During a blowout win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Denver Broncos star guard Quinn Meinerz delivered a massive pancake block to a helpless defensive back.

The five All-Pro selections is the most for the Broncos since 1996, symbolizing the upward trajectory head coach Sean Payton has the team on. In the case of Meinerz and Allen, the

Guard Quinn Meinerz discusses his AP All-Pro selection, the success of the Broncos' offensive line this season and how his draft class has helped build a strong team culture in Denver.

After being named a first-team All-Pro on Friday, Denver Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz has triggered salary escalators for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 seasons, according to multiple reports. Meinerz is now set to earn an extra $500,000 in each of those three seasons.

Five Broncos were selected to the All-Pro Team, including the three Pro Bowlers — cornerback Patrick Surtain II, rush linebacker Nik Bonitto, and returner Marvin Mims Jr — but right guard Quinn Meinerz and defensive end Zach Allen also garnered a nod.

The Denver Broncos ended their eight-year playoff drought in 2024 behind rookie quarterback Bo Nix, the sixth QB selected in last April's NFL draft.

The Broncos’ three first-team selections are the franchise’s most since 2016. Denver’s five total AP All-Pro selections are also the most in the same season in nearly 20 years, when six players earned the honor following the Broncos’ 1996 season.

The Broncos’ linemen understand the onus on their position group going into the 2025 season, especially considering the unit’s continuity goes back to ’23. Wattenberg was the only new starter up front in ’24.

Meinerz was one of three Broncos first-team All-Pros and five All-Pros total. He was joined on the first team by cornerback Pat Surtain II and punt returner Marvin Mims Jr. Defensive lineman Zach Allen and outside linebacker Nik Bonitto were named to the second team.

Now it’s nearly time to see how far “young and hungry” can take the Denver Broncos. It’s been their motto all season long.

After being snubbed in the Pro Bowl voting, two very deserving Denver Broncos were recognized for ... right guard Quinn Meinerz (first-team) and defensive end Zach Allen (second-team).

(AP) — Mixed emotions permeated the Denver Broncos' locker room Monday after ... good but not good enough,” All-Pro right guard Quinn Meinerz said as he and his teammates packed up for a ...