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USA Today
12 hours ago
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Broncos roster: FB Michael Burton (No. 20) does the dirty work on offense
Broncos roster: FB Michael Burton (No. 20) does the dirty work on offense Broncos Wire's 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at 11th-year fullback Michael Burton, No. 20. Before the Broncos: Burton (6-0, 247 pounds) is a big-bodied protector in the backfield, who bounced around the league for the first 10 years of his career. Burton began his career when he was selected in the fifth round (168th overall) in the 2015 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions, where he spent the first two years of his career. Burton then moved south, staying in the NFC North, with the Chicago Bears from 2017-18. In 2019, Burton spent a season in Washington, D.C., before going to the New Orleans Saints in 2021. Burton finally reached the pinnacle of the NFL, spending two seasons in Kansas City, where he won a Super Bowl in 2022. Burton then came to the Broncos in 2023. Prior to his time in Denver, Burton rushed 28 times for 62 yards and a touchdown and caught 18 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown. Broncos tenure: Burton signed a one-year deal in 2023, and he returned on another one-year deal in 2024. Used primarily as a blocker on offense, Burton is an unsung hero as a lead blocker and pass protector. He is also a key player in the kicking game, playing 294 snaps on special teams last fall. And while it's not common, Burton does get touches on offense as well. He picked up six first downs last season, rushing seven times for eight yards and a touchdown while adding 10 receptions for 65 yards and a score. Burton re-signed with the Broncos in March on another one-year deal worth. Chances to make the 53-man roster: Likely. As the Broncos' only true fullback, Burton provides pass-blocking security and an outlet for quarterback Bo Nix from the backfield, and he's a key player on special teams. Unless the team plans to convert tight end Nate Adkins to a full-time fullback role, Burton's roster spot should be safe. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
USA Today
26-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Broncos re-sign another in-house free agent
Broncos re-sign another in-house free agent The Denver Broncos have re-signed fullback Michael Burton, according to a report from the Denver Post's Luca Evans. It's another one-year deal for the veteran. Burton (5-11, 247 pounds) originally entered the league as a fifth-round draft pick out of Rutgers with the Detroit Lions in 2015. He went on to spend time with four other NFL teams before landing with the Broncos in 2023. Used primarily as a blocker, the 33-year-old fullback has rushed 14 times for 17 yards, seven first downs and one touchdown over the last two seasons in Denver. He also has 13 receptions for 73 yards, five first downs and one score as a receiver out of the backfield. Last season, Burton played 175 of the Broncos' offensive snaps (16%) and 294 of the special teams snaps (62%). He will likely have a similar role this fall. Denver also has tight end/fullback hybrid Nate Adkins returning for the 2025 season. Burton's resume includes a Super Bowl win with the Kansas City Chiefs and a Pro Bowl alternate selection with the Broncos last season. We are tracking all of Denver's free agency moves on Broncos Wire. These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans
USA Today
21-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Only 3 Broncos free agents remain unsigned
Only 3 Broncos free agents remain unsigned And then there were three. The list of in-house Denver Broncos free agents who remain unsigned shrunk by one player after wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey signed with the New York Giants on Friday. Denver's only remaining unsigned free agents now are fullback Michael Burton, backup offensive lineman Quinn Bailey and inside linebacker Zach Cunningham. Burton, 33, has been the team's fullback for the last two years and there have been rumblings that he's expected to return for the 2025 campaign. Bailey, 29, has been with the team since 2019 and he dressed for 25 games from 2022-2023 as a backup swing tackle/guard used as an extra blocker in jumbo formations. He also started two games as an injury fill-in. Bailey suffered a serious ankle injury last summer and he spent the 2024 season on injured reserve. Cunningham, 30, joined the team after Alex Singleton was lost a torn ACL last season, but he seems unlikely to return after failing to make an impact at ILB in 2024. Broncos unsigned free agents FB Michael Burton OL Quinn Bailey LB Zach Cunningham We are tracking all of the team's free agent additions (and losses) on Broncos Wire. These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Could St. Louis secede and be the 51st state? Missouri lawmaker proposes idea
MISSOURI — A Missouri lawmaker called for making St. Louis, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County the 51st state during a debate last week regarding the state takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police. State Rep. Michael Burton, D-Lakeshire, suggested the city and two counties secede from the state and directed his argument at the Republican side of the chamber, stating, 'We subsidize your counties.' Officer hit by vehicle on I-70, rushed to hospital: Police 'Maybe we can just keep all that tax revenue in St. Louis, and can you imagine how great St. Louis would be if we just kept our own tax dollars?' Burton said in a video posted by our partners at the Post-Dispatch. According to the Post-Dispatch, Burton has not officially filed legislation regarding his proposal, but said he's asked the House staff to 'put something together' that would allegedly make St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County the 51st state of the U.S. 'I agree with President Trump. Maybe we should have a 51st state. I just don't think it should be Canada,' Burton said while on the House floor. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now This is not the first time a city or rural area has proposed seceding from their states. An Indiana House committee has advanced a bill that would adopt several Illinois counties that have proposed seceding from the state. Illinois voters who support the proposal argue that Chicago and Cook County hold a large sway in policies that do not align with their priorities as rural residents. According to the 2020 census, the three jurisdictions made up about 27% of the state's population and would currently rank 40th among all states 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
12-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Denver Broncos: 4 in-house free agents are still unsigned
Denver Broncos: 4 in-house free agents are still unsigned Just four of the Denver Broncos' in-house free agents remain unsigned as we approach the start of the NFL's new league year. The Broncos have re-signed five of their unrestricted free agents so far and five other Denver players have agreed to sign with other clubs. That leaves four in-house players still available as of the time of publication. The list is headlined by wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey, who was a reliable blocker on offense but not a huge receiving threat last fall. Up next is fullback Michael Burton, who previously played under Sean Payton with the New Orleans Saints and has served as Denver's FB for the last two seasons. Also unsigned are backup swing offensive tackle/guard Quinn Bailey -- who missed last season with a serious ankle injury -- and linebacker Zach Cunningham, who seems unlikely to be re-signed after struggling to make an impact in 2024. Broncos unsigned free agents FB Michael Burton WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey OL Quinn Bailey LB Zach Cunningham Humphrey and Burton seem like the most likely candidates to get deals next. Bailey's status might be impacted by his health. We are tracking all of the team's free agency additions (and losses) on Broncos Wire. These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans
