Two of the Broncos’ own free agents may be sticking around for at least another year.
According to multiple NFL sources, the team on Monday placed second-round tenders on restricted free agents Matt Paradis and Shaquil Barrett worth $2.914 million apiece one year, a significant pay raise from the $615,000 the two earned in base salary last year. Paradis and Barrett are allowed to negotiate with other teams before signing the tenders, but the Broncos have five days to match any offer sheet they sign or let them walk in exchange for a second-round draft pick.
Restricted free agents (RFAs) have at least three accrued seasons — seasons in which they’re on the active roster or injured reserve for at least six games — and have less control in determining their pay and destination.