The Denver Broncos are re-signing in-house free agent Mike Burton to a one-year deal, NFL Network’s Jason McCourty first reported Tuesday. The one-year contract will be worth $1.21 million.
The 32-year-old veteran played 63% of the team’s special teams snaps last season and 18% of the offensive snaps (such is the life of a fullback). Primarily used as a blocker, Burton rushed seven times for nine yards and caught three passes for eight yards, picking up six first downs in 2023.
Burton has spent time with six teams during his nine-year career, including two stints with the New Orleans Saints earlier in his career. The fullback reunited with coach Sean Payton in Denver last March.
Burton ranked No. 1 among ten qualified fullbacks graded by Pro Football Focus last season. PFF gave him an 84.0 grade for pass blocking and a 75.2 grade for run blocking in 2023.
The Broncos have also re-signed safety P.J. Locke, kicker Wil Lutz, linebacker Jonas Griffith, offensive lineman Quinn Bailey and wide receiver Michael Bandy.
We are tracking all of Denver’s free agent moves on Broncos Wire.
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