Sutton, 29, joined the Broncos in 2018, and he endured six losing seasons to begin his career. Last year, in Payton's second season, Denver had a breakthrough and returned to the playoffs for the first time since they won the Super Bowl following the 2015 season.

A look at Sutton’s four-year, $92 million extension on Monday and what it means for Sean Payton’s team going forward.

Payton said even if Sutton "didn't say a word," the young players would still be able to learn from him. His willingness to lead is undoubtedly a benefit, though, and Payton said Sutton is "everything you want in a pro."

Courtland Sutton ayudó a los Broncos de Denver a poner fin a su prolongada sequía de playoffs la temporada pasada. Ahora

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Courtland Sutton helped the Denver Broncos end their protracted playoff drought last season. Now he'll get the chance to help restore some of the franchise's lost luster.

On this episode of "Broncos in 60," wide receiver Courtland Sutton discusses his contract extension and what he's noticed about the team so far from Broncos Camp. Plus, Head Coach Sean Payton gives his thoughts on rookie running back RJ Harvey and more.

The deal tacks four years onto the final year of Sutton’s 2021 extension, meaning he’s now tied to the Broncos through the 2029 season.

Sutton originally entered the league with the Broncos as a second-round draft pick out of SMU in 2018. The eighth-year receiver has hauled in 379 receptions for 5,340 yards and 32 touchdowns in 98 career games, including 81 catches for 1,081 yards and eight touchdowns playing with quarterback Bo Nix last fall.