The Denver Broncos are in Week 2 of a three-week program called voluntary organized team activities (OTAs). Week 2 starts on May 28 and ends on May 30. Week 3 begins on June 3 and ends on June 6.
So far, nine players have missed the first week of OTAs, including their Pro Bowl offensive weapon, who will continue to hold out.
The Denver Broncos Pro Bowl wide receiver is holding out of OTAs
Courtland Sutton skipped voluntary workouts in April and has missed the start of OTAs.
Sutton is in the third year of his 4-year, $60.8 million contract. He has a $13 million base salary with $2 million guaranteed and a $17,395,576 cap hit for 2024. He also has a $13.5 million base salary with $0 guaranteed and a $17,825,000 cap hit for 2025.
He is seeking a raise and wants more guaranteed money.
An NFL insider reveals his asking price.
An NFL insider reveals Courtland Sutton’s asking price
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN suggests Sutton wants a $2 or $3 million raise.
“He’s due about $13.6 million in cash this year,” Fowler said via Heavy’s Josh Buckhalter. “He’d like to see that get up, maybe in that $15-$16 million range. We’ll see if they can find a sweet spot.”
Their head coach isn’t concerned about him skipping OTAs.
Sean Payton isn’t concerned about the Pro Bowl wide receiver skipping OTAs
“There isn’t any concern,” Payton said. “Here’s why: I know Courtland. He’s a tremendous worker. You guys know him. [He has] a tremendous makeup, leader of our team. That will sort itself out.”
An update on the contract dispute
The Broncos have spoken with Sutton and his reps, but no real progress has been made, per Jeremy Fowler.
“The Denver Broncos have been speaking with Sutton and his representatives. No real progress yet. So even though they were hoping he shows up for OTAs, very well might not be there.”
Will both sides resolve the contract dispute before training camp?
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