Let's get to the news and notes from Day 3 of Broncos camp. Sutton ended up being the first domino to fall when it comes to the group of core Broncos entering a contract year. Bo Nix's No. 1 target garnered a four-year extension worth $93 million with $41 million guaranteed.

It took two seasons, but Courtland Sutton proved his standing as a foundational player to Sean Payton and t Broncos’ brass.

Bo Nix was a very pleasant surprise during his NFL rookie year. However, he needs the help of good players to help him produce. One of those players just got a boost from the Denver Broncos office.

Sutton proved reliable for Nix throughout the 2024 season. The one-time Pro Bowler led the Broncos in targets (135), receptions (81), receiving yards (1,081) and touchdown catches (eight) in 17 regular-season games.

"He’s always been a good resource, someone that has seen a lot of football," Broncos coach Sean Payton said of Adam Gase.

The Denver Broncos practiced in pads for the first time on Monday, and head coach Sean Payton is anxious to see what the new running back room looks like.

Meanwhile, inside linebacker Drew Sanders had torn a ligament in his foot. Not a tendon. A much easier recovery.

Engram is just two years removed from his last Pro Bowl campaign, which saw him catch 114 passes for nearly 1,000 yards. Broncos head coach Sean Payton has an excellent tight-end resume over the years, though he'd been without a true 'joker' weapon since arriving in Denver.