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3 trades the Broncos could consider before the 2020 deadline

By Sayre Bedinger

Oct 5, 2020; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Josh Jackson (37) reaches for a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) in the third quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2020; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Josh Jackson (37) reaches for a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) in the third quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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3. Trade TE Nick Vannett

The Denver Broncos signed Nick Vannett to a two-year deal in 2020, effectively signing him as Jeff Heuerman’s replacement.

Heuerman remains a free agent, but Vannett has not proven to be a better blocking or receiving option than Heuerman was with the Broncos.

This move has been head-scratching from day one, and Jake Butt has actually out-snapped Vannett, who was a healthy scratch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Perhaps a change of scenery is necessary for the veteran tight end at this point, or maybe it’s just in the Broncos’ best interest to move on.

Albert Okwuegbunam looked like a better receiving threat than either Vannett or Butt in very limited action, and the team also has Andrew Beck on the roster who can play tight end.

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If the Broncos can’t find a trade partner for Vannett, they might consider releasing him outright as roster spots will be needed with a variety of players soon coming off of injured reserve.

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