Home / Sports / Broncos CB Riley Moss: Key Player, Uncertain Future
Broncos CB Riley Moss: Key Player, Uncertain Future
12 Jul
Summary
- Moss allowed a 51% completion rate when targeted 103 times last season.
- He led the league with 19 passes defended in the 2025 season.
- Contract extensions for Moss and McMillian pose a difficult cap decision.
Riley Moss, a key cornerback for the Denver Broncos, is entering the final year of his rookie contract in 2026. As a starter opposite All-Pro Patrick Surtain II for the past two seasons, Moss has accumulated over 1,900 defensive snaps and started 31 games.
Last season, Moss demonstrated strong performance by allowing only a 51% completion rate on 103 targets, while also leading the NFL with 19 passes defended. Despite these achievements, an area for improvement identified is his penalty count, with 17 accepted penalties since his draft, often extending opponent drives.
Looking ahead to the 2026 season, Moss is expected to remain a starter alongside Surtain and nickel corner Ja'Quan McMillian, forming what is considered the league's best cornerback trio. However, his future with the Broncos beyond 2026 is uncertain, as both he and McMillian are eligible for contract extensions.
Given the Broncos' salary cap situation, retaining both players may prove difficult. In a recent fan poll, Moss was the preferred player for an extension, receiving 56% of the vote. If he does not receive an extension, he is expected to secure a lucrative deal in the free agent market.
