Denver Broncos wide receiver and All-Pro returner Marvin Mims showed promise in his first two years in the NFL, nabbing an All-Pro selection in those two years as a returner and a worthy contributor on offense. While he had a good season as a returner in 2025, totaling 1,110 yards, he had career lows on the offensive end, only tallying 322 yards and one touchdown, down from 503 yards and six touchdowns a year before.
This is why Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay believes the Broncos should avoid extending Mims, mostly due to the apparent decline in his offensive performance and the addition of Jaylen Waddle.
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“Mims has had ample opportunity to seize a key role in the passing game, but he has yet to reel in more than 40 receptions in a single season,” Kay wrote for B/R. “He peaked with 503 receiving yards in 2024 and regressed to tally a career-low 322 receiving yards this past year. Mims went from being the second-most productive receiver on the roster two years ago to falling behind Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, Evan Engram, Pat Bryant and RJ Harvey in receiving yardage in 2025. There’s little chance he ascends the pecking order in 2026, either, given Denver made a marquee trade to land a prolific pass-catcher in Jaylen Waddle.”
While Mims contributed heavily to the return game, it’s possible his days as a contributor on offense could be dwindling. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, Mims is approaching an important season in his career. Time will tell if the Broncos decide to give him an extension.
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