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Michael Burton Back With Broncos

The Denver Broncos are re-signing fullback Michael Burton for the 2025 campaign, according to team reporter Zac Stevens. Burton was originally a fifth-round pick by the Detroit Lions in 2015 out of Rutgers and has spent time with the Lions, Bears, Saints, Redskins, Chiefs, and Broncos. He reunited with Sean Payton in Denver in 2023 and is back for his third season with the organization. The 33-year-old is primarily utilized as a pure blocker, but he has compiled 42 carries for 79 yards and two touchdowns in 147 career games. He's hauled in 31 receptions for 196 yards and two scores as a receiver. In 2025, he could be blocking for a highly-drafted rookie running back like North Carolina's Omarion Hampton or Ohio State's TreVeyon Henderson.

Mar 26, 2025 2:35 PM EST

Michael Burton Scores Second Touchdown Of The Year On Thursday

Denver Broncos fullback Michael Burton got into the action in the 34-27 loss to the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium on a short touchdown pass from rookie quarterback Bo Nix in the second quarter. Burton is not a big part of Denver's offense, but he caught one of Nix's two touchdown passes on the evening for his second touchdown in the last three games. He also fell into the end zone on a goal-line carry in the Week 13 win over the Cleveland Browns. The 32-year-old veteran has mostly served a blocking role for Denver's struggling ground game this year, but he'll occasionally get a touch or two. On the year as a whole through 15 games, Burton has only six rushing attempts for five yards and a touchdown while adding 10 catches on 10 targets for 65 yards and another score. He should continue to be ignored for fantasy purposes.

Dec 20, 2024 10:55 AM EST

Michael Burton Scores Second Career Touchdown On Monday Night

Denver Broncos fullback Michael Burton surprisingly scored just the second touchdown of his career in Monday night's 41-32 shootout win over the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field in Denver. Burton had only one carry on the night, but he made it count, plunging into the end zone from one yard out for the Broncos' second rushing score of the evening in a game that featured big plays all night. It was the 32-year-old's sixth carry of the year in 13 games, and Burton has only run for five yards all season on his six carries. In addition to his six carries, Burton has caught all seven of his targets for 46 yards (6.6 yards per reception). Burton will continue to operate as Denver's fullback the rest of the season, but he's nowhere near the fantasy radar and mainly contributes on special teams.

Dec 3, 2024 10:00 AM EST

No yardage in Week 14

Burton played four snaps on offense and carried once for no gain in Sunday's 34-28 win over the Broncos.

Dec 14, 2022 10:39 AM EST

Plays two snaps on offense

Burton lost one yard on his lone carry in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Jaguars.

Nov 15, 2022 12:40 PM EST

Handling limited role on offense

Burton carried once for two yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Colts.

Sep 27, 2022 9:07 AM EST

Remaining in Kansas City

Burton re-signed with Kansas City on Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Mar 14, 2022 6:17 PM EST

Set to return Monday night

Burton (pectoral) has no injury designation heading into Monday night's game against the Giants.

Oct 30, 2021 4:02 PM EST

Won't play Sunday

Burton (pectoral) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Oct 22, 2021 11:48 AM EST

Absent from practice Thursday

Burton (pectoral) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Oct 21, 2021 11:43 AM EST

Latches on in Kansas City

The Chiefs and Burton agreed to terms on a contract Thursday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Apr 1, 2021 3:27 PM EST

Limited touches in 2020

Burton recorded seven carries for 18 yards and four receptions for 28 yards in his first season with the Saints.

Jan 30, 2021 2:54 PM EST

Returns from COVID list

Burton has been elevated from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, Amie Just reports.

Jan 6, 2021 2:23 PM EST

In COVID-19 protocol, out Sunday

The Saints placed Burton on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, which means he is out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports.

Jan 2, 2021 9:32 AM EST