Broncos Urged to Trade for $14 Million Pro Bowler Amid Surprising Report
The Denver Broncos could get a veritable gift from one of their AFC rivals in the form of a ready-made option to help quarterback Bo Nix before the trade deadline.
A recent report suggests that Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., a Pro Bowler and the No. 23 overall pick of the 2024 draft, is available for the right price. It is, however, unclear what that price would be.
There would be several suitors for Thomas in a trade, and the Broncos could stand to join them.
Broncos Trade Pitch Lands Jaguars WR Briant Thomas Jr.
GettyBrian Thomas Jr. #7 of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers.
Thomas, the Jaguars’ No. 1 receiver last season, is off to a slow start this year, despite his team’s 4-3 record. They are on a bye in Week 8. Thomas has 26 receptions for 365 yards and 1 touchdown this season and a 114-1,647-1 line for his career.
This trade pitch sends premium draft capital to the Jaguars for Thomas.
Broncos get:
- Brian Thomas Jr.
Jaguars get:
- 2026 second-round pick
The Athletic’s Dianna Russini wrote on October 25 that, “The Jaguars are listening on calls for WR Brian Thomas Jr., even if a move feels highly unlikely.”
That led KOA’s Ryan Edwards to suggest the Broncos get involved, even if the cost is high.
“I have no idea why the Jags would even consider moving Brian Thomas,” Edwards posted on X on October 25 in reaction to Russini’s report. “This is a move I would 1000% do if I’m the #Broncos assuming you could get away with sending a 2nd rounder…might even consider sending my 1st.”
However, Edwards’ KOA colleague, Benjamin Allbright, pushed back on the idea that the Broncos are or even should be interested in a trade for Thomas, basing his argument partly on their current personnel, with Courtland Sutton still Nix’s top target.
“He plays the same position Sutton does,” Allbright responded to one fan on X, adding in another post, “Maybe guard or tight end, but I wouldn’t be surprised if I didn’t do anything at all.”
Injuries have forced the Broncos to their third left guard.
Inconsistency has been an added factor in the lack of production from offseason free agent signing Evan Engram at tight end. However, the Broncos’ passing attack also ranked 22nd in net yards per attempt.
WR Called Broncos’ ‘Biggest Need’
GettyCourtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Despite the uncertainty along their offensive line and some issues at linebacker, NFL.com’s Kevin Patra called wide receiver the Broncos’ “biggest need” as the trade deadline approaches following Week 9.
Patra argued that a trade to acquire a tight end “in the mold of Mark Andrews or David Njoku” could prove “easier.”
However, trading for a receiver “could boost this inconsistent offense.”
“The issue for Denver is an offense that goes into lulls. Outside of Courtland Sutton, the Broncos don’t have a wideout who can consistently win one-on-one. Marvin Mims Jr. flashes now and again. Ditto Troy Franklin. Tight end Evan Engram has been up-and-down (mostly down),” Patra wrote in an article published on October 21.
“Denver surely hoped the young players would grow into bigger roles this season. That said, the Broncos are sitting in first in the AFC West, meaning now is the time to go all-in and acquire another weapon for Bo Nix.”
Thomas is in Year 2 of a four-year, $14.6 million contract. The Broncos have $5.2 million in room, but Over The Cap projects a $49.5 million surplus in 2026.
The 2025 trade deadline is on November 4 at 4 p.m. ET.
Cam Skattebo Injury Expected to Bring Huge Punishment to Eagles Player
The New York Giants have a blockbuster rookie duo in quarterback Jaxson Dart and running back Cameron Skattebo, and it’s breathing new life into the team for the 2025-26 season. The Giants first had championship-winning quarterback Russell Wilson as their Q1 for the season and started him in a total of three games, but with the team’s losses piling up, they benched Wilson to give Dart a chance to shine.
Dart’s numbers are strong, and there’s no denying his chemistry with Skattebo. Looking at the Giants’ game on Sunday, Oct. 19, against the Denver Broncos, Dart completed 15 of 33 pass attempts for 283 yards, three touchdowns and an interception while taking five carries for 11 yards and another touchdown, according to ESPN research.
But, that all came crashing down on Sunday, Oct. 26, with a nasty injury to Skattebo during the Giant’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. During the showdown, Skattebo was injured by an Eagles linebacker, Zack Baun. The injury was a severe right ankle injury, according to CBS Sports, and it was so bad that the player had to be carted off the field. The Philadelphia crowd gave Skattebo a standing ovation on his way out.
Eagles Player Expected to Get Big NFL Punishment for Cam Skattebo Incident
Baun’s move appeared to be a “hip drop tackle,” but it wasn’t called on the field. “This is awful– Giants standout rookie RB Cam Skattebo just suffered an ankle injury, and it’s bad…” NFL reporter Arye Pulli said on X, sharing a video of the incident.
The injury happened during a pass attempt in the second quarter of the game. During the play, Skattebo’s right leg was pinned and twisted under him in an awful way following the hit from Baun. Skattebo obviously sustained a severe ankle injury after that incident.
Followers took to social media to call out the refs for not calling it, with one saying, “How was this not a flag bro? I thought we banned hip dropped tackles.” Another added, “Is that not a hip drop tackle?”
Dart, who has become good friends with Skattebo, yelled out after the play frustration. Skattebo had notched his seventh touchdown of the season during the game with an 18-yard pass from Dart.
NFL Penalties Explained
Every week, the league penalizes players for conduct in the previous week’s games. The NFL states on their website that these actions are “to protect players from unnecessary risk and preserve competitive balance and game integrity, the NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed on a set of game-related rules violations that may result in accountability measures.”
The new roster of players getting hit with punishments goes up every Saturday afternoon. There’s a good chance Baun will be on that tally, and it will be a big fine.
According to the NFL, those fines will go to the Professional Athletes Foundation to “support legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels, including youth football and the communities that support the game.” So, it’s a good cause.
