Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton did not show up for the start of voluntary workouts over his contract, according to Tom Pelissero. Could Denver trade their best pass-catcher? Well, the team did trade Jerry Jeudy for a pair of draft picks to the Cleveland Browns earlier this offseason, so I don't see how Sutton getting traded is off the table.
He's coming off a 10 touchdown season, and made a highlight reel play nearly every week. Sutton turns 29 in October and is under contract through the 2025 NFL Season, but with just $2 million in guaranteed money left on his deal, him wanting a raise makes sense.
#Broncos WR Courtland Sutton did not report Monday for voluntary workouts as he seeks a new contract, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 16, 2024
Sutton is going on his 10th starting QB in seven seasons and has only $2 million guaranteed left on his deal. He had 10 TDs in 2023 while ranking 56th in targets. pic.twitter.com/93rA35XdM4
Which three teams could come calling for Courtland Sutton?
3 NFL teams that could trade for Broncos WR Courtland Sutton
San Francisco 49ers
I mean why not? The situation with Brandon Aiyuk is a bit odd. Has he or has he not requested a trade? With the Niners having a ton of starts and not quite enough cap space to go around, I do wonder if SF ultimately decides to part with Aiyuk before the season begins. And maybe the Denver Broncos could send Sutton and a draft pick over to the 49ers for Aiyuk.
Sutton's hypothetical extension would be cheaper than what Brandon Aiyuk would get on a deal, so both teams can benefit from this move.