Super Bowl Champion Urges Broncos to Reconsider Roster Decisions

Former Broncos OL Tyler Polumbus argues the team should bring back Alex Singleton and John Franklin-Myers.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Denver Broncos are facing decisions on pending free agents Alex Singleton and John Franklin-Myers, with former Broncos offensive lineman Tyler Polumbus urging the team to re-sign both players. Polumbus argues the Broncos have the salary cap space to retain Singleton and Franklin-Myers, who have been key contributors, despite the team's perceived stance of letting them hit free agency.

Why it matters

The Broncos' decisions on Singleton and Franklin-Myers will have long-term implications for the team's roster and salary cap management. Retaining proven veterans like these two could help the Broncos build on their recent success, while letting them walk could create holes that are difficult to fill.

The details

Singleton has been with the Broncos since 2022, while Franklin-Myers just finished his second season in Denver. Both players have expressed a desire to return, but the Broncos appear poised to let them test free agency. Polumbus, a 2015 Super Bowl champion, argues the Broncos have the salary cap space to re-sign both players, with the team potentially freeing up over $58 million by restructuring a few contracts.

  • The Broncos' roster decisions will need to be made before the start of free agency in March 2026.

The players

Tyler Polumbus

A former offensive lineman who won the Super Bowl with the Broncos in 2015, and is now a host on the 'Polumbus, Hastings and DMac' radio show.

Alex Singleton

A linebacker who has been with the Broncos since 2022 and is set to become a free agent.

John Franklin-Myers

A defensive lineman who just finished his second season with the Broncos and is also set to become a free agent.

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What they’re saying

“Broncos don't appear motivated to bring Jonathan Franklin-Myers back but they have plenty of cap space to bring him, Alex Singleton, and anyone else back.”

— Tyler Polumbus, Former Broncos Offensive Lineman (X)

“Team could jump from $28M to $70M+ in cap space just by restructuring a few deals. That's more than enough money to do whatever they want.”

— Tyler Polumbus, Former Broncos Offensive Lineman (X)

“Bring JFM and Singleton back and spend the rest on offense.”

— Tyler Polumbus, Former Broncos Offensive Lineman (X)

What’s next

The Broncos will need to make a decision on Singleton and Franklin-Myers before the start of free agency in March 2026.

The takeaway

The Broncos have the salary cap flexibility to retain key contributors like Singleton and Franklin-Myers, and doing so could help the team build on its recent success. However, the team's final roster decisions will have long-term implications for the franchise.