The Broncos and linebacker D.J. Williams have reached an agreement in principle on a five-year contract extension, according to Denver Post.
Williams, 26, would have been eligible for free agency after the season.
D.J. was the Denver's first-round pick in 2004 and led the team with 114 tackles while finishing third in the NFL defensive rookie of the year balloting.
Williams, Broncos Agree To Five-Year Deal