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Denver Broncos: Players team may consider trading before season starts

By Travis Wakeman

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 15: DeMarcus Walker #57 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a stop against the Chicago Bears at Empower Field at Mile High on September 15, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 15: DeMarcus Walker #57 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a stop against the Chicago Bears at Empower Field at Mile High on September 15, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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DeMarcus Walker has not panned out the way many hoped he would. /

DeMarcus Walker

DeMarcus Walker has never really panned out for the Broncos, who drafted him in the second round of the 2017 draft. Since that time, he has a total of six sacks.

When getting after the quarterback was supposed to be his calling card, that isn’t going to cut it. The team added to its defensive line with the addition of Casey and the third-round selection of McTelvin Agim, which is only going to push Walker further down the depth chart.

At this point, he is nothing more than a role player or situational pass-rusher, if he even makes the team. There’s plenty of question as to whether he will, as he is squarely on the roster bubble.

So if that’s all he is, why shouldn’t the Broncos seek a trade partner? Perhaps there is a team out there in more need of a pass-rusher or one that Walker could be a better fit for. The Broncos would not get much in return, but the four sacks Walker registered last season while seeing limited snaps could make him somewhat attractive to another team.

Walker is still just 25 years old so in terms of age, he still has a lot left in the tank. He will be entering the final year of his rookie deal and the chances of him being re-signed following this season are slim, so the Broncos should consider moving him while they still can.

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