This could be the reason Broncos' top draft pick hasn't signed rookie contract yet
All but one of the Broncos' draft picks have signed their rookie contracts. This might be the reason for Tyler Onyedim's delay.
The Denver Broncos have signed six of the seven players they selected in the 2026 NFL draft last month. Denver reached agreements on four-year rookie contracts with safety Miles Scott , tight end Justin Joly , linebacker Red Murdock , tight end Dallen Bentley , offensive lineman Kage Casey and running back Jonah Coleman over the last two weeks. The only remaining unsigned member of the team's draft class is third-round defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim .
So, what's the holdup? Onyedim is one of six players picked at the top of the third round who have not yet signed with their respective clubs. The first pick in the third round was Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck, and some of the players picked immediately after the QB are waiting to sign until Beck's deal is finalized, according to the Denver Post 's Luca Evans .
As a quarterback, Beck might have some leverage to negotiate some guaranteed base salary. If the Cardinals grant that, players picked in the same range will want some guaranteed salary, too. Beck was picked 65th overall in April's draft and Onyedim was picked one spot later (66th overall) by Denver.
While fans wait for Onyedim to eventually sign, Beck's status in Arizona will be worth monitoring. Social : Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X ! Did you know : These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans .