The Denver Broncos have once again stirred controversy, as multiple NFL insiders report the team is quietly shopping a prominent player — and fans are not taking it well. With the NFL Draft just hours away, the Broncos’ front office appears to be weighing drastic moves that could reshape the roster, including trading a cornerstone name.
Who’s on the Block?
Though the Broncos haven’t confirmed the identity of the player, insiders have hinted it could be either Courtland Sutton or Jerry Jeudy, both starting wide receivers. Sutton, the team’s emotional leader and Pro Bowler, has been a fan favorite since his breakout season. Meanwhile, Jeudy, a former first-round pick, has shown flashes of brilliance but has struggled with consistency and injuries.
Some league sources suggest the Broncos are using the trade talks to gauge value and clear cap space as part of a broader rebuild, possibly to add more picks in a stacked 2025 NFL Draft.
Fanbase in Revolt
The moment the report hit social media, Broncos fans erupted.
> “If they trade Sutton, I’m done with this team,” one user posted on X (formerly Twitter).
> “This franchise keeps finding new ways to disappoint. How are we supposed to believe in this so-called ‘rebuild’ when they’re dangling our best players?” another chimed in.
The frustration is magnified by the fact that the Broncos already benched and essentially forced out Russell Wilson, are sitting on a record-breaking $89 million in dead cap, and now seem poised to offload veteran talent in favor of draft picks and youth development.
Strategic or Desperate?
NFL analysts are split on whether this move is part of a smart long-term plan or a sign of disarray. Some believe head coach Sean Payton, who is already under pressure after an up-and-down 2024 season, wants to reshape the offense entirely with players who fit his system. Others think this is a panic move after missing out on key free agents and falling behind in the AFC West arms race.
> “If you’re trading a guy like Sutton or Jeudy, you’re sending a message — rebuild mode is on, and winning now is not the priority,” said ESPN’s Field Yates.
Draft Night Drama Ahead?
With the Broncos holding the No. 20 pick in the first round, don’t be surprised if the rumored trade becomes reality during the draft. The team has also been linked to interest in moving up for a top-tier offensive lineman or possibly adding another young quarterback to compete with Bo Nix.
Whether the move is bold or boneheaded will depend on what comes next — but one thing’s for sure: the Broncos are once again a team in the spotlight, for better or worse.
