12 Broncos players with the biggest salary cap hits in 2023

With the 53-man roster now set, the Denver Broncos are under the league-mandated salary cap and ready for the 2023 NFL season.

As is the case with most NFL teams not starting a rookie quarterback, Denver’s biggest cap hit in 2023 comes from their QB, Russell Wilson ($22 million).

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Next up is wide receiver Courtland Sutton ($18.26 million), and free safety Justin Simmons ($18.15 million) is not far behind. Rounding out the top five are left tackle Garett Bolles ($17.82 million) and outside linebacker Randy Gregory ($16.10 million).

Here’s a quick list of the 12 Broncos players with the biggest salary cap hits in 2023, provided courtesy of OverTheCap.com.

1

QB Russell Wilson: $22 million

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2

WR Courtland Sutton: $18.26 million

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3

DB Justin Simmons: $18.15 million

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4

LT Garett Bolles: $17.82 million

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5

OLB Randy Gregory: $16.10 million

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6

DL D.J. Jones: $12.98 million

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7

ILB Josey Jewell: $7.13 million

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8

DL Zach Allen: $6 million

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9

OT Mike McGlinchey: $6 million

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10

CB Pat Surtain: $5.71 million

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11

OL Ben Powers: $5.25 million

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12

WR Jerry Jeudy: $4.83 million

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