The Denver Broncos are one of the top Super Bowl contenders after Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season, putting them at the top of the list of teams expected to make a move to show that they are all in for the Lombardi Trophy.
The NFL's trade deadline hits at 2:00 pm Mountain Time on Tuesday. After that, no trades will be allowed until the offseason, following Super Bowl LXI and they won't be able to become official until the new league year starts in March. If the Broncos are going to make a move, the time is now.
The Jacksonville Jaguars were aggressive on Monday, announcing to the world that they are pushing in all of the chips to reach the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history. They made moves to acquire defensive tackle Jordan Davis,
safety Jessie Bates III and defensive lineman Davon Godchaux.
The Broncos are on the clock to make a move; will it happen? Here, we will examine realistic trade options for the team to consider. Jonathan Taylor, the running back for the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride have been brought up, but both may no longer be realistic (McBride never was). Here are some that are.
Broncos' most realistic trade targets before trade deadline
Dallas Goedert, Tight End, Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles are already making moves, having sent Davis to the Jaguars for a first-round pick in 2027 and a second-round pick in 2029. Howie Roseman is one of the most savvy general managers in the league and he knows his team is currently a sinking ship, so a rebuild should be in full swing.
Teams will likely be calling the Eagles en masse, looking to pick up the scraps. If the Broncos were looking to bring in a better option as a receiving tight end, as the McBride rumor suggests, then Dallas Goedert would be a solid choice.
Goedert has over 400 career receptions but going on 32 years old, he's on the downside of his career. A fair trade should reflect that, and the Broncos should be able to get him for a Day 3 draft pick, far cheaper than what McBride would have cost.
He could be a solid addition to an underwhelming tight end room with Evan Engram and Adam Trautman.
Landon Dickerson, Guard, Philadelphia Eagles
Sticking with the Eagles, Landon Dickerson is a player who has been connected to the Broncos in a previous prediction, and it's a move that makes sense. The Broncos could use an upgrade on the offensive line, specifically in the form of a run blocker, and that's where Dickerson comes in.
Dickerson could replace Ben Powers in the starting lineup in an effort to boost the rushing attack, something the Broncos desperately need to do if they want to reach their ultimate goal this season.
Dickerson has been banged up during his career, but if the Broncos could get him for a considerable price, it would be worth a shot.
Tony Pollard, Running Back, Tennessee Titans
If the Broncos want to add a productive running back, Tony Pollard is a much cheaper option than Taylor, and he's been solid this season.
Pollard has averaged 4.5 yards per carry this season while rushing for 595 yards and six touchdowns. He could provide the jolt that the offensive backfield is looking for as it works with a rookie in Jonah Coleman and a player who just hasn't been very good this year, J.K. Dobbins.
The Colts have reportedly turned down a second- and fifth-round pick in exchange for Taylor, and the Broncos should not be willing to offer more than that. That doesn't even take into account what it would cost the team against the salary cap, putting future deals for the team in jeopardy.
It's a fun idea, but not a realistic one. Making a move for Pollard is much more sensible.
Zach Sieler, Defensive Tackle, Miami Dolphins
This is a bit of a wild-card option, but the Dolphins are a young team in rebuild mode and could be open to acquiring more picks for the future.
Zach Sieler, a seventh-round pick in 2018, might be one of the best players in the league that many fans have never heard of. Sieler is currently the highest-paid member of the Dolphins' roster and he has a cap number of $11 million for this season. That wouldn't be a cheap addition, but it's less than Taylor.
After recently placing Eyioma Uwazurike on injured reserve, the Broncos could add to the talent on the defensive line by making a move for Sieler, who plays defensive tackle in Miami's 4-3 scheme but would be a solid fit at any of the positions in Denver's 3-4 scheme.
This is an idea no one has talked about, and it's far from likely, but if you want something out of left field that still makes sense, here you go.
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