Michael Burton headshot
RB Cleveland Browns #34

Michael Burton Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
34
Height / weight
6'0", 247 lb
Experience
12th season

2026 Season

PPR PPG
0.0
Pos rank
RB4
Rostered
—

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Michael Burton Bio

Michael Burton is a running back for the Cleveland Browns, where he wears No. 34. Born February 1, 1992, in Long Valley, NJ, he attended West Morris Central High School and played college football at Rutgers.

The Detroit Lions selected Burton in round 5, pick 168, of the 2015 NFL Draft. Since then, Burton played for the Chicago Bears (2017–2018), Washington Redskins (2019), New Orleans Saints (2020), Kansas City Chiefs (2021–2022) and Denver Broncos (2023–2025) and joined the Cleveland Browns in 2026.

In 4 regular-season games since 2026, he has run for 0 yards and 0 touchdowns and caught 0 passes.

Career Timeline

7 stops with 7 teams in 12 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Lions2015–2016 Detroit Lions
0games played
Bears2017–2018 Chicago Bears
0games played
WAS2019 Washington Redskins
0games played
NO2020 New Orleans Saints
0games played
Chiefs2021–2022 Kansas City Chiefs
0games played
Broncos2023–2025 Denver Broncos
0games played
CLE2026–now Cleveland Browns
0rush yds, 0 TD, 0 rec · 4 games
Regular-season rushing and receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 4.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Cleveland Browns Current team2026–present

    He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 4 of 4 games.

  2. Denver Broncos2023–2025

    Listed on the 2023–2025 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.

  3. Kansas City Chiefs2021–2022

    Member of the Super Bowl LVII champion Chiefs. Listed on the 2021–2022 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.

  4. New Orleans Saints2020

    Listed on the 2020 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.

  5. Washington Redskins2019

    Listed on the 2019 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.

  6. Chicago Bears2017–2018

    Listed on the 2017–2018 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.

  7. Detroit Lions2015–2016

    Selected in round 5, pick 168, of the 2015 NFL Draft. Listed on the 2015–2016 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.

  8. College: Rutgers

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Trades and Team Changes

  1. JoinedJoined the Cleveland Browns.
  2. JoinedJoined the Denver Broncos.
  3. JoinedJoined the Kansas City Chiefs.
  4. JoinedJoined the New Orleans Saints.
  5. JoinedJoined the Washington Redskins.
  6. JoinedJoined the Chicago Bears.
  7. DraftedSelected by the Detroit Lions in round 5, pick 168.

All Michael Burton stats & analysis

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About Michael Burton: Bio FAQ

How old is Michael Burton?

Michael Burton is 34 years old. 2026 is his 12th NFL season.

How tall is Michael Burton?

Michael Burton is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 247 pounds, and plays running back for the Cleveland Browns.

How much does Michael Burton weigh?

Michael Burton weighs 247 pounds, his listed weight on the Cleveland Browns roster. He is listed at 6'0".

What number does Michael Burton wear?

Michael Burton wears number 34 for the Cleveland Browns. He plays running back.

What position does Michael Burton play?

Michael Burton plays running back for the Cleveland Browns, wearing number 34. 2026 is his 12th season in the NFL.

What team does Michael Burton play for?

Michael Burton plays for the Cleveland Browns as a running back.

How long has Michael Burton been in the NFL?

2026 is Michael Burton's 12th NFL season. View his career statistics.

Has Michael Burton won a Super Bowl?

Yes. Michael Burton was a member of the Kansas City Chiefs team that won Super Bowl LVII after the 2022 season.