Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton is officially back on the NFL’s national stage. The 2026 Pro Bowl Games selection marks Sutton’s second career Pro Bowl nod and his first since his second season back in 2019 following a resurgent 2025 campaign that re-established him as one of the AFC’s most productive and efficient wideouts.
A Pro Bowl Return Fueled by Production and Efficiency
Sutton’s return to the Pro Bowl isn’t built on volume alone. Through Week 16, the veteran receiver has posted 69 receptions for 972 yards and seven touchdowns, placing him 12th in the NFL in receiving yards despite ranking just 24th in catches. That efficiency stands out even more when viewed in a conference-wide context: Sutton ranks fourth among AFC receivers in yards and third in receiving touchdowns.
He’s also just 28 yards away from his second consecutive 1,000-yard season, a milestone that would place him in rare franchise company. The last Broncos wide receivers to accomplish that feat were Emmanuel Sanders and Demaryius Thomas, underscoring the historical weight of Sutton’s production.
Equally notable, Sutton sits 12 receptions shy of tying his career high, a reminder that his impact has come through explosive plays, red-zone dominance, and timely downfield connections rather than sheer target volume.
Chemistry With Bo Nix Defines 2025 Surge
A major driver of Sutton’s resurgence has been his growing chemistry with second-year quarterback Bo Nix. Sutton has emerged as Nix’s most trusted option in high-leverage moments, particularly on third down and inside the 20-yard line. The pairing has given Denver’s offense a dependable vertical threat while stabilizing a unit still finding its long-term identity.
That production earned Sutton a spot on the initial Pro Bowl roster, marking the first time he’s been selected outright rather than as an alternate, a meaningful distinction for a player who has navigated injuries and transitional seasons earlier in his career.
Broncos Well Represented on Pro Bowl Stage
Sutton headlines a strong showing for the Denver Broncos, who placed six players on the initial 2026 Pro Bowl roster, the franchise’s most since 2014. Joining Sutton are outside linebacker Nik Bonitto, left guard Quinn Meinerz, left tackle Garett Bolles, cornerback Patrick Surtain II, and defensive end Zach Allen.
Bonitto, Meinerz, Bolles, and Surtain were named starters, highlighting Denver’s balance across both sides of the ball.
For Sutton, the recognition cements a season defined by durability, efficiency, and leadership and places him among the five Broncos receivers in franchise history with multiple Pro Bowl selections. At 28 yards shy of another 1,000-yard benchmark, his 2025 story still has one more chapter left to write.