The Denver Broncos have been trying to figure out what the next steps for the team will be as they already have moved on from quarterback Russell Wilson. However, he is not the only player leaving the team as Ian Rapoport is reporting the Denver Broncos are in the process of trading wide receiver Jerry Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns for a fifth and sixth-round draft pick.
This move signals how both teams are approaching the 2024 season. Jeudy had a strong season as he finished last season with 54 receptions on 87 targets for 758 yards (14.0 yards per catch) with a pair of touchdown receptions.
This would give the Cleveland Browns a legitimate top two wide receivers option to pair him with Amari Cooper. With quarterback Deshaun Watson looking to get healthy, this gives the offense a legitimate threat to add. While it will be interesting to see what the draft capital will be, this is exciting.
In terms of the Denver Broncos, the mission is clear: get as many draft picks as possible and rebuild the franchise. They will likely select a quarterback in the 2024 NFL draft and rumors are swirling that they like Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy but they have some holes in the roster to address before training camp begins. Adding a pair of Day 3 picks for a talented wide receiver may not look great but has not provided that spark the team has been looking for.
Jerry Jeudy is playing on his fifth-year option and the 15th-overall pick in the 2020 draft is expected to have a base salary just shy of $13 million this season before becoming a free agent.
What should we expect out of the Denver Broncos this season?
Broncos country, let’s rebuild. This front office seems to be ready to hit the reset button if it has not been clear. They have released both Russell Wilson and safety Justin Simmons so it is clear what they are doing. The team is just trying get draft capital and free up money to create a team that can compete in the future.
While we see some teams take this approach in blowing up the roster, it is important to see how they draft and specifically how they get going with the quarterback position as the team has been unable to find a solid quarterback since Peyton Manning retired.
This team should be in the same spot in the draft order at this time next year.
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