Broncos Top Trade Candidates with Deadline Approaching
The Denver Broncos are 2-3 coming off their loss to the Indianapolis Colts, and while their season is far from over, it's worth asking how realistic the team's chances are at the playoffs.
The injuries are piling up, the Broncos aren't exactly deep at every position, and some may wonder if issues with the offense can be corrected in enough time to get the team back on track.
Even if the Broncos win more games in the coming weeks, they have some players who are about to come off injured reserve and only have so many roster spots available. Therefore, the Broncos do need to consider the possibility of trading away players to free up roster spots.
Furthermore, the Broncos have just five 2023 draft picks and could use a couple more. Thus, the Broncos should at least consider offers to trade away certain players.
Here is a list of players that could be potential midseason trade candidates and what is the likelihood the player will be traded.
Bradley Chubb | OLB
Jerry Jeudy | WR
KJ Hamler | WR
Dalton Risner | OG
Lloyd Cushenberry | C
Albert Okwuegbanun | TE
Kareem Jackson | S
While Jackson is 34 years old and his best years are behind him, he does provide leadership and can contribute to some degree. However, it might be best for him to do that for a real Super Bowl contender.
With Justin Simmons likely coming off IR, the emergence of Caden Sterns, and P.J. Locke showing he can contribute, there isn't much room for Jackson.
The most Jackson would get is a seventh-round pick in return, but a team who needs safety depth or that extra presence in the secondary might be willing to send a pick the Broncos' way. It certainly can't hurt to listen to offers.
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