Devon Key

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		34	—	1	61
2025		17	0	1	28
2024		17	0	0	33
2023		1

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Denver Broncos — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Devon's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL Ss, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $960K average annual value ranks as bargain money for the S market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Devon is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $960K deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.

Performance Analysis

Devon Key earns a D- for the Broncos at safety, a depth player who has been unable to earn consistent snaps in Denver's secondary. Key has been used on special teams and as emergency depth, and his limited defensive opportunities have not been impressive. His coverage skills and range are below what the Broncos need from their safeties. Denver has been investing in their secondary, and Key is at the bottom of that investment. He is a player fighting to stay relevant on a roster with better options ahead of him.

Fan Sentiment

A routine roster maintenance move, not a meaningful upgrade. Headlines confirm this is simply an ERFA tender re-signing, the lowest-stakes transaction possible. The key signal: Key is valued primarily as a special teams contributor, not a defensive starter. Fans note the headline confusion — he's the younger brother of an All-Pro, not one himself. He'll likely remain a depth safety and core special-teamer heading into 2025.