Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. just completely shook up his contract year with a massive business move. Heading into the final season of his rookie deal, Mims officially swapped his representation to power-agency Athletes First.

This unexpected switch sends a loud message to Denver's front office. Athletes First is famous for landing massive, top-market extensions for NFL superstars like Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Tua Tagovailoa.

By bringing them in at the start of his contract year, Mims is clearly letting GM George Paton know that he expects a real long-term financial commitment that runs through 2026.

Mims carries a lot of draft pedigree inside that facility. He wasn't just some random second-round pick. Head Coach Sean Payton's very first draft choice in Denver back in 2023 was Mims Jr.

But his exact offensive role has been pretty inconsistent lately. He often features on Special Teams as Denver's returner.

In 2025, Mims was buried on the offensive depth chart, playing only 36% of the Broncos' total offensive snaps (379 snaps over 14 games). To put that into perspective, Courtland Sutton stayed on the field for 85% of the team's snaps.

That offensive room was further crowded after Denver traded for star receiver Jaylen Waddle. With Waddle and Courtland Sutton leading the way, Mims is fighting for snaps.

Mims' career numbers tell a clear story: As an All-Pro rookie in 2023, he grabbed 22 passes for 377 yards. He peaked in 2024 with 39 catches and 503 yards.

By 2025, his receiving dropped to 37 catches for 322 yards, though he led the NFL with 452 punt return yards, and played in just 15 games.

As a returner, he showed that he handled 29 punt returns and 25 kick returns during the 2025 regular season. He was the engine of Denver's entire return game, racking up 452 punt return yards (including a 70-yard touchdown) and 658 kick return yards.

What Lies Ahead for Marvin Mims Jr.?

Publicly, Mims stays completely professional despite his aggressive business moves.

“Things are going to change offensively, for sure, with Davis Webb being there. Me, for the past three years, I’ve done a little bit of everything,” Mims told the media ahead of OTAs, when asked about playing under new offensive coordinator Davis Webb.

Ultimately, his future in Denver depends completely on his workload on the field this upcoming season.

If his offensive involvement remains low behind Sutton and Waddle, Mims could potentially become a trade target.

However, a highly productive season would naturally put a lucrative long-term extension back on the negotiating table.

“For me, it’s just answering the door when the bell is rung. I feel like I’ve done that pretty well the past three years, but when I get my opportunities, (I) make the most of it,” Mims expressed, displaying his team-first mindset.

Regardless of what the contract situation is like, Mims will play a part in the Broncos' vying to make another appearance at the playoffs.

While it might be as a Special Teams player, his influence cannot be counted out.

Do you think the Broncos will sign Marvin Mims Jr. to an extension, or will he end up on the trading block?

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Written by

Nisarga Aseem Barkule

Edited by

Aadesh Dhote