How Courtland Sutton's new 4-year, $92M deal with the Broncos impacts Ravens' Zay Flowers
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Sutton's $23 million per year average puts him at 19th on the highest-paid list, tied with Calvin Ridley.
Comparing Sutton and Flowers
Sutton entered what was the final year of his contract, looking to follow up a career year, as he recorded 1,081 yards and a career-high 81 catches in 2024. The SMU product also recorded his second consecutive season with at least eight touchdowns, making him one of five NFL players with at least that many scoring grabs in each of the last two years.
Denver's leading receiver in three of the last four seasons, Sutton ranked first in the NFL on third-down plays in receiving yards, receiving first downs, and receptions of at least 20
In his two years playing for head coach Sean Payton, Sutton has caught 140 passes for 1,853 yards and 18 touchdowns. Zay Flowers is entering Year three, and following the 2025 season, he'll be eligible for a lucrative contract extension. Baltimore has a rich tradition and history in the NFL, but the wide receiver position has lacked star power and elite production. However, it ended with the selection of Flowers in 2023.
The former Boston College pass catcher was solid as a rookie but took a significant leap in year two, earning his first Pro Bowl nod. This is history for Flowers and the Ravens, as he became the first Ravens wide receiver to earn a Pro Bowl nod in franchise history. His 1,059 receiving yards last season were tied for the ninth-highest single-season total in franchise history.
His 1,905 career receiving yards are already 16th in franchise history, and his eyes should look toward teammate Mark Andrews, who's currently third in franchise history with 5,476 career receiving yards.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Zay Flowers could earn a $100M contract next offseason
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