Super Bowl MVP Von Miller has rejected a contract proposal that would have made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, sources have told The Associated Press.
The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Miller's representatives rejected a six-year, $US114.5 million ($A153.22 million) offer that included $US39.8 million in guarantees in the first two years.
Although the NFL's collective bargaining agreement gives teams until July 15 to work out long-term contract extensions with franchised players, Broncos general manager John Elway imposed a Tuesday night cutoff because he wanted Miller to attend this week's mandatory minicamp and not miss the entire off-season program.
Elway could revisit Miller's contract, but he's turning his attention toward negotiations with wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders and inside linebacker Brandon Marshall.
Miller guided the Broncos to a 24-10 win over Carolina in Super Bowl 50 with two sack-strips of NFL MVP Cam Newton that led to both of Denver's touchdowns.
That came after he collected two sacks and intercepted Tom Brady in the AFC championship game.
The Broncos placed their exclusive franchise tag on Miller, who has 60 sacks and six more in the playoffs.
If the sides don't return to the table and work out a deal, he would have to play the 2016 season under the one-year $14.129 million tender.
Miller predicted peaceful negotiations while his agent sought a contract topping Ndamukong Suh's six-year, $US114.375 million deal with the Dolphins in 2015.
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