The Denver Broncos are rewarding one of their biggest playmakers with a lucrative extension. Wideout Courtland Sutton reportedly signed a four-year, $92 million deal to remain with the team, according to multiple reports.
Sutton, 29, is coming off one of his best seasons in the NFL. He hauled in a career-high 81 passes for 1,081 yards and 8 touchdowns. All three of those figures led Broncos pass catchers last season.
It’s been quite a long road for Sutton in Denver. After a promising rookie season in 2018, he exploded onto the scene with an 1,112-yard, six-touchdown performance in his second year. Sutton appeared poised to emerge as one of the best, young receivers in football the following season, but tore his ACL after playing in just one game.
He returned to action in 2021, and put up solid, but unspectacular numbers the next two seasons. Some of his struggles could be attributed to poor quarterback play — and poor coaching — in Denver at the time.
His fortunes changed with the hiring of Sean Payton. In Payton’s offense, Sutton emerged as a premier end-zone target capable of making tough, contested catches. While Sutton gained only 772 receiving yards, he hauled in 10 touchdowns, many of which came on some spectacular plays.
Things got even better for Sutton in 2024. While his touchdowns declined, he became a more consistent option in the Broncos’ passing game, setting a new career high in catches and going over 1,000 receiving yards for the second time in his career.
With Sutton under contract, he’ll once again serve as the top target for Broncos second-year quarterback Bo Nix. Upon hearing the news, Nix seemed thrilled, saying he was “absolutely” excited about Sutton’s new deal.
