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."

Courtland Sutton helped the Denver Broncos end their protracted playoff drought last season. Now he’ll get the chance to help restore some of the franchise’s lost luster.

Wide receiver Courtland Sutton and the Broncos have agreed to a four-year extension that's going to keep him under contract until 2029.

Broncos coach Sean Payton clarified Monday that Drew Sanders suffered a ligament injury, not a tendon injury. That's good news for the linebacker. See our original post below. Denver Broncos inside linebacker Drew Sanders has been hit by the injury bug once again.

The Denver Broncos wrapped up their first padded practice of training camp on Monday, and the team has a few bumps and bruises lingering from earlier practices. Now for the good news: right tackle Mike McGlinchey (undisclosed) was back on the practice field Monday after not practicing on Friday and Saturday (Denver had off Sunday).