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Walker's impressive debute first season in Denver caused the Broncos to trigger the final five years of his contract. In recent days, Denver exercised the option bonus that was due Thursday. Had Denver not exercised the option, Walker would have become a free agent when the NFL league year begins March 2.
Reported by the Denver Post
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As part of his $43 million deal, Walker was due $10.7 million this offseason with the majority due Thursday. Another portion is due next year. Once Walker proved he was healthy, the Broncos were certain to exercise the option with the aim of keeping him for the long term. He had 69 catches for 1,084 yards and eight TDs last season.
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