Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton attended the mandatory minicamp on June 11, 2024, despite ongoing contract negotiations and an ankle injury. The stalemate in negotiations has left two years and $26.5 million remaining on his four-year, $60.8 million extension signed in November 2021 without any more guarantees.
Sutton expressed excitement about the Broncos' potential for the upcoming season despite the contract situation. He acknowledged that there will be a new Week 1 starting quarterback for the sixth time since his drafting in 2018 and stated his intention to help the chosen rookie quarterback succeed.
The Broncos traded wide receiver Jerry Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns before the draft and signed Josh Reynolds in free agency. They also drafted two wide receivers, Troy Franklin and Devaughn Vele. Sutton had an ankle injury surgery after the 2023 season and has been rehabbing in Florida at the Broncos' recommendation.
Despite his absence from voluntary portions of the offseason program, including conditioning and organized team activities, coach Sean Payton expected Sutton to attend mandatory minicamp. However, he did not participate in any team drills during the practice on June 11. Sutton could be fined for missing training camp if a contract agreement is not reached.
Sutton signed a four-year, $60.8 million extension during the 2021 season and is scheduled to earn a base salary of $13 million this season. He had an ankle injury surgery after the 2023 season and has been rehabbing in Florida at the Broncos' recommendation.
The contract negotiations between Sutton and the Broncos have been ongoing, with no resolution in sight. The team is reportedly offering a two-year extension worth $30 million, while Sutton is seeking more guarantees and a higher annual salary. The stalemate has left both parties at an impasse.
Sutton's absence from voluntary portions of the offseason program raised concerns about his commitment to the team. However, he stated that he wanted to be in Denver and hoped for a resolution before training camp.
The Broncos have a month to reach an agreement with Sutton before training camp begins. If no deal is reached, Sutton could face fines for missing mandatory practices.