Emmanuel Sanders is staying in Denver for 3 more seasons. Sanders was set to earn just $5.6 million in the final year of his deal with the Broncos in 2016. Now Sanders is locked up in the near future. Broncos general manager announced the deal himself on his twitter account. The report was later confirmed by Mike Garafolo.
Excited to announce we've agreed to a 3-year extension with WR Emmanuel Sanders. He plays with intensity & we love the way he competes!
— John Elway (@johnelway) September 7, 2016
Sanders deal is worth $33 million total which will amount to $11 million per season. In 2015 Sanders recorded 76 catches, 1,135 yards, and 6 touchdowns. This year of course he will have his work cut out for him with new quarterback Trevor Siemian.
