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General Manager George Paton of the Denver Broncos addresses the media at UCHealth Training Center on March 16, 2022 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
The Denver Broncos have been very busy this offseason, with the most notable move coming when they acquire star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins.
In order to acquire Waddle, the Broncos had to give up their first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. That doesn’t mean that they won’t be picking in the first round.
Should Denver decide to be aggressive, it could attempt to trade back into the first round. As the Broncos look to become a Super Bowl team, nothing should be counted out. They will have some potential avenues to explore for a first-round pick.
Keeping that in mind, Denver has been connected to the Philadelphia Eagles as a potential trade partner to acquire a first-round selection.
Denver Broncos Linked to Potential Trade with Philadelphia Eagles
Jack Ramsey of Predominantly Orange took a look at three teams who could be willing to give up their first-round pick. The Eagles were one of the teams who made the list. They hold the No. 23 overall selection.
“Howie Roseman can’t help himself from making a trade, and Paton can’t help himself from trading for draft picks – this could be a match made in heaven. Surprisingly, the two sides have not struck a deal since the two decision-makers took over, but that could change in the coming weeks,” Ramsey wrote.
“The Eagles are on the offensive struggle bus, and could use some interesting pieces to help revitalize their group. If Howie asks for Marvin Mims and a future third or fourth round pick for this spot, the Broncos need to consider it.”
Philadelphia may not be willing to move off of its pick. The Eagles need offensive line help or potentially wide receiver if they trade A.J. Brown. That first-round pick could be valuable to fix those issues.
However, if Philadelphia is open to the idea, the No. 23 pick would be an ideal spot for the Broncos.
What Needs Do the Broncos Still Have to Address?
Ahead of the NFL Draft, Denver still has a few areas it could look to improve.
A few of those needs are the tight end position, an inside linebacker, and defensive line help. There are a few players who could fit that bill who might be available at pick No. 23.
Paton has made it clear that he’s ready to be aggressive to push the Broncos back into championship contention. Pulling off a trade for a first-round pick after trading his away for Waddle would be a prime example of that aggression.
Expect to continue hearing rumors surrounding Denver. The team has had a good offseason, but there are ways for the Broncos to make it a great offseason.