The Broncos returned to the postseason and several players are reaping recognition in the process. Denver landed three players on the Associated Press’ first-team All-Pro list Friday and had a pair of second-teamers, too. Cornerback Pat Surtain II, right guard Quinn Meinerz and punt returner Marvin Mims Jr. all landed on the AP’s first team, while outside linebacker Nik Bonitto and defensive lineman Zach Allen are second-teamers. Surtain, of course, is one of the front-runners for the NFL’s defensive player of the year award. He and Mims are AFC Pro Bowl starters along with Bonitto. Meinerz and Allen, meanwhile, got All-Pro recognition despite being left out of the Pro Bowl. Allen being named a fourth alternate for the Pro Bowl was particularly conspicuous considering he finished with a career-best 8.5 sacks and led all NFL defensive tackles in pressures. Denver landed three first-team All-Pros for the first time since 2016. Their five total honorees is second-most in franchise history and the most since they had six in 1996. For many players, getting All-Pro means more than recognition. Meinerz, for example, triggered $1.5 million in incentives by being named a first-team All-Pro, a source told The Denver Post. The honor this year means a $500,000 salary boost for the 2026-28 seasons. He can add the same if he’s a first-teamer again next year and has up to $8 million in All-Pro incentives in the four-year extension he signed in the summer. AP All-Pro Team The Associated Press 2024 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members: First team Offense Quarterback — Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Running Back — Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Fullback — Patrick Ricard, Baltimore Tight End — Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Wide Receivers — Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati; Justin Jefferson, Minnesota; Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Left Tackle — Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Left Guard — Joe Thuney, Kansas City Center — Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Right Guard — Quinn Meinerz, Denver Right Tackle — Penei Sewell, Detroit Defense Edge Rushers — Myles Garrett, Cleveland; Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Interior Linemen — Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh; Chris Jones, Kansas City Linebackers — Zack Baun, Philadelphia; Fred Warner, San Francisco; Roquan Smith, Baltimore Cornerbacks — Patrick Surtain II, Denver; Derek Stingley Jr., Houston Slot cornerback — Marlon Humphrey, Baltimore Safeties — Kerby Joseph, Detroit; Xavier McKinney, Green Bay Special Teams Placekicker — Chris Boswell, Pittsburgh Punter — Jack Fox, Detroit Kick Returner — KaVontae Turpin, Dallas Punt Returner — Marvin Mims Jr., Denver Special Teamer — Brenden Schooler, New England Long Snapper — Andrew DePaola, Minnesota ___ Second team Offense Quarterback — Josh Allen, Buffalo Running Back — Derrick Henry, Baltimore Fullback — Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco Tight End — George Kittle, San Francisco Wide Receivers — Terry McLaurin, Washington; CeeDee Lamb, Dallas; A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Left Tackle — Jordan Mailata, Philadelphia Left Guard — Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Center — Frank Ragnow, Detroit Right Guard — Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta Right Tackle — Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Related Articles Denver Broncos | Keeler: Broncos’ Bo Nix is ready for playoff battles with Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes in brutal AFC. “He’s built for this moment.” Denver Broncos | Broncos starting QBs since Peyton Manning, 2025 edition: Where are they now? Denver Broncos | Broncos Journal: The Von Miller trade brought Nik Bonitto to Denver. Now Broncos’ pass-rush past and future will collide in Buffalo Denver Broncos | Broncos’ P.J. Locke on Jets’ interest in DC Vance Joseph as head coach: “He deserves it” Denver Broncos | Broncos QB coach Davis Webb made the playoffs three times in Buffalo and now will try to help rookie QB Bo Nix win there against his old team Defense Edge Rushers — T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh; *-Nik Bonitto, Denver, *-Andrew Van Ginkel, Minnesota Interior Linemen — Zach Allen, Denver; Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Linebackers — Frankie Luvu, Washington; Bobby Wagner, Washington; Zaire Franklin, Indianapolis Cornerbacks — Trent McDuffie, Kansas City; Christian Gonzalez, New England Slot cornerback — Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers Safeties — Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore; Budda Baker, Arizona Special teams Placekicker — Brandon Aubrey, Dallas Punter — Logan Cooke, Jacksonville Kick Returner — Austin Ekeler, Washington Punt Returner — Kalif Raymond, Detroit Special Teamer — J.T. Gray, New Orleans Long Snapper — Ross Matiscik, Jacksonville ___ * tied for second-team spot Want more Broncos news? Sign up for the Broncos Insider to get all our NFL analysis. Want more Broncos news? Sign up for the Broncos Insider to get all our NFL analysis.