Denver Broncos: Predicting where veterans could land in trades

With the trade deadline quickly approaching, the Denver Broncos might be in a position to trade away some veteran players, but what can they expect to receive in return?

The Denver Broncos are 3-4 and might be in a position to trade veteran players on expiring contracts.  If this is the case, it’d be done to prepare the team for 2022 and beyond.

George Paton gifted Vic Fangio with a loaded roster, especially on the defensive side, but with injuries and overall underperformance, the Broncos are sitting on the outside of the current AFC playoff picture.

If they drop their next game to the Washington Football Team, Denver might decide to pull the trigger on trading a veteran player or two to try and get some draft capital for future drafts.  Trading players for players seems unlikely, but we do not yet know every tendency of General Manager George Paton

There have been rumors that the Broncos are looking to trade players.  One name that came up in the news over the weekend was Kyle Fuller.  Fuller was supposed to be a huge free agent signing for the Broncos coming into the season, but he has disappointed so far and has quickly been overtaken in the depth chart by rookie Patrick Surtain II.

There are other Broncos players who could be moved as well, so let’s dive into it.

What Can the Denver Broncos Get for their Veterans?

1. Kyle Fuller, CB

It’s only a matter of time before the Broncos trade Fuller.  Obviously, the biggest mystery is to what team he gets dealt to, and for what price.

Fuller is going to be shipped to a contender looking to patch up their roster for the late season and playoff push.  Ideally, the Broncos wouldn’t trade anyone in the division, and would probably prefer to trade him out of conference as well.

The Green Bay Packers would be a perfect destination for Kyle Fuller.

Fuller, prior to coming to Denver, spent his entire career with the Chicago Bears, so he’d return to a very familiar division.  Secondly, the Packers need secondary help with Jaire Alexander on injured reserve.

Thirdly, the Packers previously expressed interest in signing Fuller a few years ago, and I don’t think that’s changed, considering Green Bay’s current circumstances.

Lastly, sending Fuller to Green Bay would also open up the team’s to negotiating, which could benefit them in the future, if a certain quarterback in Green Bay still wanted to be traded.

As for compensation, the Packers are in no spot to give up any players, seeing as they’re going all in this year, evidenced by the editions of Jaylon Smith and Whitney Mercilus.

The Broncos would have to settle for a draft pick, and they probably could get a 5th rounder, at the most.

The Broncos may have to settle for even less, but they signed Fuller as a free agent, so I don’t think they have room to be too picky.