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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 05: Pat Surtain II #2 of the Denver Broncos chats with A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles after the 21-17 win in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 05, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
The Denver Broncos have taken one of the quietest approaches to the NFL offseason so far. They remain the only team in the NFL that has not signed an outside free agent.
However, the Broncos may still be searching for a major offensive addition this offseason. A new update from an NFL insider suggests one of the league’s biggest receivers could remain on their radar.
NFL analyst Brian Baldinger recently revealed there has been at least some level of mutual interest between the Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles star A.J. Brown as trade speculation continues to swirl around the three-time Pro Bowl receiver.
“I’ll be interested to see if the price drops on A.J. Brown, if that’s still a possibility,” Baldinger said during an appearance on DNVR Sports on Monday. “I know that there’s interest there on both sides. Maybe tepid, but some interest, at least enough to inquire to what the asking price is.”
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There reportedly is mutual interest on a potential AJ Brown trade between the Broncos and Eagles, per @BaldyNFL.
“Interested to see if the price drops with A.J. Brown. If that’s still a possibility, I know that there’s interest there on both sides.”
The lack of major additions has raised questions among fans and analysts about whether general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton are waiting for a larger move to develop.
Brown to the Broncos could be that move.
Broncos Quiet Offseason Raising Questions
The Broncos’ inactivity in free agency stands out when compared to the rest of the league.
Most teams used the opening weeks of the offseason to make major upgrades throughout free agency. Denver, however, has remained on the sidelines while maintaining flexibility with its roster and assets.
That approach suggests the Broncos believe in the roster they already have. It could also reflect patience from the front office.
But it has also fueled speculation that the Broncos may be positioning themselves for a more significant move, rather than spending heavily on other free agents.
If that is the case, a potential pursuit of Brown would certainly qualify as the type of move that could reshape the entire offense around quarterback Bo Nix.
At the beginning of the offseason, the Broncos were linked to targeting a major RB, WR, or TE. Other than re-signing J.K. Dobbins, no big splashes have been made yet.
Adding a dominant No. 1 receiver like Brown could be the big move that takes the passing attack to another level.
Baldinger Suggests Trade Market Still Developing
Even with Baldinger’s comments about mutual interest, the biggest obstacle remains the price the Eagles would demand in a potential trade.
Philadelphia general manager Howie Roseman has reportedly remained firm in his asking price for Brown, which could explain why discussions around the league have remained relatively quiet.
“He hasn’t really budged off what he wants,” Baldinger noted.
Still, Baldinger suggested the situation could change as the offseason continues to unfold. If the asking price drops or teams become more aggressive in pursuing a trade, Denver could be one of the franchises monitoring the situation closely.
For now, the Broncos’ extremely quiet offseason only adds another layer of intrigue.
While their lack of free-agency activity could simply be patience from the front office, it also leaves open the possibility that Denver is waiting for the right opportunity to make a much bigger move, potentially one involving a star receiver like Brown.