Broncos K Wil Lutz signs three-year extension

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz has signed a three-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through 2028. Previously in the final year of his contract with a base salary of $3.636 million, Lutz has been pivotal for the Broncos this season, securing five game-winning kicks, including a crucial 35-yarder against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Broncos currently hold a 9-2 record heading into their off week. Head coach Sean Payton endorsed the extension, emphasizing Lutz's consistency and respect within the locker room. Lutz has earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week and Month honors, making 17 out of 20 field-goal attempts through 11 games. His 88.6 percent field-goal success rate is the highest in franchise history for kickers with at least 20 attempts. Since 2023, Lutz leads the league with eight game-winning field goals.