The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, November 10th at 2 p.m. MT, and our Denver Broncos could be an active team prior to the deadline. They have beenwidely connected to Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor in the days leading up to the deadline, but according to 9NEWS Denver’s Mike Klis, the team could explore adding a weapon or two to their offense. He mentions running back, tight end, and wide receiver as the positions that they could add.
Looking at the Broncos’ needs heading into the deadline, the most glaring one is running back. Now, the emergence of rookie running back Jonah Coleman helps, but the Broncos still need more from the position. RJ Harvey and Tyler Badie are on the injured reserve, and veteran JK Dobbins has been struggling all season. So, adding another back to pair with Coleman would make sense.
The question is, will they go big and add a Jonathan Taylor or Breece Hall? Or make a smaller move for someone like Tony Pollard or someone else?
Klis mentions wide receiver, and while it may not be the most pressing need right now, it could be in a few months. Jaylen Waddle has not performed as expected thus far; Courtland Sutton will be 32 next season and has a large cap hit(Also restructured his deal and could be off the team next season); Pat Bryant has been very good, but has been on the IR; Marvin Mims is a pending free agent, while Troy Franklin is buried on the depth chart. Could the Broncos be looking to add a wide receiver who could contribute to this team this season and moving forward? This doesn’t seem as likely, but I wouldn’t rule it out if the right deal comes their way.
As for tight end, I don’t know. The only name that could move the needle and that might be available is Dallas Goedert, but is that even worth it? He would certainly improve that room, but the Broncos really do not utilize their tight ends in the passing game. Evan Engram has had a disappointing year, and blocking specialist Nate Adkins leads the group (and, funny enough, the team) in TD receptions with 3, but he only has 6 total catches thus far.
Some notable trade Candidates
- Colts RB Jonathan Taylor
- Colts WR Josh Downs
- Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr.
- Titans RB Tony Pollard
- Eagles TE Dallas Goedert
- Chargers EDGE Khalil Mack
- Cardinals EDGE Josh Sweat
- Jets RB Breece Hall
- Colts DT Grover Stewart
- Jets EDGE Will McDonald IV
- Eagles G Landon Dickerson
- Eagles CB Riq Woolen
- Titans WR Calvin Ridley
Broncos news and rumors
- Broncos may explore adding a “weapon or two” prior to the deadline, per 9NEW Denver’s Mike Klis – Source
- Broncos are reportedly doing everything in their power to trade for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor, per DNVR’s Zac Stevens – Source
- The Broncos might be a little less inclined to trade for Taylor now, according to SI’s Albert Breer – Source
- Veteran RB JK Dobbins name came up in trade talks, but that could be less likely now that RJ Harvey is on IR, per SI’s Albert Breer – Source
