Sutton emerged as Nix's favorite target during the signal-caller's rookie season as the Broncos went 10-7 en route to earning a playoff berth. Per ESPN stats, Sutton ended the 2024 regular season with team highs of 81 receptions, 135 targets, 1,081 receiving yards and eight touchdown grabs.

Sutton, 29, joined the Broncos in 2018, and he endured six losing seasons to begin his career. Last year, in Payton's second season, Denver had a breakthrough and returned to the playoffs for the first time since they won the Super Bowl following the 2015 season.

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.