The Kansas City Chiefs officially need a new fullback.
According to a new report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Denver Broncos are signing Chiefs FB Michael Burton to a one-year deal. He’ll be reunited with his former head coach Sean Payton in Denver. The two spent 2019 and 2020 together in New Orleans.
The 31-year-old Burton spent the past two seasons in Kansas City playing a key role on special teams and the occasional offensive snaps for the Chiefs. He had 13 carries for 33 yards and one touchdown. He also caught five passes for 42 yards.
Fullback news! The #Broncos are signing FB Mike Burton to a 1-year deal, source said. He reunites with Sean Payton, who he was with in New Orleans.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2023
Burton will be remembered for picking up plenty of first downs on short-yardage situations when the team didn’t want to use Patrick Mahomes on a QB sneak. He’ll also be remembered for a key block to spring Isiah Pacheco on the team’s split-back play in Super Bowl LVII.
Andy Reid is a fan of having a fullback in his offense, so don’t expect him to change even if the NFL is changing a bit on that front. The Chiefs are likely to pursue another fullback in free agency or the 2023 NFL draft.
