The Broncos’ kicker situation has been a revolving door since the spring, but head coach Sean Payton hopes he has found the answer with a familiar face.
Payton announced Tuesday that the team acquired Saints kicker Wil Lutz for a 2024 seventh-round pick. Denver also sent tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, the shining star in Saturday’s preseason finale, and a 2025 seventh-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round pick. Payton said trading away Okwuegbunam was “pretty ordinary.”
Denver monitored three to four kicking battles throughout the league, according to Payton. In New Orleans, Lutz was fighting for a roster spot with undrafted rookie Blake Grupe, who converted five of six field goal attempts in the preseason. Lutz had a strong training camp, but his familiarity with Payton played a part in the trade.
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