Former UW-Whitewater guard and Wisconsin native Quinn Meinerz signs major contract extension with Denver Broncos

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (WFRV) – A Wisconsin native is receiving quite the contract extension with the Denver Broncos after signing a four-year, $80,000,00 deal.

After signing the extension, Hartford’s Quinn Meinerz, who played for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, will play on Denver’s offensive line through 2028.

A third-round pick in 2021, Meinerz was the 98th overall pick and made an immediate impact for the Broncos. He appeared in 15 games and started nine contests as a rookie before emerging as one of the league’s top guards in 2022.

Meinerz started all 13 games in which he appeared in 2022 and then started all 17 of the Broncos’ contests in 2023. He played 96.7 percent of Denver’s offensive snaps in 2023.

Known as a bruiser, Meinerz has gained a reputation as a powerful run blocker and helps his running backs fight for extra yards. In the passing game, according to Pro Football Focus, Meinerz allowed the fourth fewest pressures of any guard with at least 625 snaps in 2023.

Meinerz, who became eligible for an extension following the 2023 season, is the first player the Broncos have extended from their 2021 draft class.

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