Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian made his presence felt in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs last week. He broke up Patrick Mahomes’ pass attempt to wide receiver Kadarius Toney. And later, he stopped Toney for a three-yard loss.
This season, McMillian is in uncharted waters. He has never played the nickel position but after Essang Bassey was waived earlier this month, while K’Waun Williams remains on the injured reserve, McMillian has been forced to fill a void in the secondary, and so far he is making progress each week.
“He’s someone that has good instincts,” head coach Sean Payton said.