The Denver Broncos enter the offseason with four wide receivers on their roster. Longtime veteran Courtland Sutton leads the room, followed by Marvin Mims Jr., Troy Franklin, and Pat Bryant. Last season, each receiver flashed at some point in time. Alas, as a position group, they were amongst the league leaders in dropped passed.
This is one area a lot of fans across Broncos Country are hoping the Broncos’ brass make a major move at. The talent available in free agency isn’t high-end. With that in mind,
Denver would ultimately have to swing a big trade in order to find a significant upgrade to the room.
Ultimately, I think it’s very unlikely the Broncos spend big in free agency at the position. I believe they will be more aggressive utilizing their resources and cap space elsewhere. Though there is one available receiver I believe would be a great fit for Head Coach Sean Payton’s offense. That is San Francisco 49ers wideout Jauan Jennings.
Player Profile
Wide Receiver | Jauan Jennings | San Francisco 49ers
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 212 pounds
Age: 28 years old
Experience: 5 NFL seasons
2025 stats: 15 games played with 15 starts. 55 catches on 90 targets for 643 yards and 9 touchdowns. 36 receptions for first down. 61-percent catch rate.
Should the Broncos sign wide receiver Jauan Jennings?
There are a lot of reasons to advocate for Jennings being pursued by the Broncos. First and foremost, he works well in traffic and with route concepts targeting the middle of the field. That’s an area of the field Denver struggled to routinely attack with success in 2025.
Additionally, his penchant for moving the chains would provide a significant boost to the Broncos’ third down efficiency. Outside of Sutton, Denver didn’t really have a consistent target to routinely do that. Bryant offered some promise there, but multiple concussions impacted his ability to reach his full potential in his rookie season.
On top of that, his size and physicality as a run blocker would be beneficial for bolstering Denver’s rushing attack. As mentioned earlier, drops have been an issue in Denver as of late. Jennings has also only dropped eight passes on 203 targets the past two years. That is under four percent over the past two seasons and a much better rate than the three players who received the most targets in Denver’s offense next season.
Why the Broncos will not sign Jauan Jennings in free agency.
Quite simply: finances. It’s expected that Jennings will likely get a large deal on the market. Wide receivers in free agency usually come at a premium. According to Spotrac, his market value could be upwards of $22 million per season. That would put the veteran wide receiver as a Top 20 paid player at the position. I highly doubt Denver is willing to invest that much in free agency—especially when they have some other major holes that need starting caliber players.
Final Thoughts
There is no doubt that Jennings fits the mold as a big-bodied and physical receiver that Payton covets. He would be a tremendous addition to the squad. He’s tough, dependable, and reliable and would give them another chain-moving option. However, teams in desperate need of upgrading their aerial attack will definitely be willing to throw a lot of cash in his direction.
The Broncos are expected to be aggressive this offseason. Though CEO and owner Greg Penner has said they will be opportunistic while doing so. If Denver wants to upgrade their aerial attack and add a fifth receiver into the fold, I’d expect it to come at a more affordable price point. And if they want to take a big swing, there could be several other targets available via trade that make more sense.
What do you think, Broncos Country? Would you be in favor of the Broncos signing Jauan Jennings to bolster their receiving corps? Sound off in the comments section and let me know what you think.
