Broncos have room to put former fourth-round pick on trade block

1 hour ago 3

Following the Denver Broncos' blockbuster trade to acquire Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins, the team may have opened up room to make another move.

The Broncos' wide receiver room is suddenly much more versatile. Bo Nix has Waddle, a speedy receiver with 373 career catches, who gives the team a legitimate threat to attack defenses with. He still has Courtland Sutton, a savvy veteran who can move the sticks. Marvin Mims Jr., the team's top deep threat and a special teams demon and second-year player Pay Bryant, who Sean Payton is very high on, round out the group.

But what about Troy Franklin?

The fourth-round pick out of Oregon in 2024 has 93 receptions for 972 yards and eight touchdowns in two seasons. He is coming off a solid second year, but if the Broncos are going to move one of these wide receivers, it figures to be him.

Broncos should strongly consider offers for Troy Franklin

Franklin was a college teammate of Nix, which made him such an intriguing pick for the team. However, many of the fans within Broncos Country would likely say they have expected a bit more from him.

Franklin is a growing player, but the Broncos traded away three draft picks in order to get Waddle on the roster. It seems that the best way to get some of that draft capital back would be to trade one of the young wide receivers on the roster.

Bryant seems to be a player that the team has big plans for and because of his ability as a punt and kick returner, Mims can't be traded. That leaves Franklin. A team in need of a wide receiver could be willing to give the Broncos their fourth-round pick back in order to obtain him.

The Broncos also have their blocking wide receiver, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, who was re-signed last week. He is also a favorite of Payton and it's hard to imagine him not making the 53-man roster this summer. Putting all of this together puts Franklin squarely on the trade block.

HOT READ: 5 things to know about new Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle

It wouldn't be a surprise to see the Broncos move on from Franklin in the coming weeks.