Broncos wire90 men off -season The series continues today with a glance at the rear of 11th year Michael BurtonN ° 20.
Before the Broncos:: Burton (6-0, 247 pounds) is a large body protector in the rear field, which rebounded around the league during the first 10 years of his career. Burton began his career when he was selected in the fifth round (168th in total) during the NFL 2015 draft by the Detroit lionswhere he spent the first two years of his career. Burton then moved south, remaining in the NFC North, with the Chicago Bears From 2017 to 18. In 2019, Burton spent a season in Washington, DC, before going to Saint-Orleans saints in 2021.
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Burton finally reached the ultimate in the NFL, passing two seasons to Kansas City, where he won a Super Bowl in 2022. Burton then arrived at the Broncos in 2023. Before his visit to Denver, Burton precipitated 28 times for 62 yards and a touchdown and caught 18 passes for 123 yards and a touch.
Broncos tenure: Burton signed a one -year contract in 2023 and returned to another one year contract in 2024. Used mainly as an attack blocker, Burton is an unknown hero as a lead blocker and pass protector. He is also a key player in the kick game, playing 294 Snaps On the special teams last fall. And although it is not common, Burton also touches the attack. He recovered first six tests last season, rushing seven times for eight yards and a touch while adding 10 receptions for 65 yards and a score. Burton signed again with the Broncos in March on another one year contract.
Chances to list 53 men: Likely. As the only real rear of the broncos, Burton offers a safety blocking of passes and an outlet for the quarter-back BO Nix on the rear field, and he is a key player in the special teams. Unless the team warns to convert the tight end Nate Adkins to a full -time rear role, the place of the alignment of Burton should be safe.
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