
Quinn Meinerz
#77 G · Denver Broncos
Height
6'3"
Weight
320 lbs
Age
27
College
Wisconsin Whitewater
Draft
2021, Rd 3, #98
Experience
5 yrs
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Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$72.0M
Guaranteed
$24.0M
AAV
$18.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Broncos paid middle-tier starter money for what appears to be middle-tier starter production, making Quinn Meinerz's four-year, $72M extension ($18M AAV) a relatively fair market deal that earns a C+ CVI. At $18M annually, Denver is betting on Meinerz maintaining his solid but unspectacular guard play, positioning him in that crowded tier of guards who aren't elite difference-makers but provide dependable interior line stability. The 26-year-old former undrafted player has carved out a respectable role, but this contract suggests the Broncos may be paying for potential upside rather than proven top-tier performance. With $24M guaranteed out of the total package, Denver has built in some protection while still committing significant resources to the interior line — a sensible move given how crucial offensive line continuity is for their young quarterback's development. This feels like a "safe" signing rather than a transformative one, giving the Broncos a known commodity at guard without breaking the bank or creating major salary cap complications down the road.
Performance AnalysisNot Tracked
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