QB Bo Nix Among Broncos Captains for 2024 Season

Nix is the team's first rookie captain since Hall-of-Famer Floyd Little.

Aug 11, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) points during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images / Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

The Denver Broncos will have six team captains for the 2024 season, five of whom are donning the sacred patch for the first time in their respective careers.

As selected by the players, the Broncos announced Wednesday that its captains are quarterback Bo Nix, wide receiver Courtland Sutton, right guard Quinn Meinerz, cornerback Patrick Surtain II, inside linebacker Alex Singleton, and kicker Wil Lutz. Only Sutton has previously been bestowed the honor.

HC Sean Payton has announced our 2024 captains as chosen by the players.

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Of note, Nix becomes the first Denver rookie captain since legendary running back Floyd Little drew the title in 1967. The 12th overall pick will also be the franchise's first rookie QB since Hall-of-Famer John Elway to start a season opener when the Broncos face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

Surtain, meanwhile, was announced as captain just hours after inking a four-year, $96 million contract extension that makes him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history. The deal, averaging $24 million per season, reportedly includes $77.5 million guaranteed.

Meinerz, widely considered among the league's top interior linemen, signed a four-year, $72 million extension in July.

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