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Denver Broncos Placekicker Wil Lutz signed a contract with Broncos until 2027.

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Wil Lutz, the Denver Broncos’ placekicker, has solidified his position with the team by signing a two-year contract extension in March 2024, ensuring his presence through the 2025 season.

Lutz’s journey with the Broncos began in August 2023 when he was acquired from the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a 2024 seventh-round pick.

In his inaugural season with Denver, Lutz showcased remarkable consistency, converting 30 of 34 field-goal attempts and 29 of 31 extra-point attempts.

His performance earned him the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month award for November 2023.

The contract extension, valued at $8.4 million over two years, includes $4.51 million in fully guaranteed money.

The breakdown is as follows:

 

  • 2024: $3.3 million signing bonus (fully guaranteed), $1.21 million base salary, resulting in a cap charge of $2.86 million.
  • 2025: $3.635 million base salary, $255,000 per-game roster bonuses, leading to a cap charge of $5.54 million.

Lutz’s decision to remain with the Broncos came after initially agreeing to a three-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He reconsidered and chose to stay in Denver, signing the two-year contract.

In the 2024 season, Lutz continued to be a reliable asset for the Broncos. Notably, in Week 3, he converted four field goals and two extra points in a 26–7 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, earning him the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honor.
Later, in Week 12, he secured another AFC Special Teams Player of the Week award by connecting on all five field goals and both extra-point attempts in a 29–19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Lutz also achieved a significant career milestone by becoming the fifth-fastest player in NFL history to reach 1,000 career points, accomplished with an extra point in a win against the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football.
With Lutz’s consistent performance and commitment to the team, the Broncos have secured a dependable special teams contributor as they aim for success in the upcoming seasons.
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