Rutgers football in the NFL: Michael Burton re-signs with the Denver Broncos
On the second day of NFL free agency, fullback Michael Burton re-signed with the Denver Broncos. He was a fifth round pick in the 2015 NFL draft out of Rutgers.
Burton had 17 total yards last season. The former Rutgers standout participated in 189 offensive snaps last year with the Broncos, more than he had the previous two seasons, combined.
He was in for the Broncos on 18 percent of all offensive snaps.
His 290 special team snaps were the most in his career. Last year was his first with the Broncos. Previously, Burton spent two years with the Kansas City Chiefs where he won Super Bowl LVII.
Burton played his high school football at West Morris (Chester, New Jersey). He was part of Rutgers football’s 2010 recruiting class and joined the program as a Preferred Walk On (PWO).
News of Burton’s new contract was broken by Jason McCourty of the NFL Network. McCourty, a former All-Big East defensive back at Rutgers), and Burton are both represented by powerful agent Kevin Malast (who also is a former Rutgers standout).
Mike Burton agreed to terms to go back to the #Broncos on a one year deal. Burton offers plenty of versatility as a fullback and key contributor on special teams
— Jason McCourty (@JasonMcCourty) March 12, 2024
He had an offer list that included Lehigh, Maine, Monmouth, New Hampshire and Towson among others.
Burton’s play at fullback is valuable in the Broncos’ offensive scheme under head coach Sean Payton.
In his career, he has 202 yards of total offense from scrimmage and two touchdowns.
