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3 Players Denver Broncos Could Still Deal After Baron Browning Trade
The Denver Broncos dealt away Baron Browning to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday. (Photo by Hyoung … [+]
Despite boasting a 5-4 record following Sunday’s blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Denver Broncos surprised many on Monday by trading away pass rusher Baron Browning.
Denver dealt Browning to the Arizona Cardinals. NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero was the first to report that the Broncos received a mere sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft for Browning.
Browning, 25, was a third-round pick of the Broncos out of Ohio State back in 2021. He put up a combined 21 quarterback hits and 9.5 sacks in two seasons heading into the 2024 campaign.
The pass rusher took a step back this season before being dealt, recording just seven tackles without a sack in five games.
Whether this deal means that the Broncos plan on going into seller mode ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline remains to be seen. But rumors have pointed in this direction for some time. Sure, Denver is in the midst of a playoff race. But general manager George Paton as well as head coach Sean Payton are thinking more about the future than anything else.
That’s magnified by the decision to start rookie quarterback Bo Nix out of the gate this season.
Three Players The Denver Broncos Could Move Ahead Of The NFL Trade Deadline
There are a number of players on Denver’s roster who would receive interest if put on the trade block over the next several hours.
Prior to moving Browning, the Broncos signed fellow edge rusher Jonathon Cooper to a four-year, $60 million contract. Could that have another player or two at this position headed out of town here soon? Here’s a look at some players the Broncos could consider moving soon.
Courtland Sutton, Wide Receiver
The Denver Broncos could trade Courtland Sutton within the next several hours. (Photo by Dustin … [+]
Sutton, 29, has been rumored to be on the trade block for some time now. Some of that included a contract stalemate between the former Pro Bowler and his team over the offseason.
Sutton is set to become a free agent after next season and might not fit into the Broncos’ long-term plans. The only issue here would be moving Nix’s top target in the middle of the season.
If the Broncos do indeed put Sutton on the block, there is going to be a nice amount of interest in his services. Thus far this season, the former second-round pick from Southern Methodist has tallied 36 receptions for 499 yards with two touchdowns in nine games. The Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Steelers are teams to watch.
D.J. Jones, Defensive Tackle
Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones could also be on the block. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver … [+]
Jones is yet another under-the-radar player who could be had ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. The former San Francisco 49ers sixth-round pick has been a full-time starter since signing with Denver ahead of the 2022 season. He’s among the best run-stuffing defensive tackles in the game right now.
The Athletic‘s Dianna Russini reported recently that Denver will not move Jones. But that could change if the team receives a solid offer for the veteran. He’s been linked to his former 49ers team a lot in recent days. It certainly is something to keep an eye on.
Javonte Williams, Running Back
Javonte Williams could be a big name moved by the Denver Broncos ahead of the NFL trade deadline. … [+]
Williams, 24, came to Denver with high expectations after the team exhausted a second-round pick on the North Carolina product back in 2021. Unfortunately, it has just not worked out for Williams in Mile High.
He suffered a torn ACL four games into the 2022 campaign and has not returned to pre-injury form. Thus far this season, Williams is averaging just 3.8 yards per rush. In reality, it’s been a struggle in the Broncos’ backfield all year.
The backdrop here is Williams’ status as a free agent after the 2024 season. If Denver can get some draft capital for the still-young running back, it will have to think long and hard about dealing him.
If you use Santa Fe Drive as a part of your daily commute, you will notice full closures this weekend on a popular section, from Florida Avenue to Evans Avenue, for the installation of a pedestrian bridge.
Once the 370-foot pedestrian bridge is completed, it will connect the east and west portions of Denver’s Overland neighborhood. This bridge will be used by pedestrians and bicyclists.
The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure says this closure is needed to keep the traveling public safe. Large cranes will be used to set the two spans in place. Each one weighs about 215,000 pounds and is 180 feet long.
Once the bridge is completed in 2027, it will create a safer connection for pedestrians and bicyclists. It will link neighborhoods to trails, transit, parks, and local businesses without requiring residents to cross heavy traffic.
“Our neighborhood is quartered by transportation routes, so having a safe pedestrian bridge that can take people from one side to the other is an amazing development that neighbors have been asking for for years,” Jenn Greiving, President, Overland Park Neighborhood Association, said.
The Santa Fe Drive closure will begin at midnight on Saturday, July 11, and end on Monday, July 13, at 5 a.m. There will be detours in place. This includes:
- Southbound Santa Fe Drive Detour: Traffic will be routed to Platte River Drive to reenter southbound Santa Fe Drive at the West Evans Avenue on-ramp.
- Northbound Santa Fe Drive Detour: Access to northbound Santa Fe Drive will be at Mississippi Avenue via South Broadway Street.
- On-Ramp Closure: The West Evans Avenue on-ramp to northbound Santa Fe Drive will close at noon on Friday, July 10, to prepare for the full weekend closure and will remain closed until 5 a.m. on Monday, July 13. Traffic will be detoured to South Broadway Street to re-enter northbound Santa Fe Drive via Mississippi Avenue.
- Off-Ramp Closure: The southbound Santa Fe Drive off-ramp to West Evans Avenue will close for the full weekend period and remain closed until Friday, Sept. 11, while crews build new sidewalks and perform other concrete work at the southwest corner of the project. Detours will be posted to West Florida Avenue, West Dartmouth Avenue or West Hampden Avenue to bypass the ramp closure
During this closure, DOTI will reopen the underpass on Iowa Avenue. This is a new ADA accessible pathway that will be available between Santa Fe Drive and Acoma Street.
DENVER (KDVR) — Two officers, one now formerly of the Denver Police Department, face multiple charges relating to separate incidents in the past two months.
According to a release, now-former Denver Police Officer Gabriel Lucero was issued a citation for third-degree assault, official misconduct and false reporting, while Officer Javon Leach was cited for reckless driving and eluding.
The incident involving Lucero reportedly occurred on May 22 just before 1 a.m. in the 500 block of 16th Street. According to a release, Lucero was involved in an assault at a business, as he allegedly assaulted a person and walked away as others continued to assault the victim.
Security guards and an off-duty officer escorted him and the group out; however, Lucero reportedly identified himself as a Denver police officer and attempted to re-enter by using his police badge.
Lucero reportedly provided a false name without any other information, and further investigation verified Lucero as the person involved. Lucero was hired in 2025 and, due to his current probationary status, was fired as of Wednesday.
The incident involving Leach occurred around 1:41 a.m. on June 21, when Leach was reportedly pulling out of a parking lot on Larimer Street, attempting to drive against traffic.
Leach reportedly refused commands to stop as he left the area. Officials said he was found just seven minutes later, traveling at high speeds northbound on Park Avenue West.
He reportedly fled a traffic stop and continued to drive away, and officials deemed Leach to be the suspect following an investigation. He was placed in an off-line assignment while the case progresses, as they are considered misdemeanors.
“The Denver Police Department’s administrative review of Leach’s incident will begin once the criminal case is adjudicated, and that process includes the Denver Department of Safety and the Office of the Independent Monitor, a civilian oversight agency,” the release said.
Denver Nuggets standout forward Peyton Watson could find himself on another team before you know it.
With the Nuggets reportedly open to a sign-and-trade of Watson, could Denver really lose a core piece to their rotation?
It’s hard to imagine many teams being able to shoulder the financial weight of a Watson contract at this point because of the aprons and such, but he’s absolutely an asset to any contending team.
We’ve gone through and identified a few teams that make sense for Watson in the fall… including the one he’s already on at the moment. Hey, he might stay home, you never know!
The Clippers have been linked to Watson as a possible destination; he could help them immensely.
The Pistons have also been linked to Watson, which would help them a lot to contend for an NBA title.
Look, HYPOTHETICALLY, the Nets could move around some cap space with some player trades and such and get a deal done. They are one of the only teams in the NBA right now not in the negative with cap space.
The Grizzlies are the team with the least amount of negative cap space right now, per Spotrac. If they really wanted to pull off a Watson sign-and-trade… it would be hypothetically possible from a money standpoint.
Denver Nuggts
Look, it’s very possible Watson just stays in Denver on a brand-new deal. Who knows at this point?
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