Quinn Meinerz Shuts Down the Doubters With Dramatic Offseason Comeback Denver’s “Belly” Transforms Into Lean Leader at Heart of Broncos’ Playoff Push

Once mocked for his size and scrutinized for his salary, Quinn Meinerz is rewriting the narrative—and this time, it’s in bold.

All offseason, whispers swirled about whether the Broncos’ right guard was living up to his $80 million extension. Critics pointed to his weight, questioned his mobility, and wondered if Denver had overpaid for a name rather than production. But Meinerz wasn’t listening. He was working.

Entering 2025, Meinerz has stunned Broncos Country with a remarkable physical and mental transformation. The 25-pound drop in weight is just the start. “They said I was too slow, too stiff — just a big body with a big contract,” Meinerz said. “So I dropped 25 pounds, rewired my burst, and now I’m back to prove why I’m worth every cent. This is my comeback season.”

Drafted in the third round out of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2021, Meinerz quickly became a force on Denver’s offensive line. By 2024, he’d started 56 games, played every snap during a playoff run, and posted a league-best 95.5 PFF grade among guards. His efforts earned him All-Pro honors—the first for a Broncos guard in over a decade—and a captain’s patch on his jersey.

Now, leaner, faster, and more focused than ever, Meinerz is at the center of Denver’s offensive ambitions. Teammates praise his leadership. Coaches applaud his offseason discipline. And fans? They’re watching a comeback in motion.

For Quinn Meinerz, the true reward isn’t in millions—it’s in respect. And as 2025 unfolds, he’s proving every step of the way that he’s not just back. He’s better.