McMillian was tendered by Broncos on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports. 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.
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Team
Denver Broncos
Birthdate
6/4/2000 (24)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'10", 183 lbs
Birthplace
Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Position
CB
College
East Carolina
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Denver Broncos
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
McMillian was tendered by Broncos on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports. 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.
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. 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.
McMillian registered five tackles (all solo) and returned an interception for a touchdown in Monday's 41-31 victory versus the Browns. 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.
McMillian recorded nine tackles (five solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons. The cornerback also played on 98 percent of the defensive snaps. McMillian now has a career-high 52 tackles (39 solo) on the year to go along with four pass breakups, an interception and a forced fumble.
McMillian finished with three tackles (two solo), a pass defensed and an interception in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Panthers. The slot cornerback also played on 77 percent of the defensive snaps. McMillian has 37 tackles (29 solo), including 1.0 sacks, three passes defensed, an interception and a forced fumble in 2024. He has played in all eight games and on at least 57 percent of the defensive snaps in each contest.
McMillian finished Thursday's 33-10 win over New Orleans with six solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and a forced fumble. McMillian has logged at least five tackles in four of the last five regular-season games. He logged his first sack of the season when he got to Spencer Rattler for a 14-yard loss in the fourth quarter, which caused a fumble that Cody Barton returned for a 52-yard touchdown. McMillian is up to 34 tackles (27 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two pass breakups and one forced fumble through seven regular-season games.
McMillian (ankle) was a full participant during Tuesday's walkthrough. McMillan was estimated as a limited participant on Monday's injury report, but the 24-year-old corner will likely avoid an injury tag heading into Thursday night's game against New Orleans. He logged two solo tackles during the Broncos' Week 6 loss to the Chargers.
McMillian (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation. McMillian played 76 total snaps (73 defensive and three on special teams) and recorded two total tackles in Sunday's loss to the Chargers, but it now appears he picked up an ankle injury in the process. The Eastern Carolina product's participation Tuesday and Wednesday will provide the best indication of his potential availability for Thursday night's matchup against the Saints.
McMillian finished with nine tackles (eight solo) in the Broncos' 26-7 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. The cornerback also played on 86 percent of the defensive snaps and helped the Broncos limit the Bucs to 223 yards of offense. McMillian has 15 tackles (10 solo) through three games this season.