Burton remains on season-ending IR, limiting fullback depth for Denver as Week 2 approaches.

Burton has been a steady blocker and special-teams contributor since 2023; season-ending hamstring surgery creates voids in the backfield protection and short-yardage packages; his absence could drive Nate Adkins or converted tight ends into larger roles.

Burton was rested hamstring-wise in the finale. This reinforces Denver's cautious approach to veteran depth and the need to verify return-from-injury status. Burton's absence creates opportunities for other backs to show in limited snaps and informs roster decisions around short-yardage roles.

Burton is the incumbent Denver fullback, nursing a hamstring issue as Prentice joins. Burton’s health and role will shape how Prentice is used and how Denver structures its backfield in preseason and beyond, with Burton serving as the main blocker if healthy.

Burton is sidelined with a hamstring injury, thinning Denver’s fullback depth just as Prentice arrives. His absence reinforces the Broncos’ need for reliable blocking and special-teams contributions in the early part of the season.