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Courtland Sutton defends Broncos tight ends amid criticism

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Courtland Sutton defends Broncos tight ends amid criticism
Summary

Courtland Sutton publicly supported the Denver Broncos' tight end group, which has not produced a player with over 500 receiving yards since Noah Fant's departure. Sutton criticized the negative perception surrounding the tight ends, stating they perform their roles effectively. The tight ends have faced scrutiny following lackluster seasons, and fans have expressed dissatisfaction with contracts such as Adam Trautman's extension. Sutton's comments came during spring practices, suggesting he believes the tight ends will show improvement in their performance for the upcoming season.

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  • •Sutton criticized public bashing of Broncos tight ends.
  • •No tight end has exceeded 500 receiving yards since Noah Fant.
  • •Trautman received a contract extension despite mixed fan reactions.
  • •Sutton believes tight ends perform their roles well.
  • •Expectations are high for the tight end group in 2026.
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  • 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Courtland Sutton doesn’t like the ‘bashing’ of Broncos tight ends
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The Broncos haven't had a tight end top 500 yards since Noah Fant, but Courtland Sutton came to the defense of the team's TE room.

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