Peart Stays with Broncos on Lower Salary

With the NFL today, March 21st, the Denver Broncos are keeping offensive linemen

Matt Partt on the roster for another year but not with a new deal. Instead, he

agreed to slash his salary nearly and half from the $3.5 million he earned in the

2025 season. Part, a former third-round pick by the New York Giants, missed most of

last year due to injury but clearly wants to stick around in Denver. Earlier this

season, Partt stepped in a guard when Ben Powers tore his biceps in week 5. But

the next week, Partt suffered his own knee injury, paving the way for Alex

Bulgeski to take over. The Broncos prioritized Paul Juski with a new contract

before free agency even started, while Partt was almost cut to save cap space.

Fans and analysts see this as a smart move for depth, though Partt's injury

history raises questions about his reliability. His experience in the Broncos

system gives him an edge, and the lower pay makes him more affordable as a backup

swing tackle. Looking ahead to training camp this summer, Partt faces stiff

competition from Paul Juski, promising rookie Frank Crumb and veterans like

Calvin, Brock Morton and Michael Dieter. He's played in 23 games with three

starts since joining ahead of the 2024 season. With the offensive lines shaping

up through these roster tweaks, the Broncos stay flexible heading into 2026.