Denver Broncos: CB Ja’Quan McMillian
McMillian has excelled in his role as the primary nickelback. He’s a versatile playmaker who’s logged 24 pass breakups, six interceptions and seven sacks over the last three seasons. General manager George Paton called the slot defender one of the team’s “core players” before retaining him on a one-year, $5.7 million restricted free-agent tender. McMillian is massively underpaid, given his value to the Broncos defense.
Kansas City Chiefs: S Chamarri Conner
The Chiefs don’t have an obvious extension candidate, though Conner’s 2027 free-agent market value could skyrocket if he puts together another productive year in a starting role. This offseason, Kansas City’s secondary underwent significant changes. Conner is one of the few holdovers on the back end of the defense after he registered 117 tackles (four for loss), two sacks, two pass breakups and an interception last year. The Chiefs can reward him with an extension, with the hope he stabilizes a revamped unit.
Las Vegas Raiders: CB Taron Johnson
After the Raiders acquired Johnson from the Buffalo Bills, he skipped several OTA practices. According to Vincent Bonsignore of the California Post, the 29-year-old slot cornerback wants a new contract with two years left on a non-guaranteed deal. Although Johnson eventually rejoined the team before mandatory minicamp, his representatives may continue to work on an extension ahead of training camp.
Los Angeles Chargers: EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu
In April, Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz told reporters that extension talks with safety Derwin James Jr. and Tuipulotu will “heat up” after the draft. Los Angeles inked James to a three-year, $75.6 million extension. Tuipulotu should be next. In 2025, he logged career highs in sacks (13) and pressures (32). The 2025 Pro Bowler may top those numbers as the team’s leading edge-rusher in snap count.