Field Level Media
08 May 2026, 23:49 GMT+10
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The Denver Broncos signed general manager George Paton to a new five-year contract Friday that runs through the 2030 season.
Paton, 56, joined Denver as the GM in 2021 after 14 seasons in the Minnesota Vikings' front office (2007-20).
'We are pleased to announce a new five-year contract for George Paton that reflects our confidence in his leadership, vision and the overall direction of our team,' owner and CEO Greg Penner said. 'As our general manager, George has demonstrated a strong commitment toward building a winning roster while forming a collaborative and supportive partnership with Sean Payton.
'I've enjoyed working with George over the last four seasons and appreciate the alignment we share in positioning the Broncos for sustained success.'
Since Paton brought in head coach Payton ahead of the 2023 season, the Broncos have averaged 11 wins per season with back-to-back playoff appearances in 2024 and 2025.
Denver earned the AFC's No. 1 seed with a 14-3 record last season before losing to the New England Patriots in the conference championship game.
Paton has aggressively worked to improve the Broncos through all avenues during his tenure, including 36 trades, 45 draft selections, 55 unrestricted free agent signings and 13 contract extensions, according to the team.
Paton's biggest draft hits include 2021 first-round cornerback Patrick Surtain II -- the 2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year -- and 2024 first-round choice and franchise quarterback Bo Nix.
--Field Level Media
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