Marvin Mims Jr. is also safe, as an All-Pro returner, which, after Vele was dealt, leaves one option of value: Troy Franklin. However, the Broncos likely traded Vele, in part, to make room for a bigger role for Franklin in the offense, so he's highly unlikely to be dealt, especially with how good he's looked.

Following the Devaughn Vele trade, the Broncos hold five picks in the first four rounds of the 2026 NFL draft.

The Athletic's Mike Jones put Denver Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II at No. 6 on his list of the Top 25 NFL Players 25 And Under in 2025.

NFL.com's Adam Rank and Ali Bhanpuri broke down each game on the 2025 NFL schedule, with the Broncos coming out as a double-digit-winning team. Bhanpuri predicted an 11-6 record, while Rank projected 12-5, with the Broncos dethroning the Kansas City Chiefs and winning the AFC West.

Saints CB Jayden Price has received plenty of nicknames during his playing career, but his current teammates have come up with a new favorite of his.

Broncos coach Sean Payton on Wednesday's trade of wide receiver Devaughn Vele to the Saints: "Two, and then a third team called, we weren't actively shopping at all ... and all coincidentally on (Vele)

Nevertheless, Broncos' first-round cornerback Jahdae Barron's transition to the professional ranks has marched ahead relatively smoothly and has garnered national scrutiny. Coming out of the Broncos' 27-7 preseason win over the Arizona Cardinals, NFL.com's Chad Reuter rendered a grade on Barron's contribution, giving him a B.

The Manning family's NFL legacy is deep and rich, from patriarch Archie Manning playing 12 years for the New Orleans to his sons, Peyton and Eli, combining to collect five league MVP awards, three Super Bowl MVP nods and four Super Bowl rings.

With Nate Adkins and Michael Burton sidelined, the Broncos will monitor the TE/FB waiver wire. "We have to fill that void," Sean Payton said.