Denver Broncos trade deadline: Players who could be on the move

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 10: Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos pumps up the crowd after scoring a first quarter touchdown against the New York Jets at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 10, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 9: Denver Broncos defensive players including linebacker Brandon Marshall #54 run onto the field to warm up before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Brandon Marshall

Why he could be traded

The Broncos have a rare rookie class full of players ready to contribute and play immediately. One of those rookies ready to play now is fourth-round pick Josey Jewell, who played some extensive snaps this past week against the Chiefs.

Brandon Marshall has struggled some with injuries this season and a bit of inconsistency, but he has a strong track record in the NFL.

For the Broncos, trading Marshall would be beneficial because it would free up a bunch of cap space ($5 million in 2019, $7.5 million in 2020) and give Jewell a chance to get more and more snaps every week.

Who could trade for him?

The Broncos could trade Marshall to a team like Seattle, who is contending for the NFC West. They could also trade him to the Patriots, who need some help at the off-ball linebacker positions.

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