As the NFL’s trade deadline (Nov. 5) draws closer, will the Denver Broncos be active in the trade market?
Denver’s defense is rolling, but the offense could use a play-making tight end, and there’s not much proven wide receiver depth behind Courtland Sutton (who has been linked to trade talks in recent years).
The Broncos also have two capable backup quarterbacks in Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson sitting behind rookie starter Bo Nix. As NFL teams lose QBs to various injuries, Stidham and Wilson will be players to keep an eye on leading up to the trade deadline.
After Wednesday’s practice, Denver coach Sean Payton was asked if he has talked to general manager George Paton about potential trade plans.
“No,” Payton said. “He might come in occasionally either way. He might walk in and say, ‘Hey, we got a call.’ We talk daily. It’s kind of like homecoming’s two-and-a-half weeks away, and everyone’s kind of putting out their feelers to see. It is.
“I think pretty much daily would be normal for him to walk in [and say], ‘Hey, I got a call from…’ Those are like feelers. I’m really focused on this team, and yet all of that you have to pay attention to.”
Up next for the Broncos is a home game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. After that, Denver will face the Baltimore Ravens on the road on Nov. 3. The deadline to make trades is two days after the Ravens game. We will track any potential moves on Broncos Wire.
