Insider reveals three reasons why the Broncos should go 'all in' at NFL deadline

The Denver Broncos are 6-2, sitting atop the AFC West with a one-game lead over both the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs. There aren't many defenses that can compare to the Broncos, and their offense is turning the corner.

With Sean Payton at the helm, the 2025 Broncos look poised not only to make the playoffs but potentially go on a deep run to the Super Bowl. In such a situation, Denver's trade deadline plans are going to be very interesting to monitor.

For Sports Illustrated NFL insider Albert Breer, he believes that Denver should go all in at the deadline. He listed three reasons why the Broncos should be so aggressive, and they're all compelling reasons why Denver should go all in for 2025.

NFL insider reveals three reasons why Denver should go all in at the trade deadline

"I see Denver now as being in a position to go all-in." Breer writes. "The cap is in great shape. The roster has balance and youth in a ton of key spots. The quarterback is on a rookie contract."

Going "all-in" at the deadline could have Denver adding a wide receiver, tight end, and more help on defense. Players like Rashid Shaheed and David Njoku are names to keep in mind, but if Denver is all-in, they could also look to get creative.

It's a risky move for the Broncos, but Breer outlined the three reasons why Denver is uniquely positioned to go all in this season.

The first was that the cap space in Denver is in a great spot. According to OvertheCap.com, the Broncos have $5.189 million in cap space this season. But in 2026, it jumps up to $49.5 million in cap space.

That jump in cap space isn't because the Broncos are poised to lose key players to free agency, but rather that Russell Wilson's cap hit, $32 million in dead cap space, comes off the books.

Combined with some free agents coming off the books, Denver could have plenty of money to work with in the future to add players to this roster.

Another point made by Breer goes hand-in-hand with the cap space point. Bo Nix is on a rookie deal, and quarterbacks on rookie contracts are a massive advantage for teams when it comes to roster construction.

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Denver having Nix on a cheap deal would allow them to go out and sign or trade for expensive players that organizations with QBs making $40+ million might not be able to manage.

Breer's final point highlights how the overall roster is constructed. It's not just Nix; a lot of the roster isn't that expensive for the Broncos. Nik Bonitto's contract looks like a steal, and Patrick Surtain II's big deal is well worth it for Denver.

Offensively, a lot of the skill players are either players on rookie deals or veterans on reasonable contracts. Courtland Sutton has the biggest cap hit, and it's only $13.9 million.

While they're tied up to a lot of players long-term, the front office has done a good job managing these contracts to allow for the Broncos to go "all-in" whenever they deem fit.

And for Breer, that time is now. Denver plays the Houston Texans in the final week before the trade deadline, and with their stellar pass rush and the Texans' shaky offensive line, Denver should be able to stifle the Houston offense.

For the three reasons Breer mentioned, the Broncos can make a big splash, a move that would be more likely if they beat the Texans on Sunday. Payton and Paton could make a splash at the 2025 NFL trade deadline, thanks to their effort to construct the roster over the last few years since moving on to Nix in 2024.

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