The Broncos locked down one of their most reliable players, and they wasted no time doing it. The league agreed to a multi-year extension with Wil Lutz, rewarding the league’s game-winning kick leader and the steady leg behind their 9-2 rise. The move keeps Sean Payton’s trusted kicker in orange and blue through 2028. It also reinforces how Denver has been closing tight games, leaning on Lutz’s accuracy when drives stall.
The news came from our reputed analyst Ian Rappoport on his socials:
“The #Broncos and kicker Wil Lutz have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension through 2028, per @tompelissero and me. Coming off AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors after going 5 of 5 with the game winner against the Chiefs, Lutz leads the NFL with four game-winning kicks this year for the 9 2 Broncos.”
The #Broncos and kicker Wil Lutz have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension through 2028, per @tompelissero and me.
Coming off AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors after going 5-of-5 with the game-winner against the Chiefs, Lutz leads the NFL with four… pic.twitter.com/sqqskbCwLM
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 21, 2025
Denver Bets Big on Wil Lutz As Clutch Kicking Continues
Wil Lutz
Nov 10, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos place kicker Wil Lutz (3) attempts a field goal with one second back that is blocked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) (not pictured) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Denver’s decision makes perfect sense once you consider the entire picture. Lutz has been one of the anchors during this eight-game heater, and his consistency fits exactly what Payton wants from the position. The 31-year-old nailed 17 out of 20 field goal tries this year, with zero misses under 40 yards. On top of that, he drained three from past 50, one even reaching 57. Every point has mattered for a team living in close games.
Besides, how he played week eleven versus Kansas City probably clinched it. During that wild match-up, he hit every single kick, even knotted things up late with a 54-yard shot – then nailed a 27-yarder right at the buzzer to win it outright. The Broncos’ locker room exploded. That moment didn’t just seal another division win. It also reminded the front office how valuable a dependable finisher can be when playoff margins start tightening.
Additionally, Lutz and Payton share a long history. Their connection began in New Orleans back in 2016. Payton brought him to Denver in 2023 because he trusted him in pressure moments. That trust continues to pay off. Lutz even ranks sixteenth all-time in field goal percentage, placing him among the modern era’s ultra-accurate specialists.
This extension also pairs neatly with Denver’s offensive surge. Bo Nix has thrown for 2,421 yards and 18 touchdowns. J. K. Dobbins has powered the ground game with 772 yards at 5.05 per carry. Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin have carried the passing game. When those drives stall in the red zone, Lutz has been the final piece that keeps scoreboard pressure alive.
Denver needed a long-term solution at kicker, and they already had the right one. This contract just makes it official.