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USA Today
5 hours ago
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5 players Broncos could trade away before roster cuts
The Denver Broncos are going to face some very tough decisions when they finalize a 53-man roster next week. Broncos general manager George Paton and coach Sean Payton can make some of those tough decisions a little easier by trading away players at deep positions. 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. Social: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X! Did you know: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
USA Today
29-07-2025
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- USA Today
Broncos roster: DL Eyioma Uwazurike (No. 96) enters Year 2 post-suspension
Broncos Wire's 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at fourth-year defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike, No. 96. Before the Broncos: Uwazurike (6-6, 316 pounds) got on NFL scouts' radar in 2019 after receiving an honorable mention All-Big 12 notice. He totaled 32 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in 13 starts for the Cyclone that season. For an encore, Uwazurike earned an honorable mention notice again in 2020. Last season, he earned a first-team honors, posting 42 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and nine sacks in 13 games (10 starts). Broncos tenure: Uwazurike was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round (122nd overall) in the 2022 NFL draft. In 2022, Uwazurike spent most of the season on the practice squad before playing in eight games in the latter half of the year, where he was credited with 17 total tackles (11 solo, six assisted) and one pass deflection. In 2023, Uwazurike hit a rocky patch when he was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for gambling on NFL games, teammates and college football games that he participated in. As a result, he did not participate or have contact with the Broncos during 2023. In 2024, Uwazurike was reinstated by the league, and was given a second chance at life as a football player. Uwazurike had a comeback season, playing in four games, making 11 total tackles (three solo, eight assisted) and .5 sacks. Chances to make the 53-man roster: Backup or practice squad player. Uwazurike has faced his share of adversity, much of it self-inflicted. Now, he will be locked in a battle for being a backup with rookie Sai'vion Jones and Matt Henningsen. It remains to be seen who will win the battle. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
