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The Denver Broncos, under coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton, will have to make some difficult choices at wide receiver when the team makes roster cuts starting next week. Since there isn’t room for every receiver on Denver’s 53-man roster, Payton has stated that some of them may end up playing in 2024 for different teams.
If the Broncos are successful in trading one or two of their receivers in the upcoming days, they may find it easier to make roster cuts. These five individuals should be closely monitored.
1. Courtland Sutton: He is the team’s best WR and coming off a 10-touchdown season, but Sutton has drawn interest from teams over the last two years. Sutton has one more year left on his contract after this season. If Denver’s not planning to give Sutton an extension, the rebuilding Broncos could trade him before he enters his age-29 season.
2. Tim Patrick:
Denver seems unlikely to draw much interest for a 30-year-old Patrick when he’s coming off back-to-back season-ending injuries, but Patrick was featured in the team’s second preseason game last week. Perhaps the Broncos were showing other clubs that Patrick is healthy.
3. Jalen Virgil:
He missed all of last season with a meniscus injury, but Virgil has had a good summer. With the NFL switching to an XFL-style kickoff format this year, Virgil’s ability to return kicks increases his value.
4. Brandon Johnson:
He ranked second on the team last season with four touchdown catches. Johnson would be a capable WR4 or WR5, but there might not be room for him on Denver’s roster.
5. Lil’Jordan Humphrey:
He had a modest campaign last fall with 13 receptions for 162 yards and three touchdowns, but Humphrey has the size (6-4, 225 pounds) and experience (eight starts last year) to serve as a capable reserve receiver in the NFL
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