Following an impressive rookie campaign from quarterback Bo Nix, the Denver Broncos are well-positioned to strengthen their roster around their young signal-caller. His affordable rookie contract gives the team financial flexibility to bring in experienced players.
According to Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post, wide receiver Courtland Sutton shared encouraging news about his ongoing contract negotiations with the Broncos. Sutton stated, “My team has had a really good conversation with the guys up here in the front office, and I think it’s working in the right direction…”
Securing Sutton with a contract extension would solidify a key piece of Denver’s offense. The front office should prioritize this move, with a potential new deal expected to be around $20 million annually—an increase of at least $6.3 million per year.
Courtland Sutton is slated to hit free agency in 2026, and if he does, he’ll be one of the top wide receivers on the market. His potential departure would be a major loss for the Broncos’ offense. The former Pro Bowler is coming off a strong season with rookie quarterback Bo Nix, posting 81 receptions on 135 targets for 1,081 yards and eight touchdowns. Those numbers mark his highest totals in both receptions and targets, while ranking second-best in yards and touchdowns for a single season.
Over his seven-year career in Denver, Sutton has tallied 5,340 receiving yards, 32 touchdowns, and 379 catches. At 29 years old—and turning 30 when a new extension would begin—he remains a vital piece of the offense. Keeping Sutton and Nix together is crucial for the Broncos’ long-term success, and this latest report signals promising progress toward securing one of Denver’s most valuable upcoming free agents.
