Broncos Extend Kicker Wil Lutz Through 2028

The Denver Broncos secured a key piece of their roster on Friday by agreeing to a three-year contract extension with kicker Wil Lutz, keeping the 31-year-old veteran with the team through the 2028 season. The deal, announced during the team's bye week, ensures continuity for a player who has been instrumental in the Broncos' strong 9-2 start to the 2025 season.

Lutz, who joined the Broncos via trade from the New Orleans Saints in August 2023, has established himself as a reliable presence on special teams. This season, he has converted 17 of 20 field goal attempts and all 24 extra-point tries, including four game-winning kicks that lead the NFL. His most recent standout performance came in Week 11, when he went 5-for-5 on field goals, capped by a 31-yard game-winner in a 22-19 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. That effort earned him AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors, following his recognition as the AFC's Special Teams Player of the Month in October after a game-winning kick against the New York Giants.

The extension comes at a pivotal time for the Broncos, who are tied with the New England Patriots for the AFC's top seed and return to action on November 30 against...