After the , Sanders moves to the top of the Broncos’ list of contract priorities. Although negotiations have been unsteady — as they often are — the seventh-year wide receiver said his agent and the team continue to go “back and forth” on an extension.
Sanders, 29, signed with the Broncos as a free agent in 2014 and is on the final year of his deal, which includes a $5.6 million salary for 2016. Broncos general manager John Elway said in early June he hoped to get Miller, inside linebacker Brandon Marshall and Sanders signed to new contracts this summer, but Sanders still is waiting.
“It’s not frustrating. It’s actually a blessing,” Sanders said Thursday. He added: “We’re talking millions and millions of dollars that I can earn just by the game that I love. At the end of the day, I’m looking forward to it, but I know you guys want to know the answers to that, where are we at.
“We’re trying to find that middle ground of saying, you know what, this is a fair deal for me and for the Denver Broncos. I said it from Day One — I’m not trying to break the bank. I want to be here. But I also want a fair deal, and I want a fair deal for the production I’ve been putting out, so we’ll see how it goes.”
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Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) signs autographs for fans on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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Denver Broncos outside linebacker Corey Nelson (52) meets with his daughter Phoenix 7mos old after practice on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) signs autographs for fans on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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Denver Broncos quarterbacks Mark Sanchez (6), Paxton Lynch (12) and Trevor Siemian (13) stretch before practice on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak walks on the field during practice on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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The Denver Broncos' helmets line the field at practice on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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A sparse crowd cheers on Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) during practice on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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Denver Broncos running back Kapri Bibbs (35) catches a pass during practice on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) looks back to signal to Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) during drills at practice on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) looks on during practice on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) runs through drills during practice on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) catches a pass during practice on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib heads to the next drill during practice on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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A sparse crowd watches the Denver Broncos practice on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver DeVier Posey (15) reaches out for a pass during practice on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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Denver Broncos defensive back John Tidwell (45) russ down the sidelines during drills in practice on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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The offensive line stretches before practice on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) hands off to Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) in drills during practice on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) pitches the football in drills during practice on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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The defensive line stretches before practice on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) and Denver Broncos linebacker Dekoda Watson (57) sign autographs for fans on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (56) signs autographs for fans on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) signs autographs for fans on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
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Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) signs autographs for fans on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on July 28, 2016.
