MICHAEL BURTON NEWS

Lands in Denver Burton is set to sign a one-year deal with the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Burton will reunite with head coach Sean Payton, whom he played for in New Orleans in 2020. As a member of the Chiefs during the 2022 campaign, the veteran fullback handled five carries for seven yards and caught two of three targets for 11 yards. Burton likely won't see enough touches on offense to be a viable fantasy option in 2023.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No yardage in Week 14 Burton played four snaps on offense and carried once for no gain in Sunday's 34-28 win over the Broncos.

Impact Burton picked up his first touch on offense since Week 10, when he carried once for a minus-1 yard in the Chiefs' victory over the Jaguars. The fullback remains scarcely used on offense and has accounted for only 18 yards from scrimmage on his seven touches (five carries, two receptions) this season.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays two snaps on offense Burton lost one yard on his lone carry in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Jaguars.

Impact Burton remains a core special-teams contributor for the Chiefs, but as the lone fullback on the roster, he typically takes on only a light role on offense. He hasn't played more than nine offensive snaps in any game this season and has just six touches through his nine appearances.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fading fullbacks: Once NFL staple, position keeps declining

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OCTOBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Handling limited role on offense Burton carried once for two yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Colts.

Impact The fullback has played just 21 total snaps on offense through the Chiefs' first three contests and has gained eight yards on two carries and another two yards on a reception. Regardless of what other skill-position players the Chiefs may lose to injuries as the season unfolds, Burton is unlikely to be little more than a bit player on offense in 2022.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs free agency tracker: Fullback Michael Burton returns on one-year deal Our Chiefs free-agent tracker will cover every personnel move, big or small, serving as a placeholder for all Chiefs non-draft transactions.

MARCH 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Remaining in Kansas City Burton re-signed with Kansas City on Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Burton spent the 2021 season with the Chiefs, and he earned the majority of his playing time on special teams. That should remain the case in 2022, though he did rush the ball eight times for 26 yards while also tallying the first rushing touchdown of his career last season.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

TOUCHDOWN: Michael Burton Hops Through Pile for Touchdown Kansas City Chiefs fullback Michael Burton uses a mini-hurdle to get through the line en route to a touchdown run of 7 yards.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM

Michael Burton Picks Up 20 Yards on Chiefs' Well-Designed Full Back Screen Kansas City Chiefs fullback Michael Burton catches a screen pass for a 20-yard catch and run.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM

Michael Burton hops through pile for FB's first TD since 2015  Kansas City Chiefs fullback Michael Burton uses a mini-hurdle to get through the line en route to a touchdown run of 7 yards.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • NFL.COM

Thursday Night Football top plays: Chiefs top Chargers in OT thriller

Patrick Mahomes to Travis Kelce – ballgame. Here are the top plays from the Chiefs' overtime win over the Chargers.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Set to return Monday night Burton (pectoral) has no injury designation heading into Monday night's game against the Giants.

Impact Burton missed one game with the issue but was able to put in limited practices all week prior to a full one Friday. He'll return to his primarily special-teams role.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

With 3-4 record, Chiefs need to figure out 1st half slumps

The Chiefs normally lean on the “first 15,” the opening scripted plays in coach Andy Reid’s offense designed to get his team into a rhythm and set the tone for the game

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Burton (pectoral) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Impact Burton was added to the injury report with the pectoral issue this week and will be sidelined for at least one game. The 29-year-old hasn't played more than five offensive snaps in a game this season, so Kansas City's gameplan for this weekend will remain largely unaffected by his absence.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Thursday Burton (pectoral) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact Burton has had a minimal role across the first six weeks of the season, but he's dealing with a pectoral injury that has forced him to miss the last two days of practice. He'll presumably need to return to practice in some capacity Friday if he hopes to suit up Sunday against the Titans.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs use defense _ say what? _ to handle Washington

The Chiefs’ much-maligned defense delivered its strongest performance of the season in a victory Sunday, holding Washington to 13 points and just 276 yards while delivering a shuto...

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Michael Burton signing proves KC Chiefs haven’t abandoned fullback position The K.C. Chiefs made it clear that they still have a need for the occasional use of a fullback on Thursday with the reported signing of Mich...

APRIL 2, 2021 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

3 things to know about new Chiefs FB Michael Burton Get to know the newest fullback for the Kansas City Chiefs.

APRIL 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Latches on in Kansas City The Chiefs and Burton agreed to terms on a contract Thursday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Burton appeared in 15 games with the Saints last season, in which span he recorded a career-high seven carries for 18 yards. He also had four catches for 28 yards. While Burton could also get occasional offensive touches with the Chiefs, his main method of contributing will be as a blocker.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Chiefs to sign former Saints FB Michael Burton The Kansas City Chiefs have signed a new fullback.

APRIL 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Cap constraints could limit Saints in free agency

Most of the New Orleans Saints' free agent signings this offseason are expected to be role players and backups because of the club's financial constraints

MARCH 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Limited touches in 2020 Burton recorded seven carries for 18 yards and four receptions for 28 yards during the regular season in his first campaign with the Saints.

Impact The 11 touches were his first in two seasons after he failed to touch the ball in 2019 with Washington. The journeyman fullback is set to be an unrestricted free agent in 2021, so whether or not he returns to New Orleans is still unclear.

JANUARY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from COVID list Burton has been elevated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Amie Just reports.

Impact Burton has dealt with a few COVID-19 scares this season, but as of Wednesday, he has cleared the league's protocols. The 28-year-old should resume his fullback duties for Sunday's wild-card matchup.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In COVID-19 protocol, out Sunday The Saints placed Burton on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, which means he is out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports.

Impact The entire Saints' running back room is considered high-risk close contacts after Alvin Kamara tested positive for coronavirus. As a result, Ty Montgomery is expected to be the primary back in Week 17, while Tony Jones will presumably get called up from the practice squad and Taysom Hill could see some more work. Burton is potentially available for the Saints' first playoff game.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Cardinals place WR Christian Kirk on COVID list

The Arizona Cardinals have placed receiver Christian Kirk on the reserve/COVID-19 list, leaving them without a key offensive player heading into Sunday’s game against the Rams

JANUARY 2, 2021 • Associated Press