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Ex-Wisconsin DT agrees to rookie contract with Denver Broncos
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The Denver Broncos had another former Wisconsin football player sign his rookie contract. Their 6th-round pick Matt Henningsen has now signed his rookie contract according to Mike Klis of 9News in Denver, Colorado.
This comes after the Broncos also locked down former Badgers’ CB Faion Hicks. Henningsen played DT, and played 41 games for Wisconsin. He had 89 total tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, and 4 pass deflections in his Wisconsin career.
Klis stated that the deal will be for 4-years and is valued at $3,822,020 million. The rookie contract will also include a $162,080 signing bonus as well.
Broncos have reached agreement on 4-year, $3,822,080 deal with 6th-round DT Matt Henningsen per source. It includes $162,082 signing bonus. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) May 11, 2022
*$162,080 signing bonus. 2 bucks is 2 bucks.
— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) May 11, 2022
Henningsen is a native of Menomenee Falls, Wisconsin. He was an All-B1G honorable mention in 2019, and a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy in the 2021 preseason.
Grant Bricker covers the B1G for Saturday Tradition. His previous stops include the Williamson Homepage and Nashville Post.