It’s safe to say that the 2023 NFL season has not quite gone the way the Denver Broncos would have expected under new head coach Sean Payton as the team has won just one game so far this season. And it sounds like the team is already doing some restructuring as a result.
On Thursday afternoon, NFL insider Matt Lombardo of Fan Buzz reported that the Denver Broncos are expected to trade star wide receiver Jerry Jeudy before the Oct. 31 trade deadline.
“NEW: Multiple league sources tell me they expect the #Broncos to trade Jerry Jeudy prior to the deadline, with one NFC Executive saying they have already had ‘internal discussions’ about a possible deal,” Lombardo wrote in a post on X, the social media website that was formerly known as Twitter.
NEW: Multiple league sources tell me they expect the #Broncos to trade Jerry Jeudy prior to the deadline, with one NFC Executive saying they have already had “internal discussions” about a possible deal.
MORE, including Jeudy’s best fits | @FanBuzz https://t.co/oCfmBuOHvD
— Matt Lombardo 🏈 (@MattLombardoNFL) October 12, 2023
This news, coupled with the reports that the team is preparing to move on from veteran pass rusher Frank Clark, indicates that the Broncos are in the process of tearing down the team for what looks like a rebuild, and this led to a lot of reactions on social media as a result.
In summation the Denver Broncos:
– assembled elite-tier defense
– held covert dealings with Seattle
– mortgaged farm for Russell Wilson
– gave him stupid $$
– failed spectacularly, got ppl fired
– gave Sean Payton stupid $$
– assembled booty-tier defense
– and are NOW tanking https://t.co/7DrDEmW57Z— Tyler Alsin (@TylerjAlsin) October 12, 2023
Shocking disclaimer: Bill would never do it
BUT
I’m sending Uche, KB & pick-swap for Jeudy. And it’s not a salvage the season move, instead it kick-starts the Patriots rebuilding the skill group, he’s only 24, he would be a smart add. https://t.co/A5UWqBtv6u
— KDOT 2.0 ❄️ (@kdot95_) October 12, 2023
Jeudy checks a lot of boxes in terms of what the Chiefs could use, starting with a guy who can separate against man coverage.
Some injury concerns, but worth making an offer if DEN is willing to deal. https://t.co/SHtF1T9xUb
— Seth Keysor (@RealMNchiefsfan) October 12, 2023
Come on now! Bring Bryce his Alabama brethren! As long as it's not for a 2nd… https://t.co/gEBT2URL4U
— Keep Purring Podcast (Ben) (@KeepPurringBen) October 12, 2023
As mentioned yesterday, Jeudy would be a perfect fit w DJ & George. One yr left on his deal. I'm sure the #Broncos wouldn't take a 4th. Would the #Steelers offer a 3rd rd pick? https://t.co/5RKSbbpsD7
— David Todd (@DavidMTodd) October 12, 2023
very predictable turn of events at this point https://t.co/TDfC8wRuxp
— Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) October 12, 2023
We’ll have to see whether or not the Broncos are able to find a trade partner for Jeudy and where he ultimately lands.
