Ja'Quan McMillian - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Fills stat sheet in Week 6 win McMillian recorded five tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sack, and a pair of pass breakups, including an interception, in Thursday night's 17-14 overtime win over the Seahawks.

Impact With Pat Surtain (ankle) inactive, McMillian saw increased snaps, logging a season-high 76.5 percent of the defensive snaps. His interception of Sam Darnold in overtime set the Broncos up at Seattle's 43-yard line, leading to the eventual game-winning field goal. On the season, McMillian has 16 tackles (12 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and four pass breakups with the one interception.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos beat the Seahawks 17-14 in OT on Ja'Quan McMillian's pick, Wil Lutz's 53-yarder

Ja’Quan McMillian intercepted Sam Darnold’s pass in overtime and Wil Lutz kicked a 53-yard field goal that gave the Denver Broncos a 17-14 victory over the Seattle Seahawks

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Week 5 coaching miscues haunt NFL contenders who lost winnable games

Several top NFL coaches made costly miscalculations in Week 5, leading to losses

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Broncos defense keeps Denver competitive while offense remains shaky

The Denver Broncos are grateful for Vance Joseph's defense, especially after their 23-17 win against the Chargers

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

The Broncos vow to address defensive miscues ahead of the Jaguars' visit

The Denver Broncos have a lot to fix after their season-opening loss to the Kansas City Chiefs

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

A breakout camp for Broncos WR Pat Bryant as teammates rave and 'Patty Ice' emerges

Pat Bryant is turning heads at the Denver Broncos' training camp

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

What Comparable Deals Say About Ja'Quan McMillian's Next Contract The Denver Broncos have multiple players who were either drafted in 2023 or signed as undrafted free agents that year or the year before who...

JULY 8 • SI.COM

Why Ja'Quan McMillian is Broncos' Most Underappreciated Player JQM deserves more respect from the masses.

MAY 28 • SI.COM

Signs RFA tender McMillian signed his one-year, $5.767 million restricted free agent tender Friday.

Impact It represents a significant raise for McMillian, who made $1.03 million in 2025. The 25-year-old cornerback joined the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and has carved out a prominent role in Denver's secondary. He appeared in all 17 regular-season games last season, making three starts, and recorded 56 tackles (40 solo), including a career-high 4.0 sacks, nine pass breakups, including two interceptions, and a pair of forced fumbles. He's the team's No. 1 slot corner.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Set for second-round tender The Broncos intend to place a second-round, restricted free agent tender on McMillian, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Per Klis, the nickel cornerback's looming contract tender is slated to carry a $5.77 million value. The 25-year-old ball-hawk is coming off a regular season which he recorded 56 tackles, two picks (including one that he returned for a TD), as well as four sacks and two forced fumbles. McMillian earned $1.03 million with the Broncos in 2025.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos make bold move with Ja'Quan McMillian to keep secondary in tact The Denver Broncos have one of the best rosters in the NFL, but that also comes with needing to make some major decisions with certain playe...

FEBRUARY 27 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Records two interceptions in 2025 McMillian made 56 tackles (40 solo) including 4.0 sacks, defended nine passes with two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown while playing 17 games in 2025. He added two for...

Impact McMillian continued to play a key role in Denver's defensive backfield in 2025, recording two interceptions for the second straight year, a team high this season. The 25-year-old slot cornerback was the only Broncos' defender to record an interception return for a touchdown this year. McMillian is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason, so the Broncos will have the ability to match any offers he receives ahead of the 2026 season to keep him in Denver. With rookie Jahdae Barron showing some flashes in his rookie season, the Broncos could have a difficult decision to make on McMillian this offseason.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos' Bo Nix says his broken ankle won't affect his offseason or hinder him once it heals

Bo Nix insists he'll remain the same dual-threat quarterback despite breaking his right ankle in the playoffs

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

After applying the pressure all season, Broncos defense now producing turnovers in playoffs

Finally, all that pressure paid off for Nik Bonitto and the Denver defense

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Long-time NFL official confirms that Ja'Quan McMillian's INT was the right call The Denver Broncos beat the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round, and thanks to Ja'Quan McMillian, Denver got the ball back in overtime and...

JANUARY 20 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Sean McDermott disparages call that led to Bills' loss and his firing

Sean McDermott insists the Buffalo Bills should have advanced in the playoffs after a call he vehemently disputed

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Broncos defense must carry team again as backup QB Stidham set to start AFC championship game

Denver's defense must once again lead the charge as the Broncos aim for Super Bowl 60

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Broncos reach AFC title game after 33-30 win over Bills, but lose Nix for season with ankle injury

The Denver Broncos wrangled their biggest win in a decade from Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills but suffered an enormous loss in the process

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

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

The Denver Broncos secured the AFC's top seed with a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers' backups

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

Renck vs. Keeler: Should Broncos rookie Jahdae Barron start over vet Ja'Quan McMillian? Jahdae Barron is Bo Nix at quarterback: A terrific athlete with a bloated college resume known for his intelligence.

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

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