Broncos sign Mr. Irrelevant, LB Red Murdock to a four-year deal
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 28: Minnesota Golden Gophers tight end Jameson Geers (86) runs with the ball while being defended by Buffalo Bulls linebacker Red Murdock (2) during the college football game between the Buffalo Bulls and Minnesota Golden Gophers on August 28th, 2025, at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. (Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images According to KOA’s Denver Broncos insider Benjamin Allbright, the Denver Broncos have signed Mr. Irrelevant, rookie linebacker Red Murdock, to a four-year deal.
The Denver Post’s Parker Gabriel adds that Murdock’s deal is worth $4. 503 million with a $122,000 signing bonus. Per source to me, Mr Irrelevant, LB Red Murdock had agreed to terms.
He is the first Broncos draft pick to sign his rookie deal. @KOAColorado — Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) May 5, 2026 The Broncos have their rookie minicamp this weekend, so we should see most, if not all, of the Broncos’ rookie draft picks sign their rookie deals in the coming days. Murdock is a 6-2, 233-pound linebacker who is known for his big hits and causing turnovers.
In three seasons, he forced an impressive 17 forced fumbles and was a tackling machine for Buffalo. He has a nose for the ball, a knack for causing turnovers, and is a physical player who will hit you hard. The Athletic’s draft analyst, Dane Brugler, had a 4th-5th round grade on Murdock and had him ranked as his 12th-best linebacker in this class.
He calls Murdock a magnet to the football and plays with a physicality that will get the job done in the NFL. No need to know his number when watching film — Murdock is the guy always around the ball. He is still developing his instincts but drives on the football with a determined, attacking mindset to get through traffic.