo), including 1.5 sacks, while also adding three passes defensed, two of which are interceptions, over 11 contests.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks off Smith in Week 10 win Tillman recorded three tackles (one solo) and an interception during Denver's 10-7 win over Las Vegas on Thursday.

Impact Tillman jumped in front of a Geno Smith intended for Ashton Jeanty late in the third quarter, though the Broncos offense couldn't capitalize on the turnover despite being set up in enemy territory. Both of Tillman's interceptions this season have come over his last three games, and he is up to 23 tackles (seven solo), including 1.5 sacks, and three pass defenses through 10 regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Once a high school tight end, Broncos OLB Dondrea Tillman has become a bulldozer on defense The story of Dondrea Tillman’s career is rapidly becoming the story of his 2025 season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • DENVERPOST.COM

Broncos' defense is on pace for an NFL sacks record, but can their broken offense get fixed?

The Denver Broncos have been relying on a strong defense to maintain their 8-2 record this season

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

OLB Dondrea Tillman intercepts QB Dak Prescott's pass and takes off for 38 yards | Broncos vs. Cowboys Outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman intercepts quarterback Dak Prescott's pass and runs for 38 yards.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Denver Broncos' linebacker is taking way too much criticism for team's Week 2 loss | Sporting News Denver Broncos linebacker Dondrea Tillman was called for a game-changing penalty in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rookie errors and coaching regrets shape outcomes for Colts, Broncos, Seahawks, Steelers

Steelers rookie returner Kaleb Johnson made a costly mistake in Week 2 of the NFL season

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Payton accepts blame after Broncos' special teams miscues lead to a loss at Indianapolis

Darren Rizzi is facing challenges as the Denver Broncos' new special teams coordinator

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Here's how a penalty for leverage cost the Broncos a game against the Colts

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton sounded content to let others debate Sunday’s leverage call against linebacker Dondrea Tillman

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Spencer Shrader converts from 45 yards after penalty on 60-yard miss and Colts beat Broncos 29-28

Spencer Shrader made a 45-yard field goal with no time left after the Broncos were penalized for leverage on his missed 60-yard try, and the Indianapolis Colts beat Denver 29-28 fo...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Broncos' defense takes a hit: Greenlaw and Roach ruled out for opener against Titans

The Denver Broncos have ruled out two key defensive players for their opener against the Tennessee Titans

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Injury Report: DT Malcolm Roach, OLB Dondrea Tillman added to Broncos' practice report ahead of Week 1 game vs. Titans Roach (calf) and Tillman (hamstring) were both listed as limited participants.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Future looks bright for Broncos' Dondrea Tillman four years after having to pay to play football Future looks bright for Broncos' Dondrea Tillman four years after having to pay to play football

AUGUST 16, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM

Signs tender with Broncos Tillman signed his exclusive rights tender with Denver on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Tillman has officially returned to the Broncos, who tendered a one-year, $960,000 contract to the outside linebacker in early March. He had 5.0 sacks in 12 regular-season games as a rookie last season and figures to remain a rotational pass rusher in 2025.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking around Denver Tillman was tendered by the Broncos on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Tillman will stick around Denver after entering the offseason as an exclusive-rights free agent. The linebacker is coming off of a rookie campaign in which he compiled 23 total tackles (13 solo), including 5.0 sacks, while playing in 12 games. Tillman will likely operate as a top reserve option behind Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper again in 2025.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive rookie campaign Tillman recorded 23 total tackles (13 solo), including 5.0 sacks, over 12 regular-season games in 2024.

Impact Tillman, a rookie from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, finished tied for the fifth-most sacks on the Broncos defense in 2024 despite playing just 230 defensive snaps across 12 regular-season contests. The 26-year-old was also a major contributor on special teams, logging 203 special-teams snaps. Tillman is now set to be an exclusive rights free agent this summer, meaning the Broncos can retain him by simply extending a qualifying offer. With his impressive production in Denver, the Broncos' are likely to bring him back as the team's top rotational edge rusher in 2025, playing behind Jonathon Cooper and Nik Bonitto.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders' Jayden Daniels takes charge; Jets' Braelon Allen youngest to score TD

This week's Rookie Report highlights an electric performance by Jayden Daniels and the youngest player to score a TD in the Super Bowl era.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Commanders' Jayden Daniels takes charge; Jets' Braelon Allen youngest to score TD

QB Bo Nix, OLB Dondrea Tillman nominated for NFL Rookie of the Week award A pair of Broncos have been nominated for the NFL’s Rookie of the Week award following Denver’s 26-7 win over Tampa Bay.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Records two sacks in win Tillman finished with two sacks and three total tackles in the Broncos' 26-7 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact The backup linebacker only played 36 percent of the defensive snaps in his season debut. Nik Bonitto started the game at weakside linebacker for Denver with Baron Browning on injured reserve with a foot injury. Tillman made a strong case for more playing time in Week 4 against the Jets.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records two sacks in win Tillman finished with three total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, in the Broncos' 26-7 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact The backup linebacker only played 36 percent of the defensive snaps in his season debut. Nik Bonitto started the game at weak-side linebacker for Denver with Baron Browning on injured reserve with a foot injury. Tillman made a strong case for more playing time in Week 4 against the Jets.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

From the UFL to NFL, Dondrea Tillman is making the most of his opportunity with Broncos Dondrea Tillman joined the Broncos after winning three titles with the UFL’s Birmingham Stallions. He recorded two sacks in his NFL debut.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

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