The Denver Broncos have signed general manager George Paton to a five-year contract, ending speculation about his potential move to the Minnesota Vikings. Fans and analysts have reacted positively on social media, highlighting Paton's contributions to the team's recent success.
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The Denver Broncos agreed to sign general manager George Paton to a new, five-year contract on Friday, ending speculation that he could be a candidate for the Minnesota Vikings' opening at GM. Here's a sampling of how fans and pundits reacted to the Paton extension on Twitter/X:
Paton might have been shaky a couple years ago after Hackett/Russ, but he bounced back thru shrewd draft picks and right personality to partner with Sean Payton. No one bats 1.000 in this business. Paton moved on and made things right. Broncos were 5-11 year before he was…
— MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) May 8, 2026 #Broncos extending GM George Paton on a five-year deal, source confirms. 1st @TomPelissero
Denver keeps one of their most important architects of this roster around for the long haul.
Wouldn’t be surprised if Sean Payton extension comes soon too.
— Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) May 8, 2026 The #Vikings speculation associated with George Paton can now conclude:
— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) May 8, 2026 Many within the league believed the Vikings would try to make a run at George Paton to pair him with the current structure. Very respected by MIN ownership. Broncos secure him for the longhaul, and the Vikings' search process proceeds.
— Alec Lewis (@alec\_lewis) May 8, 2026 My wife, a massive Broncos fan, can now rest easy. George Paton is staying in Denver.
George Paton's new contract with the Denver Broncos is for five years.
Speculation arose because many believed the Minnesota Vikings would pursue Paton for their general manager position.
Since joining the Broncos in 2021, Paton has helped reshape the roster and contributed to the team's improved performance.
Following Paton's contract extension, the Broncos will focus on making a Super Bowl run in 2026 and beyond.
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— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) May 8, 2026 BAAANNNGGGG!!!!
Broncos are giving George Paton a new 5 year contract!!! pic.twitter.com/bBnre0uP8a
— Karsen 🐎 (@Broncos4six) May 8, 2026 This is incredible:
With a rookie QB and a boatload of dead cap, the Broncos have the 3rd-most wins in the NFL since 2024.
Massive credit to Sean Payton AND George Paton.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) May 8, 2026 The #Broncos announce five-year contract extension for GM George Paton to remain Sean Payton’s partner.
Since joining the Broncos as general manager in 2021 after 14 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Paton has helped reshape Denver’s roster with a blend of youth and veteran…
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) May 8, 2026 It was an essential goal to achieve for this offseason, and I'm very happy that the Broncos got it done.
George Paton has done an excellent job, and I'm glad he'll be in Denver for much longer.
— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) May 8, 2026 Recap of #Broncos offseason:
\* Traded for Jaylen Waddle
\* Signed Tycen Anderson
\* Re-signed JK Dobbins (among others)
\* Drafted Tyler Onyedim, Jonah Coleman, Kage Casey, Justin Joly, Dallen Bentley, Miles Scott, Red Murdock
\* Extended George Paton
Pretty, pretty, pretty…
— Zack Kelberman (@KelbermanNFL) May 8, 2026 With the NFL draft behind them and Paton now signed through the 2030 season, the Broncos' front office will now turn its attention toward attempting to make a Super Bowl run in 2026 — and beyond. **Social**: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X! **Did you know**: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans. *This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: NFL: Twitter reacts to Broncos giving George Paton a 5-year contract*