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Broncos Give GM George Paton Five-Year Extension Through 2030

The move signals ownership’s trust in his partnership with Sean Payton after Denver’s back-to-back playoff seasons.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Denver Broncos general manager George Paton speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Dec 2, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos general manager George Paton before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Overview

  • A five-year deal announced Friday keeps Paton under contract through 2030, formalizing front-office continuity in Denver.
  • Owner and CEO Greg Penner said the contract reflects confidence in Paton’s leadership and in the team’s direction.
  • Since hiring head coach Sean Payton in 2023, Denver has averaged 11 wins, made the playoffs in 2024 and 2025, and earned the AFC’s No. 1 seed last season.
  • Local reports said the Vikings inquired about Paton during their GM search, and Denver moved to secure him long term.
  • Paton overcame early misses with Nathaniel Hackett and Russell Wilson—whose exit created a then-record $85 million in dead money—while building the roster through draft hits like Patrick Surtain II and quarterback Bo Nix, high-volume moves (36 trades, 45 draft picks, 55 UFA signings, 13 extensions), and a recent trade for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.