The Denver Broncos are still looking for ways to bolster their roster, even though they’re 6-2 and in first place in the AFC West. They made waiver claims for multiple tight ends and signed a former Pro Bowler and Mackey Award-winning tight end to the practice squad just this week, but there’s a hunch around the NFL that they’re not done.
With the trade deadline looming, 2:00 p.m. MDT on Nov. 4, there’s been some conversation surrounding the Broncos going after a veteran receiver. There are plenty of names on the market, such as New Orleans’ Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed. While Olave would be a great addition to anyone’s room, Shaheed is the more likely candidate to be traded with a lower price tag, but he plays a similar role to Marvin Mims Jr., so that deal would be filling a need that doesn’t exist.
However, there’s another receiver on the market who currently plays for the division-rival Raiders, Jakobi Myers. While it would be tough for Denver to make a deal, as midseason trades within the division aren’t very common (unless you’re the Cleveland Browns who don’t know what’s going on), anything is possible in the trade landscape of modern professional sports.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler detailed what he heard about Myers potentially being on the move, saying that he has “possibly the best chance [to be traded] among available wide receivers.” The Broncos aren’t alone on this one though, as the Steelers are the favorites right now, with the Bills also alongside the Broncos in need of another pass catcher on offense.
Fowler also said that he doesn’t expect the Raiders to take a lowly 6/7 pick swap in the 2026 NFL Draft, like some teams have been doing in trades around the league. This deal would likely cost the Broncos a Day 2 pick in the draft, unless Las Vegas is okay with netting a fifth rounder. Denver has an extra fourth round selection at their disposal thanks to the Devaughn Vele trade with the Saints back in August, but would it be worth it in Sean Payton’s eyes to burn that right away on another receiver?
Myers, 28, is coming off the first 1,000-yard season of his career with the Raiders, but hasn’t been able to find much stability in a struggling offense this year. He’s in his seventh season in the NFL, so he would bring another veteran perspective into the locker room next to Courtland Sutton. Standing at 6-foot-2, 193 pounds, he brings a bigger frame than some of the other guys in the room have, and would pair nice with Sutton on the opposite side of the field.
Myers has been looking for a new contract, and hasn’t gotten it yet. It’s no guarantee that he would get one in Denver, especially given the fact that the Broncos just extended Sutton long-term, but if the price is right, trading for him as a half-season rental could be worth it.
A move like this one could turn the Broncos from a fun team in the AFC to one that is actually contending for a Super Bowl. They have until next Tuesday’s deadline to do so.