ENGLEWOOD — The Denver Broncos have locked in one of their core offensive leaders, signing wide receiver Courtland Sutton to a four-year, $92 million contract extension that keeps him in orange and blue through the 2028 season.
The deal, which includes approximately $41 million guaranteed, was finalized midway through training camp and marks Sutton’s third contract with the team since being drafted in the second round out of SMU in 2018. With the new agreement, the 28-year-old veteran becomes one of the highest-paid receivers in franchise history.
“This is huge,” Sutton said Monday. “I have a heart of gratitude for this opportunity. To be able to continue building my legacy with this organization—one that believed in me since Day 1—means everything.”
Speaking at the team’s facility, Sutton was reflective about the journey that led to the extension.
“I’m very thankful to my Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, to be able to have this opportunity,” he said. “To be healthy, going into my eighth year in the NFL, and to continue to be a part of the Denver Broncos organization—it’s something I don’t take lightly.”
Sutton expressed appreciation for the entire Broncos ownership group, specifically the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group, general manager George Paton, and head coach Sean Payton. He also credited his agents, Jake Presser and David Gresham, for helping guide the process.
“The communication was amazing between us and the team,” Sutton said. “There was never a time where we felt like things weren’t going to get done. I had full faith in the process.”
Sutton acknowledged the rarity of a third contract in the NFL, especially at a position where youth often dominates.
“It’s a young man’s game, and I don’t take that for granted,” he said. “But I’ve taken every day as an opportunity to chase greatness within myself. Whether it’s film, recovery, pre-practice or post-practice—I’m a thief when it comes to learning how to get better.”
That mindset has helped Sutton remain a consistent presence on the field. He enters the 2025 season coming off a career-high in receptions (81) and touchdowns (8), along with 1,081 receiving yards—his best mark since his Pro Bowl campaign in 2019.
Still, Sutton said the new contract isn’t a finish line, but a starting point for more.
“The contract isn’t the end-all, be-all. It’s a foundation,” he said. “It allows me to stay here and continue chasing what’s possible.”
The Broncos are banking on Sutton’s leadership as they move forward with second-year quarterback Bo Nix, who Sutton praised for his development.
“Bo’s my guy,” Sutton said. “He was light-years ahead of where people expected a rookie to be last year. The conversations we’ve had this offseason, the way he leads—he’s a special dude. To be able to share the locker room and field with him, that’s something I look forward to.”
Sutton also emphasized his desire to return the Broncos to their winning ways, citing the team’s storied history and the importance of playing at Empower Field at Mile High.
“This fanbase deserves greatness. I’ve played in almost every NFL stadium, and there’s nothing like being at home in Denver,” he said. “This is about legacy—bringing back the years Broncos fans have known. And I believe we’re on the verge of something special.”
Now entering his eighth NFL season, Sutton has become a cornerstone in the Broncos’ locker room. He’s endured injuries, quarterback changes, and coaching turnover—but remained a steady presence through it all.
Asked what he would say to his 23-year-old self entering his first NFL camp, Sutton said the key is persistence.
“Believe in yourself. Every rep is an opportunity. Every day is a blessing. And it’s about what you’re going to do to sustain the opportunity you’ve been given,” he said.
With the extension now complete, Sutton is poised to remain a foundational piece as the Broncos aim to return to playoff contention.
“This is just the beginning,” Sutton said. “There’s a lot of promise on the other side of the horizon.”
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