Broncos, Courtland Sutton Agree on Contract Extension While Camp Heats Up

By Jason Bolton July 29, 2025 10:38

The Denver Broncos have officially secured wide receiver Courtland Sutton’s future with a lucrative four-year, $92 million contract extension that will run through the 2029 season, announced as training camp heats up in late July 2025. This deal, which includes $41 million guaranteed, reflects the team’s confidence in Sutton as a cornerstone of their offense and rewards his emergence as a reliable and productive leader on the field .

Sutton, who turns 30 this October, had been in the final year of a previous four-year, $60.8 million contract signed late in the 2021 season. This extension pushes his earnings to an average of $23 million annually, pushing him into the upper tier of NFL wide receivers while maintaining Denver’s salary cap flexibility. A key factor in reaching this agreement was Sutton's recent career resurgence under head coach Sean Payton, who arrived in Denver in 2023 and has revitalized the offense around him.

Last season, Sutton delivered his best campaign in years recording a team-high 81 receptions for 1,081 yards and eight touchdowns his first 1,000-yard season since 2019. His consistency and ability to serve as the primary target for franchise quarterback Bo Nix have been essential to the Broncos’ offensive scheme, which relies on Sutton’s size, route-running, and dependable hands .

“Courtland is one of our guys. He's a team captain,” said Broncos’ general manager George Paton earlier in the year, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to him long before contract talks concluded. Newly signed by the team in leadership roles, including his captaincy, Sutton has been integral not only on the gridiron but in the locker room and community, embodying the culture the Broncos aim to build.

Coach Sean Payton praised the negotiation process, commenting that there was "good communication" throughout and that the deal was agreed upon at “the right time” as camp intensified. The timing appears optimal for both sides, as Sutton spent early camp limited in certain drills while the deal was finalized but has since resumed full participation, energized by the fresh contract.

Sutton’s agent confirmed that the $41 million in guarantees includes the $14 million Sutton would have earned in 2025 under his old deal, providing financial security as he proceeds into what could be the prime years of his career. After a solid 2024, this contract also incentivizes continued high-level performance while securing the Broncos’ offense around one of its most proven weapons .

Looking ahead, Sutton remains a vital component for Denver as they push to improve their competitiveness in the AFC West. With young quarterback Bo Nix developing rapidly and armed with Sutton’s reliable receiving presence, the Broncos’ offense has a clear offensive identity under Payton’s system.

In sum, the four-year, $92 million extension for Courtland Sutton exemplifies a win-win for both player and team: Sutton gains financial security and validation as a top-tier receiver, while Denver locks in a key offensive leader as camp momentum builds toward the 2025 season. This deal reinforces the franchise’s commitment to establishing a durable foundation for success and underscores Sutton’s critical role within that vision.

In Sutton’s own words, “I want to finish my career here. I’m focused on bringing my best every day to help this team win.” His leadership on and off the field will now be a fixture for the Broncos well into the future