Michael Burton - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Coming to Cleveland Burton signed with the Browns on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The 34-year-old fullback from Rutgers is now joining the Browns after spending each of the last two seasons with the Broncos. Burton appeared in all 34 of Denver's regular-season games during that span, rushing 14 times for 17 yards and a touchdown while catching all 13 of his targets for 73 yards and a touchdown. Additionally, he was a major special-teams contributor, tallying 10 total tackles and one forced fumble across 577 snaps. Expect Burton to assume a similar role for Cleveland during the 2026 season.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Visits Cleveland Burton (hamstring) visited the Browns on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Burton spent the 2025 season on injured reserve and is now 34 years old. With new coach Todd Monken likely implementing a fullback into his offense with the Browns, Burton could be a candidate for a job at some point.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Burton was placed on injured reserve by the Broncos on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Impact Burton suffered a hamstring injury during training camp, and he will now be forced to miss the entirety of the 2025 campaign as a result of being on IR. The fullback would be eligible to return to action this season if he reached an injury settlement with Denver, otherwise he'll shift his focus to 2026.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto misses practice after bone spur procedure, expected back next week

Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto has missed a joint practice with Arizona after having a bone spur removed from his foot

AUGUST 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Has hamstring injury Burton has a hamstring injury, head coach Sean Payton said Thursday, Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post reports.

Impact Burton has been sidelined in practice throughout August due to a previously undisclosed injury, which has now been clarified as a hamstring injury. Once healthy, he isn't expected to face competition for the team's fullback role.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Saturday Burton (undisclosed) didn't practice Saturday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Burton wasn't in pads for Saturday's session although it's unclear whether he suffered an injury or is just getting a rest day. He hasn't missed a game since joining the Broncos in 2023 and is expected to serve as the team's fullback again during the upcoming campaign.

AUGUST 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Re-ups with Denver The Broncos re-signed Burton on Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact Burton suited up for all 17 regular-season games with Denver in 2024, mostly working in a special-teams role while contributing occasionally as a blocker on offense. He totaled seven carries for eight yards and a touchdown on the year, while also securing all 10 of his targets for 65 yards and an additional score. He'll spend the offseason competing to again secure the team's top fullback spot.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos to re-sign fullback Michael Burton to one-year deal Broncos to re-sign fullback Michael Burton to one-year deal

MARCH 26, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM

Career-high 10 catches in 2024 Burton played in all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with seven carries for eight yards and a touchdown while catching 10 passes on as many targets for 65 yards and a...

Impact Burton didn't make the Broncos' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he was eventually signed to the active roster in mid-September after initially staying on the practice squad. He mostly served in a special teams role and didn't play more than 13 offensive snaps in all but one regular-season game (Week 18 against the Chiefs; 24 snaps on offense). On offense he was mostly used as an extra blocker in the running game, though he did manage to register a career-high 10 catches, three of which came in Week 16 against the Chargers when he also caught a one-yard touchdown pass from Bo Nix. Burton will explore his options during the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.

FEBRUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Finds end zone in loss Burton caught all three of his targets for 19 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Burton's touchdown was his first score through the air this season and second trip to the end zone overall in 2024. The veteran fullback played just 10 of the Broncos' 64 offensive snaps Thursday, playing in his usual part-time role in Denver's offense. Despite the score in Week 16, Burton remains far off the fantasy radar due to his extremely limited usage. Next up for the Broncos is a matchup against the Bengals in Week 17.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Herbert passes for 2 touchdowns, Chargers score on free kick and rally past Broncos 34-27

Justin Herbert passed for 284 yards and two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 19-yarder to Derius Davis early in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Chargers got closer to wrapp...

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

FB TD! Michael Burton collects Nix pass for the score

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • YOUTUBE

McMillian's pick-6 helps Broncos spoil career nights by Winston and Jeudy and beat Browns 41-32

Ja’Quan McMillian returned an interception for a game-sealing 44-yard touchdown with 1:48 remaining, and the Denver Broncos spoiled career-best performances by Cleveland quarterbac...

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Signs to active roster The Broncos signed Burton to their active roster Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact Burton has appeared in all 10 of the Broncos games this season, recording two carries for minus-1 yards and five receptions for 40 yards across 275 total snaps (177 on offense and 98 on special teams). Expect the Rutgers product to serve as Denver's top fullback again in Week 11's matchup against the Falcons, contributing both on offense and special teams.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking around in Denver The Broncos signed Burton to the practice squad Saturday, and he has been elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' offi...

Impact Burton was on the Broncos' active roster over the first eight games of the regular season, logging five catches (on eight targets) for 40 yards over that span. He was released by Denver on Friday, but he's opted to stick around on the practice squad and he'll be available for Sunday's contest.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Denver Burton was released by the Broncos on Friday.

Impact Burton had appeared in all eight of the Broncos' games in 2024, catching all five of his targets for 40 yards. The fullback has also played 68 percent of the team's special-teams snaps this season. It wouldn't be a surprise to see Burton return to Denver in the near future.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Payton says he wasn't trying to run up the score after some Panthers complain following 28-14 loss

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton had a short retort for the Carolina Panthers players who were complaining about Denver's fake field goal and trick pass in the fourth quarter of a...

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Broncos rookie running back Audric Estime goes on IR, will miss at least a month with ankle injury

Rookie running back Audric Estime will miss at least a month after the Denver Broncos placed him on injured reserve Wednesday with an ankle injury

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Signs to active roster The Broncos signed Burton to their active roster Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Burton will remain with the Broncos' active roster after playing 36 total snaps (10 offensive and 26 on special teams) during the team's regular-season opener. In a corresponding move, the Broncos' placed rookie running back Audric Estime (ankle) on injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with practice squad Burton reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Burton was elevated to the active roster prior to Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Seahawks. The fullback caught his only target for three yards while playing 10 of the team's 69 offensive snaps. Additionally, he logged an assisted tackle on kick coverage while playing 26 snaps on special teams. Denver can elect to elevate Burton two more times before the Broncos would have to officially sign him to the 53-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with practice squad Burton reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with team Burton signed with the Broncos' practice squad Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact Burton appeared in all 17 regular-season games for Denver last season, operating as the team's fullback and a regular on special teams. However, he wasn't able to make the final cut this year, his 10th in the NFL. The Rutgers product likely has a good chance of ultimately finding his way to the 53-man roster this season.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Broncos Burton was released by the Broncos on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Impact Burton operated as Denver's starting fullback in 2023, turning seven carries into nine rushing yards while producing eight receiving yards on three catches over 17 games. He will now attempt to start somewhere new in his 10th year in the NFL.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Broncos Re-Sign FB Michael Burton to One-Year Deal The Denver Broncos aren’t letting their Pro Bowl-caliber fullback get away.

MARCH 12, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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