NFL Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton

Trade offers for Broncos WR Courtland Sutton ‘insignificant’

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton said that trade rumors surrounding Courtland Sutton were “insignificant” following reports that the wide receiver was involved in a recent deal proposed by the San Francisco 49ers.

ESPN reported that San Francisco had offered Denver a third-round pick to acquire Sutton, who in July agreed to a restructured contract with the Broncos worth up to $15.2 million this season.

“I’m going to say in the last three months, there have been multiple teams call about Courtland,” Payton told reporters Monday. “… It’s a little bit of a stretch relative to the specifics. I read the same thing you read, and I would say we didn’t get nearly as far down the road as what may have been reported.

“… For me to comment on every call that comes in to (general manager) George (Paton) or myself would be ludicrous.”

Sutton has been a trade target in recent years. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Rams showed interest earlier this year after Denver rejected an offer from the Baltimore Ravens during the 2023 offseason.

Sutton, 28, has 298 receptions for 4,259 yards and 24 touchdowns over six NFL seasons, all with the Broncos. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2019 and had a career-high 10 TD catches last season.

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Dec 11, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) reacts to his third touchdown reception of the game in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Broncos GM doesn’t ‘anticipate’ moving WR Jerry Jeudy

Denver Broncos general manager George Paton reiterated that the team has no intention of trading wide receiver Jerry Jeudy this offseason.

“We’re high — really high — on Jerry,” Paton said during his pre-draft news conference. “We don’t anticipate doing anything with Jerry. We like Jerry, and he’s going to be here.”

That was the message Broncos coach Sean Payton conveyed last month, but rumors have persisted that Denver may be open to parting with Jeudy and/or fellow wide receiver Courtland Sutton.

The Broncos are without a first-round pick in next week’s draft, where they currently hold only five total picks.

Jeudy, 23, is entering the fourth year of his rookie contract, and Paton declined to say whether the team plans to pick up his fifth-year option at $12.987 million. The team has a May 2 deadline to exercise the option.

The former Alabama star is coming off his most productive season, catching 67 passes for 972 yards and six touchdowns in 2022. Jeudy closed his third season by averaging 6.6 catches for 91.6 yards over the final five games.

“Jerry finished the season strong — the last five games, he had over 500 (receiving) yards,” Paton said. “He was one of the top receivers in the league.”

However, Jeudy has yet to produce a 1,000-yard season and has missed a combined nine games due to a variety of nagging injuries.

With a dearth of options left on the free-agent market, receiver-needy teams may inquire leading up to, and through, the draft. Despite lacking a pick in the first round, Paton said the Broncos will manage draft day as if they do, a remain flexible as they watch the picks roll in.

“We’re going to approach the first day of the draft like we’re picking,” he said. “That’s how we’ve prepared our draft meetings. We’re preparing like we’re picking in the first round and in the second round. That’ll be our approach.

“We’ll monitor each pick, and we’ll discuss each pick compared to our grade. We’ll look at the trades and look at who’s falling. I think we’re going to be locked in like we have first-round pick on that first day.”

On the injury front, Paton said running back Javonte Williams is “doing really well” in his rehab from knee surgery. The Broncos are confident he will play next season, but isn’t putting a timetable on his return. Paton also isn’t ruling out adding to the backfield depth chart during the draft.

“We’re not entirely sure when (Williams will return),” Paton said. “He’s progressing very well.

“Like all of the positions … if there’s a runner there — no matter what point of the draft — and he’s the best player on our board, we’ll take a running back, that’s for sure. We addressed enough needs (in free agency) where we can take the best players throughout the draft. We do not need to reach.”

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Oct 2, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) runs with the ball ahead of Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during a game at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Broncos WR Courtland Sutton (hamstring) out vs. Chiefs

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton has been ruled out for Sunday’s home game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Sutton sustained a hamstring injury in the Broncos’ 10-9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday.

The 27-year-old has played in every game this season for Denver (3-9). He has team-leading totals in catches (52) and receiving yards (688), although just one touchdown reception.

Linebacker Dakota Allen (hamstring) and fullback/tight end Andrew Beck (hamstring) also been ruled out against Kansas City (9-3).

Defensive tackle D.J. Jones (shoulder), linebacker Justin Strnad (knee) and guard Dalton Risner (shoulder/back) are questionable for the game.

Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstring) was limited in practice for the third straight day on Friday. He is questionable to play on Sunday.

Toney, 23, has six catches for 69 yards and a touchdown in three games with Kansas City after being acquired in a midseason trade with the New York Giants.

Guard Joe Thuney (ankle) also is questionable for Sunday’s game despite participating in full for the third consecutive day in practice.

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Oct 17, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) attempts to catch the ball as Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) defends in the first quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Broncos WR Courtland Sutton unlikely against Chiefs

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton is unlikely to play against rival Kansas City on Sunday due to a hamstring injury.

“It’s not looking good right now,” Broncos head coach Nathanial Hackett said Wednesday.

Sutton, 27, has played in every game this season, collecting 52 receptions for 688 yards, both team highs.

It’s the latest blow to the Broncos wideout corps; Tim Patrick and KJ Hamler are on injured reserve.

Jerry Jeudy is the best of the available wide receivers for Denver. He’ll be joined by some combination of Kendall Hinton, Jalen Virgil, Brandon Johnson and Montrell Washington to play against the Chiefs (9-3).

The Broncos (3-9) are in the throes of a four-game losing skid and last in the NFL in scoring offense (13.8 points per game).

Also for the Broncos, linebacker Dakota Allen (hamstring), tight end/fullback Andrew Beck (hamstring), guard Dalton Risner (shoulder/back), offensive tackle Tom Compton (illness) and kicker Brandon McManus (quad) missed practice Wednesday.

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Oct 17, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) reacts in the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Broncos reach 4-year extension with WR Courtland Sutton

The Denver Broncos reached agreement on a four-year, $60.8 million contract extension with wide receiver Courtland Sutton, NFL Network reported Monday.

The deal includes $34.9 million in guaranteed money, per the report.

Sutton, 26, has 43 catches for 617 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games (all starts) after missing most of the 2020 season with a torn ACL. He was injured in Week 2 of that campaign.

Sutton was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2019. He has 160 career catches for 2,499 yards and 12 TDs in 43 games (34 starts), all with the Broncos, who selected him in the second round of the 2018 draft.

The extension comes on the heels of the three-year, $34.5 million extension given to fellow WR Tim Patrick on Friday.

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Aug 19, 2019; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) in the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Broncos’ Courtland Sutton expects to be ready for camp

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton feels he’ll be ready to participate at the start of training camp.

Sutton, 25, is working his way back from a torn ACL sustained in the Broncos’ 26-21 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2 of last season.

“(My knee) feels really good. To be at the stage where I’m at right now, post-surgery … it gives me hope and promise for the future because I’m only going to continue to attack rehab as I have,” Sutton said.

Sutton recorded 72 receptions for 1,112 yards and six touchdowns during his Pro Bowl season in 2019.

He has 117 catches for 1,882 yards and 10 touchdowns in 33 career games since being selected by Denver in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

The return of Sutton would be a boon for the Broncos, who also feature Jerry Jeudy, Tim Patrick and K.J. Hamler among their wide receiver corps.

“We have weapons in every category that you’re looking for,” Sutton said. “Speed, size, catching ability, route running. I feel like we’re pretty diverse in our room. I was excited watching those dudes have the success that they had this past season. I’m even more excited to be able to be in there with them this upcoming season.”

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Aug 19, 2019; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) in the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Broncos WR Sutton has serious knee injury

The Denver Broncos fear that wide receiver Courtland Sutton sustained a “significant” knee injury during Sunday’s loss in Pittsburgh, multiple outlets reported Monday.

Sutton sat out the season opener due to a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder. He caught three passes for 66 yards against the Steelers before being ruled out in the third quarter with a knee injury and leg cramps.

Sutton, who caught 72 passes for 1,112 yards and six touchdowns during a breakout 2019 season, is scheduled for an MRI on Monday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported.

Sutton, 24, was a second-round draft pick (40th overall) in 2018 out of SMU. He made the Pro Bowl last season.

The Broncos (0-2) also lost quarterback Drew Lock to a shoulder injury during the 26-21 setback in Pittsburgh.

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Aug 21, 2020; Englewood, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) during training camp at the UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Broncos WR Sutton questionable to play vs. Titans

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton is listed as questionable to play in the team’s season opener against the Tennessee Titans on Monday.

Sutton sustained a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder, an injury that prevented him from practicing on both Thursday and Friday.

“He’s questionable in the truest sense of the word, 50-50. He’s made great strides,” Broncos coach Vic Fangio said Saturday.

“… He’s got to pass the most primitive test there is, it’s what I told him and the trainers. He’s got to be able to do 10 jumping jacks — if he can do 10 jumping jacks, he can play.”

Broncos first-round draft pick Jerry Jeudy would see an increased role if Sutton is unable to play. Second-round selection K.J. Hamler, who is listed as questionable with an ailing hamstring, would also be in line for a bigger role if he is available to play.

Sutton enjoyed a breakout season in 2019 when he caught 72 passes for 1,112 yards and six touchdowns in 16 games (14 starts) and made the Pro Bowl. He had 42 catches for 704 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games (nine starts) as a rookie in 2018.

Sutton was a second-round draft pick (40th overall) in 2018 out of SMU.

The Broncos also ruled out linebackers Von Miller (ankle) and Mark Barron (hamstring) for the season opener.

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