Brandon Marshall, Broncos Reportedly Agree on 4-Year Contract Extension

Restricted free-agent linebacker Brandon Marshall and the Denver Broncos reportedly have come to terms on a four-year contract extension, according to Mike Klis of 9News.

Klis reported Marshall's deal contains a $10 million signing bonus.

Marshall was set to play under a second-round tender and earn a shade over $2.5 million next season on a one-year deal. However, had he failed to sign the tender, it meant Marshall could have earned just a 10 percent raise on last season's $585,000 salary. 

However, Klis noted "the Broncos would probably re-up him for the $2.553 million" even if he didn't sign the tender. 

Last season, the 26-year-old tallied 102 total tackles, 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and four defended passes. And since Danny Trevathan bolted for the Chicago Bears in free agency, Marshall has suddenly become an indispensable piece of the team's Super Bowl defense, and the Broncos and their fans will be happy to have him in the fold for the foreseeable future.