US EditionBroncos Sign Wil Lutz to 3-Year Contract Extension: 'He's Earned It'
Wil Lutz signed a three-year extension after making 85% of field goals this season and delivering multiple game-winning kicks, securing his place through 2028.
- On Nov 24, 2025, Wil Lutz signed a three-year extension through 2028, putting pen to paper Monday after returning from the Denver Broncos' bye week at their Englewood, Colo. facility.
- Lutz said he made it clear to Denver general manager George Paton he wants to finish his career in Denver, and he delivered a 5-for-5 game that earned AFC special teams player of the week.
- Lutz is currently earning $3.9 million this season, below the $5 million–$5.51 million range for top kickers, and a source told The Post his new deal places him among the top 10 paid kickers.
- Coach Sean Payton has relied on Wil Lutz since acquiring him in 2023, praising his consistency and locker-room respect while noting Lutz earned the extension Monday.
- With roster decisions underway, Sean Payton said he huddled with George Paton over the Broncos' bye week to discuss players' futures and is mindful not to affect the team's mojo.
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Broncos coach Sean Payton highlights Wil Lutz's consistency as he discusses kicker's extension
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos returned from their bye refreshed, refocused and, at least in the case of kicker Wil Lutz, richer. Lutz signed a three-year contract extension over the break, securing his role on the Broncos through 2028. “First off, he's earned it,” coach Sean Payton said Monday after the Broncos (9-2) reconvened to [...]
Broncos sign Wil Lutz to 3-year contract extension: 'He's earned it'
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton highlighted Wil Lutz's consistency and respect in the locker room in explaining why the kicker received a three-year contract extension over the team's bye week.
ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) — The Denver Broncos returned from their bye week refreshed, refocused and, at least in the case of kicker Wil Lutz, richer.
By RNAIE STAPLETON ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) — The Denver Broncos returned from their renewed, refocused rest week and, at least in the case of richer kicker Wil Lutz. Lutz signed a contract extension for three years during the break, securing his role in the Broncos until 2028. Coach Sean Payton stated on Monday, after the Broncos (9-2) gathered to begin preparations for his trip to play against the Washington Commanders (3-8) this weekend. The …
By RNAIE STAPLETON ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) — The Denver Broncos returned from their renewed, refocused rest week and, at least in the case of richer kicker Wil Lutz. Lutz signed a contract extension for three years during the break, securing his role in the Broncos until 2028. Coach Sean Payton stated on Monday, after the Broncos (9-2) gathered to begin preparations for his trip to play against the Washington Commanders (3-8) this weekend. The …
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