Ja'Quan McMillian Injury News & Updates
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Huge performance in Week 11 win
McMillian logged six tackles (five solo), including 2.0 sacks, and intercepted a pass in Sunday's 22-19 win over the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
McMillian was a menace to Kansas City throughout the contest and made a tangible impact in Denver's win. He ended the first half with a sack of Patrick Mahomes, then picked off Mahomes early in the third quarter after the Chiefs had driven deep into Broncos territory. McMillian returned the pickoff 63 yards, setting up a Denver touchdown. For good measure, he sacked Mahomes again on a third-down play late in the fourth period, forcing a punt as the Chiefs were trying to mount a comeback. With the big effort, McMillian doubled his sack total to 4.0 on the campaign, while the pickoff was his first this season.
Sep 9, 2025
Strong defensive day in win
McMillian recorded two tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble in Denver's win over Tennessee on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
McMillian played 54 percent of the defensive snaps against the Titans, and 30 of his 31 snaps came at slot corner. Coach Sean Payton sang his praises after the game after McMillian recorded a strip-sack of Cameron Ward on the Titans' final offensive play in the fourth quarter with 47 second left to clinch the Broncos' 20-12 victory.
Mar 5, 2025
Tendered by Denver
McMillian was tendered by Broncos on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
McMillian will stay in Denver for another year, earning $1.03 million after entering the offseason as an exclusive-rights free agent. The cornerback tallied 81 total tackles (61 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding 10 passes defensed, two of which were interceptions, a forced fumble and a defensive touchdown over 17 regular-season games.
Jan 22, 2025
Continues to produce in Denver
McMillian tallied 81 total tackles (61 solo), including 1.0 sacks, defended 10 passes, with two interceptions, and forced one fumble over 17 regular-season games in 2024.
ANALYSIS
The third-year pro from Eastern Carolina served as Denver's top slot corner for the majority of 2024 (nine starts), ending with the second-most passes defended, third-most interceptions and fourth-most total tackles on the team's defense. McMillian also played a career-high 824 defensive snaps this season, beating his 2023 total of 641. He's now set to be a restricted free agent this summer after concluding the final season of his rookie contract, meaning Denver will have the opportunity to match any offer he receives from another team. If McMillian remains in Denver in 2025, he's likely to continue serving as the team's top slot cornerback.
Dec 3, 2024
Takes INT for TD in Week 13
McMillian registered five tackles (all solo) and returned an interception for a touchdown in Monday's 41-31 victory versus the Browns.
ANALYSIS
McMillian essentially clinched the win for the Broncos when he picked off Jameis Winston and returned the ball for a touchdown to put Denver up by nine points (after the extra point) with just under two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The interception was the fourth of his career and the first he has returned for a score. McMillian has already set a career high with 63 stops over 13 contests on the campaign.
Nov 18, 2024
Leads team in tackles in win
McMillian recorded nine tackles (five solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
The cornerback also played on 98 percent of the defensive snaps. McMillian now has a career-high 52 tackles (39 solo) on the year to go along with four pass breakups, an interception and a forced fumble.
Oct 29, 2024
Records interception in win
McMillian finished with three tackles (two solo), a pass defensed and an interception in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
The slot cornerback also played on 77 percent of the defensive snaps. McMillian has 37 tackles (29 solo), including 1.0 sacks, three passes defensed, an interception and a forced fumble in 2024. He has played in all eight games and on at least 57 percent of the defensive snaps in each contest.
Oct 18, 2024
Strip sack on Rattler leads to TD
McMillian finished Thursday's 33-10 win over New Orleans with six solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and a forced fumble.
ANALYSIS
McMillian has logged at least five tackles in four of the last five regular season games. He logged his first sack of the season when he got to Spencer Rattler for a 14-yard loss in the fourth quarter, which caused a fumble in the process that Cody Barton returned for a 52-yard touchdown. McMillian is up to 34 tackles (27 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two pass breakups and one forced fumble through seven regular-season games.
Oct 15, 2024
No restrictions during walkthrough
McMillian (ankle) was a full participant during Tuesday's walkthrough.
ANALYSIS
McMillan was estimated as a limited participant on Monday's injury report, but the 24-year-old corner will likely avoid an injury tag heading into Thursday night's game against New Orleans. He logged two solo tackles during the Broncos' Week 6 loss to the Chargers.
Oct 14, 2024
Estimated as limited
McMillian (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation.
ANALYSIS
McMillian played 76 total snaps (73 defensive and three on special teams) and recorded two total tackles in Sunday's loss to the Chargers, but it now appears he picked up an ankle injury in the process. The Eastern Carolina product's participation Tuesday and Wednesday will provide the best indication of his potential availability for Thursday night's matchup against the Saints.
Sep 23, 2024
Records nine tackles in win
McMillian finished with nine tackles (eight solo) in the Broncos' 26-7 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The cornerback also played on 86 percent of the defensive snaps and helped the Broncos limit the Bucs to 223 yards of offense. McMillian has 15 tackles (10 solo) through three games this season.
Feb 13, 2024
Notches two interceptions in 2023
Locke made 51 tackles (37 solo) to go with two sacks, five passes defended, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries while playing in 16 games across the 2023 season.
ANALYSIS
McMillian proved to be an impact player for Denver's defense in 2023, with his two interceptions tied for the second-most of any Broncos defender. The 23-year-old cornerback is under contract for the 2024 season, while his teammate and fellow right cornerback Fabian Moreau is set to become a free agent this offseason. McMillian should continue to contribute as an important member of the Broncos' improving defense for the 2024 campaign.
Nov 22, 2023
Notches another interception
McMillian recorded two tackles (one solo), a fumble recovery and an interception in Sunday's 21-20 win over the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
McMillian continues to prove to be a playmaker for the Broncos' improving defense, as his interception and fumble recovery in the contest were his second of the season in each category. The 23-year-old cornerback was effective despite seeing a decrease in playing time against the Vikings. McMillian played just 64 percent of Denver's defensive snaps after seeing a season-high 98 percent snap share in Week 10. The veteran will look to continue to make the most of his opportunities and build off this momentum when the Broncos host the Browns in Week 12.
Nov 15, 2023
Solid production in win
McMillian recorded five tackles (four solo), a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in Monday's 24-22 win over the Bills.
ANALYSIS
McMillian played 98 percent of the Broncos' defensive snaps Monday, his highest snap percentage of the season. The cornerback is establishing himself as a solid member of Denver's improving defense. McMillian's fumble recovery was also his first of the season just one game after recording his first interception in Week 8. The 23-year-old will look to build upon his strong performance when the Broncos host the Vikings in Week 11.
Oct 31, 2023
First career INT in win
McMillian had six tackles (five solo) and an interception in Sunday's 24-9 win over the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
McMillian had one of three Denver interceptions on the day, picking off Patrick Mahomes in the second quarter on a pass intended for Travis Kelce. McMillian is firmly behind starters Patrick Surtain and Fabian Moreau, but the former has established himself in the slot corner spot and played a season-high 54 defensive snaps Sunday. He's up to 23 tackles (18 solo) in seven games in his second year in the league.
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