In the Broncos’ defensive frontline resurgence last fall, everybody got credit.
From the outside, D.J. Jones, the veteran in the middle, got perhaps less than anybody else. Those directly involved, however, were never shy to say that Jones’ role and level of play proved critical for a group that went from one of the NFL’s worst to among its very best.
The club responded in kind on the eve of free agency, retaining Jones by agreeing to contract terms with him to return, multiple sources confirmed to The Denver Post. Terms of the deal were not immediately available, though ESPN reported the deal was worth approximately $13 million per year.