- An 11th-year fullback from Rutgers University who has appeared in 147 regular-season games (22 starts) and 10 postseason contests with Detroit (2015-16), Chicago (2017-18), Washington (2019), New Orleans (2020), Kansas City (2021-22) and Denver (2023-24).
- Recorded 42 rushes for 79 yards (1.9 avg.) with two touchdowns in his career to go along with 31 receptions for 196 yards (6.3 avg.) with two scores as well as 33 special-teams tackles and one special-teams forced fumble.
- In 2024, started 2-of-17 regular-season games played and totaled seven carries for eight yards (1.1 avg.) with one touchdown while also catching 10 passes for 65 yards (6.5 avg.) with one touchdown.
- Played in all 17 games (3 starts) in 2023, rushing seven times for nine yards (1.3 avg.) and catching three passes for eight yards (2.7 avg.) while also making four special-teams tackles.
- Helped Kansas City defeat Philadelphia in Super Bowl LVII after playing in all 17 games in 2022, making eight tackles on 238 regular-season special-teams snaps.
- Made 16 appearances in 2021 with the Chiefs, totaling career highs in rushes (8), rushing yards (26) and posting his first career rushing touchdown while also totaling five special-teams tackles.
- Rushed seven times for 18 yards (2.6 avg.) and caught four passes for 28 yards (7.0 avg.) in 15 games (4 starts) in 2020 with New Orleans.
- Made six special-teams tackles in 10 games (2 starts) in 2019 with Washington.
- Logged three special-teams tackles and caught six passes for 39 yards (6.5 avg.) with a touchdown during his rookie season with Detroit.
- Walked on at Rutgers University (2010-14), appearing in 42 games (27 starts) and totaling 116 yards career rushing yards on 22 carries (5.3 avg.) while also posting 401 yards receiving on 47 receptions (8.5 avg.) with three touchdowns.
- Attended West Morris Central High School in Chester, N.J., where he was named first-team All-State, all-group III and Morris County Player of the Year by the Star-Ledger.
- Selected by Detroit in the fifth round (168th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.
- Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent (K.C.) on March 15, 2023.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Detroit as a draft pick 5/7/15; Waived by Detroit 5/30/17; Acquired by Chicago via waivers 5/31/17; Signed by New Orleans 5/13/19; Released by New Orleans 8/31/19; Signed by Washington 10/15/19; Signed by New Orleans 3/20/20; Signed by Kansas City 4/5/21; Re-signed by Kansas City 3/21/22; Signed by Denver 3/17/23; Re-signed by Denver 3/13/24; Released by Denver 8/27/24; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 8/28/24; Signed by Denver (active roster) 9/11/24; Released by Denver 11/1/24; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 11/2/24; Re-Signed by Denver 3/26/25.
2024: Burton appeared in all 17 regular-season games (2 starts), totaling seven carries for eight yards (1.1 avg.) with one touchdown while also catching 10 passes for 65 yards (6.5 avg.) with one touchdown in the regular season... Made two special-teams tackles and caught one pass for three yards in the 10-9 win at NYJ (9/29)... Caught one pass for 28 yards from WR Courtland Sutton in the win vs. Car. (10/27)... Rushed once for three yards and caught one pass for eight yards in the win at L.V. (11/24)... Recorded his second career rushing touchdown and first as a Bronco vs. Cle. (12/2)... Caught a career-high three passes for 19 yards (6.3 avg.) and his first receiving touchdown of the season at LAC (12/19)... Made an appearance in his first postseason game as a Bronco in the AFC Wild Card Round at Buf. (1/12).
2023: Burton played in all 17 games (3 starts) in his first year in Denver, rushing seven times for nine yards (1.3 avg.) and catching three passes for eight yards (2.7 avg.) while also making four special-teams tackles.... Made his Broncos debut vs. L.V. (9/10)... Had one rush of three yards for a first down vs. Was. (9/17)... Made one tackle, forced one fumble on special teams and also converted on one two-point conversion vs. NYJ (10/8).
2022: Burton played in all 17 games for Kansas City, rushing five times for seven yards (1.4 avg.) and catching two passes for 11 yards (5.5 avg.)... Also made eight tackles on 238 special-teams snaps during the regular season and totaled two special-teams tackles in the postseason... Helped lead Kansas City to its win over Philadelphia in Super Bowl LVII... Had a six-yard rush vs. LAC (9/15)... Totaled one special-teams tackle in each of the first three games of the season... Made one special-teams tackle vs. Jac. (1/21) and vs. Phi. (2/12) in the postseason for Kansas City.
2021: Burton made 16 appearances in his first season with the Chiefs, totaling career highs in rushes (8), rushing yards (26) and posting his first career rushing touchdown... Also caught three passes for 31 yards (10.3 avg.) and made five special-teams tackles on 207 special-teams snaps... Rushed twice for four yards (2.0 avg.) in the Chiefs' three postseason games... Made an 11-yard catch at Bal. (9/19)... Rushed for a season-high seven yards on one carry and scored his first career rushing touchdown at LAC (12/16)... Also caught two passes for a career-high 20 yards in that game... Rushed once for three yards in the Chiefs' AFC Wild Card win vs. Pit. (1/16).
2020: Burton rushed seven times for 18 yards (2.6 avg.) and caught four passes for 28 yards (7.0 avg.) in 15 games (4 starts) with New Orleans... Also made one special-teams tackle during the regular-season... Produced two catches for 15 yards (7.5 avg.) in two postseason games with the Saints... Made a special-teams tackle at Chi. (11/1)... Caught a 12-yard pass at T.B. (11/8)... Made one catch for nine yards vs. K.C. (12/20)... Rushed twice for 10 yards (5.0 avg.) vs. Min. (12/25)... Caught two passes for 15 yards (7.5 avg.) in the Saints' NFC Wild Card Game win vs. Chi. (1/10).
2019: Burton played in 10 games (2 starts), recording six special-teams tackles... Signed with Washington before their Week 7 game vs. S.F. (10/20)... Made a career-high three special-teams tackles vs. NYJ (11/17)... Had another two tackles on special teams vs. Det. (11/24)... Made one special-teams tackle in his last game of the year at Dal. (12/29).
2018: Burton caught one pass for six yards along with one tackle on 50 special-teams snaps in the eight games (1 start)... Made one catch for six yards at G.B. (9/9)... Totaled one special-teams take down at NYG (12/2).
2017: Burton started 3-of-16 games in his first season with Chicago, logging four rushes for nine yards (2.3 avg.), two catches for eight yards (4.0 avg.) and one special-teams tackle... Rushed for seven yards on one carry vs. Atl. (9/10)... Caught an eight-yard pass at Bal. (10/15).
2016: Burton made 15 appearances with Detroit, totaling one special-teams tackle on 115 snaps on special teams... Recorded a tackle on special-teams at Min. (11/6).
2015: Burton appeared in 16 games (7 starts) after being drafted in the fifth round (168th overall) by Detroit during his rookie year... Totaled six receptions for 39 yards (6.5 avg.) with a touchdown along with three special-teams tackles on 186 special-teams snaps... Made his NFL debut and started his first career game at S.D. (9/13)... Recorded his first career rush of two yards at Min. (9/20)... Caught his first pass for three yards at Sea. (10/5)... Made his first career special-teams tackle vs. Min. (10/25)... Recorded his first career touchdown while making two receptions for 10 yards (5.0 avg.) at N.O. (12/21).
COLLEGE: Burton walked on at Rutgers University (2010-14), appearing in 42 games (27 starts) and totaling 116 yards career rushing yards on 22 carries... Also recorded 401 yards receiving on 47 receptions with three touchdowns... Caught at least one pass in 11 games during his senior season... Earned the Paul Robeson award as a senior, which is presented annually to the individual whose performance, leadership and dedication on and off the field during his career had the greatest impact on Rutgers football... Was also named the winner of the Offensive Swarm and Finish award, which is given to the player who exemplified the type of consistent effort and intensity in best representing the Rutgers' mantra to swarm and finish ... Transitioned from running back to full back during the 2011 season.
PERSONAL: Burton attended West Morris Central High School in Chester, N.J., where he was named first-team All-State, all-group III and Morris County Player of the Year by the Star-Ledger... Owns the school career rushing mark with 3,332 yards, single-season all-purpose yardage record (2,376), career all-purpose mark (4,498), single-game touchdown mark (5), career touchdown record (51), single-game points mark (36) and career points record (343)... Rushed for a school-record 1,769 yards on 200 carries with 20 touchdowns during his senior season... Led the Wolfpack to a 10-2 record and a state title in 2009... Michael Burton was born on Feb. 1, 1992, in Long Valley, N.J.
