All-Pro defensive lineman Zach Allen signed a four-year, $102 million contract extension with the Denver Broncos on Saturday that includes nearly $70 million in guarantees

After giving extensions to Courtland Sutton and Zach Allen, the Broncos have roughly $5.5 million in cap space.

Sean Payton approached Zach Allen on Thursday with what he thought was a promising metaphor. “It appears the ships can see each other on the horizon,” the Broncos head coach said, referring to contract extension talks between the club and Allen’s camp. Then Payton asked Allen how far the horizon is at sea.