Broncos Safety Brandon Jones Enters Contract Year After Strong but Inconsistent Run in Denver.

The Denver Broncos head into the 2026 season with continuity in the secondary, and safety Brandon Jones remains an important piece of that group as he plays out the final year of his contract. Denver signed Jones during the 2024 free agency period to a three-year, $20 million deal that included $11 million guaranteed, bringing him in as a replacement for longtime safety Justin Simmons. Since arriving, Jones has established himself as a steady starter on the back end of a defense that has developed into one of the league’s stronger units. Across his first two seasons with the Broncos, Jones has appeared in 30 games with 28 starts, compiling 193 total tackles, four interceptions, two tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries. In 2025, he played in 14 games (13 starts) and recorded 78 tackles along with an interception. In coverage, Jones has shown noticeable improvement from his earlier years with the Miami Dolphins. Over his time in Denver, he has been targeted 72 times and allowed 35 receptions for 331 yards, giving up just one touchdown in that span. The Broncos have relied on his ability to limit explosive plays in the deep and intermediate passing game. However, consistency in tackling remains an area of concern. Jones has recorded a combined 32 missed tackles over the past two seasons, though there was improvement in 2025 when he was charged with seven missed tackles compared to a higher total the year prior.

His 2025 season was also impacted by injury after he suffered a torn pectoral in Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers, ending his year early and placing him on injured reserve. He underwent surgery during the offseason and is expected to be ready for training camp without restrictions. Looking ahead, Jones is projected to start alongside Talanoa Hufanga, forming a veteran pairing at safety as Denver looks to maintain the strength of its secondary. With free agency approaching after the season, 2026 represents a pivotal year for the seventh-year defensive back as he aims to solidify his long-term future in Denver.