Courtland Sutton gets extension done with Broncos
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It was another eventful day of Denver Broncos training camp, where the defense thrived, and a young linebacker separated himself.
Burnham Yard is a historic railyard in Denver that was in operation for over a century. It shut down in 2016 and was purchased by the state in 2021. Now, CDOT is tearing down some buildings that some believe should be preserved.
• The Broncos have depth on their defensive line, but rookie Sai’vion Jones is an early camp eye-opener. The third-round pick out of LSU has length and power, to be sure, but he just plays with a degree of nastiness. Blocking him seems like an unpleasant assignment.
After Payton arrived in Dove Valley two years ago, he brought Sutton, who’d battled injuries and inconsistency, into his office. Worried that Sutton had gotten too heavy, the coach put on some clips from No. 14’s Pro Bowl season in 2019.
The Denver Broncos and wide receiver Courtland Sutton have agreed to a four-year, $92 million contract extension that runs through 2029. The deal includes $41 million in guaranteed money.
Franklin-Myers is entering the final season of a four-year, $55MM deal ($30.2MM guaranteed) that he inked with the Jets back in 2022. The defensive lineman completed half of that contract in New York before he was dealt to Denver last offseason for a future sixth-round pick.
The Broncos wrapped up Day 4 of training camp on Tuesday. Here are five quick takeaways, including an update on RJ Harvey.
Payton said even if Sutton "didn't say a word," the young players would still be able to learn from him. His willingness to lead is undoubtedly a benefit, though, and Payton said Sutton is "everything you want in a pro."
Denver posted a 10-7 record during the 2024 regular season and went to the playoffs for the first time since 2015 in Nix’s rookie year. For his second season, Nix said his preparation has been fueled by “the fear of not being ready, not being enough for the team.”