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JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Huge performance in Week 11 win McMillian logged six tackles (five solo), including 2.0 sacks, and intercepted a pass in Sunday's 22-19 win over the Chiefs.

Impact McMillian was a menace to Kansas City throughout the contest and made a tangible impact in Denver's win. He ended the first half with a sack of Patrick Mahomes, then picked off Mahomes early in the third quarter after the Chiefs had driven deep into Broncos territory. McMillian returned the pickoff 63 yards, setting up a Denver touchdown. For good measure, he sacked Mahomes again on a third-down play late in the fourth period, forcing a punt as the Chiefs were trying to mount a comeback. With the big effort, McMillian doubled his sack total to 4.0 on the campaign, while the pickoff was his first this season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong defensive day in win McMillian recorded two tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble in Denver's win over Tennessee on Sunday.

Impact McMillian played 54 percent of the defensive snaps against the Titans, and 30 of his 31 snaps came at slot corner. Coach Sean Payton sang his praises after the game after McMillian recorded a strip-sack of Cameron Ward on the Titans' final offensive play in the fourth quarter with 47 second left to clinch the Broncos' 20-12 victory.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 18, 2025 • DENVERPOST.COM

Tendered by Denver McMillian was tendered by Broncos on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact McMillian will stay in Denver for another year, earning $1.03 million after entering the offseason as an exclusive-rights free agent. The cornerback tallied 81 total tackles (61 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding 10 passes defensed, two of which were interceptions, a forced fumble and a defensive touchdown over 17 regular-season games.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to produce in Denver McMillian tallied 81 total tackles (61 solo), including 1.0 sacks, defended 10 passes, with two interceptions, and forced one fumble over 17 regular-season games in 2024.

Impact The third-year pro from Eastern Carolina served as Denver's top slot corner for the majority of 2024 (nine starts), ending with the second-most passes defended, third-most interceptions and fourth-most total tackles on the team's defense. McMillian also played a career-high 824 defensive snaps this season, beating his 2023 total of 641. He's now set to be a restricted free agent this summer after concluding the final season of his rookie contract, meaning Denver will have the opportunity to match any offer he receives from another team. If McMillian remains in Denver in 2025, he's likely to continue serving as the team's top slot cornerback.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes INT for TD in Week 13 McMillian registered five tackles (all solo) and returned an interception for a touchdown in Monday's 41-31 victory versus the Browns.

Impact McMillian essentially clinched the win for the Broncos when he picked off Jameis Winston and returned the ball for a touchdown to put Denver up by nine points (after the extra point) with just under two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The interception was the fourth of his career and the first he has returned for a score. McMillian has already set a career high with 63 stops over 13 contests on the campaign.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in tackles in win McMillian recorded nine tackles (five solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons.

Impact The cornerback also played on 98 percent of the defensive snaps. McMillian now has a career-high 52 tackles (39 solo) on the year to go along with four pass breakups, an interception and a forced fumble.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records interception in win McMillian finished with three tackles (two solo), a pass defensed and an interception in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Panthers.

Impact The slot cornerback also played on 77 percent of the defensive snaps. McMillian has 37 tackles (29 solo), including 1.0 sacks, three passes defensed, an interception and a forced fumble in 2024. He has played in all eight games and on at least 57 percent of the defensive snaps in each contest.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strip sack on Rattler leads to TD McMillian finished Thursday's 33-10 win over New Orleans with six solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and a forced fumble.

Impact McMillian has logged at least five tackles in four of the last five regular season games. He logged his first sack of the season when he got to Spencer Rattler for a 14-yard loss in the fourth quarter, which caused a fumble in the process that Cody Barton returned for a 52-yard touchdown. McMillian is up to 34 tackles (27 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two pass breakups and one forced fumble through seven regular-season games.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No restrictions during walkthrough McMillian (ankle) was a full participant during Tuesday's walkthrough.

Impact McMillan was estimated as a limited participant on Monday's injury report, but the 24-year-old corner will likely avoid an injury tag heading into Thursday night's game against New Orleans. He logged two solo tackles during the Broncos' Week 6 loss to the Chargers.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited McMillian (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation.

Impact McMillian played 76 total snaps (73 defensive and three on special teams) and recorded two total tackles in Sunday's loss to the Chargers, but it now appears he picked up an ankle injury in the process. The Eastern Carolina product's participation Tuesday and Wednesday will provide the best indication of his potential availability for Thursday night's matchup against the Saints.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records nine tackles in win McMillian finished with nine tackles (eight solo) in the Broncos' 26-7 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact The cornerback also played on 86 percent of the defensive snaps and helped the Broncos limit the Bucs to 223 yards of offense. McMillian has 15 tackles (10 solo) through three games this season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records nine tackles in win McMillian finished with nine tackles (eight solo) in the Broncos' 26-7 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First career INT in win McMillian had six tackles (five solo) and an interception in Sunday's 24-9 win over the Chiefs.

Impact McMillian had one of three Denver interceptions on the day, picking off Patrick Mahomes in the second quarter on a pass intended for Travis Kelce. McMillian is firmly behind starters Patrick Surtain and Fabian Moreau, but the former has established himself in the slot corner spot and played a season-high 54 defensive snaps Sunday. He's up to 23 tackles (18 solo) in seven games in his second year in the league.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

CB JaQuan McMillian snags a Patrick Mahomes pass for an interception | Broncos vs. Chiefs Cornerback JaQuan McMillian intercepts Patrick Mahomes' pass for the Broncos' second takeaway.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

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Denver Broncos' defense shines, but coach Sean Payton isn't celebrating yet