The Broncos still have two months until they need to decide on Garett Bolles’ contract status for the 2021 season.
Because Bolles was selected by Denver in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft, his contract includes a fifth-year option. The Broncos appear to be in no rush to make a decision on that option.
Denver general manager John Elway said at the NFL combine last week that the team has not yet made a decision on Bolles’ option, according to The Athletic‘s Nicki Jhabvala. Bolles has had some poor performances with the Broncos but the team’s staff has praised his ability to stay healthy.
“One thing about Garett, he was available,” Elway said during his end-of-season press conference on Dec. 30. “He was there every play. I don’t think he missed a play this year. We talked about availability — he was there. He got off to a slow start, but I think that he continued to get better and better and better as the year went on.”
Given how Elway appreciates Bolles’ ability to stay on the field, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the tackle have his fifth-year option picked up.
