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Cleveland Browns wasted no time in signing a veteran free agent right after the 2026 NFL Draft with the writing on the wall

The 2026 NFL Draft is over and the Cleveland Browns are still making moves. Cleveland is bringing in a free agent who fits a role the Browns have been looking to fill.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 27

Browns To Sign FB Michael Burton

Todd Monken‘s three Ravens offenses involved a fullback, with the former Baltimore OC overseeing Patrick Ricard during that span. The new Browns HC will add a veteran at the niche position ahead of OTAs.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 27

Browns Signing FB Michael Burton

Tony Grossi reports the Browns are signing veteran FB Michael Burton to a contract. Burton, 34, is a former fifth-round pick of the Lions back in 2015.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 20

Browns Hosted FB Michael Burton For Visit

The Cleveland Browns officially hosted veteran free agent FB Michael Burton for a visit on Friday. Burton, 34, is a former fifth-round pick of the Lions back in 2015.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / February 13

Ranking Broncos’ 11 Unrestricted Free Agents by Likelihood to Return

The Denver Broncos will have 11 players set to become unrestricted free agents once the 2026 league year begins on March 11. While the Broncos have the means to retain some of these free agents, how likely are they to do so?

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / November 6

Stay or Go: Broncos Face Big Decisions on 11 Pending Free Agents

We're at the halfway point of the 2025 season and the Denver Broncos sit at 7-2 and first place in the AFC West. It hasn't always been pretty, but the bottom line is, the Broncos have found ways to get it done.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26, 2025

Broncos place veteran FB on season-ending IR amid roster cuts

The 33-year-old appeared in every game for Denver over the past two seasons, garnering reps in about 17% of his team’s offensive snaps and 63% of his team’s special teams snaps.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / August 26, 2025

Broncos Place Offensive Starter on Season-Ending Injured Reserve

The Denver Broncos placed two players on injured reserve Tuesday ahead of the NFL's 53-man roster cutdown deadline — one of which was the season-ending variety.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 14, 2025

Broncos fullback suffers preseason practice injury

The Denver Broncos finished last season at 10-7, squeaking into the AFC playoffs. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix and head coach Sean Payton formed a great partnership in their first year together.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / March 26, 2025

Broncos Re-Sign Starting Fullback

The Denver Broncos are bringing back one of their own, agreeing to a 1-year contract with starting fullback and key special teams contributor Michael Burton.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / March 26, 2025

Broncos to re-sign FB Michael Burton

Michael Burton has a path to playing an 11th NFL season. The well-traveled fullback will stay put with the Broncos, who are bringing him back for what would be a third season with the team.

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 20, 2025

Report: Broncos Likely to Bring Back Veteran FB in 2025

A Sean Payton favorite reportedly is expected to return for a third season with the Denver Broncos . 9NEWS' Mike Klis reported Monday that "at this point it would be a surprise" if the Broncos don't re-sign veteran fullback Michael Burton, an unrestricted free agent who's yet to draw any known interest outside the Mile High City.

Denver Broncos News / Mile High Report / February 3, 2025

Denver Broncos free agent profile: Fullback Michael Burton

Burton isn’t the flashiest free agent but the fullback provides solid leadership and an experienced veteran. When it comes to Denver Broncos free agents, Michael Burton isn’t at the top of the list.

NFL News / Mile High Report / January 9, 2025

After Further Review: Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs

Breaking down the officiating from the week 18 game between the Broncos and the Chiefs This game had eight accepted penalties for sixty one penalty yards, alongside a lengthy replay assist and one challenge.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / December 2, 2024

Watch: Broncos FB Michael Burton scores vs. Browns

Denver Broncos fullback Michael Burton scored on a one-yard touchdown run in the second quarter of Monday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. Here’s video of the play, courtesy of the team’s official Twitter/X page: The score was set up by Nix’s 23-yard pass to wide receiver Troy Franklin: At the time of publication, Denver leads Cleveland 14-10.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / November 17, 2024

Broncos' 53-man roster for today's game

After making two roster moves this week, the Denver Broncos have updated their 53-man roster ahead of their game against the Atlanta Falcons. Denver waived safety Keidron Smith on Tuesday, making room for fullback Michael Burton to be promoted to the active roster on Wednesday.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / November 13, 2024

Broncos' updated 53-man roster after recent transactions

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / November 9, 2024

Broncos elevate 2 players from practice squad for Chiefs game

The Denver Broncos are calling up some reinforcements from the practice squad ahead of their Week 10 showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Broncos elevated fullback Michael Burton and linebacker Zach Cunningham from the practice squad to the game-day roster on Saturday.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / November 2, 2024

Recapping the 5 roster moves Broncos made ahead of Ravens game

The Denver Broncos made five roster moves ahead of their showdown with the Baltimore Ravens, including three transactions involving the same player. First, the Broncos released fullback Michael Burton from the 53-man roster on Friday.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / November 1, 2024

Report: Broncos Release FB Michael Burton

The Denver Broncos made a tough roster decision on Friday, and it might come back to haunt them. The Denver Post's Parker Gabriel reported that Denver has released veteran fullback Michael Burton to make room for an interior offensive lineman.

Denver Broncos News / Field Level Media / September 7, 2024

Broncos elevate Lil’Jordan Humphrey, Michael Burton for Seahawks game

The Denver Broncos announced Saturday that they have elevated wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey and fullback Michael Burton for their Sunday game with the Seattle Seahawks.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 7, 2024

Broncos Elevating WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey & RB Michael Burton

Tom Pelissero reports that the Broncos are elevating WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey and RB Michael Burton for Week 1. Humphrey, 26, wound up going undrafted out of Texas back in 2019.

Denver Broncos News / Mile High Report / August 28, 2024

Broncos expect to sign fullback Michael Burton to practice squad

The Denver Broncos plan to sign fullback Michael Burton to their practice squad. The Denver Broncos plan to sign fullback Michael Burton to their practice squad.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 12, 2024

Report: Broncos Re-Sign FB Michael Burton to One-Year Deal

The Denver Broncos have re-signed fullback Michael Burton. According to Jason McCourty, Burton returns on another one-year deal. "Mike Burton agreed to terms to go back to the #Broncos on a one year deal.

Denver Broncos News / Mile High Report / March 7, 2024

NFL free agent profile: FB Michael Burton

Should the Broncos re-sign this Super Bowl champion? Here we are with another NFL free agent profile! This time we’re studying the fullback on the Denver Broncos depth chart (per ESPN), and we’ll be exploring whether Denver should re-sign him.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 17, 2023

NFL world reacts to brutal offsides call, wiping out Broncos TD

Offensive offsides penalties are here to stay, or so it seems. Once an infraction that was rarely, if ever, called, it's evidently become a point of emphasis for NFL officials. That notion was on full display Saturday during the Lions-Broncos contest.

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