It's worth noting the Broncos reduced Allen's cap charge by a little more than $5M with this extension. That extra cap space can prove useful for giving the Broncos more wiggle room as they finalize the roster, make any transactions during the regular season and with potential carryover for 2026.

Allen signed a four-year, $102 million contract extension with the Broncos on Saturday, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports. The deal includes $69.5 million guaranteed and makes him the NFL's third-highest paid interior defensive lineman behind Chris Jones and Milton Williams,