Lil’Jordan Humphrey is not necessarily a fan favorite, but there’s a reason why Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton has signed him in each of the last two offseason.
Humphrey has received criticism from fans for his sometimes unreliable hands and infrequent big plays, but he is an excellent blocker and an unselfish, team-first player. That’s the kind of receiver Payton loves, and Humphrey fits Payton’s preferred receiver size (6-4, 225 pounds).
Humphrey, 26, has earned about $2.2 million over the last two years in Denver, and his team-friendly deal is another factor that swings in his favor. The veteran receiver has totaled 44 receptions for 455 yards and four touchdowns through 34 games (15 starts) with the Broncos.
It wouldn’t be shocking to see Denver offer Humphrey another one-year deal in 2025.
Broncos 2025 free agents
- DL D.J. Jones
- QB Zach Wilson
- QB Jarrett Stidham
- LB Cody Barton
- WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey
- CB Tremon Smith
- RB Javonte Williams
- P Riley Dixon
- LB Justin Strnad
- OL Matt Peart
- CB Levi Wallace
- LB Zach Cunningham
- FB Michael Burton
- LS Mitchell Fraboni (RFA)
- TE Lucas Krull (ERFA)
- OLB Dondrea Tillman (ERFA)
- DB Devon Key (ERFA)
- DL Jordan Jackson (ERFA)
- CB Ja’Quan McMillian (ERFA)
The NFL’s 2025 negotiating period will run from March 10-12 ahead of the official start of NFL free agency on March 12.
