Broncos’ John Franklin-Myers Gets Massive Contract Prediction Before Free Agency

Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers is projected to land one of the biggest contracts of the 2026 NFL free-agent class.

Pro Football Focus has forecasted a three-year, $45 million deal as teams line up for one of the top interior pass rushers set to hit the open market.

Franklin-Myers is scheduled to reach unrestricted free agency next month.

He has emerged as a premier option in a defensive line market lacking true cornerstone players.

PFF analyst Mason Cameron highlighted the unique value Franklin-Myers brings at a time when impact interior defenders are scarce.

“The market on the defensive interior lacks a true franchise cornerstone this cycle,” Cameron wrote.

“One such player to watch among the list is John Franklin-Myers, who has produced well during his time with the New York Jets and Denver Broncos.”

According to PFF, Franklin-Myers ranked in the 96th percentile among interior defenders in both pass-rush grade (78.4) and pass-rush win rate (15.1) over the past two seasons.

Will the Broncos bring back John Franklin-Myers?

Acquired by Denver in a 2024 trade with the Jets, Franklin-Myers quickly became a key piece of the Broncos’ defensive front.

Over 33 appearances with Denver, the 29-year-old recorded 14.5 sacks.

He also had 33 quarterback hits and 14 tackles for loss in that span.

He set a career high with 7.5 sacks in 2025.

His versatility and interior disruption consistently showed up on film, particularly as a pass rusher capable of collapsing pockets and creating opportunities for teammates.

That level of production is why PFF expects Franklin-Myers to command a major contract.

While Franklin-Myers has expressed a desire to remain in Denver, the Broncos’ recent financial commitments make a reunion difficult.

Extensions for Nik Bonitto, Zach Allen, and Patrick Surtain II have limited Denver’s flexibility.

This is a reality Franklin-Myers himself acknowledged late in the season.

“When my time comes, it comes,” Franklin-Myers said in January.

Texans Also Named as Logical Landing Spot for JFM

As Franklin-Myers prepares to test the market, the Houston Texans have emerged as a potential suitor.

CBS Sports’ Jared Dubin recently identified Franklin-Myers as the free agent Houston should prioritize this offseason.

“They could use the draft to upgrade the offensive line and bring in JFM as a complement to their premier edge rushers,” Dubin wrote.

The Texans have built their defense around a dominant front.

Adding a disruptive interior presence like Franklin-Myers would align with their roster-building approach.

With multiple teams expected to pursue Franklin-Myers, Denver appears increasingly likely to lose one of its most productive defenders to free agency.

If those projections hold, Franklin-Myers is in line for a big payday.

While the Broncos will be aggressive in trying to keep him, only time will tell how it plays out.

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