5 players Broncos could trade away before roster cuts
With one more preseason game on deck before roster cuts begin next week, we've put together a quick list of five players Denver could look to trade away in the coming days. Note that these potential trade candidates are hypothetical scenarios, not a report of known trade discussions. NFL teams could come calling, though, and the Broncos would be wise to consider a few moves.
5 Broncos trade candidates
1. CB Damarri Mathis: He's certainly talented enough to serve as a No. 4 or No. 5 cornerback, but Denver is loaded with depth in the secondary. The team would save $3.4 million if they cut Mathis. Trading him for a late-round draft pick would be even better.
2. DE Eyioma Uwazurike: After returning from a gambling suspension in 2024, Uwazurike made the active roster last summer but only appeared in four games during the season. He has one tackle and one pass breakup through two preseason games and might be a risk to get claimed off waivers if the Broncos attempt to bump him down to the practice squad. Trading Uwazurike would open up a roster spot for Jordan Jackson.
3. DL Jordan Jackson: If Denver opts to keep Uwazurike on the 53-man roster again this season, perhaps they could trade Jackson. He dressed for all 17 games last season, recording 17 tackles, two quarterback hits and one sack. Jackson would probably be a big threat to be claimed off waivers if Denver tries to get him down to the practice squad.
4. WR Courtney Jackson: The Broncos have a crowded wide receiver room, and coach Sean Payton has predicted a WR who is on the roster now could end up on another club's 53-man roster by Week 1. Jackson is a strong contender for such a scenario after he totaled 105 all-purpose yards last week and demonstrated his ability as a returner. If Denver is worried Jackson wouldn't make it through the waiver wire, perhaps the team could attempt to trade him.
5. S JL Skinner: Sam Franklin seems likely to make the active roster as a special teams safety, and that might not leave room for Skinner. If another team is seeking more depth at safety and contributions on special teams, the Broncos might be able to trade Skinner and a seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a sixth-round pick.
Following their preseason finale on Aug. 23, Denver will have until Aug. 26 to set a 53-man roster. We will track all of the team's roster cuts -- and potential trades -- on Broncos Wire.
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