Broncos to address Bradley Chubb, Courtland Sutton contracts after draft

Denver Broncos general manager George Paton is locked in on the 2021 NFL Draft. However, he knows exactly what will be on the agenda when things conclude in Cleveland. 

The Broncos need to make a decision about Bradley Chubb's fifth-year option and also re-sign Courtland Sutton. Paton said that both of those things will be addressed after the draft, per Zack Kelberman of Sports Illustrated.

"They're two of our core guys, and we want them here a long time," Paton said. "We're not going to address that until after the draft. We're strictly focused on the draft, but those are two of our guys."

Exercising Chubb's option would guarantee him $12.716 million for the 2022 campaign, which seems reasonable given his numbers over three seasons. The 24-year-old has recorded 20.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, 123 tackles, 28 tackles for a loss and 46 quarterback hits in 34 games. 

Sutton's situation is a little different after he tore his ACL last season. However, he's still a promising receiver, who has 117 catches for 1,882 yards and 10 touchdowns in 33 games.