On Tuesday, the Denver Broncos made a splash in the trade market by acquiring wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for hefty draft compensation that also included a first-round pick in this year’s draft. The move gives Bo Nix and company another explosive downfield weapon to pair next to Courtland Sutton, and signals the team’s full commitment to winning now after making an appearance in the AFC Championship Game this year.
Another big name that many think could be on the trade market this year is Philadelphia Eagles head AJ Brown, and now, more information is emerging from NFL insider Diana Russini of The Athletic about whether or not Denver expressed any interest in him before nixing the Waddle deal.
“Despite speculation, I’ve been told the Denver Broncos never expressed interest in trading for AJ Brown. They always had their eye on Jaylen Waddle. Sean Payton and Bo Nix are getting a new threat,” Russini, formerly of the X, told Twitter.
It remains to be seen if the Eagles will actually want to trade Brown after a tumultuous relationship with the receiver over the past few seasons, which culminated in the booing of the home fans when he dropped a key pass in the playoffs against the San Francisco 49ers last year.
Meanwhile, the Broncos’ offense, which couldn’t do anything in blizzard-like conditions against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, now has another proven downfield threat who is a nightmare for opposing defenses in open space.
Giving up multiple draft picks is no small price to pay, but if Waddle can stay healthy and produce, it could pay huge dividends for Denver as they try to make another deep playoff run next year.
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